Why Super Mario Galaxy is Special | Video Essay
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- Опубліковано 12 гру 2022
- Super Mario Galaxy is my favorite Mario game of all time. To me, it's the best in the franchise, and this lengthy video is dedicated to analyzing all of the things that make it special. This one's been a long time coming, but I'm so happy to finally have it done. It's biggest and best video yet. I hope you all enjoy, and let me know what you thought in the comments!
Big thanks to @SimonLoveridge for letting me use his piano cover of Gusty Garden Galaxy! (Cover at 18:54)
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Hey everyone! I hope you enjoyed this video, it's my biggest one yet. True to my word, I tried to surpass all my previous work with this one. Let me know what you think!
No need to be alarmed your teachings have transformed me
How long was overwhelmed by it when it comes to childhood memories by all the sudden it became a part of me, like a spirit was joined inside of my body and mind from the skies above
I knew that super Mario galaxy was a very popular game back then ever since 2007, but I didn’t even knew the experience can teach us a really good life lesson
The soundtrack is also quite serene. It’s relaxing and not too taxing on your ears which is a good thing, especially if you spent hours sinking into the game is a grips you
If you remember the feeling that you completed ocarina of time that feeling of satisfaction and at the same time sadness well, it’s basically the same thing here in super Mario galaxy just doubled in intensity because you feel happy but sad at the same time happy because he completed everything and saves the entire universe within the game but sad you can hold longer see your favorite characters again unless if you replay it
I just realized how sad Rosalina’s story is from the perspective of the father. He loses his wife, the mother to his children, and then not long after his daughter vanishes without a trace.
As sad as Rosalina's story is, we have to consider it's structured on emotions rather than logic. It's sweet that she decided to care for the Lumas, but that gives the impression she doesn't care about the rest of her family: her father and little brother. What happened to them? Why are they only mentioned when she reminisces about the past? Why didn't she miss them too when she reaslized she was far away from home?
The emphasis of the story is in the loss of her mother, but the writers had to ignore common sense for that to happen, because in real life a child who has lost a family member would kling to the ones she still has left for fear of losing them too, therefore Rosalina wouldn't have decided to abandon them in exchange for the Lumas.
"Super Mario Galaxy is the greatest Mario game ever" real and true🙏
Facts 💯
That’s…………………… Extremely heavy
@@atlasroyale5294 Best "Mario" game? IT'S THE BEST VIDEO GAME PERIOD
Yea
100%
48:46 "They seem to welcome their own demise with open arms"
It even lines up with how the luma in the mario movie acted
Yeah, even though it was comedic, it shows they at least understand what the games are going for.
But... Idk... that Luma didn't sound like was welcoming her own demise, she just sounded like someone who lost hope completely and gave up...
Didn't she say something in the lines of "the only hope is the sweet relief of death"? That didn't sound like she was happy and willing to give up her form to become something bigger... She just wanted "it all to end"... Well, idk...
this deserves a bigger audience, and damn, the library story always makes me cry
Thank you very much, it’s really an emotional part of the game for me and I’m happy we can all share that same experience.
I don’t cry. I just can’t. I say this not to brag but in complete regret. I miss that ability, it’s a natural part of human nature and it’s something I wish I could do more often.
So the fact that this video could break that year long tearless streak three separate times is incredible, and the best part is that it’s not difficult for me to see why it happened. Our stories are similar. You hit a nerve I didn’t even know I had, right at the time I needed it. Thank you for that.
This is so sweet
Thank you for this comment. It warms my heart to know we can share emotional experiences like this. It humbles me to see you and so many people feel this much resonance from my video about a Mario game. I hope things are better for you now and continue to be so.
I've seen several documentary-esque videos for Super Mario Galaxy, but this is the first one that *really* got me to think about how valuable our lives are and what we can potentially do with them. So with that said, I'd like to use the time I have to thank you for sharing your work as well as your soul with us. I hope you are doing well and that you have a great 2023!
