Thank you! I love Mother 3 as well, and I couldn't agree more. Lucas is most certainly more relatable than many video game heroes- he both works as a "blank slate" for the player but with defining characteristics and a tragic story. Mother 3 will always have a place as one of my top games/media ever.
I always liked how the MOTHER series approached people with "disabilities". Someone like Duster is just like any character. The fact he has a slightly broken leg isn't forced into your face as if the game is saying "hey look, we have disabled people too". It's just there naturally, you might not even notice it and most likely will forget about it. This is why I hate the idea of forcing characters that are representative of a minority. It ends up feeling like you put the character there just to be politically correct, which should never need to be the reason. Tony from EarthBound would be another good example.
Mother 3 is undoubtedly my favorite game. Right now I'm playing Mega Man Star Force, and unlike Mother, the cutscenes makes me want to yell, "JUST LET ME PLAY THE GAME ALREADY!", which really makes me appreciate the near perfect storytelling of Mother 3 even more.
Couldn't agree more! Mother 3 takes a very close second to me: I can't get enough of the cutscenes and little details scattered about this game either.
"The scene plays out, and has Lucas, now an 11 year old boy, join into a hot tub with this very gender-confused entity known as a Magypsie, who tells him to close his eyes and relax while being held underwater." Oh ... that's what he was doing? Oh, I always thought it was something else ...
And then that Magypsie struck a girl with lightning bolt to learn Pk Starstorm (Lucas also got struck by an electric bolt in thunder tower and learn Pk Flash)
Wukeywukey Thanks so much! Glad you liked it, and that's pretty cool you wrote a paper about EarthBound - there's so much depth in these games, applicable to a lot of different stuff!
Awesome video! I took Psychology 1 the first semester of my last year in High School (and I will be taking more when I start college this coming August), and hearing this interpretation of Mother 3, one of my favorite games of all time, reminded me why I love the game so much. I haven't played it in almost half a year, but maybe I should now. Thanks for this great video, man.
Nihontendo You're the best for the really meaningful comment, I truly appreciate the kind words. They all really loved it and none of them had heard of the Mother series with only a couple having played Smash Bros! Everyone was impressed with the dedication and I actually got a lot of written responses back, super fun to read after the class was over and warmed my heart to see their reactions. If I find them I'll post their responses! Perhaps I'll make a video on it, and include online comments from people like you, you're the reason I keep this all going!
***** That is true.. at least they'll have EarthBound to play through x) I don't think any of them have or will be doing a run of Mother 3 though- there were only two gamers in the class I knew of and one had stopped coming to class a little more than halfway through the semester for personal reasons. I did capture the interest of a lot of different classmates though so who knows. I'm sure if they were interested enough to actually do some additional research on the game, there would be enough value in other aspects of the game to keep them interested. I did spoil the main story but even I am finding new things about the game I didn't know about, and considering my extensive research on the title I'd say that's very impressive on the creator's part. I hope if any of them were captivated enough to try it out for themselves. they would do it for different reasons, like learning of side-plots and gameplay mechanics.
I'm not ashamed to admit, but I first pkayed through this game when I was eight years old, and I cried at the end for about five hours after beating the game.
Let's see... I first played through the game when I was 16-17. I got fairly teary-eyed playing and I was double the age you were, so I understand! :D No shame in that, it's incredible and simply shows how successful the game is in its emotional impact :')
@@umyum3858 things, to be fair, have become much more user friendly over time. Back in the good old days, you had to use shit like limewire, and the risk of getting viruses was very high if you weren't careful.. which most kids aren't lol.
NOTE: Lucas's age has never been revealed, for whatever reason I gave a definitive age in this video when I made it five years ago... I will be leaving this up for memories, but it should be known that the video does not adhere to my quality standard nowadays 😅 thanks for clicking on it nonetheless, I hope you'll check out some of the newer content on this channel!
I had named clause after myself as I liked his upbeat attitude and had my cousin (he’s more like a brother) as Lucas And the ending .. hits much harder now that I’m much older and I don’t see him .. I think back to him from time to time
Aw thanks so much, I think that's great and I did get an A on this assignment :) I'm honored to have received your approval! Good luck in your career path :D
Neat analysis. Brought back great memories playing this the past summer. This is forever my favorite game. P.s. you're a cutie. Keep making great videos man
Thank you so much! Glad I brought back memories for you, always happy to talk about things I love most :) I will keep making videos- appreciate the compliment too!
