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It definitely took a hot minute to make, no doubt. Thank you for taking some time to check it out.

Hey, I appreciate it. This definitely took a chunk of time to make, but it was worth it. I also grew up with these games, though to be honest it really started with Ocarina, but they have a special place in my library. Thank you for stopping in and for the kind words. These are classics for a reason, ya know?

Appreciate it. Thank you for stopping in and hanging out.

@@LeonKiskeof course! Sorry I usually fail to leave it at short comments and act normal about smt I'm very passionate about, I am actually extremely excited to come across more people who take the time and effort to create something so thoughtful and share their feelings about these pieces of art that mean the world to me too, it feels very personal and it's especially refreshing to see someone also get into the character writing aspects and themes like this. So once again I appreciate what you do and I'm looking forward to watching the ocarina of time one since that's my favorite game ever. Have a good day!

@dyingflame it's all good. No need to apologize or anything. Sometimes short and sweet is all it needs to be. That said, I am glad that you took the time to not only comment once, but then again to add a bit more. I also enjoy when people take some time to really dive in to things like this, I've seen more than my fair share of these videos and what not, but it's always interesting to see what someone else might have taken away from the story and characters. I hope you get as much enjoyment out of the Ocarina video and thank you again for hanging out and spending some time here.

@LeonKiske right, I've watched countless video essays on zelda I felt like I'd scoured all of youtube only a few months ago but still sometimes I'll stumble upon a project like this, where I can tell a lot of love and understanding went into it and that makes me really happy and meets my need to share these feelings I have for the art :)

@dyingflame I 100% get it. Every now and again something new pops up and sometimes you can tell almost right off the rip, if the person who made it really has a connection with it. Art is somehow both really personal and at the same time something that can, and often does, bring people together. Like a shared understanding, ya know?

It can be a great theme, especially if you really resonate with the characters. Doubly so if you are in the right pla especially at the right time for that kind of story.

Thank you.

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The secret is revealed on/in the moon, the four children symbolising the four winds or corners of the world which uphold the elements. The consuming of “masks” equal to the consumption of the physical structure that dissolves after death; the face, being the outer most layer of identity, and therefore the thing the individual believes themselves to be. In order to obtain all “masks”, Link must see through the eyes of the individuals affected, and in solving the problem he finds solution, he masters compassion and mercy, and that these “others” whom he helps are in some way a part of him or his nature. The fierce deity is the one who, having seen through the eyes of all other souls, realises itself as something above and beyond just the illusory nature of the “falling or failing moon” which, again, symbolises the dissolving or death of the outer most shell. The Moon and its 3 day timeline reveal something that occurs after living; a dream within a dream, where the individual is shown these fragmented and separated parts of themselves as something broken and in need of healing, they take on a quest, and when healing takes place, though the outcome still doesn’t change, a transcendence takes place. The fact the Sun has no reality in the game in the sense of its story, is revealing the mystical nature of the Moon, how dreams, others(faces/masks), and the sense of time are lucid and able to be manipulated as that they are not concrete. This game blends conscious, subconscious and unconscious together seamlessly, it speaks to the sensitive heart by way of allegory and reveals its story through perfected metaphor.

Now, this is what I like to see. More interpretation and thought on the deeper subject matter at hand. This is something that I certainly missed, though I feel like I was stratching at the surface of this thought experiment. I don't think I would have thought about bringing subconscious, unconscious, and dreams into the fold, but i might have to take another look. You bring up some interesting points and, even better, expanded the scope that one could use to lookat the game and it's story. Well done. Well done, indeed.

@@LeonKiske To be fair, the message was poorly constructed by my own standards, which could and should be expanded on within several areas, though, I’m sure that will be left for another day. Truly, the recognition of your work ought to be commended here, by which I feel somewhat belligerent in failing to do so upon first instance. That said, congratulations on producing a quality video, and in demonstrating your own understanding and unique perspective. I’ve always enjoyed listening to what others see when it comes to certain games and just things in life in general, and when people reveal themselves as contemplative; able to form original thought and opinion as opposed to echoing common narratives, this makes for highly conscious conversation, and these things should be recognised and acknowledged.

