The Games That Got Me Through 2022
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- Опубліковано 29 січ 2023
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With 2022 past its close, I wanted to take some time to reflect on the games I played this year as well as what it has been like to be a new dad. In it I explore some of the things I found in Dad(tm) games like The Witcher 3 and God of War Ragnarok as well as lessons I learned in things less dad centric, like Tunic and Vampire Survivors.
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the game with the alligator is Lil' Gator Game (I goofed and forgot to mention it by name in the video).
sorry but what is this game? 0:59
@@4prls438a short hike
@@4prls438 A short hike
@@4prls438a short hike
@@4prls438 "a short hike" or "a short walk" i believe tho i cant remember which one
"The baby the lady you live with gave birth to" is an interesting metric of time as you play games.
At leaset he didn't say "birthing person" 🤭
@@stabilisedchaos misoginists and transphobes are everywhere lol...
@@stabilisedchaos Bro 🙄
I had my son January 2022 and having him in my lap giggling while we watch this, just man this year went so fast my first game was Pokemon Arceus after he arrived and now it will always have a special place in my heart remembering recovering while taking care of a little one and having games to chill out with ❤️
Sounds like how Goku would describe family 🤣
cant imagine fifteen years in the future watching a video by your father talking about what games he was playing while you were crying for milk
It'll be a time when GTA 6 is out. Crazy to think about
@@st.altair4936 hopefully silksong is out by then
@@vertsang5424 You got some high hopes, maybe Razbuten's grandkids will get to see silksong
@@ezrabridger3803 NoOooooOOooo
xD
@@st.altair4936 crazy to think gta 6 is coming out 15 years from now, 2008 is a wild year so far
Once I got my first job I couldn’t believe how fast a year went by
yeah, that changes life a lot lol so much of your day just gets eaten away
Have a child. *whoosh*💨
4 day work week please
Yes, I got my first real job a year ago ago. It feels like I’ve been there a month, 2 tops.
@@razbuten yeah it truly sucks
it feels like a teaser for the eventual "I made my daughter play video games" video that will be coming out in many years lmao. Congrats and I hope this year can be great as well.
You just know that she will be raised with a proper education including both classics and new games :)
Gaming for a Non-Gamer season 2
My daughter's first game was Open World Game: the Open World Game.
Played with (mostly) just arrow keys made it easy for her to pick up despite being just 3 years old.
My son started playing right around the time he was 3. It is amazing watching a child learn how to maneuver virtual worlds.
You doing the build up for Eldin Ring only to switch to Sekiro literally make first pump I was so excited. Not enough people like that game
I hearted this comment but then realized that would push it up and I didn't wanna accidentally spoil the moment for anyone lol. Sekiro is so good.
@@razbuten Sekiro is the only FromSoft game I've played to the end end. I'm now on my second playthrough and loving it (aside from being frustrated I lost again against ashina in the beginning)
@@razbuten creator replies are also a clear bump to comments
@@razbuten too late
It was literally crowned game of the year in 2019 my dude. It's so weird people putting the underrated label on games that got massive critical acclaim.
I felt my eyes start to water a little when you were listing your daughter's milestones in connections to certain games. So happy to hear you're enjoying fatherhood! Excited to see what videos you have in the pipeline for this year :) (P.s. I'm sad you had Lil Gator Game footage but didn't end up discussing it. Did you play it in 2023 and that's why?)
It was a 2022 game for me, but it just didn't make it into the final script. I originally had a line or two about it that I decided didn't fit where I originaly place it, so I planned to move it, but instead of moving it, I just deleted it and forgot lol. I didn't realize until pretty deep into editing so I just made sure it was represented with some clips.
Makes sense! It was a really good game I enjoyed the vibes in their similarity to A Short Hike.
Yeah, i cried too, omg
I randomly found this in my recommended but even I teared up at that
Yeah same, that was the sweetest
Near the end of the video, when you started relating each video game you played last year to a different milestone that your daughter achieved, I teared up a bit. I can hear in your voice how much you care for her, and how much you love her, and as a person who didn't get to grow up with an even decent father or father figure, I just wanted to emphasize, the world could use more fathers like you. You're doing great
Didn't expect a youtube comment to make me tear up in 2023, but here we are. Beautiful sentiment.
I did too, because I also had my daughter last year. She is 7 months now and she is so much more of a personality and does so much now.
This past year has just flown by. I’m in highschool, got my first job, started college courses, and so much good and bad stuff happened. My dad got laid off, but it ended up being the best thing that could’ve happened to our family. I’ve experienced so much throughout 2022 (and have played so many new games that I absolutely love) and even throughout the bad, I can’t say it was a bad year. I’ve definitely grown as a person. Thank you, Razbuten, for contributing to that good year. I hope everything is going great with your daughter!