Hey thank you so much for taking the time to watch and write that super positive comment. You made my morning- I just woke up and read this. What a great way to start the day. I did get an A on the final, your encouragement is very welcomed :)
Looking back I shouldn't have given a number because I don't think their ages were revealed at any point in the game- an exact age all from fan specualation. All we know is that there was a 3-year time skip after the first three chapters, so we can only guess based on their appearance/mannerisms.
ThaneGaming Yeah, Ness is officially given an age in the guidebook as 13 so i personally would think he and Lucas are the same age. I guess he's canonly whatever age you want him to be *shrug*
Phlash 64 I feel like you're closer in putting him as the same age as Ness. It makes sense, but yeah I suppose it's not a huge deal. I always appreciate the little details, but perhaps it's better this way in that any kid playing can relate more with the age flexibility- I'm sure many will automatically fit themeselves in Lucas's shoes. I know when I was a kid playing Zelda, I was so happy to learn that Wind Waker Link was the same age as me :)
Lucas is actually around 11 before the time skip since itoi said he wants all the characters in their teens, lucas is atleast 14-18 but there is no official age
Hah! Don't think she would've played it anyway (never played games/didn't know how to set this one up), though she was really fascinated with the story. That's all I could hope to do! I'm glad you love it because it's my favorite :) all 3 in the series really have something special going for them, separate masterpieces in their own right
Did this play in your Psychology class? I'd be pissed if I was in your class and you spoiled the whole plot for me in one video haha That being said, really great video! Thanks for sharing :)
hey man... i just wanted to say, i saw something in your eyes that made me want to write this comment; the fact that I can see anything in your eyes at all through this video medium says a lot about you. that's a good thing
+mikeythearchangel Wow.. thank you so much for writing that- that's incredible of you to say. I really appreciate it, I'm so happy you can see the passion I have for these games, especially this one in particular. I definietely wanted a larger range of people to be exposed to this game in the Mother series- especially ones who have no intention of playing it. There is value in this story. There are core values that need to be addressed and in my opinion, shared with as many people as possible. The morals and standards set by this game, and others with strong characters and interaction- make for an instilling belief of reassurance in positivity of this world. You certainly help with that in writing your comment, you made my bland day exceptional. Keep spreading the love, you sound like a really great person.
Hunter of Beasts haha 3 years have passed since this video, so like that time skip in the game where Lucas grows up a bit, I have a beard now! I wore this shirt again in a recent video (Hinawa Spirit in Smash Ultimate) and brought Kumatora along this time 😊
I saw that video and I have been playing World of Light. I am fighting on the Southern Front. I tried to reopen the Northern Front but I faced some defeats and have been forced to withdraw. I am pushing northward to liberate more players and find Lucas who I hope will give me an edge against the bosses
The Mother 3 fan translation page has a link to a translated interview with Itoi, which is where most of the interpretation comes from. Give it a read, it's pretty interesting.
Actually, it's rumored thag Kumatora is going through Menstruation, on her period, to best say. Which plays great on her being a PSI user as well as attention to Female anatomy. Giving small attention to it makes it's interesting. Why do you think it's only Kumatora that feels feverish or chills? Lucas learns something, but it isn't after a blast of lightning.
+millieman76 Actually it's not rumored- the link between PSI and menstruation was revealed by Shigesato Itoi himself here: mother3.fobby.net/interview/m3int_04.html Though menstration is simply a comparison to the general portrayal in this game (representing the physiology of the human body) and not to Kumatora (or the female anatomy) exclusively. Lucas does feel feverish before learning a new PSI move like Kumatora. Regardless, it's super interesting and I debated including the fact in this video!
I wanted to focus on Lucas's familial story only so I wouldn't confuse classmates (most of which didn't even play video games). They're both important in their own right, so when I make another video on this game I'll be sure to talk about them.
Matthew C-137 hahah my bad! I guess I’m used to the more sarcastic/critiquing comment so I usually read this with a harsher attitude in mind. Apologies :D
No need to apologize. This is the internet after all where hatred and "correction" thrives like life on earth so it's only natural to presume the worse. :D back at you.