I appreciate you, man, thank you! I took a leap of faith being so personal with this one, but the response so far is positive and I'm glad. It really makes me happy that this video is giving people a new perspective on this game. It definitely deserves more love.
All Mario games up until this was fast paced and threw you right into the action with go go go. Galaxy said "hold on, step back for a second" then shows you a stunningly beautiful atmosphere before slowly bringing you back into the action. By the end, you'll guide yourself back into the calm before finishing the journey you so longed for
In my opinion that's what makes it special, the journey is meant to be savoured
It’s carried over when i try to play other Mario games too. Ever since i played galaxy, I’ve tried playing everything slow and it just doesn’t work 😅
This level of quality is something you’d expect from a much more popular video on a much more popular channel. Absolutely insane, well done
Thank you, bro! Hopefully this video gets out to more people soon enough.
Thanks so much for this video. I was crying when you started talking about Rosalina and her story and was crying up until the end of the video when I gave it a standing ovation. Some backstory for me is that I had an awesome childhood, but then when I moved to a new town as a teenager, life became rough for me and I became the total opposite of how I used to be. Thankfully in recent years I’ve turned my life around for the better, but I have lots of permanent damage in my life. Rosalina represents me and the lumas represent my family that stuck by me during all the hard times I had in life. Thanks so much for your wonderful video and sharing your story with us to.
I’m sorry to hear that. I went through the same thing. Had a really rough patch in my mid teens. Started acting like an obnoxious dickhead and really desperate for the wrong people’s approval. You can see remnants of that in some of my old UA-cam content (most of which no longer exists). But I got past that period of my life and realized I’m happier being true to myself, which is much more sentimental like this video. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience!
This game has always strung a powerful chord with me. This game was my childhood and while things weren't easy coming up, after our problems, after another hard day at school, after another bout of feeling like a disappointment, I always knew when I got home and turned on my console, someone would be waiting for me on the other side of the screen for another adventure. Someone who wasn't disappointed in me. This series is so close to my heart and this video made me once again cry over this game 😂. This was a REALLY good piece and I listened to it while working on a painting. You perfectly encapsulated everything I love about this game. Amazing work and I hope going forward everything works out in your life. Good luck on all your creative endeavors. I wish you the best
Thank you very much! Sorry I'm so late, I've had a wild couple of weeks, but I really appreciate your comment. I know especially for artists, feelings of disappointment or other people are disappointed in you can be really difficult to overcome. But it's very good to have something that can lift your spirits in your down time. I'm glad I could reinvigorate those feelings and I hope you continue to find joy in your paintings and life as a whole.
Absolutely fantastic video. Having recently made my own video on Galaxy that doesn’t focus on the game itself so much, I was really pleased to see someone still talking about the game. You’ve done a great job breaking down the music and atmosphere of Galaxy, and I think you really hit the nail on the head about what makes this game so special. Great job!
Hey thanks, man, I’m really happy to see people still showing this game some love. It’s really something special, and I hope we get something more like this game in the future.
I decided to replay super mario galaxy as a teen and honestly. . . This is a really mature game
as someone who just moved halfway across the country half a year ago, miles and miles away from my dad, miles and miles away from my sister, have gone no contact with my mother because tldr Mommy Issues, this video hit me like a god damn truck. One of the few interests I ever had that my mother didn't make me feel small and ridiculous for having, was Mario; I remember happily sitting on the couch for hours watching her play the game, even reading through Rosalina's story together, her holding me as my young child self cried in her arms. She is no longer in my life. She is alive, but she hurt me so deeply growing up that now as a young adult I just can't have her in my life anymore. The mom that made me feel happy and safe and loved is sleeping beneath the tree on the hill. I feel so far away from everyone and everything that has ever made me feel safe and loved, and it hurts every single day. But it will get better; I needed this video right now more than ever. Am I crying my eyes out? You bet I am. Thank you for this. I needed it.
