The SIGNIFICANCE Behind the Satori Mountain || Breath of the Wild Documentary

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  • @Croton
    @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +656

    Thanks for watching!! If you enjoyed it, feel free to leave a like and subscribe if you haven't already to support the channel!! 😄
    (Edit: 1:15 Iwata passed away from a bile duct tumor, not a brain tumor. Sorry for the confusion!!)

    • @Nephilim272
      @Nephilim272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Me seeing this video: *Clicks in excitement over another loz theory*
      Me after the video: *sobs uncontrollably* such a beautiful tribute

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@Nephilim272 Aww, im glad you liked it!! 😊

    • @Nephilim272
      @Nephilim272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Croton You, NBC, and the commonwealth realm are the tubers i look forward to

    • @ceilyurie856
      @ceilyurie856 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The one downvote is Calamity Ganon

    • @Khira-kj7qc
      @Khira-kj7qc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/loYid8pyiig/w-d-xo.html

  • @VoxelMusic
    @VoxelMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1936

    Some critics describe this game as 100 miles wide but only an inch deep.
    Some critics are also not looking deep enough.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +163

      So true!! ☺️

    • @josephacosta7882
      @josephacosta7882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +236

      Because most critics nowadays only care about the flashy cutscenes and explosions that a game can render in 4k.. Shame the gaming industry itself is slowly becoming a shallow cash grab for this persons.

    • @VoxelMusic
      @VoxelMusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +180

      @@josephacosta7882 Yeah. I see where your coming from, the gaming industry is a slowly bec...
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    • @woah5333
      @woah5333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yea it's actually 10 inches deep

    • @josephacosta7882
      @josephacosta7882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@VoxelMusic Can't agreee more. Let's hope the sequel. Crushes the first one and remind the industry again how to make a game.. A game Fun and engaging with visuals unique for this era of gaming.

  • @markbader4942
    @markbader4942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1200

    FYI if you go back to the mushroom grove at night that huge tree is covered in all the different beetle species.

    • @BrianStorm742
      @BrianStorm742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      *when the mountain is glowing

    • @_Tzer
      @_Tzer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Also there are lizards around the mountain aswell

    • @strawberrymilksoup
      @strawberrymilksoup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      wait what tree?

    • @Luke-dl4pe
      @Luke-dl4pe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@strawberrymilksoup da big one idiot

    • @unanaranja897
      @unanaranja897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@strawberrymilksoup the one that has all the mushroom types and some glowstone ore deposits

  • @NintendoBlackCrisis
    @NintendoBlackCrisis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1680

    ....yeah, this is phenomenal. Best video you've made. Ever.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      Wow, thank you so much man!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊

    • @jonvernon4075
      @jonvernon4075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hi NBC!

    • @TheGrandBagel
      @TheGrandBagel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      NintendoBlackCrisis thought I heard an echo

    • @Thomas-ez4qe
      @Thomas-ez4qe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheGrandBagel This is really good

    • @KaRmaTheSchemer
      @KaRmaTheSchemer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just subbed to this guy
      You should help him reach 30k for monetization milestone 😅😎👌

  • @legendswithjasper
    @legendswithjasper 4 ปีที่แล้ว +758

    Wow. This is so cool. I never looked past the obvious Iwata reference. The bit about the animals actually migrating genuinely shocked me in the best way possible. Such a phenomenal game. Great vid.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Thank you very much!! Honestly I surprised myself quite a bit when researching for the video, as I would have never expected to find out about half of these details either 😅

    • @Luke-dl4pe
      @Luke-dl4pe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Croton we need to make all of crotons posts at 69 likes

  • @FlozaxRollins
    @FlozaxRollins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    The number one rule in almost all visual storytelling be it games, movies, comics tv: SHOW DON'T TELL. BoTW is brilliant at this!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      So true!! 😄

    • @Luke-dl4pe
      @Luke-dl4pe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Croton 69

    • @AllegedlyHuman
      @AllegedlyHuman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When it comes to environmental storytelling, I wholeheartedly agree, BotW is *phenomenal*, but as for the cutscenes... Well, I find that a lot of them lean a bit too heavily on the tell aspect for my liking, but I'm nonetheless glad you enjoy the story as a whole!
      Also? Show, don't tell *absolutely* applies to writing as well. You can convey *so* much through actions, reactions, what is said and what is not, and it's an excellent way to inject world building without going all exposition dump on your audience
      (three guesses as to what my greatest passion is lol)