That's awesome, good introductory analysis and breakdown. I've been thinking about doing a piece on how this game handles ideologies, and the underlying theme of the seemingly utopian communism and dystopian capitalism
I think that's a fantastic idea. The greatest aspect of the game is how many real-world dilemmas the game tackles overtly and subtly- you can argue one's importance over the other but ultimately MOTHER 3 has a lot to say and it's more than worth looking at all themes presented. I regret not being able to touch up upon the aspects you’ve mentioned, but it just reiterates the diversity for critical analysis. I certainly plan to revisit the game similarly but through a different main focus- I wish you the best in your own piece! :)
Exactly; the versatility of the game is such a big boon, and, as you say, a lot of it is not directly plastered unto your face. And thanks, now I feel quite compelled to do it! :) (just gotta play through it again to notice everything and smell the flowers again)
I’ve been pretty influenced lately to play again too- simply listening to the OST or seeing symbolism from M3 throughout my day (sunflowers, metal/wood) brings me a flood of inspiration: I'm sure I'll be playing alongside, and yes smell the flowers! It's important :)
+FalchionOfEternity “Sparkster” Gaming I love the Mother series for its mature themes as well. That's my favorite aspect of "family oriented" media- Nintendo is great at tending to the adults and instilling morals into kids
Woah. This is an incredibly in-depth and powerful breakdown of a beautifully made video game. MOTHER 3 is heartwrenching - gah - the only reason I didn't cry at the end is because the first thing I ever found out about the series in the first place was the ending, but, blast it - there was some shaky breathing going on at the end of this video from me, that's for sure. :D
I agree. But it was "Intro to Psychology", so it makes sense that he have the knowledge and experience in the field to make something more interesting.
I see where you're coming from with this but there is a lot to talk about with the finale of the game that relates to what he was discussing, so I think it was important for him to mention it
I like Mother 3 and especially this kind of details as much as you do, probably. But I do want to say that this video isn't really good, sorry. There are many things interesting to note, true, but almost nothing I heard was a new analysis of your own, just stuff Itoi has mentioned, not to mention many of these are not about psychology at all. I still think it's great that you made this, and I understand because it was an introductory class. I don't know if you're studying psychology or it was just a class, but if you're still interested and you wanted to make another video with the knowledge you've picked up since then, I recommend that you focus on one aspect, because Mother 3 has way too many topics to discuss. For example, only family, the chimeras or the modernization.
Hello, thank you for taking the time in writing out your opinion- and for watching the video. I respect your perspective on the content and it's always nice to receive feedback in aspects that could be improved. Though I want to mention a couple of things: the first is that this is not an opinion piece. It was my responsibility to research the game's development and report specific findings to the classroom- not to craft new analyses and interpret them in my own way. Itoi mentioned certain developmental choices (discussed in this video) in an interview (the one you recommended to another user in the comments section): I'm referring to his word exactly for that reason. Secondly. I see you agree with the user who had stated this video has nothing to do with psychology- which is completely fine- but a perception I don't feel to be valid. Psychology is a very broad subject for interpretation, and to say this has nothing to do with the field at all is a bit far. The topics I am discussing in this upload are all certainly relatable to the study in some way. The only exception to that is the introduction (though I absolutely have to introduce a basic concept for the story setup and how the game is played to those unfamiliar). The rest of the video delves into familial trauma, Lucas's childhood development, Itoi's approach in making a game for a broader audience and how it would affect young kids playing in real life, exemplifying of how all different types of individuals are accounted for as a representation of his world beliefs, and the incorporation of elements like the optional humor sequences- stemming from his belief that player's shouldn't always necessarily choose the "right" option (to explore all possible outcomes). Again, I respect your opinion- I simply wanted to explain my perception on the situation.
Hey, thanks for responding so politely. It's hard to see that kind of thing in comment sections. If you didn't need to do an original analysis, then don't mind my comment about that. I still mantain that the video could have been a little more focused. I understand why you choose the scenes or mechanics you talked about (they offer a deeper meaning, plus you got the author's opinion on the subject), but they did seem like random facts put together, because they don't follow the progression or follow the same line. You're right about the last thing. It's not that what you talk about has nothing to do with psychology, because those themes were often tangential to psychology, and sometimes even very related. But from my persepective it wasn't emphasized as much. You mentioned the hot spring scene, for example, and how Itoi wanted someone to understand it as a kid growing up, but not the how or why that connected those two things. I'm starting to think my opinion is as such partially because I already knew the same information, though. So, are you still interested in making these kind of videos or have you done any since?