Edit: Whoops, meant daughter but put son. Fixed it!
It only gets faster. Enjoy it!
People just overthink. Things happen and you react to things which happens, it's not that deep
That’s the most frustrating lesson I’ve learned in the last couple years. When stuff seems bad just keep trying and it’ll all work out.
Im just sitting here wondering who asked
@@goblingamer606 I asked. 🗿
Okay, idk if it's because I'm sleep deprived, but even though I'm not a father the part of how you remembering games by your daughter's milestones got me teared up.
Dude this video hit home for me. I just graduated from college in April 2022 then we had our first kid (baby girl) in October, so when you talked about wondering if life would ever go back to anything like it was before I felt that big time. Glad to hear things are going well for you. Keep making great content man. Your videos are awesome.
Thank you and congratulations!
I plan to get deeper into all of that in a more Dad(tm) centric video, but there are a handful of things that people don't talk about in regards to having a kid. You hear stuff like "it is hard at first but it gets better!" but none of that really illustrates what it feels like. There is a lot to it that ranges from fear to guilt to literally barely being able to function as you haven't slept well in days, and I wanted to try to give a slice of that in this video without getting too heavy lol
No doubt, that statement doesn’t even come close to illustrating how it feels haha that said, I’m sure you can relate with the feeling of being stoked for when your baby girl can start playing video games! I’m looking forward to “the baby I live with” videos that you post one day too.
@@razbuten Similar situation for me. Graduated from college mid last year and my kids are 2 and 4 years old now, even though they feel like they should still be 0 and 2.
My experience so far has told me that the statement “It gets easier” is most clear in retrospect. Though it does get easier, you don’t realize it until you take a moment to reflect on the three weeks or so of not having sleep with a newborn.
Video games have always been a time capsule, a safe place for me, and a helpful thing so long as I keep my priorities straight.
Thanks for sharing your life with us.
My dad is not a great part of my life now. He shows up once or twice a year and wished me happy birthday on the wrong days. I try not to hold it against him, but being kind doesn't always come easily. You, describing your daughter's first steps, was the first time I've ever cried about my father. In all of these pieces of media about I see around me about fatherhood, only your video has aever done that to me. You are a truly special creator, Razbuten, and I have a feeling you're an even better father. Thank you.
i’m very sorry for you and it gives me a sense of comfort how all of us come to his videos to share stories of similarity or complete opposites and just be there for each other
Firstly, congratulations to you both! Secondly, as a father of a 27 and a 20 year old, I will simply say that time never slows. You wake up one day, leaving a comment about your 27 and 20 year olds, while at the same time pretty sure you and your wife just got married yesterday. But, through it all, every moment of good, bad, difficult, and joy is all worth it.
Seeing this pop up in my recommendations brought a smile to my face, a belated happy new year to you Raz!
That was a beautiful reflection. And as a new, father myself, I felt this to my core. Here’s to a great year for you and your family!
I became a dad last January with a daughter as well! Literally everything you said brought back my last year and all the different stages with it. I remember playing Stranded Deep late at night between feedings while she was sleeping beside me. I will always remember those times. Keep up the great work and congrats on getting through 2022!
This is one of those rare cases where the algorithm hits you with a video that you absolutely needed to see. I'll likely become a father in the next year or so and I've been freaking out about it for a while. This is the first realistic take on becoming a father that actually made me feel better. Because I'm also an avid gamer and that, among other things, is something I'm afraid will fall by the wayside as my priorities shift. Knowing that fatherhood did change everything for you but you were able to retain your sense of self is something I felt but needed to hear expressed by someone who had already been through it to really believe was possible. Thank you for this.
Don’t jinx it. You’re wife isn’t even pregnant yet, but you’re saying with such confidence that you’ll likely become a father in the next year or so. Sooo many people suffer from fertility issues these days (now more than ever before in history, for a litany of reasons), that I wouldn’t jinx it by talking as if it’s as easy as simply making a decision to become parents.
Using a phrase like “I _HOPE_ to become a father in the next year or so” puts it out into the universe in a much better way, so as to not show hubris. Parenthood is a precious gift, and not a guarantee. Life has a unique (and often very messed up) way of reminding us to not take things for granted, to humble us.
That said, I wish you and your wife good luck in creating a family together. But I would hope that your priorities do shift when that time comes. Playing games _SHOULD_ fall by the wayside to a decent degree. If not, your relationship with your children will suffer for it. It’s no different than having a dad that is glued to the tv watching football every waking hour he’s not working or sleeping.