    • @billcipher8645
      @billcipher8645 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@AllegedlyHuman well, honestly, the fact they went for a tell approach in cutscenes makes sense. If your whole world works on show don't tell principles it can be confusing for some people to piece the story together, especially if they are children, neurodivergent or generally have issues with understanding subtle clues. Having some very clearly "tell" parts in a story that you want to be accessible to all age groups is very smart and healthy for the narrative

    • @AllegedlyHuman
      @AllegedlyHuman ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@billcipher8645 lol, I am one of those neurodivergent people myself, I've just spent a lot of time deciphering how people work. There's nothing wrong with liking the cutscenes as they are, I just personally found it a bit disengaging to watch it all be spelled out, especially when it's just someone talking *at* Link, y'know, instead of having something more akin to an organic conversation. I far prefer TotK's cutscenes in this regard - and I will also readily admit not all of BotW cutscenes are exposition dumps. Some are actually great!
      Also, just editing to add, I totally get the accessibility issue, and I don't disagree, it's just not what would have been ideal for my personal, highly specific taste lol

  • @geo6398
    @geo6398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +465

    Glad I stopped by for this one, I honestly didn't even know the mountain was a reference to Mr. Iwata, and the way you found so much meaning in even the smaller details is truly impressive.
    A great, respectful video that got my eyes watering. After nearly 3 years now it's easy to forget how great BotW truly is. Thanks for reminding me! And thanks to Mr. Iwata, for all he did for his company, family, friends and fans. May his legacy live on!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      It truly is such an amazing tribute, and I'm glad that he got all of the honer he deserved!! Thanks Geo!! 😄

    • @Luke-dl4pe
      @Luke-dl4pe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Croton 69

  • @bard4788
    @bard4788 4 ปีที่แล้ว +623

    When I first saw the Spirit I caught it and rode it all the way to the horse shrine of reincarnation to see if I could bring it back to life. Didn’t work

    • @samtheasamosir9268
      @samtheasamosir9268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +195

      That's actually such a sweet thought

    • @Katt-ci6gw
      @Katt-ci6gw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      SamThea Samosir what I like to do is release summer wing butterflys by the cherry blossom tree to pay my respects

    • @IceSpoon
      @IceSpoon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      @@Katt-ci6gw I think we all went a bit "...oh" by the amount of references to Mr. Iwata near Satori Mountain the first time we went there. Botrick, the Lord of the Mountain, the Sakura Tree, the lack of enemies when the Lord is there, and so on.
      During my first playthrough I had many "...oh" moments while exploring the place.

    • @Katt-ci6gw
      @Katt-ci6gw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Icespoon agreed 😁

    • @PibV_
      @PibV_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How did u get up the plateau

  • @OtakuMan05
    @OtakuMan05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Satoru Iwata, I wish I could've met him... The man who led Nintendo through it's golden years, the Switch and Breath of the Wild are his last gifts to the world, it's no surprise that they're as successful as they are... He had a hand in their creation and his influence can be felt in them... He loved his company and the people who worked for him...

    • @EonicX_21
      @EonicX_21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is the hand a smash bros reference?

  • @select9th845
    @select9th845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    I felt the need to actually cry during this video, it really is some of your best content by far

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Aww, I'm so glad you liked it!! Thank you!! 😊

    • @robin9793
      @robin9793 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Same here, it’s just the best memorial I’ve seen for someone in a videogame, it really speaks volumes of the developers to sink so much effort into this one part of the world just to commemorate someone important to not only the game as a developer, but to the team as a person.

    • @kylie6645
      @kylie6645 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same 😔

    • @techjunkie68smusicandtech56
      @techjunkie68smusicandtech56 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have just watched this and felt a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes, a truly inspirational piece and it makes the game all the more special to me.