And thank you for responding polietey as well- you're very well versed in your explaining and I respect that. You make very valid points here. Thank you for furthering your opinion on this- it's immensly helpful. I am very interested in making more of these videos and have since followed the construct similarly, though they're more in-line with a traditional "review" format where I explore aspects of the game that really stuck with me. I should have mentioned this, as these are more of my own opinion rather than just "stating the facts". You should check out my Chulip Analysis if you're curious! Thank you for being respectful and articulated :)
Is it because of my old Flip video camera's wonderful audio quality, or do you actually have an infection? Lol if it's the latter I'm sorry to hear that (bad pun): I actually had one that just recently went away myself.
Wow... Another way of say what everyone knows. I think is better make a reflexion of the war against the domination (psycological mostly) of the neoliberalism in mother 3.
@@ThaneGaming Ok, thanks qwp I hated it bc my headphones had a problem with the microphone, so it sounds with some static noise. I was so scaried with the video bc i thought that my headphones were dead by the left side, until I heard the rest of the video qwp srry 'bout dat
Yuki ! Ouko that was my old Snowball microphone before my current Yeti 😅 the problem could’ve been how I positioned the mic, or it picking up static in another room? I didn’t really know about noise filtering/reduction then
This is really good. I love Mother 3. Lucas isn’t like most heroes. He is very relatable and his character development is endearing. Such a good game.
Thank you! I love Mother 3 as well, and I couldn't agree more. Lucas is most certainly more relatable than many video game heroes- he both works as a "blank slate" for the player but with defining characteristics and a tragic story. Mother 3 will always have a place as one of my top games/media ever.
He is but isnt. Emotionally he is but life wise its so hyper fantasy
I always liked how the MOTHER series approached people with "disabilities". Someone like Duster is just like any character. The fact he has a slightly broken leg isn't forced into your face as if the game is saying "hey look, we have disabled people too". It's just there naturally, you might not even notice it and most likely will forget about it. This is why I hate the idea of forcing characters that are representative of a minority. It ends up feeling like you put the character there just to be politically correct, which should never need to be the reason. Tony from EarthBound would be another good example.
refat17 Tony? How?
beastlycharizard13 It's implied that he's gay and has a crush on Jeff.
Flare Blitz Banana Yeah I figured Tony had something going on 😉
beastlycharizard13 It's really interesting because Earthbound was made in the 90's and LGBT rights weren't as big of a deal back then.
Flare Blitz Banana Indeed
Mother 3 is undoubtedly my favorite game. Right now I'm playing Mega Man Star Force, and unlike Mother, the cutscenes makes me want to yell, "JUST LET ME PLAY THE GAME ALREADY!", which really makes me appreciate the near perfect storytelling of Mother 3 even more.
Couldn't agree more! Mother 3 takes a very close second to me: I can't get enough of the cutscenes and little details scattered about this game either.
Well i think in the beginning of mother 3 it is annoying to watch the cutscenes for me
Click on the video*
Saw a guy wearing a lucas shirt*
... Suscribed*
Lucas isn’t 8 he’s 10... and then with quick maths you can deduct that he’s 13 by the end...
*screams in Mother 3*
i thought he was 11 in chapter 1-3 and 14 in 4-8
"The scene plays out, and has Lucas, now an 11 year old boy, join into a hot tub with this very gender-confused entity known as a Magypsie, who tells him to close his eyes and relax while being held underwater."
Oh ... that's what he was doing? Oh, I always thought it was something else ...
And then that Magypsie struck a girl with lightning bolt to learn Pk Starstorm (Lucas also got struck by an electric bolt in thunder tower and learn Pk Flash)
He is actually 13-14
Dark Meta knight I thought he was 12
Me: Let see *clicks the video*
*sees a blonde guy with a sexy voice AND a Lucas T-Shirt
*Suscribe
This is awesome man! I recently wrote a paper about Earthbound for class, haha.
Wukeywukey Thanks so much! Glad you liked it, and that's pretty cool you wrote a paper about EarthBound - there's so much depth in these games, applicable to a lot of different stuff!