Every single time, I dont know why but you make me cry every single video. Either the music you use, your voice, the things you talk about or all three together just catch me offguard every time and I feel tears running over my smile. And you talking about the milestones of your daughter was basically a "try not to happy cry (impossible)" challenge. I am so happy that you are enjoying your fatherhood. Health and happyness for the future, and thank you truly for getting me to genuinly feel something every single time
As a dad, this video brought me to tears. Being a father is the greatest thing in the world.
And thank you for being a father to your child
I can sort of relate to this. I got a puppy in 2022. I know they are easier than children, but I can relate a little bit.
Yeah, dogs, especially puppies, are a ton of work, and there is a surprising amount of overlap between the stress of having a puppy and of having a baby. Different as you said, but still similar in more ways than people would expect.
@@razbuten whenever I would walk around with him, people would stop me to talk about him, and about how much he was similar to having a child. Again, I still know having a child is much more difficult. But it was a hard time. Especially when I got Covid two days after I brought him home.
Edit: for reference, I got a husky.
@@cassynedelisky796 A husky puppy does indeed sound like lots of work, lol. When my dog (an Australian Shepherd mix) was little, I'd come up with a game where I'd throw a toy from a couch and have him jump on the couch every time he'd return it to me in order to exhaust him as much as possible. He had so much energy, it was crazy.
I think it's so damn cool to know that your daughter will have an avenue in which to have a glimpse of your mind at a specific time she was a part of but wouldn't remember.
It's a little time capsule through the lens of a hobby you hold dear and is part of your identity, not just as "dada" but as a genuine and complete person. I know I'd do just about anything to have a similar opportunity.
As always, thank you for the video.
I just love how much I relate to your gaming takes, and the fact you include the things going on in your life and relate that to the experiences you’re having in game makes it very relatable. Thanks for sharing Raz! Well wishes to you and your family.
No matter how many days,weeks,months, or years go by….. a raz vid takes me back to these places of comfort in my life before your videos even came to be. Maybe It’s how the videos you create have this vibe of just pure nostalgia and so much love in them. Thank you.
i’ve been watching you pretty much since the first one of these videos and it’s such a nice reset for me to think about what has gotten me through the past year - not just games, but books, songs, hobbies, shows, etc
thank you raz for always inspiring this reflection and sharing your experiences :)
bro i was literally rewatching the 2020 and 2021 versions of this thinking "damn when is the 2022 one gonna come out"
honestly made me smile, happy new years
“I wasn’t able to play Elden ring for a month after my child was born. I tried everything to make it work but it wasn’t the same. I even put a health bar over her and played boss music. Then it hit me, this is how you actually beat Elden Ring. This is the final boss.”
How wonderful it is to hear the love you have for your daughter
I've been going through a bit of a low time, and just wanted to say thank you. Your conclusion at the end of the video remined me that despite my current situation, I am genuinely exited for the future and what adventures it will hold. I want to experience things like parenthood and finding what is important in my life, and you helped remind me of that whilst giving me a moment of respite from the frustration that I have been as of late. It meant a lot to me. Here's to 2023, may it be a year of growth and new experiences!
For The Witcher 3 No Minimap thing- A piece of advise from someone who modded the heck out of it because of that same thing, there was a mod on nexusmods, that turned off the minimap, and added floating waypoints in the screen with the distance to it, like in almost every open world game ever. You could tune it so the waypoints only showed up when using the witcher senses. That was for me the best way I could think of playing it.
I just know that this man is going to be the best father a kid could ever ask for
Wasn't expecting a game list video to be this heartfelt.
I’ve watched your videos for quite some time now and I’ve got to say that this has been my absolute favorite video you’ve made. Instead of the title being a semi-satirical take on getting through another year it carried the weight of what it is live through the experience of a year in your life with games as a part of your support system. It could have simply been a list of games you played in 2022 but I cannot be happier of the format that you chose to create.
Keep up the great work that you do. We’re all immensely proud of you.
this was lovely. congrats on being a dad!
This was one of the most wholesome videos I've seen in a long time. Congrats on your daughter this year!
Seeing your videos progress in both quality and style over the years is such a journey that I''ll be a part of till its hopefully far end, you have something good of your life and even though it is far from the life I aim for, it still almost brings tears to my eyes to see the life of a creator I geniunely care for flourish. Thank you for still making great calming content that hits my video game review itch like no other review channels do, even throughout your big changes.