Using words typed on a screen can be not only difficult to discern but also choosing the right words can be tough. Unless you expertly craft each sentence, there is much that can be left up to the reader, in terms of how to take in that message. trust that I didn't think your words were poorly constructed. Though, as you mentioned they might not be up to your specific standards. To each their own. That said I appreciate the kind words. I also enjoy hearing other peoples perspectives and take a ways from media, in whatever form it may take. I also believe that this type of thing should be encouraged and used as a way to further conversations. All too often people tend to get shut in to whatever kind of rhetoric they feel is right and never really bother to question it or themselves. It is a difficult thing to do, but it should be taken up in an effort to better oneself. Now is that what i did here? I am unsure, but at the end of the day I said my piece and with any kind of luck, it will resonate with someone. Maybe. At any rate, thank you again for your input and well thought out ideas. As well as the compliments, I'll take any that I can get.

That's a good little bit to know. I just went for the one right next to her shop, or uhh the entrance to where her shop is. Either way, saving time is saving time. Thanks for the tip.

You have asked and in turn the algorithm delivers!

It was staring me in the face. I mean how could you see that and not give it a "Simpsons did it" ya know?

The perfect amount of ogre...err uhh... onion layers.

I ended up doing the postman hat before getting the proper Kafei/Anju ending, but it wasn't on purpose. I accidentally set off the thief as he was getting closer to his hideout. So uhh, oops. I was unaware of those added lines for repeat completions. That's a nice little bit of added flavor. Link definitely could use an extra hug or two if you ask me.

That's the million dollar question, ain't it? I'm sure I'll think up a few other series that have stuck with me over the years. As far as Monster Hunter goes. I've played a few games. Got heavy in World for a bit, but that was kinda it. I definitely don't really know a whole lot about the series and it's world, so a full on retrospective would be a bit out of the question for me. Sounds like you got that itch though. If it's something you want to try, I say go for it. "Those who dare, win." And all that .

Yea Skyward Sword and the lore it brought with it does kind of take away from series a bit. I can see what they wanted it to be, but I don't know that they hit the mark like they wanted. I don't usually get into the Link and Zelda shipping thing, everyone is gonna think whatever they want, but I do agree that the fated destiny thing kinda forces that pairing. For better or worse.

To be honest, I didn't, or rather wasn't able to at the time, wrap my head around a lot of what Majora's Mask was trying to say. I think most kids felt the same way. That said, there are people out there who got that feeling like you did, like I did. Something was off. Every other Zelda up to this point was pretty clear-cut. A simple straightforward adventure that didn't really ask to much of it players. I also had friends that didn't quite feel the same way I did, and that whole "go back to Hyrule" thing was definitely a talking point. I think it's just a lack of literacy, both literal and media, plus maybe being just a bit too young that caused that disconnect back then. But I dunno maybe that's just me. As far as trying to save everyone verses saving Link? I do think that is 100% the take away. This quest is infinitely more thankless than him saving Hyrule. Which I guess at this point he might be used to. I think that's why this game sticks out for a lot of people. Outside of the sad tone, the saddest part is Link just trying to do his best, even when no one is watching. Thanks for sticking around and sharing your thoughts. Oh and for the kind words, glad you enjoyed it.

In my opinion, what makes this stand out over the others is just how personal and intimate it is. Majora's Mask makes you slow down and experience every area a handful of times over. It really wants you to explore and get to know it like the back of your hand.

An interesting perspective. I don't exactly have any experience to draw on for the economic crisis of Japan during those times. I have heard of it. In fact, to my knowledge, Frieza from DragonBall was supposed to be some kind of representation of this exact thing. Plus as you mentioned Evangelion hits on these themes and ideas. So, you aren't wrong about these impacts. However, and this is key, I didn't experience any of that. I am sure had it been a thing that I lived through it would have informed my takes on the messages and themes found in this game. Where the inspiration for it came from and all of that. We are our experiences, or something like that anyway. I appreciate the insight.