That's hecka cool man
Awesome video! I took Psychology 1 the first semester of my last year in High School (and I will be taking more when I start college this coming August), and hearing this interpretation of Mother 3, one of my favorite games of all time, reminded me why I love the game so much. I haven't played it in almost half a year, but maybe I should now. Thanks for this great video, man.
How did your classmates react to this? This was amazing.
Nihontendo You're the best for the really meaningful comment, I truly appreciate the kind words. They all really loved it and none of them had heard of the Mother series with only a couple having played Smash Bros! Everyone was impressed with the dedication and I actually got a lot of written responses back, super fun to read after the class was over and warmed my heart to see their reactions. If I find them I'll post their responses! Perhaps I'll make a video on it, and include online comments from people like you, you're the reason I keep this all going!
***** That is true.. at least they'll have EarthBound to play through x) I don't think any of them have or will be doing a run of Mother 3 though- there were only two gamers in the class I knew of and one had stopped coming to class a little more than halfway through the semester for personal reasons. I did capture the interest of a lot of different classmates though so who knows. I'm sure if they were interested enough to actually do some additional research on the game, there would be enough value in other aspects of the game to keep them interested. I did spoil the main story but even I am finding new things about the game I didn't know about, and considering my extensive research on the title I'd say that's very impressive on the creator's part. I hope if any of them were captivated enough to try it out for themselves. they would do it for different reasons, like learning of side-plots and gameplay mechanics.
Scare them away forever x)
You’re a teacher?!?!
I love the Mother series, it's just great. Thanks for the video!
I'm not ashamed to admit, but I first pkayed through this game when I was eight years old, and I cried at the end for about five hours after beating the game.
Let's see... I first played through the game when I was 16-17. I got fairly teary-eyed playing and I was double the age you were, so I understand! :D No shame in that, it's incredible and simply shows how successful the game is in its emotional impact :')
You knew how to download ROMs and implement the translation when you were eight? Man, I barely knew how to search stuff on youtube when I was eight.
I'm 23 years old and I'll cry every single time I play that game LOL
@@umyum3858 things, to be fair, have become much more user friendly over time. Back in the good old days, you had to use shit like limewire, and the risk of getting viruses was very high if you weren't careful.. which most kids aren't lol.
@@Matheus-ki9zo I beat it at 23 and it was really hard not to cry, I really tried too. It hits hard man.
NOTE: Lucas's age has never been revealed, for whatever reason I gave a definitive age in this video when I made it five years ago... I will be leaving this up for memories, but it should be known that the video does not adhere to my quality standard nowadays 😅 thanks for clicking on it nonetheless, I hope you'll check out some of the newer content on this channel!
Your awesome dude keep up the good work 🙏🏿
I had named clause after myself as I liked his upbeat attitude and had my cousin (he’s more like a brother) as Lucas
And the ending .. hits much harder now that I’m much older and I don’t see him ..
I think back to him from time to time
As a psych major myself and a fan of the mother series, I approve. Hope you aced it! :D
Aw thanks so much, I think that's great and I did get an A on this assignment :) I'm honored to have received your approval! Good luck in your career path :D
Neat analysis. Brought back great memories playing this the past summer. This is forever my favorite game.
P.s. you're a cutie. Keep making great videos man
Thank you so much! Glad I brought back memories for you, always happy to talk about things I love most :) I will keep making videos- appreciate the compliment too!
That was really interesting, thank you for sharing your view with everyone else :)
Hey man. I just saw this now, but I really hope you aced that final because this was AWESOME!!! Great job man.
Hey thank you so much for taking the time to watch and write that super positive comment. You made my morning- I just woke up and read this. What a great way to start the day. I did get an A on the final, your encouragement is very welcomed :)
I thought Lucas and Claus were 10 years old in the beginning
Looking back I shouldn't have given a number because I don't think their ages were revealed at any point in the game- an exact age all from fan specualation. All we know is that there was a 3-year time skip after the first three chapters, so we can only guess based on their appearance/mannerisms.
ThaneGaming Yeah, Ness is officially given an age in the guidebook as 13 so i personally would think he and Lucas are the same age. I guess he's canonly whatever age you want him to be *shrug*
Phlash 64 I feel like you're closer in putting him as the same age as Ness. It makes sense, but yeah I suppose it's not a huge deal.