This video honestly made me feel like i should keep track and start taking notes of the games I play this year. It feels like it'll be a fun year long project to work on. Fantastic video as per usual Raz!
you've convinced me yet again to put some stuff on my wishlist and reconsider my backlog. good stuff. enjoy being a parent
This was really sweet. Becoming a parent changes everything. Welcome to the journey of it.
My friend and I played tunic and I think it was like the talk that the original Zelda wanted to inspire
I love the way you approach your videos, and they consistently resonate with me. Recounting the timeline of games you played through milestones of your newborn was incredibly touching. I love being able to watch your growth, and I hope baby Raz is doing well.
9:19 that little "...which is true", is the most wholesome thing I've ever heard
The more "I'll talk about it more deeply in another video" I hear, the happier I get. More videos! You are one of my favorite content creators and I'm happy to see you're still in it! Congrats on your new family member, and tell the woman you live with how much we miss her and want another video! One day all 3 of you can do a video together (or 4 or 5 of you if there are more little ones on the way eventually)
Making a 22 year old cry at the end and view hobbies in an entirely different way. This helped me question my own experiences through your life and search in finding yourself with a whole new way, specifically while bringing a new significant love in your life. Even though I'm nowhere near the point you are in your life, you have moved me with this one. I hope you find this one day and thank you
Your voice is so positive that your videos actually help me relax a lot. It has been an stressful day and now im way chiller
Turning off the mini map, if it's an option in games, has really improved a lot of game experiences for me. Adds a whole host of problems mostly because it's not how the level and world design was thought to be designed around, but I recommend more people to give it a try! Makes the experience a bit more, forgive the word, immersive for me.
Great video as always Raz! I'm glad to see you in the Dad Gamer arc of life.
I've been waiting for this video, can't wait to watch.
I started tearing up near the end, when you started connecting your biggest passion to one of your biggest loves!
Judging by how you speak of your wife and your daughter, there is no doubt in my mind you will make a truly excellent father.
Cheers to 2022, and let's hope 2023 is even better!
A Link to the Past is the GOAT of replayable games for me. I was born in 1990 and it’s the earliest game of which I have a memory… since then I’ve gone through it every few years. I would pay any amount of money to have sequels with the exact same style.
I frickin love this channel. This dude always uploads bangers and make me feel so good and proud to be a gamer ♥
Congratulations on being a new parent. This video was so touching
I so appreciate your content, the way you talk about games being tied to where we are in life is very unique and I love it. This has been my first year in college and moved away from home, so I feel like I connect with this idea more now, even if I go long pauses without playing games. I also see it when I read books, sometimes a character just really hits home due to where I am mentally and in life. I'm just very glad for what you do
This was so wholesome. Thank you!
Been watching for a couple years now and nothing beats seeing you in my recommended, no one does it like you. Love hearing about your daughter and the lady you live with
I do love how games can bridge gaps between such different life experiences person to person. If nothing else I suppose there is always a plane of existence we can all be on for a little while even if the situation outside those boundaries are different as can be.
I just imagined that your kid could watch this video at some time and especially the ending gave me the biggest smile and some sort of emotional feeling when you described the shared memories between gaming moments and your kid's firsts.
This was the sweetest video I've seen. God bless you and your family, Raz
someday your daughter will be able to look back on these videos and hear how excited you were and how much love you have for her. youre gonna be an awesome dad
Sekiro! Raz, I've never been more proud of you. One of us! One of us!
I've been watchin your videos for a long time now, and the way you talk about video games and the role it plays in your life is probably THE most relatable thing ever for me. Thanks for doing what you do, and hope you keep doing the same for years to come. Congrats on the baby by the way
Love the Yooka Laylee shoutout!! One of my favorite games I’ve played recently and really scratches that old school 2D platformer itch
if you like difficult games that reward learning and determination, id highly recommend trying Rain World. its a world unlike any other game and i feel like not enough people experience it.
I have a feeling Razz would like the way the creatures interact with each other (even when we're not looking) in Rain World.
Or "the time I changed screen and a group of scavs were tanking a vulture" phenomenon.
Finding that as responsibilities grow as an adult, my ability to play games shrinks has been hard. I hope that, like you, I continue to find that the things that I sacrifice time and energy for are well worth it.
The final part about avoiding being consume by the important things, and still mantining something that feels your own, made me let out a tear, thanks :)
Amazing to hear about your daughter! A massive congratulations to you and your wife!