Thank you for this comment. I've had my fair share of very similar situations, especially in the last two years. Mommy issues are a bitch lol. But from what you're describing, you're going through something really tough. I really wish you the best and I'm happy this game was a beacon of hope in dark times. Thank you for stopping by, I hope everything gets better for you.
I cry at the baby stars crying at the end all the time. And it isn't even a specifically sad ending
Tbh this was a pretty mature Mario game, the tone of the game while still playful felt pretty serious and the stakes felt high in this, Bowser was also way more threatening in this than any Mario game. I love that this game in terms of story did take it self a bit serious. Something I kinda wish more Mario games would do, I get that Nintendo wants to make these games more accessible to gameplay and kids and leave little story. But every now and than they need something like this where the story was center stage and you felt it. Still a great game
This whole video was a roller coaster to go through. In the best way possible. As a child i never had the attention span to really dive into the chapters of the story, but listening to it now it brought me to tears knowing what i had missed years ago. I had known Mario galaxy since i was 3, and having that game around for all that time definetly left a big impact on me. It made me curious, wondering what there is beyond our world and solar systems. And as i got older the reality of the story started to way me down bit by bit, year by year. And now, I cant help but feel nothing but greatfulness to have experienced this game, as much as it hurt my feelings. In a way it feels right somehow. This game became a part of me. Without it, i wouldnt be the same. Watching the new mario movie just reignited my passion for those two games. And im glad i´ve found you through it because this video is scraping on perfection´s blade! Thank you.
I know what you mean. The new Mario movie gives me the same joy this game did for much of the same reasons, and I hope I can make a similar style of video that does the film justice. But yeah, it's really something special to have a game like this be such a big part of your life. It's easy to take these things for granted as kids, but as adults we learn to appreciate it so much more. I'm happy you enjoyed the video, I hope you stick around for more!
nothing will ever match the feeling of playing this game during Christmas break back in 2012-2013...
imo, christmas 2013 was and still is my favorite era, and one of the best memories i've ever had. The whole family came over for christmas, i discovered youtube gaming, i finally learned to be myself again, and Mario Galaxy was a huge part of that whole experience.
Loooove all the soundtrack analysis and critiques, I can never get enough of that. I specifically liked how you contrasted simplistic tracks across games to justify your critiques of some of SMG's tracks. I totally agree about Overlooking Hyrule, that shit never gets old.
This deserves 1,000,000 more likes, Mario Galaxy was always my favorite, and I love it from the Bottom of my heart, so it's very interesting to hear someone else talk about it.
Absolutely stunning video. I clicked on this expected the usual stuff, but no, i was left in tears over this video.
The messages during the last 6 minutes are life changing. I feel myself coming back here for years to come. Mainly because my grandma only has a few years left with me, its very heartbreaking, but there's nothing we can do. When the inevitable happens, i see myself coming back to super Mario Galaxy, and this video for comfort. And thats okay.
Thank you for this wonderful video.
I'm really sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope these next few years are magical for both of you. Thank you for your support, and I wish you the best.
@@atlasroyale5294 Thank you for the kind words! My whole family is spending as much time with her as possible. For me I'm okay with her going. We've had so many amazing memories together and she's not in a good physical state, I'm sure she's okay leaving us as well. It's sad but I believe it's just another step in something beyond human comprehension. Not reincarnation. But something far greater..
4:42 i love how when the camera zooms out here, it doesnt stay centered on the planet. It really helps sell how, when it comes to space, this planet is so unimportant.
Super Mario Galaxy has a deeply personal bittersweet sub-narrative. It's like losing someone deeply close to you peacefully. They tell you they love you, and will always be with you.
It's a swansong from the original creator. It's like he's telling us goodbye.
Really cool video! Really put things into perspective for me, I never bothered with the story because I didn't care as a kid nor did I understand English. Something else that you made me realise about the observatory is that when you fall off, you are enwrapped in a bubble and put back onto the observatory. It's like a protective parental eye that's always making sure you're safe as you're exploring the house. And I chose to believe that it's Rosalina herself that keeps you from falling into space.