I always appreciate the little details, but perhaps it's better this way in that any kid playing can relate more with the age flexibility- I'm sure many will automatically fit themeselves in Lucas's shoes. I know when I was a kid playing Zelda, I was so happy to learn that Wind Waker Link was the same age as me :)
Lucas is actually around 11 before the time skip since itoi said he wants all the characters in their teens, lucas is atleast 14-18 but there is no official age
I thought he was 11 in the beginning
my right ear loves this
HerveyShmervy hah! Unfortunately though someone beat you to the punch & commented this months ago- I still appreciate the comment ;)
ThaneGaming oh
Good job man! I think your point came across very well.
+James Gaiser Thank you so much! I'm very glad you think that and the compliment is appreciated.
Nice you spoil almost the whole plot of the game to your teacher. Hahaha. I love so much this chapter of the mother series :D
Hah! Don't think she would've played it anyway (never played games/didn't know how to set this one up), though she was really fascinated with the story. That's all I could hope to do! I'm glad you love it because it's my favorite :) all 3 in the series really have something special going for them, separate masterpieces in their own right
Did this play in your Psychology class? I'd be pissed if I was in your class and you spoiled the whole plot for me in one video haha
That being said, really great video! Thanks for sharing :)
Great video, I really enjoyed it :)
798 Abc thank you so much for the genuinely kind comment :) made my night reading that
hey man... i just wanted to say,
i saw something in your eyes that made me want to
write this comment;
the fact that I can see anything in your eyes at all through this video medium
says a lot about you. that's a good thing
+mikeythearchangel Wow.. thank you so much for writing that- that's incredible of you to say. I really appreciate it, I'm so happy you can see the passion I have for these games, especially this one in particular. I definietely wanted a larger range of people to be exposed to this game in the Mother series- especially ones who have no intention of playing it. There is value in this story. There are core values that need to be addressed and in my opinion, shared with as many people as possible. The morals and standards set by this game, and others with strong characters and interaction- make for an instilling belief of reassurance in positivity of this world. You certainly help with that in writing your comment, you made my bland day exceptional. Keep spreading the love, you sound like a really great person.
My right ear loves this video
>blonde curly hair
>yellow red shirt
Lucas, what the fuck are you doing narrating your early life?
Thane Gaming is actually Lucas himself
Hunter of Beasts haha 3 years have passed since this video, so like that time skip in the game where Lucas grows up a bit, I have a beard now! I wore this shirt again in a recent video (Hinawa Spirit in Smash Ultimate) and brought Kumatora along this time 😊
I saw that video and I have been playing World of Light. I am fighting on the Southern Front. I tried to reopen the Northern Front but I faced some defeats and have been forced to withdraw. I am pushing northward to liberate more players and find Lucas who I hope will give me an edge against the bosses
I really need to play this all the way through.I never realized all the meaning
Tyler A Absolutely should man we could play more of it when you come up like last time, maybe the Sims as well
The Mother 3 fan translation page has a link to a translated interview with Itoi, which is where most of the interpretation comes from. Give it a read, it's pretty interesting.
Okey so les jus put it Diz wai; mother 3 is amazing and it always will be, even if Reggie refuses to release it
+Chef Ness :3 I couldn't agree more
Actually, it's rumored thag Kumatora is going through Menstruation, on her period, to best say.
Which plays great on her being a PSI user as well as attention to Female anatomy. Giving small attention to it makes it's interesting.
Why do you think it's only Kumatora that feels feverish or chills?
Lucas learns something, but it isn't after a blast of lightning.
+millieman76 Actually it's not rumored- the link between PSI and menstruation was revealed by Shigesato Itoi himself here: mother3.fobby.net/interview/m3int_04.html
Though menstration is simply a comparison to the general portrayal in this game (representing the physiology of the human body) and not to Kumatora (or the female anatomy) exclusively. Lucas does feel feverish before learning a new PSI move like Kumatora. Regardless, it's super interesting and I debated including the fact in this video!
Lucas also gets fevers.
I had mentioned that in my reply comment, but thank you for pointing it out as well.
In thunder tower, Lucas got struck by lightning and learned Pk Flash
Love the ignoring of Chapters 2 and 3.