Silk song better release this year🤞
This is good vibes
I played Tunic last year while staying up late with my newborn son, and I felt the exact same about it. Also, my son is now 6 months and still doesn't sleep through the night, so you are lucky (I was lucky with my daughter 3 years ago, so I guess luck doesn't last)
I'm glad to see 2022 was, despite all the challenges, a positive year in your life. I can barely imagine how the effects of parenthood affected you and the lady you live with, but hearing the overall report makes me feel like, despite all challenges, there is a lot of love and caring that can be felt towards your daughter and honestly, nothing makes me smile more than seeing this person I look up to living their life the best they can and heading towards an unknown, but bright looking future.
May you, your wife and your daughter have wonderful days ahead of you
this video made me cry, i hope you have a wonderful year! 🥺💕
My wife and I had our son a year and a half ago and I relate to this video very much. Thank you for putting out such quality content and I always love your videos. Good luck to you and your family In this new year :)
Edit: also for some reason after having a kid everything makes my eyes water including this video haha
Why did Elden Ring help so many people? It got me through so much, when you called it a 'once in a generation game' I kinda felt proud I was around for the release :) Great video sir!
Such a beautiful video, I'm very happy for your family and you growing as a person and dad, hope you have some more great moments and great games to come by!
Thanks for this video man i grew up without a dad so seeing some insight as to how your journey into fatherhood has been in relation to games and how you seem so happy to be a father really got to me
As a parent, I relate to this video so much. Really well made. Loved it
Oh yeah, once they are no longer where you set them down... everything changes and it only speeds up from there! Enjoy it all! Grats to you and "The Lady you live with"
the part about taking steps together and makkng sure you let go gradually resonated with me heavily
Your videos are literally therapy, LOVE IT
Dudes got the magic touch when it comes to making videos
I'm not a father, but I have six siblings and being homeschooled with them have born witness to every stage of childhood multiple times, from first words and steps, to first jobs and family deaths. This is a particularly poignant video and has convinced me that if I am lucky enough to have a family of my own, I will be paying attention to how it changes my perceptions.
Congrats on the baby, it's great to hear your experience with her, and how your perspective and experiences with games and life are constantly changing as a result. Very profound insights and considerations to take away for the future!
Love ya as always Raz hope you and the family are doing well!
I literally clicked the notification before it showed up all the way. (Accidentally) so I can confidently say “first”
Silksong will be the year she goes to college
Super happy for ya. Like many of the other commenters, I teared up at that final stretch... Really excited to see the Dadbuten Ragnarök videos!
Even with Nebula, took me a few days to get to this because honestly, your vids have become appointment viewing for me. Full heart, full attention baybeeee
Thanks again for the amazing content !
I'm always baffled at how you manage to find a right balance between games, philosophy and personnal stuff without ever going too far.
And congrats on you and the lady you live with for your daughter !
Man it made me smile when you talked about your daughter and if I didn't have schizophrenia I would have wanted to be a father but I can't do what my father had done to me.
Yessss bro! Sekiro is my favorite from soft game! I’m slowly working through bloodborne now, and it becoming my second fav!
There is a few other streamers/youtubers who became dad for the first time in the past few years. I love watching their video where the kids running in the background. Or being put on camera doing various stuff. I'll say this now, in the future you'll be glad to have these precious moments locked in time to come back to. It's like having a picture that will never go away.
17:38 not gonna lie, the way you made the retrospective of games based on your experiences with your daughter made me emotional
So you're saying that Sekiro is the dark souls of FromSoft games? :P
Yes lol
Just dont raise an ipad kid…
Doing everything I can not to.
Listening to you recap your year with your daughter and tying milestones to the game you played around then just made me tear up and smile, bringing me back to the first time I experienced all this with my baby boy. He was born early in 2022 as well, so this video felt very relatable! Albeit, I had a lot more instability due to various factors, but we've finally gotten life under control, and now I get to watch him grow, learn to make conversation, start performing complex tasks, express emotions in more... adult ways. It does get easier with time, but the love and pride never goes away and only gets stronger as the days tick away.
From one father to another, you got this brother :)
u gotta release a guide to getting girls while playing video games all day
Well this one almost made me cry, congrats !!
Congrats on your kid! This video made me smile.
Really fantastic video, Raz! Always a pleasure to hear you talk about games, and really special to hear how so many of these games helped you on a personal level.
All of your videos fill me with so much nostalgia
Hey Raz, I’m a first turn parent as of this week that plays games too and watches a lot of your content. Hearing how you struggled with being a parent and keeping everything in line was great to hear, very cathartic as someone just starting the journey. Thanks for your introspective content.
Absolutely wonderful, wishing you and your family all the best
Amazing video mate, I hope you have a good year
Thank you for sharing! Beautiful journey you shared with all the games and parenthood 😊