Debuted on October 30th, 2019, 'A Heist with Markiplier' is YouTube's venture into interactive programming and it embraces the choose-your-own-adventure style of storytelling. The YouTube Special features a total of 61 videos and 31 possible endings that are based on the decisions viewers make throughout the experience, some of which are "life-or-death."
As the name might suggest, 'A Heist with Markiplier' taps American YouTuber Markiplier himself who has over 25 million subscribers. This collaboration is sure to drive fans of the content creator to the interactive experience, as well. Most of the scenes are filmed from a first-person perspective, while the YouTuber "adopts the persona of a cat burglar."
One can enjoy 'A Heist with Markiplier' without a subscription, which definitely carries implications for accessibility.
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YouTube's 'A Heist with Markiplier' Has 31 Possible Endings
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