I wanted to focus on Lucas's familial story only so I wouldn't confuse classmates (most of which didn't even play video games). They're both important in their own right, so when I make another video on this game I'll be sure to talk about them.
I wasn't being sarcastic. I actually do love that you ignored 2 and 3.
Matthew C-137 hahah my bad! I guess I’m used to the more sarcastic/critiquing comment so I usually read this with a harsher attitude in mind. Apologies :D
No need to apologize. This is the internet after all where hatred and "correction" thrives like life on earth so it's only natural to presume the worse. :D back at you.
The Mother series is the greatest trilogy ever.
That's awesome, good introductory analysis and breakdown. I've been thinking about doing a piece on how this game handles ideologies, and the underlying theme of the seemingly utopian communism and dystopian capitalism
I think that's a fantastic idea. The greatest aspect of the game is how many real-world dilemmas the game tackles overtly and subtly- you can argue one's importance over the other but ultimately MOTHER 3 has a lot to say and it's more than worth looking at all themes presented. I regret not being able to touch up upon the aspects you’ve mentioned, but it just reiterates the diversity for critical analysis. I certainly plan to revisit the game similarly but through a different main focus- I wish you the best in your own piece! :)
Exactly; the versatility of the game is such a big boon, and, as you say, a lot of it is not directly plastered unto your face. And thanks, now I feel quite compelled to do it! :) (just gotta play through it again to notice everything and smell the flowers again)
I’ve been pretty influenced lately to play again too- simply listening to the OST or seeing symbolism from M3 throughout my day (sunflowers, metal/wood) brings me a flood of inspiration: I'm sure I'll be playing alongside, and yes smell the flowers! It's important :)
Wow! I'm not usually into physcology as it's not realy my field of delight, but I love the Mother series for their more adult themes. Thanks!
+FalchionOfEternity “Sparkster” Gaming I love the Mother series for its mature themes as well. That's my favorite aspect of "family oriented" media- Nintendo is great at tending to the adults and instilling morals into kids
Why the fuck did I say that.
O_O
FalchionOfEternity Gaming Lol I thought it sounded fine
Yeah but idk i dont agree with myself anymore.
Eh it happens- sorry I missed your comment and am only responding now
Fav game
Woah. This is an incredibly in-depth and powerful breakdown of a beautifully made video game. MOTHER 3 is heartwrenching - gah - the only reason I didn't cry at the end is because the first thing I ever found out about the series in the first place was the ending, but, blast it - there was some shaky breathing going on at the end of this video from me, that's for sure. :D
*left audio channel has left the game*
6:43 Which song is this???
It's called Ragtime Osohe :) it plays in the ballroom where the friendly ghosts are gathered & drinking wine.
Thanks, I'm just glad I didn't have to go through the entire OST all over again. 😂
Jedidiah Schrock welcome! I get that, as amazing as the OST is it’s nice to know exactly what song you’re looking for
I can't believe you spoiled mother 3's story to the whole class
The vid is good but Lucas was actually 9 in the start then turned 12
no he was 11 in the beginning then turned 14
this is just a summary of the game and has nothing to do with psychology
This comment sucks.
Major Asselin *stinks
I agree. But it was "Intro to Psychology", so it makes sense that he have the knowledge and experience in the field to make something more interesting.
nice
sorry to throw this out there but you're really good looking
+Nathaniel Morrison Lol no worries I appreciate the compliment! You're pretty good looking too, Plue :D
Really liking the channel, hopefully it goes far, looking foward to future videos
I'm glad you enjoy it, I'll definitely have more content coming in the very near future :)
So... you tried to appeal this game to your classmates, by spoiling the most emotive finale of nintendo? Aside from that It was a great job
I see where you're coming from with this but there is a lot to talk about with the finale of the game that relates to what he was discussing, so I think it was important for him to mention it
i know
I like Mother 3 and especially this kind of details as much as you do, probably. But I do want to say that this video isn't really good, sorry. There are many things interesting to note, true, but almost nothing I heard was a new analysis of your own, just stuff Itoi has mentioned, not to mention many of these are not about psychology at all.
I still think it's great that you made this, and I understand because it was an introductory class. I don't know if you're studying psychology or it was just a class, but if you're still interested and you wanted to make another video with the knowledge you've picked up since then, I recommend that you focus on one aspect, because Mother 3 has way too many topics to discuss. For example, only family, the chimeras or the modernization.