There’s so much detail in the observatory that goes unnoticed, that’s half the reason I wanted to make this video. It’s really a lovely place, and it’s easy to see how much heart went into making it. I’m glad I could give you a new perspective on the story, I’m hoping more people can feel the same way.
Honestly I'm glad this is the first actual video game I've ever played.
For me, the beauty of Mario Galaxy can be summarized into a simple quote from the same game.
"The summit. It is always the pure essence of challenge that burns in an adventurer's heart." -Captain Toad, Mario Galaxy, Purple coin star on Freeze Flame.
If you want to see him say it for yourself, climb to the summit in Freeze Flame. You'll get a great screenshot with a better quote.
Only complaint: You killed my heart with Cloudy Court and especially Space Junk Galaxy and bashing their music
I never knew that, definitely going back up there to see it! Lol I still like cloudy court, just noticed a pattern.
I love how much people unashamedly love this game.
It's for me, the perfect kind of childhood game. Still lovely to go through, and reminding me of the happy times in my past, despite all the roadblocks in my life.
this is the only videogame ive ever played that replaying it literally makes me feel like a kid again
I forgot about Rosalina's storybook until I recently played galaxy again. There's just some parts that just hit you like a truck. "She's sleeping under the tree on the hill!" I forgot how emotional her story was. How beautiful it was.
I broke down a number of times watching this video. Rosalina's story, the childhood home talk, and the depression speak, it all just hit home really hard.. I really was lucky to grow up with this game, even if I never beat it until I was 20 years old. Super Mario Galaxy truly is a masterpiece that will never be replicated, Nintendo put their whole heart and soul into this art piece. Thank you for making this video.
Im glad you described the feeling as one that couldnt be put into words because its one I can't explain either. Its not quite sad, or distant, or happy, or comforting... its all of them and nothing at all that form almost a place rather than a feeling. I grew up playing a lot of mario games and galaxy is the one that stuck with me forever and I'd like to not forget
mario galaxy was the first video game i ever played, and i'm so happy to see this emergence of excellent analytical video essays on it. the vastness of space depicted in the first game has the potential to feel just as unnerving and oppressively empty as the real world counterpart, but the subtle quiet warmth of the gateway galaxy and comet observatory make you feel at home. even as a 7 year old i would sometimes stop mid-level and look into the skybox, wondering if the gigantic shadowy planets in the backdrop had any life in them. after all, they were so much more massive than the little colorful planetoids you controlled mario on. however, it's the type of worldbuilding i'd rather not get any answers to. i'd much rather just observe from afar, knowing i have a comforting place to return to.
21:18 who knew that this song was actually within Nintendo of Japan and Nintendo America’s company psyche for a long time. It is literally one of the most iconic songs in the super Mario series, and it remains with everyone’s hearts for years to come, especially ever since it was released. It’s almost like this song was transformed from a groundbreaking spearmint to an enduring anthem
“No matter where we go, our home is always waiting for us to come back, even if it’s only in our hearts”
That hurt for some reason
the amount of sadness and loneliness in a MARIO game?? its insane. I love it.
Didn't realize how much this game meant to me until watching this video, wow. This is so well done! You explain perfectly the simplistic beauty in the vastness of space behind all the levels and action. I didn't realize how nice it always felt to return to the peaceful observatory in between levels, and I really liked the analysis of the opening sequence where Mario is taken to a solitary planet to explore game mechanics after Bowser attacks the festival. I don't think I consciously tapped into the subtlety of what was going on when I first played it, but I found myself going "oh! that's exactly what that always felt like!" at so many points in this video. I remember getting lost in this game for hours-- the dreamy atmosphere was so captivating and I never really thought about why, and I'm so glad I came across this video to give me that answer. I haven't touched it in years but this video took me right back as if I never put it down. I think I would love to revisit it now, and play it through the lens of what was discussed in this video. What a beautiful game, and what a beautiful video you have made. Thank you for reminding me of what a delight Mario Galaxy is, and all the beautiful feelings it brings up!
