HOLY FRICK (again) [Remastered Chapter Two]
So this is why it’s taken seven months.
Let’s get to it, my little sheeps.
“Chapter Two. Something New to Behold.” After this message, “The Searchers” music begins to play.
Then we see a picture of Utility Shaft Nine. Nothing looks all that different here.
Next we see the familiar shelf with all the soup. The pentagram looks a little different, and there appears to be an electricity symbol over where the switch is on the right wall, behind the soup. So far, nothing major.
Next we see Henry breaking down the boards to enter the Music Department, but we also get a glance at the ceiling, which looks much more interesting. It actually has some depth, with a curved border that goes up to... a second floor? I can’t quite tell.
The next line reads: “Upgraded visuals.” (I hope that includes Sammy)
Next we are treated to a view of the room with Sammy’s first tape, but the lighting effects look so much more deep. Even the candles look good.
The next shot shows that the Music Department sign has been significantly updated.. There is a music staff above the sign itself, a phonograph rests on the floor, and there are ink puddles everywhere.
The next line reads “Deeper secrets.”
Next we get a view of a room that I believe is the Infirmary, judging by what appears to be an eye chart in the left hand side.
Another thing to note here is the power switch on the right, which has a sign above that appears to read: “Utility Access”. Perhaps this is an optional objective to gain access into the inner workings of the Music Department and uncover some interesting new secrets.
Another thing to note here is the interactable ink valve on the far right. Presumably this is another valve we will need to use to gain access to Sammy Lawrence’s office.
Next we catch a glimpse of Henry opening a new door that has appeared by the Alice Angel poster. The fact that it is so close to the poster makes me think that whatever is behind the door may have something to do with Alice, possibly containing another tape by Susie Campbell, or perhaps even Alison Pendle.
We only get a split second to see behind the door, but what’s behind it looks to me like... a pool table? I’m not really sure.
The next line reads “All new areas.”
Next we see Henry walking through a hallway with a “Work Hard, Work Happy” sign on the wall, heading towards a set of stairs. Could this lead to a different level of the Music Department? Or is it just another way up to Norman’s booth? We will just have to wait and see.
. . . Is this a sewer? It certainly looks like it. Perhaps this is how the ink pump drains the Music Department, like Sammy said. We can see a few music sheets strewn about on the ground, and there is a small alcove with a desk on the right, which we will look at now.
The axe is blocking it at the moment, but there is a can of bacon soup on the desk. A can of ink is under it, and there is what looks like a new tape on top of it! Unless this is just an old tape moved to a new location, but I doubt it.
The next line reads: “Runs on more computers” (GOD BLESS)
Next it shows the inky hallway where we first see Sammy and OH MY GOD LOOK AT THAT INK! IT LOOKS SO GOOD! The lighting and drip effects have been improved overall as well. I really think that this new remaster is going to look better than ever.
Then it shows Sammy’s office. We can see the pump switch in there, and also the leaks that are blocking the door. Everything looks normal here.
The next line reads “Free Update”
Next it shows the Music Department sign from a different angle, and on the left side we can clearly see the “RECORDING” display on the wall leading to the recording studio, which proves that at least some of the layout will remain the same.
Now we have a look at Norman’s projector booth, which has a more enclosed feel to it, and it looks like it is higher up off the ground, too. (Hopefully this means they’ve fixed the exploit where you can get at the projector by standing on a chair in the recording studio.) The ceiling looks rather better as well, with arches and lights on it.
The next line reads “Coming this month.”
Next we can see the updated version of the switches from the beginning of the chapter, but they look more like light switches now, not buttons.
Now we get a glimpse of Henry leaving Sammy’s office. We can see Wally’s tape to one side, and what...
Thanks for the label. That was really necessary.
The next line reads “With the release of Chapter Four” (A small note. While this part is going on you can hear Sammy’s faint hymn: “Sheep sheep sheep, it’s time for sleep. Rest your head. It’s time for bed.” Spooky...)
Next we get to see what is most certainly the infirmary. There is a sign that reads “Please wait” as if this is the waiting area. A sign above the doorway reads: “Not sick. Not paid.”
(Next we get a look at a Searcher. It’s exactly the same as in the previous update.)
Next we get a larger (albeit blurrier) look at the recording studio, and, as a music man, I can say that it is much better in terms of acoustics. The ceiling is curved to carry sound better, and it’s larger for a bigger echo.
Okay, I’ll be honest, I have no idea what this is. Maybe it’s the ink pump that drains the studio? Or it could be a power generator. But what really interests me is this:
We can see that the writing reads “Sing.” But there is something underneath it, too. “Sing _ _ M E?” It could read “Sing to me.” It’s really obscured though.
Now we see the area where Bendy comes out to chase us. But what’s that on the door?
I know it’s super small, but there is a sign on that door. Maybe it’s “Exit?” Or it could be “Lift.”
Our pleas have been answered! And although it’s super blurry on purpose, we can see that Sammy Lawrence’s model has indeed been updated, and from the looks of things, we can expect more animations from him, too!
Then it reads: “Hurry, Download Chapter Two now. To play the original one last time.”
Bendy and the Ink Machine
I’m still speechless, to be honest. Chapter Two is my favorite chapter in the game so far, and seeing it get this much love... it makes me so happy.