    • @TechProFury
      @TechProFury 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our lol. Sry that gave me a laugh

  • @thetrashtrain3774
    @thetrashtrain3774 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    This is why i love botw. They bother to put so much love and attention to one spot that the vast majority of people would totally ignore. I really need to start playing this game again.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      So true!! It's crazy how much detail they put into this game ☺️

  • @perriwinkleiii5361
    @perriwinkleiii5361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    This is incredible! Dalite Forest, the forest with the lake and all the wildlife, has been one of my favourite locations in Breath of the Wild since I first discovered it! Aside from all the adundant flora and fauna there, it's worth noting that there are FOUR Koroks in that tight vicinity, which is the closest concentration of Koroks I've seen anywhere in the game. Iwata even provides for the Koroks!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Thank you, I'm glad you liked the video!!
      The forest is one of my favorite places as well - I'm glad they put so much detail into it (The extra koroks are a nice touch!!) 😄

    • @ShadowSkyX
      @ShadowSkyX 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Koroks could be an extension of him in a way as well, in-game the koroks acting as a sort spiritual protection as long as you appeased the nature spirits with offerings.
      But also the desert, death mountain and the korok forest (ironically) have way fewer koroks in hiding than anywhere else. For koroks forest I assume is because all those others have left home and hope to take root eventually somewhere in the world. But they cannot survive the most extreme of fiery airs around death mountain and sands of the desert. (Note there is usually water or an oasis with good enough soil). Not sure what those ?metallic? puzzles you have to mirror to make them pop out of hiding, but there's usually food of some kind nearby.

    • @sabatham
      @sabatham 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I noticed that, too. I loved that lake when I found it and spent a long time just exploring the area.

    • @egonzo444
      @egonzo444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I found eighteen koroks on Satori mountain, WAY more than anywhere else on the map... Coincidence? I think not!

  • @Chris-vx5kp
    @Chris-vx5kp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +203

    I bet the little bunnies everywhere are symbols of ideas they wanted to tell Satori, but couldn't because he wasn't there. They are markers for stuff he inspired.

    • @kylehill3643
      @kylehill3643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think this is why the 10 dungeons were cut down to 4.

    • @BatmanPooping
      @BatmanPooping 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No

    • @yakk0salguero.r734
      @yakk0salguero.r734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      This is so sweet, im never hitting a bluepee ever again.

  • @farhaanj4330
    @farhaanj4330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Summary: Iwata was immortalized as botrick, the lord of mountain, and the cute, brave, awesome little doggy named Satty. I love you Nintendo

  • @victoriouscoaching
    @victoriouscoaching 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The level of detail of this developer fanfare is only matched by your thorough and passionate explanation, the fact that you have so many fans, likes and positive comments is further proof that you were able to share this in a beautiful way that I hope even Mr Iwata would smile at. Thank you.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm so glad you feel that way about it!! ❤️ The level of detail the devs put into this tribute was a huge compliment to Iwatas legacy, and I just wanted to showcase as much as I possibly could! Thank you 😄

    • @kylehill3643
      @kylehill3643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish these were websites instead of chat rooms.

  • @HyruleGamer
    @HyruleGamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    This was a really interesting video man, the Zelda series is definitely the best when it comes to references and honour :)

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks HG, it truly is!! 😄

  • @HiThereImLily
    @HiThereImLily 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    It's almost as if the blupees are his employees spreading his influence past the area he's confined to.

    • @richardmahn7589
      @richardmahn7589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not sure if you could say he confined to this area, as you can ride him anywhere. It's just his home.

    • @n4riko
      @n4riko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@richardmahn7589 can you ride him to botrick?

    • @ShadowSkyX
      @ShadowSkyX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Blupees felt like more of a callback to the rabbits that hyrule used to have in the early Zelda games. I figured that's what they really were, spirits of a long extinct animal still attached to the lands they used to roam so so long ago. The running man in oot tells link that hyrule used to have a lot of rabbits, but that they went extinct due to over hunting. Link to the past/link's awakening were the (last?) games to feature any. If there's anything unsettling about them - because of course there would be - it's their face; they have a face of an owl.