Thank you so much! I love seeing how many people cherish this game as much as me, reading your guy's comments and personal stories has been a blast. The opening and the observatory in particular were really emotional for me, I'm glad you were able to unlock those memories and feelings as well.
Space Junk song does repeat a lot but its just so peaceful that I cant complain about it
This was a positively gorgeous and heartfelt dedication to an already breathtaking game. Thank you so much for helping me to appreciate this title all the more, and for being so vulnerable with your devotion to it ❤
Thank you, that means a lot ❤ I felt like I was taking a bit of a risk opening up like this but I really appreciate you guys being so supportive and sharing your own stories with me as well. Thank you again for watching!
Hell yeah, this game is so good & truly captured my imagination as a kid & influenced my art on a fundamental level.
As for me, my mother was battling brain cancer when I played it first so Rosalina's story hit me hard too
I’m so sorry to hear that, I hope everything turned out okay.
@@atlasroyale5294 yea, lol. She's still around to nag us haha. Took two surgeries to take most of it out & she's doing good.
@@artemisiakyrell7727 That’s awesome, man. I know parents nag, but they mean the best, it’s important to cherish the time we have with them. I think that’s part of what this game’s story preaches and it does it in a really meaningful way. Best wishes to you and your family!
The storybook also reminded me of the loss of my mother and brother.
46:56 the Mainline Mario games usually don't go for the gut punch, but when it does, it's the sort that leaves you weeping on the ground.
21:05 who knew that the gusty garden music was still popular even to the state and most like it was transformed from a groundbreaking experiment to an induring anthem
Dude I don’t know how this doesn’t have more attention!! I watched all the way to the end, best essay on this game I’ve seen so far!!
Thanks, man, I appreciate it!
In addition to everything everyone else has said I just want to praise the writing in this video. I adore this game, and the organization and presentation in this video is fantastic. Big props
Thank you so much, I gave it my all in this script because I wanted it to be my biggest and best video.
1:04:12 “This game allowed me to honestly and openly explore the sadness I still feel”. Dude I. This whole video essay has been an emotional journey, and explains why despite odyssey existing, and you can argue 2 is a better game experience, the way 1 emotionally makes you feel hasn’t been captured the same way.
I describe this game as an “immortalization of my innocence and wonder.” And this video has helped me explore these feelings of sadness and loneliness this game invokes without feeling too heartbreaking. A phenomenal video essay. ❤
When I first played the game on the original Wii as a kid, I didn't think it was so special.
However, as I grew up and played the game again on Super Mario 3D All-Stars (Switch), I now realize how special it is. That's how the Mario Galaxy games became my favorite Mario games. A serious story you would probably never see in another Mario game, beautiful orchestral music, the galactic atmosphere, and Rosalina's story.
While Galaxy 2 didn't have the heartwarming and serious story as the first one, it was still a great game.
Of course Loss and depressions from your childhood could hit and some could hit hard but you’re not alone in this world
Bro, I am blown away. Ok so let's recap all that you accomplished with this video:
- Took us on a nostalgic tour through some of the most memorable levels of the game.
- Provided insightful analysis AND critique of the best and worst parts of the game's soundtrack.
- Smoothly segued that soundtrack analysis into a thoughtful analysis of the game's story and moral lessons.
- Tied those moral lessons and the emotional beats of the game's story into an honest exploration of your own mental health and outlook on life.
I grew more and more impressed as the video went on, and that last section was just...wow. You've clearly grown a lot - as a youtuber, as a communicator, and as a person. Proud of you my guy. Amazing video.
appreciated this so much, gave me the feeling that i had to cry more than once, really well done and I am so proud of you getting out of your depression and learning how to solve your problems apart from escaping. really well done on this man.
Thank you so much, I appreciate your heartfelt support! I'm really happy you enjoyed this video, it's a true passion project for me.
