It was ingenious to make this into two parts. By the end of part one I went (like most people):

"HOLY SHIT WHAT'S GOING ON?!" And then your regular viewers had to wait an entire year for part two...only for the most comical resolution compared to what would've implied a dark story.

..but there WAS still a story! Here's what I'm getting at [Keep in mind I've been watching these animations out of order and haven't watched all yet sooooo]

So that piggy bank in that 2016 Piggy Bank animation clearly was up to some devious things, but keep in mind- it was pink, not gray. Then in "Future Danger!", that guy who farted constantly (forgot his name) told us piggy banks would rule the world. Interesting...

And then in "Play Ball" there was a comment about Tom losing his piggy bank, which I just thought was an offhand comment. And now, apparently, Piggy Banks are leaving dangerous boomerangs on our doorsteps.

"What?" definitely summarized my thoughts afterwards...but now..it's CLEAR what's happening! Clearly the gray piggy bank was the piggy bank Tom lost, and it's trying to frame Tom for causing chaos in the town! He planted that boomerang, knowing something like this would happen. And that gray piggy bank is actually in a relationship with that pink piggy bank. Together, they will recruit ALL of the piggy banks of this world, until they take it over!! WE HAVE TO DESTROY ALL PIGGY BANKS NOW!! INSANE!!!

What do you mean I'm the insane one?

That pouch looks small enough that it could contain only balls.

Golf balls, to be precise.

[Do you think Tom ever found the piggy bank?]

i like how everyone in this town looks and acts like they live right next to a mutant river

I really like the art and music here. However, the movement is a bit fidgety and the air runs out so fast that each level takes longer than it probably should.

unironic thanks for this is a healthy way of venting my frustrations at the law system

(Continuing from IER1's review...I think)

Good news: I found one of my flash players was able to run this with practically no lag at all! Now I can actually give a more thorough review aside from lag:

First of all, I adore the music choice here. Everything from the creepy undertones of the menu music to the country boss battle of stage 13.

Secondly, art is even more amazing, obviously...

Third and foremost, (and this is probably just a me thing) but I this game is incredibly captivating and quite addicting. Just the feeling of getting those upgrades and fighting against the immune system is so satisfying. I understand a lot of people probably find the gameplay repeative, and to be fair it can be a bit daunting after campaign mode. But I really just think it's a unique, investing skill concept.

I also think it actually makes sense the game gets harder over time; the whole point of the game is to "evolve" your character, and the more you evolve, the more enviornmental pressure there is to keep going. I wonder if it's possible to get to 100% at one point...

Regardless, I still think IER is an intriguing experience if you're both a fan of microbiology and video games. While it does have it's flaws, it'll hopefully keep you captivated enough for a long, long while.

(Side note: it's my personal head canon this germ is a mutation of multiple germs over the decades. It has the white blood cell killing abilities of HIV, the resistance to antibiotics like MRSA, and the invasive red blood cell infections of malaria.)

IMPORTANT THING TO NOTE: After stage 26, weird darker..."white" blood cells begin to spawn, and you can't kill them. I imagine this is just a glitch due to the fact this game is literally 13 years old, but it still gets a bit frustrating.

holy shit that disney show is being rebooted by you omg

As always, beautiful music. Kinda reminds me of that credits music for Scratch School (Okinsani, I think?) but even better...consideration happening.

"In-...

Indra?

Indria...

Indrilin...

Indrini...

Indralini...

Indranium?

Indralinium!"

live recording of me trying to read it

(don't view the live recording me of trying to understand what an "indralinum" is)

When your reading a comic, you can't read between the lines.

You have to read between the panels.

i like how it looks like the type of face you see in memes