    • @Blutankalpha
      @Blutankalpha 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep

  • @jacknation1141
    @jacknation1141 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    8:49
    "It was littered with more life and energy than just about any other area in this game."
    **boar deletes tree**

  • @danny18894
    @danny18894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've never cried so many time during a video. I never met the man , never heard his voice directly , never knew a lot about him. Through 3rd hand experience , through stories , and through other peoples Perspective and I always feel a small feeling of sadness and inspiration for wanting to have given him the admiration and gratefulness for everything he did.

  • @Drakenwild
    @Drakenwild 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I always assumed the tent was Quince's. Like, Satori seems like an old being, I don't think the tent would survive if it was him who lived in it all these years ago.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Hmm that's a really good point actually!! The thing about the sage, is that we don't know when exactly he died and became the lord though. So if was semi recent then it still could have been his, but if not, it makes sense that it would be Quince's!! Thanks for sharing, thats a neat way of looking at it!!

    • @Drakenwild
      @Drakenwild 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@Croton my assumption that he's old comes from the fact that it is at least somewhat known across the land that he's there or that weird stuff happens on the mountain. Quince heard about animals from somewhere before he went hunting after all and stable men, when trying to register Satori, speak of him like they know him from some old legends. Also, assumption with no real evidence, but I doubt the living sage would be able to cultivate Durian trees successfully on the mountain, given their requirements. I think they grew after he passed, as a result of divine protection of the being, which would point at it being reasonably long ago due to size of the trees (though it's magic, so they might as well gotten to this size instantly).
      Most importantly though, mountain is named after the sage. Name is in use and it is being used by Sheikah Tower map no less. I would assume the "scanning" that happens when you get the map refers to topology, not names cause... how would you scan names out of the ground, I have no idea. So, presumably, this name was used long, long before Hyrule even fell. How long, no idea, but Tower and Slate had to get them from somewhere, from some sort of records. That would mean sage lived and died at least 100 years ago, maybe more.
      Thinking about map theory more now, if Satori is named upon extraction of the map (which I think it is but would have to check) we can probably assume it existed and was named that 10000 years ago when Sheikah technology was being created and cared for, huh. Cause everything else, newer structures (that probably wouldn't survive all this time if they weren't newer), like Lon Lon Ranch, are all names that appear on the map as you get there, meaning it's probably Link inputting the names manually.
      But anyway, yeah, if passing of the Sage was semi recent, then your reading is likely and very interesting!

    • @randomname9723
      @randomname9723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Drakenwild I think they took some liberties there. I mean the Shiekah map should be thousands of years old? But the orchards and stuff are definitely made by Satori and they should have disappeared so I think it's likely he died ages ago but they kept his legacy beyond what time would allow.

  • @SaccadicSableye
    @SaccadicSableye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I remember the first time I followed the blue light, found the Lord of the Mountain and saved its picture. When I read the last word of its Compendium entry... boy, I needed a moment.
    Thanks Croton for delving into what is perhaps the most touching tribute I've ever experienced in a game. Subbed.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much!! Really glad you enjoyed it!! ☺️☺️

  • @Lokithebard
    @Lokithebard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    The lord of the mountain really reminds me or the forest spirit (god of life and death) from ghiblis princess mononoke.

    • @freesheep0
      @freesheep0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The BOTW trailer where link is fighting a Guardian is almost shot for shot of Ashitaka chasing the giant boar in Princess Mononoke.

    • @purpledanielle
      @purpledanielle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      check out The No. 1 Guy's comment on this vid, he talks about the many parallels BOTW has with Princess Mononoke. Apparently Satoru Iwata took a lot of inspiration from studio Ghibli. So interesting :)

    • @n4riko
      @n4riko 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@purpledanielle that’s so cool... :(

  • @AvgBlue
    @AvgBlue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Every time I watch something about this game i I remember why this is one of my favorite games of all time

    • @ineskt6361
      @ineskt6361 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here, I often experience this when I randomly play and see a stunning view.. this game is just perfect

    • @dhisanamincheri4830
      @dhisanamincheri4830 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here

  • @jenniferchough
    @jenniferchough 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What a heartfelt and loving tribute to Mr. Iwata. Thank you for fleshing out more things for us to appreciate about it. On a side note, you can soothe the Lord of the Mountain enough to the point where, when you dismount him, he will stay there with you for a while. You can feed him apples as well and he'll heart you for it :-) If you leave him alone for too long, he will eventually disappear, but just wanted to let you know that he will stay with you for a while, mounted or not, if you build a good rapport (soothe after every gallop right as the spur fills back in)