Honestly, I really wish I'd found this video earlier. The breakdown of forgetting the past and looking towards the future... I really resonates with me. Looking back, it really has not been easy, I've been an socially awkward person who just sticks to myself and sometimes, the loneliness can get quite painful, especially with lockdown happening a few years ago. Its gotten better in the last year or so, but its always been hard to let go of the past, and this video really touches me. Thank you so much for this, and I wish you the best for all your future endeavours.
this deserves so much more attention omg, you’re absolutely amazing!
i never saw this game like that, i always loved this game. But you made it even more special!
This game is truly the definition of comfort.
Perfect description of this game, thank you!
I love this video and I’ve been waiting for it for a while. I’ve seen how much effort you’ve put into making this and it really paid off. I only played 5 mins of the game and I quickly wrote it off. After this I feel like I was unfair and that I should give Mario Galaxy another shot. 10/10 video. Can’t wait to see what you have in store.
Thank you ❤ definitely play it
Excellent job on the video! I had a similar experience; I was dealing with really dark intrusive thoughts and extreme moods of depression I haven't gone through since 2014. I got to replay this game again early 2023, it absolutely helped and played a part to getting back into fighting the good fight. Super Mario Galaxy is an impossibly beautiful masterpiece of a game!
I love this game soo much. Amazing memories. Def my favourite video game of all time, and I say this as a unity game developer
Thank you for this. I think I needed to hear the words towards the end, especially
I don't know why but Rosalinas story always chokes me up what an amazing game what an amazing video thank you
god this is such a beautiful video, tysm for talking about all the little details and intricacies of my all-time favorite Mario game
This video was incredible damn. I lowkey relate a lil too much to this vid. Galaxy just makes you feel warm like no other game in the world.
Really great video, very beautifully done 👏
This is a brilliant essay! Thank you!
Between Wind Waker and Galaxy, I think Nintendo does best when they craft a game out of a new (and aesthetically gorgeous) world and integrate that world in unique ways throughout the whole experience
i hope one day if i ever get alzeimer that the music of this game makes me remember
It doesn't matter how many times i play or beat the game
It doesn't matter how fast or slow of what galaxy im in
It doesn't matter how i play
It does matter how this game impact and shape my life today
This game brought lot of sadness and happiness to my childhood that i wish i could have back
This video shows it perfectly
Great video!
I love the ball rolling galaxies - particularly how the music speeds up and slows down as you do. The controls might be difficult, sure, but they are not inconsistent or janky.
I might be a year late, but this is the most amazing video I could’ve ended a really hard year on. Thanks for making such a beautiful tribute to one of my favorite games and giving me a great start to 2024!
Thank you for stopping by, I hope you have a wonderful new year!
Beautiful video, you did a wonderful job! Loved watching the whole thing
Thank you!
Mario Galaxy was the first game that got me into gaming as a whole. I don't quite remember the first game I ever played since I was quite young. To me though it was Mario Galaxy this what made gaming a passion for me. I remember being around the age of 6 years old and just being mesmerized by it all. Without this game I wouldn't be who I am today. Playing this game all those years back is one of the most important things ever to me. Gaming has gotten me through a lot in my life. And without this start to my passion I don't know where I'd be. There were some kids that grew up with Mario 64 . Some kids grew up with Mario Sunshine. Both games people remember and have nostalgia the same way we have with Mario Galaxy. To me this is beautiful and I love how we all share this same passion. Mario Galaxy till this day is my 2nd favorite game ever and it means so much to me! When I watched the Mario movie credits and heard Gusty Garden I had the biggest smile ever! It's crazy but to so many of us that have grown up we still look back. We remember all the good times we had and those inspire us till this day. One day some people will even look at Odyssey the same way we see Galaxy. They'll remember all the good times. And it might something important to them one day that inspired and helped them in life. For me you and so many of us they'll always be one game. That we'll always look back on and cherish the beauty of. And I wouldn't have it any other way that game is Super Mario Galaxy.❤
I was around the same age when I first picked up Galaxy. I remember being mesmerized by it, but I didn't quite appreciate it as much as I do now. But even still, the same deep cut emotions apply. I'm happy we all have similar feelings for different games, it brings us together while also adding variety to the discussion. For me, nostalgia isn't much of a factor as much as the raw emotion of playing this in my time of need is. But the emotions I get still feel the same. Thank you for commenting and I hope you stick around for more like this.
