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I Was MURDERED in Town of Salem

PrestonPlayz

20:36 · 1.9M views · August 25, 2023

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Major ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Major Issue

1Moderate Concern

6Minor Flags

This video is safe for teens 13+ but contains mild crude language and a sponsored plug for a game demo. The player role-plays as a serial killer in Town of Salem 2, using deception and strategy to eliminate opponents, which offers a fun lesson in social deduction and critical thinking. However, the constant lying and gloating may model manipulative behavior, so parents should discuss the difference between game tactics and real-life honesty.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

Mild crude language appears a few times (e.g., 'freaking', 'crap', 'shut up') but no strong profanity, slurs, or bleeped variants. The language is comparable to a PG-13 video game commentary.

See evidence (3)

“you freaking gobnobber”

“there's a lot of freaking crap going on”

“shut up bro shut up”

Realistic Violence, Threats & WeaponsA little

No realistic violence, threats, or weapons appear. The entire video is a recorded gameplay session of the social-deduction game Town of Salem 2, where 'murder' is fictional and part of game mechanics. No real-world violence or weapon demonstrations occur.

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentSome

The video contains a creator code ('preston-playz') for in-game purchases and mentions a free demo with a direct call-to-action. While the sponsorship/disclosure is partially present in the description (creator code mention), the in-video mention of the Steam demo lacks explicit sponsorship disclosure during the verbal mention, which could be seen as borderline hidden advertising.

See evidence (2)

“if you want to check out town of Salem 2 they have a free demo now on Steam for the next seven days”

“Be sure to use my creator code 'preston-playz' when purchasing Town Points”

Gambling Mechanics in GamesA little

The video does not feature loot boxes, gacha pulls, or pack openings directly, but the game's random role assignment and the creator code for purchasing 'Town Points' could be seen as adjacent to gambling mechanics (randomized role outcomes). However, the focus is on gameplay strategy rather than randomized purchases.

See evidence (2)

“you spawn in as a random character”

“Be sure to use my creator code 'preston-playz' when purchasing Town Points in the shop”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

No obvious parasocial manipulation or emotional coercion appears. The creator does not use false intimacy, guilt-tripping, or rage-bait. The tone is excited gameplay commentary without demanding emotional dependence from viewers.

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

The gameplay involves deception and 'framing' other players, which is normal for social-deduction games. There is no cruelty-as-comedy, harmful pranks, animal mistreatment, or theft glorification. The game mechanics are clearly fictional and part of the game's social-deduction format.

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

No guilt-tripping, superstition CTAs, or 'only true fans' language appears. The only call-to-action is a standard 'stick around to the end' which is mild and not coercive.

See evidence (1)

“I promise you you're going to want to stick around to the end of this one”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA lot

The entire video revolves around playful fantasy violence as part of Town of Salem 2's social-deduction gameplay. Players are 'murdered' at night, voted to death, and roles include serial killer and poisoner. All violence is clearly fictional, stylized, and consequence-free, fitting this category.

See evidence (5)

“I Was MURDERED in Town of Salem”

“I'm the serial killer”

“guilty goodbye”

“he was poisoned”

“the serial killer killed him”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a playthrough of the online game Town of Salem 2, where the player role-plays as a serial killer whose goal is to deceive and eliminate all other players. The content is largely strategic and involves deduction, lying, and voting, but it does not show graphic violence. Parents should be aware that the video includes mild crude language (e.g., 'freaking', 'dang'), name-calling, and a sponsored mention of a free demo on Steam. On the positive side, the video can teach critical thinking, social deduction, and game strategy, and it models how to play the game cooperatively despite the deceptive theme. The player also demonstrates sportsmanship by congratulating others after the game.

Talk to Your Kids About

1Why do you think the player chose to be the serial killer and lie to everyone? Was that fair to the other players?
2How did the player use information from other players to figure out who to trust or suspect? What does that teach about real-life decision-making?
3The player mentioned a free demo for Town of Salem 2. How can you tell if a YouTuber is promoting a product versus just sharing something they like?
4At the end, the player said 'good game' to everyone. Why is it important to be a good sport even when you win by deceiving others?

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What's This Video About?

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2140510/Town_of_Salem_2/ Play Town of Salem 2 on Steam and experience the Murder, Mystery, Magic, and more! Be sure to use my creator code "preston-playz" when purchasing Town Points in the shop to support me! 👕 MERCH - http://www.firemerch.com?r=pz-23-103 🔥 NEW Fire Merch App - https://tinyurl.com/mvsnxr6 👀 FOLLOW ME HERE! ☛ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@preston ☛ Instagram - https://instagram.com/prestonplayz ☛ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Preston ☛ PrestonShorts - https://bit.ly/2VrTLIr 🎮 Join my Fan Discord! ☛ http://discord.gg/Preston ------------------------------ Additional music provided by Epidemic Sound Click here for a free trial! http://share.epidemicsound.com/TBNR If you believe your copyrighted work was unintentionally used in this video without permission, please contact us at copyright@tbnr.net

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is appropriate for ages 13 and up due to its mature themes of deception, murder, and psychological manipulation, as well as occasional crude language and references to poisoning and killing.

Is there any violence in this video?

The video features a player role-playing as a serial killer in the game Town of Salem 2, where the goal is to deceive other players and eliminate them to be the last one standing. There is no graphic violence, but the theme of murder and lying is central.

Does the video contain bad language?

Yes, there is some mild crude language (e.g., 'freaking', 'dang', 'bro') and name-calling like 'gobnobber', but no strong profanity. The classification score for strong language is low at 0.30.

Does the video have any sponsored content?

The video has a hidden advertising score of 0.40 because the player mentions a free demo for Town of Salem 2 on Steam and encourages viewers to check it out, which is a form of sponsored or promotional content.

What educational value does this video have?

The video teaches strategic thinking, deduction, and social deception as players must lie, gather information, and vote to eliminate opponents. It also demonstrates how to play the game Town of Salem 2, which involves role-playing and teamwork.

Does the video encourage bullying or toxic behavior?

The video models toxic behavior like lying, manipulation, and gloating after winning, but it is within the context of a game. The classification score for toxic behavior is low at 0.10, and the player does not target real people with cruelty.