Hello, thank you for taking the time in writing out your opinion- and for watching the video. I respect your perspective on the content and it's always nice to receive feedback in aspects that could be improved.
Though I want to mention a couple of things: the first is that this is not an opinion piece. It was my responsibility to research the game's development and report specific findings to the classroom- not to craft new analyses and interpret them in my own way. Itoi mentioned certain developmental choices (discussed in this video) in an interview (the one you recommended to another user in the comments section): I'm referring to his word exactly for that reason.
Secondly. I see you agree with the user who had stated this video has nothing to do with psychology- which is completely fine- but a perception I don't feel to be valid. Psychology is a very broad subject for interpretation, and to say this has nothing to do with the field at all is a bit far. The topics I am discussing in this upload are all certainly relatable to the study in some way. The only exception to that is the introduction (though I absolutely have to introduce a basic concept for the story setup and how the game is played to those unfamiliar). The rest of the video delves into familial trauma, Lucas's childhood development, Itoi's approach in making a game for a broader audience and how it would affect young kids playing in real life, exemplifying of how all different types of individuals are accounted for as a representation of his world beliefs, and the incorporation of elements like the optional humor sequences- stemming from his belief that player's shouldn't always necessarily choose the "right" option (to explore all possible outcomes).
Again, I respect your opinion- I simply wanted to explain my perception on the situation.
Hey, thanks for responding so politely. It's hard to see that kind of thing in comment sections.
If you didn't need to do an original analysis, then don't mind my comment about that. I still mantain that the video could have been a little more focused. I understand why you choose the scenes or mechanics you talked about (they offer a deeper meaning, plus you got the author's opinion on the subject), but they did seem like random facts put together, because they don't follow the progression or follow the same line.
You're right about the last thing. It's not that what you talk about has nothing to do with psychology, because those themes were often tangential to psychology, and sometimes even very related. But from my persepective it wasn't emphasized as much. You mentioned the hot spring scene, for example, and how Itoi wanted someone to understand it as a kid growing up, but not the how or why that connected those two things. I'm starting to think my opinion is as such partially because I already knew the same information, though.
So, are you still interested in making these kind of videos or have you done any since?
And thank you for responding polietey as well- you're very well versed in your explaining and I respect that. You make very valid points here. Thank you for furthering your opinion on this- it's immensly helpful.
I am very interested in making more of these videos and have since followed the construct similarly, though they're more in-line with a traditional "review" format where I explore aspects of the game that really stuck with me. I should have mentioned this, as these are more of my own opinion rather than just "stating the facts". You should check out my Chulip Analysis if you're curious! Thank you for being respectful and articulated :)
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Ah, a fellow cultured Scribblenauts fan.
My ear got infectedted
Can I talk?
Is it because of my old Flip video camera's wonderful audio quality, or do you actually have an infection? Lol if it's the latter I'm sorry to hear that (bad pun): I actually had one that just recently went away myself.
ThaneGaming oh fix that later!
Wow... Another way of say what everyone knows. I think is better make a reflexion of the war against the domination (psycological mostly) of the neoliberalism in mother 3.
My right ear
Another commenter mentioned their right ear, is this only on headphones? Sorry about that :D
I dont think he was 8
Why Ness or Lucas cosplayers are so cute?!?!
Because Ness and Lucas are cute, especially Lucas.
So.....
Claus take off the damn mask Lucas doesn't want any odat bs
Only my left ear bud works :/
BTW I really hate Porky.
I hate the audio
Hi, yeah sorry about that. The left audio channel was cut out for some reason during my live introduction. The rest of the video is fine though...
@@ThaneGaming Ok, thanks qwp
I hated it bc my headphones had a problem with the microphone, so it sounds with some static noise.
I was so scaried with the video bc i thought that my headphones were dead by the left side, until I heard the rest of the video qwp srry 'bout dat
Yuki ! Ouko that was my old Snowball microphone before my current Yeti 😅 the problem could’ve been how I positioned the mic, or it picking up static in another room? I didn’t really know about noise filtering/reduction then
@@ThaneGaming Well, I'm glad you have a better set for recording now uwu
Keep up the hard work, pal!