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Aww thank you very much, glad you liked it!! ☺️
      And that's really good to know about the Lord!! It actually makes him a more viable source of transportation if you plan on going long distances!! 😅

  • @twilightlink9953
    @twilightlink9953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Honestly, I've been watching your content for many years now, and I gotta say - this is by far the best video you've ever put out!! It was so artistic and well spoken...and the end even put a tear in my eye!! Wonderful job Croton!! 😊😊😊

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Aww, I'm so glad you liked it!! Thank you very much - it really means a lot 😄

  • @Karuminu2
    @Karuminu2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Satori Mountain has to be my most favorite place in BOTW. I was so surprised to find all those little treasure troves of various fruits, mushrooms and herbs while exploring during my second playthrough. But never realized they might have been put there by a freelance farmer. I wonder who they were?

  • @farhaanj4330
    @farhaanj4330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I thought I knew everything about this mountain, I spent so much time combing it for koroks. I already knew about botrick, lord of the mountain sage thing, and the dude with the dog. I even knew about the vast quantities of stuff. But the fact that many more animals appeared when satori appeared.... that blew my mind. Also, the places that have food have so much of it. There’s a mountain literally covered in crows, and I farmed half the apple orchard and got 100 apples. Speaking of the lake being able to maintain a lot of animals, there’s also 3 koroks there. Coincidence? I think not.

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      EwAAr

  • @sammartinez2799
    @sammartinez2799 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This channel is such a gem

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aww thank you!! 😊

    • @kylehill3643
      @kylehill3643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Croton Too bad the Zelda Forum people don't think so.

  • @Hobokno
    @Hobokno 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    that quote actually made me cry

  • @sayuriuzumaki
    @sayuriuzumaki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I love how you found profound meaning in a small detail you noticed during a stream :)

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Right? I almost never come up with video ideas on stream, so I'm honestly surprised on how much that discovery inspired me 😅

  • @Oliexe-gd9xf
    @Oliexe-gd9xf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Wow! I’m speechless you are by far the most perceptive Zelda tuber due to the amount of meaning behind the mountain you found! Definitely the best video of yours so far!! I get the feeling this video will be one of the videos that defines your career as a youtuber!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aww thanks Ogale, it really means a lot!! I'm so glad you liked it, and I hope this video does good as welll!! 😄

  • @madladgaming8152
    @madladgaming8152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This channel is heavily heavily heavily underrated, I expected this video to have 10’s of millions of views

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww, well thank you so much!! It was actually only at around 2 thousand for the longest time...only started getting more popular recently 😅

  • @leo_3566
    @leo_3566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    three years later and this game continues to amaze me. this is a great video
    RIP Satoru Iwata

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It truly is great!! Thank you :)

  • @ToKiniAndy
    @ToKiniAndy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This game continues to blow my mind. I don't know how I will ever be able to play another game honestly.
    And your channel is awesome. Keep it up man!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is spectacular!!
      Thank you so much 😄

  • @kiri1082
    @kiri1082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am crying. This made me cry, and you have to live with it. It’s too good.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww, thank you ☺️

  • @maacll4343
    @maacll4343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GOD this game is BEAUTIFUL not just in graphics, but in the attention to detail and in the storys it tells...
    It honestly makes me cry a little (literally)
    And the story and history of Satori Mountain makes me actually cry A LOT it's one of the most (if not THE most) beautiful gaming storys that exist

  • @justed510
    @justed510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This video brought some tears the feels man, Rest In Peace Iwata you will be in the hearts of everyone and be remembered as a true legend forever. Thanks for giving me the best childhood and for giving me the inspiration to become a game developer!!! ❤️

  • @Ral_Sera
    @Ral_Sera 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When Zelda's Lullaby played I started to cry.