It is a problem for sure. DB and really any Shonen show have this problem. Sometimes you just need to go along for the ride.... for better or worse.

The real problem with franchises like dragon ball is the question of how to “show don’t tell” that everyone is getting stronger. Like, at the beginning of the series nearly every main character can move faster than the normal human eye can see. So, when we get later in the series when everyone is supposedly 1,00,000,000,000,000,000 time faster, the only cue you get for that is the show going “Trust me bro”.

@roryreviewer6598 yea, that more or less is the crux isn't it?

That, my friend is the power of 2 Ship 2 Harkinian. You could also use Majora Recompiled. Both are essentially PC ports. Using those you can get some really clean visuals.

In a perfect world I would have released the video on Mew Years Eve, but uhh life got in the way, as it often does. But yea, that countdown to "doom" was something that I remember back in 1999. Maybe played up a bit here, but the intent was the same. It matched too well with the moon crashing down to be a coincidence. Or at least I think so. Masking is a necessary tool in the adult world. Hell, even in a child's world. Using masks in this game as a way to help discover who you are is a great idea. I have to wonder if that was the intent when they were making the story. We will probably never really know. This game is one that I didn't really get as a kid, but now? Well, about an hour and a half long explanation about a theory I have would say it grew on me. Just a bit. Good to see ya again, thanks for the compliment on that transition. Glad it struck a cord.

I feel ya on this. Growing up fast, faster than you should because of things outside your control. It's unfortunate, to say the least. We took different paths, but they were leading to the same road. It's good to have companions, brother. Thank you for hanging out and sharing a bit as well.

Yea I flubbed it up when recording. My bad. Dyslexia came in and beat me up a bit. Didn't catch it until I had already poured tons of time into the editing process.

Majora's Mask is a great game. As I get older I find more to like about it. Used to be Ocarina was my favorite but Majora might be tied with it now. Both are solid, can't go wrong with either. That said I like the more personal story being told here. Thanks for hanging out. Stay cool.

One of the best in the series, if you ask me.

Hey, thank you for hanging out and the compliment. Not everyday someone says I have a pleasant voice, so thanks. Stay cool, yea?

Gotta try and find new-ish descriptors for things. Keep people on their toes, ya know? Thanks for sticking around and for the cool guy finger guns.

It took a bunch of trial and error, but with this comment I can feel assured that I figured out my mic settings. Seriously though, thank you for the compliment and for spending some time here.

Never a bad thing to have some noise in the background, especially when cleaning. I do that all the time. Good luck and thanks for hanging out.

Quite the compliment for sure. One day, maybe. For now, though, you found me at ground level. Thanks for dropping in and hanging out for a while. I appreciate it. Stay cool.

Ahh, man, it would be cool if that turns out to be true. All the same, it brought you here, so thanks for stopping in and spending some time. Let's see what the algo gods have in store.

Majora definitely has a flavor all it's own. It sticks out from the rest of the series in a bunch of ways. It's one of my favorites as well, along side Ocarina. Makes for a solid duology. Thanks for taking some time to check out my thoughts, I appreciate it. Stay cool, yea?

Hey, I appreciate it. Put plenty of thought into this one. Thanks for stopping in and spending some time here.

It certainly has a tone all it's own. I don't really think any other Zelda gets close in that regard. Thanks for stopping in man. Always cool to see ya.

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A rare type for sure. Not a lot of people show Other M any kind of love so that's refreshing to see. As far as growth for the franchise? I dunno. Going 3D would add a lot, but I don't think it would be a necessity. Other games of this type are still doing well and 2D has its advantages. That said, if they manage to pull it off, I don't see any harm in making that leap. Been saying for a while that Samus is really one of the only Nintendo characters that could do a Devil May Cry type game and how that could fit the overall esthetic. But that may be a bridge too far for some fans, sooo who knows.