wow, this is an AMAZING essay. I absolutely agree with you on every level, and the end hit different and i am proud of you
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it
Hey, thank you so so much for this beautiful masterpiece of a video! I think this is the best game I'd played so far for so many reasons. Your video really gave me a whole new understanding of all the story elements and the deep meanings behind those. Watching this gave me goosebumps at so many points. It's also very impressive to hear how impactful the experience of Super Mario Galaxy was for you and I'm glad you opened up to us. I really apprichiate the work you put into this project and I hope you're doing well!!
Thanks, man, I really appreciate it! My favorite part of this video is the comments saying they get a new perspective of this game from my video. It means a lot that so many people can get a fresh look at this game's story based on my script.
@@atlasroyale5294 Definitely! Please keep making videos like this! ❤
This deserves more views. Here's my contribution to the algorithm
I'm so glad I bumped into this video. I love Mario galaxy, I grew up with this game and my god it felt so surreal, the way the game was paced and how much free roam you had over the game was just wow. And rosalinas story man. It touched my heart and I sincerely hope anyone who hasnt played it, should get to play it. And this is the first video that goes into depth about this game that I've been needing to see, you hit amazing points of the aspect of this game in general props to you man!
Thank you! I made this video because I hadn't seen anyone quite put into words some of the feelings I had for this game. It makes me really happy to see so many people resonating with my thoughts on it.
21:00 yes, this song is truly one of the most iconic in the super Mario series ever since gusty Garden
And it has been heard even a few years later, even in the modern day, it almost like it just transformed from an experimental melody to an enduring anthem
God I didn't expect to cry as much as I did. Thank you for this video, this really meant a lot to me
Thank you for your kind words, they mean the world to me :)
Happy to find all these videos praising the game. Thought I was the only one loving the game as a kid / young teen. :)
As a kid I was obsessed with this game, and I couldn’t really put into words why. As an adult I still absolutely adore this game and it’s themes. This video articulated it all so well, and got a few tears out of me too. Thank you
Holy shit what a video!! This is my favorite Mario game of all time but you somehow made it feel even more special for me, thank you so much and keep up the amazing work!
Thank you!
What I find really weird is that UFO in the cutscene where peach's entire castle gets kidnapped.
Like, what even is that? Not only are the sounds it makes weird, but the colors shifting and the way its laser cannons move are too. There is literally no elaboration on that thing. It has no name, it never showed up in any other game, there isn't any information on it, it was never brought up in the sequel either.
How is it related to Bowser? What is controlling it? Why is it working for Bowser? Just.. what???
This video truly should get more attention. I didn’t even realize this had only been seen by a handful of people. 💙⭐️
I haven't played a Matio ai ce sunshine and the first paper, so I can't really say much about it. I only found you today so it feels right to watch today's video.
One more comment, a prayer to the YT algorithm gods that this video essay grows and grows until it has the audience it deserves!!
What new possibilities being explored you can always journey into the future whistle without your family no matter the cost!
Forget about the past, and focus more on the future
Be brave
Be determined
Overcome the odds
It can be done
My eyes welled up multiple times throughout this video
Hopefully tears of joy lol thank you!
I don’t even know how to express my gratitude in a way that makes me feel that I’ve expressed it completely. But thank you. Thank you so, SO much. I needed to hear those last 10 minutes of this video.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm happy it resonated with you. It was deeply personal so I felt like I was taking a bit of a risk, but the response so far has been really uplifting and positive.
This was beautiful. Wow...