  • @tsogobauggi8721
    @tsogobauggi8721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    5:08 I liked that map. Just because I have never really looked in what parts all those things are. And now I saw it there. :)

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm glad, thank you!! I thought it would be nice thing to include, considering that not many people know about those locations!! 😅

    • @tsogobauggi8721
      @tsogobauggi8721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This was a good video. Much better than some big channels Zelda videos. :) First time I went to Satori mountain it was strange place because of how much there was so many different items. It felt like a mysterious place. What it is. :)

  • @rezahydra
    @rezahydra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just found this video and now I want to just bawl man... Iwata was my hero, and he truly left an impact on me just with the Directs he was in alone... Glad to see more come out for this, even if it does make me a little teary-eyed haha.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We will forever miss him...he was such a great leader!! I'm just glad he got the tribute that he deserved ♥️

  • @awesomecat42
    @awesomecat42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Satori Mountain has always been my favorite place in the game, even before I knew all this. Now I love it even more!

  • @ShirayukiAkira
    @ShirayukiAkira 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Much like how the sage of Satori Mountain cared for the animals around him in his life, so did Iwata with his employees and peers when he was alive. Truly a real sage in the gaming industry.
    Rest in piece, Mr. Iwata. I hope you'll be as much of a sage as you were in your next life 😔

  • @RIProducer
    @RIProducer 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video made me cry qwq beautiful narration/commentary, croton!!!

  • @IlSharmouta
    @IlSharmouta 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love love love when developers put the extra effort to represent something through gameplay and design. It very much inspires me to do the same.
    Thanks for sharing. I don't know if I would have known this myself

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It honestly is really great how much effort they put into this game!!
      Thank you 😄

    • @horatio1547
      @horatio1547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sharmuta

  • @dayshallcomeagain
    @dayshallcomeagain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Don't forget he was also a sage, perhaps a sage from 10000 years ago who fought against ganon. Who knows, maybe Satori was one of the four original pilots of the divine beasts. I'm guessing Vah Ruta or Vah Medoh.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There is that possibility, but considering that there is no confirmed Hylian divine beast pilot (whom which the sage likely was), then he probably was not. Interesting thought though!! It still is plausible that he may of played some other key role - but we just don't have any more evidence to work with to confirm that 😅

  • @discountemu
    @discountemu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Satori mountain is just the most breath taking part of the game.

  • @republicshocked
    @republicshocked 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This video is high quality. Well done croton.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Rep!! :)

  • @philippefutureboy7348
    @philippefutureboy7348 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another perspective is that mount Satori is a metaphor for enlightenment:
    “Satori is a Japanese Buddhist term for awakening, "comprehension; understanding". It is derived from the Japanese verb satoru” - Wikipedia
    Satori is also the stage pre-enlightenment in hinduism, known under various names, including “samadhi with seed” (gaining momentaneous enlightenment with presence of ego).

  • @Andrew-qu7lq
    @Andrew-qu7lq 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    While I have been a fan of Nintendo since childhood, I didn't really care much about games and didn't know much about Satoru Iwata other than that he kind of rose up from within the company, and was passionate about games. I remember when he passed away though, that I actually felt very sad despite not knowing much about him. It felt like there was a very distinct mourning of his loss when he passed away, not just from Nintendo but from all video game developers and players. It seemed like a time when developers were caring more and more about the bottom line, while he cared more about the passion and the experience of the games itself, and that perhaps people realized this as well. I've heard many developers from various companies say how inspired they were with games like the original Legend of Zelda, or Ocarina of Time, or Mario games, etc etc, that these are what made them want to develop games themselves.

  • @georgebugarin1078
    @georgebugarin1078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Missed this place during my first playthrough. Just ventured through there last night looking for the shrine and thought it was odd just how plentiful the fauna was, and the perpetual cherry blossom tree. This video was awesome to watch! Gonna go back when the mountain is glowing for the blupees!