Ahhh, here you are. I was wondering if and when people might notice. Yep, it's definitely planned, and certainly not anything else. I sure didn't just add that apostrophe because I wasn't fully paying attention to what I was doing. No way. Uhh, at any rate, thanks for taking some time to watch and even leaving an English lesson. Let's just chalk it up to an honest typo and leave it there, yea?

I mean if you count Other M then she already has. That said, I know Prime 4 is around the corner, so maybe in that one? Who knows?

Well, I mean, he's a skeleton in armor who very likely died in the lost forest fkr whatever reason. The Heros shade has vines and other foliage in and on his armor that would indicate his body was never found, probably because he died in the lost woods. Also, it's the fate of any one person who dies in said woods. Now, I will say, because of some Triforce shenanigans, he might have been able to protect himself from the full on curse of the woods. So there is that I suppose. But I mean, come on, it would be fitting for his character to do all the things he was able to do. Go back to the woods, where he probably felt was as close a home as anything could be, and live out whatever life he had left. Is it perfect? No, but it's fitting with the lore the game has given us. I mean, unless there is an actual cannon explanation, but as far as I know, there isn't.

@LeonKiske he's not a skeleton, only his face look's like bone, the rest of him look's like rotting flesh that fade's in an out with only his weapons an armor being physical. I have to say i disagree with your conclusion friend, he look's more akin to a wraith to me.

@josiahtheobald689 hey it's cool to disagree. Not like it's that important overall to the grander narrative at play. That said, it makes the most sense that he would find a way to extend his life beyond natural means because of how everything went down. Working with what exists in the game series stalfos exist, poes exist, but I haven't seen any wraith like entities. Or at least nothing like what the heros shade became. Feel free to disagree, but let's not pretend that this is a super known thing. Until something official gets said any theory is valid. Plus, I mean, I saw that Zeltik video, too. Fun and interesting, but not the end all, be all on the subject. That said, thanks for hanging around. No need to get so hot under the collar about this, yea?

You're not wrong. For as talented as Miyamoto is, he seems to be kinda "stuck" in his ways. If he were involved, who knows what kind of end product we would have gotten. For what it's worth, I think this game is charming because it went in a wild direction compared to the others. Very unique in it's plot and location. In a lot of ways kinda like Majora and I think that serves the series well.

Nice. It's good to have options that work for ya.

I know the feeling. It was a strange thing to see happen, when MatPat retired. Been watching that guy since his first video. Same for a few others here on TH-cam. Things come and go, for better or worse, but I think there will always be people out there that make stuff that will resonate with you. You just gotta be on the look out. Speaking of, thanks for stopping in and giving this channel a chance. I don't quite know where I am going with this, but its all for fun, ya know? Stay cool man.

Ahh, sweet memories of controllers gone by. Bummer, it was yours, and it was a Christmas gift. Super cool that your kids and even wife is into this timeless classic. I hope they all experience the same joy we did. Thanks for stopping in and reminiscing for a bit.

Man, you reached a bit far back on the channel to find this little guy. It was part of an assignment for college. Had some fun with it, but it's a bit raw, if that makes sense. At any rate, thanks for taking some time to check it out. Who knows maybe I'll see ya out in the wilds.

@ I found your channel with the link to the past retrospective and liked it so much I started from the beginning. I’m currently in RI so the chances of running into each other are very slim but not impossible haha. Great content man!

@1Mikedc RI huh? Yea chances are fairly slim, but still possible. Started from LttP huh? Nice, that was a fun one to make. With any luck the rest should, hopefully, be just as fun to watch for ya.

@ like I said, went back to the start. Last night i watch zero mission so at this point i have binged like 6+ of your vids and i gotta say they are very good and entertaining. You got a good thing going and i look forward to watching the rest + future vids.

@1Mikedc you are too kind, but thank you. Glad that these videos are resonating with people. It's been a fun thing for me to do and really that all I ever wanted it to be. Anything that comes extra is just icing on the cake, ya know?

Fair. It's not for everyone and it certainly could be improved some. That said, it's better than the original textures when blown up like this on modern displays. But maybe you're a purist, and if so, I respect it. That said.no need to be harsh on the visuals yea?