Thank you :)
This is a beautiful video, just like the game it was made about. ❤️
Thank you ❤
Something about rosalinas backstory always intrigues me.
damn haven't cried that hard in a while thank you for that, and I'm sorry to hear your struggles with mental health I kind of relate in some ways I hope your coping better now. ☺
I loved how you explained Rosalinas story. I almost had tears the first time since... I dunno. It was a blast. This game is still a strong nostalgic memory og my childhood!
It's a great story despite being so simple. Easy to connect with and hits harder as you dig deeper. The perfect kind of story for a Mario game.
The emotion... Fuck. Thank you.
Thank you for watching :)
I'm glad this game helped you through difficult times.
Super Mario Galaxy is one of my favorite games I remember when I first got it of the disk was scratch and then I was sad like so sad and pumped down and never finished the game and then we got the second game of my super mario Galaxy 2 and that also bring my heart the joy so this is why this is so important to me I love Super mario Galaxy thank you for all of my memories you thank you
And if you're the creator who make this video and saw this comment thank you ;)
I’m glad We can agree that Mario Galaxy is an Absolute Masterpiece of a game, I grew up playing this when I was 5 up until my Wii was busted, until just last year I got my hands on a switch, after that I hope I’d get 3d all star mainly for galaxy, yet it didn’t happen. That was until yesterday late at night, someone was selling a copy of 3d all stars in my community and I KNEW I had to get it, further on the night I ask my mother to buy it and with no hesitation she went to buy it (with my money, which was so worth it), and after a half hour she returned with the game cartridge and when I held it in my hands, the memories came back. As soon as that was over I quickly started playing the game, and as soon the I entered the star festival, I melted into joy. It’s crazy to think that this game was my childhood, now that I’m 15, it’s just an honour to play this game once more (which I’m currently doing). Thx for reading this, sorry if it’s too much I just needed to express this with someone who feels the same about Mario Galaxy
I'm not the type of person to comment here on UA-cam, but I personally think this video deserves it to the fullest. (brw sorry for my bad English, it's not my first language) Super Mario Galaxy is truly a masterpiece and you discovered new perspectives for me to think about this game and its great philosophy, just like the death topic. I loved how you were honest all the time regarding the few flaws in the soundtrack and other stuff. Anytime someone asks me why Super Mario Galaxy is my favourite game since i was 5 when it came out, i will definitely show them this video. Thank you for this, i teared up watching this ❤
I was about to go click the like button and i glanced at the view count
How does this only have 12k views i am going to scream this needs more attention
Lol thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed!
After 5 minutes I called my son to watch this video with me :), I play it with him and daughter and all of us love it.
Actually I thought this will be video about both Mario Galaxy, but it is about 1. General opinion is that 2nd is better and levels are, but I always liked 1st more.
Mostly because of Rosalina. I did really love the mother figure she was for Luma's and I did love all the cut scenes with her. She was a perfect solution for a general mood of this game. Daisy would be to merry. Rosalina is nice, warm but also sad. I loved the reading stories segments too. I did read them to my children same time Rosaline read for hers :)
I don't have to tell you, that even I loved 2nd part, we both were disappointed with purple fat guy replacing the great princess :)
This video was something else
Lore of Why Super Mario Galaxy is Special | Video Essay momentum 100
love this
Thank you
Holy fuck A New Mario Galaxy Video Essay!!!
Been high and watching this is js a amazing
Lol thanks
I really did grow up with this game. Even if I haven’t 100% the game (yet), I still regard it as the best Mario game.
The game is lonely and exciting and beautiful all at the same time.
The soundtrack and sound design compliments all of those feelings. Gusty Garden Galaxy will always bring me back to just feeling okay, no stress, no responsibility, nothing just me.
I love each rendition and will always hold a special place in my heart.
Zelda games have always been my favorite but I believe that galaxy matches Zelda in the sense that the feeling of beautiful simplicity the soundtrack brings will always be special. I hold galaxy up as one of my definitive favorite games of all time.
Rosalina’s story will always be very emotional for me as well, it’s nothing like previous Mario games had ever given us.
I love Mario Galaxy and will never stop praising it.