  • @eriklindstrom6629
    @eriklindstrom6629 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This game is so insanely good but it's videos like yours that helps me really appreciate just how good! Thank you for that

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm happy you feel that way!! Thank you so much 😄

  • @DuckDQuack
    @DuckDQuack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What an amazing video, great research, amazing gameplay to support the narrative and great music choice. Absolutely loved it!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much!! So glad you enjoyed!! 😊

  • @zeonmoo192
    @zeonmoo192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I subscribed to you a while back because Zeltik told us to, but I never ended up watching any of your videos until now. I regret not watching them sooner! This is amazing. Well done. I hope you get the views and subscribers this channel deserves.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aw well thank you!! I'm so glad you like my content!! 😊

  • @ceraunah
    @ceraunah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a masterpiece of a video Croton! Great job!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much!! 😄

  • @DrAqua2Fresh
    @DrAqua2Fresh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a fantastic video and a beautiful commentary of the late Iwata. You worded it so well, and even made me realize a couple of things I didn't know about, both in game and out. Truly, what a great video you've made.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much - it truly means a lot!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! 😊

  • @mariachaib7026
    @mariachaib7026 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When i found the satori mountain and first followed the green light, i knew about quince and all and really felt the forest more alive, but i would have never made this connection, it really brought tears, thank you so much for this, i love this game so mucj

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No problem!! I'm happy I could shine a light on it then!! ☺️ (no pun intended haha)

  • @uniqhnd23
    @uniqhnd23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You... You are a good man. And may your legacy live on Mr. Iwata.

  • @herbderbler1585
    @herbderbler1585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sure game devs love seeing people like you making videos like this examining and appreciating all these details they've worked hard to put into the game. As a player I also appreciate this video because it sends me back into the game to see for myself things I didn't notice before. Good show. Also super late congratulations on (13)6k subcribers.

  • @Chiamy
    @Chiamy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This made me so happy :)
    The fact that they put so much effort on this details is amazing

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It truly is amazing!! ☺️

  • @ZeldaLore
    @ZeldaLore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow this video was outstanding! One of the best of your channel! Satori mountain is really a breathtaking location. Also congrats on 6k subs!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you liked it!! Thanks Zelda Lore!! 😄

  • @coleozaeta6344
    @coleozaeta6344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is easily one of the best channels about this game. He goes so hard in the research and detail, and his maps of item locations and stats really won me

    • @Croton
      @Croton  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's honestly a lot about this game to be looked into, and I'm always happy to invest myself in it! Thank you lots 😄

  • @firstnamelastname4183
    @firstnamelastname4183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My god... This game is magical, beautiful, profound, and all of the above! Wow this video was amazing! Thank you ~ this is a game I will always come back to no matter what

    • @Croton
      @Croton  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Botw will always be a timeless experience 😄 I'm happy you enjoyed the video too!

  • @SaddestSocks
    @SaddestSocks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I uhhh... I almost cried. This is is so beautiful. It’s heart-warming and heart-breaking at the same time.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww ❤️ the man deserved a good tribute

  • @joshmay2944
    @joshmay2944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video is your masterpiece! I loved your “thanks for 6k subscribers” at the end, especially knowing that you just hit 150k! The success is well deserved :)

    • @Croton
      @Croton  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It has really been a while, hasn't it 😅 thank you so much though, I appreciate it! :)

  • @caramelapple5022
    @caramelapple5022 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow... This Video Has Got To Be Some Of Your Greatest Work You've Ever Done. I Never Thought Of Mr. Iwata While I Walked Past Satori Mountain But Now I'll Never See That Mountain The Same Way Ever Again. This Video Really Cuts Deep Into Your Feelings And Really Easily Starts Of Some Major Waterworks You Never Knew Existed In The First Place.

  • @jordanpatton7521
    @jordanpatton7521 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just started playing this game on the switch and I am just in so much awe about how much minute detail is put into this game. This is the very first video game I’ve ever played and I have a huge appreciation for its attention to detail. I had no idea you could take pictures of animals to get details on them!

  • @Brandon_Hardie
    @Brandon_Hardie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    idk if anybody will read this but what about the koroks scattered everywhere in the mountain? I haven't fully completed the seeds so idk if this is normal but there are around 20 different korok puzzles and probably more on the mountain which is way more than i've ever seen in one location, and is a pretty big amount for such a casual small location, they hide everywhere from under boulders, inside logs, tree stumps, patches of flammable leaves and even one atop the tree at the spring. Also in the cooking pot chest i found a forest dweller's spear (made by koroks) and in another part of the mountain i found a buried chest with a forest dweller's bow meaning that the sage probably once had a strong connection with the koroks. The fact that he kept these both in chests means that he probably kept them as gifts rather than obvious signs of use like the rusty shield and broadsword at his camp. Not to mention that the sage was obviously a traveler before settling down at the mountain because he must have gathered all those plants and mushrooms from every nook and cranny of hyrule. So it's possible that he went to the korok forest? He must have had SOME big connection with them as he has in chests not only one but two korok gear (and maybe even more because i haven't checked the whole mountain yet) It's hard enough to find korok gear because you don't just find them lying around. Most of them are either in chests or at the side quest in the forest. Notice in the compendium that "it watches over all animals that make their home in the forest. And the lord of the mountain lives in a mountain. Not a forest, even the lake area is MUCH smaller than the nearest forest (the dalite forest which is close to the mountain) sure all the animals you see may also live in forests like deer and boars and stuff. But the lord of the mountain only stays on that mountain and will NEVER leave unless you ride it. Not to mention all of the animals seen on the mountain don't live exclusively in forests. Goats will usually live on mountains, foxes will usually live in fields etc. Surprisingly there are many forests in hyrule. the only ones i can think off the top of my head would be dalite, bublinga, great plateau and the faron forests as well as the most famous one, you guessed it, the korok forest. When it says the sage watches over all animals of the forest, were gonna probably think, deer, goats, foxes, boars and the occasional blupee but what about koroks? I think there's a deeper connection between satori mountain and the korok forest.

    • @farhaanj4330
      @farhaanj4330 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess koroks count as animals. I will agree with you in that there is an abnormal amount of koroks on the mountai.

  • @happy_party_train
    @happy_party_train 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been dying for you to cover this and it has been well worth the wait!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you 😊

  • @BorgztheDutchCyborg
    @BorgztheDutchCyborg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This kind of content is among my favorite. It always hits, makes me respect the person more. First with MatPat's videos on the hidden lore of Smash, and now this. I think stuff like this is important, making people realize some stuff is a lot deeper than it looks. I don't get why people dislike this.

  • @elliotsmythe9098
    @elliotsmythe9098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an amazing video. I have only praise for this work, amazing job. Really good breakdown on this and good analysis towards the end.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm really glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you 😊

  • @SilentSheikah13
    @SilentSheikah13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    No one:
    Everyone: wow what a great theory! Amazing!
    Me: ...he’s walking past all of those items...

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Only for the video - as soon as the screen recording was off, I immediately snagged everything 😂

    • @SilentSheikah13
      @SilentSheikah13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol XD 😂

    • @SaccadicSableye
      @SaccadicSableye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Now that I have a deeper understanding of why those items are there, I'd honestly feel bad for taking any of them.

    • @SaccadicSableye
      @SaccadicSableye 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Just a Banana Of course, but I'd still feel a bit dirty for temporarily ravaging the mountains' natural resources.

    • @someone-iv2nt
      @someone-iv2nt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SaccadicSableye just think this:
      These were created as subsistence to whoever was in need for food - use the food for a noble quest, like defeating the malice off hyrule.
      And these were made for being eaten, so it will be a waste not to do so.
      Haha But I can't understand when people just think about the practical details of the things, like "it will respawn, you'll be able to get it later"
      I can't help but to try and apply real life logical to the game, like when I don't like to kill the animals

  • @monkeydavis1
    @monkeydavis1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Liked. Favorited. Subscribed.
    This was amazing. Let us never forget Iwata’s contributions and legacy.

  • @MochaAsian
    @MochaAsian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This brought a tear to my eye. Great video!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww, thank you!! 😊

  • @flodschiez.3882
    @flodschiez.3882 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Strangely Beautiful video, thanks to your text and narrating. Got goosebumps 😅 very similar to the feeling when I first discovered satori mountain in the game.

  • @thespinoffpodcast
    @thespinoffpodcast 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never expected to cry when I clicked this. Awesome video. Gave me chills thinking of this good man and how his friends honored him in such a beautiful way. I also wondered if maybe he was an animal lover?

  • @Danodan94
    @Danodan94 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God damn. I teared up for this. I don't think I'll ever be able to see that blue-green glow the same way again.

  • @hondaguy9153
    @hondaguy9153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a great video. It's Crazy, this morning is the first time I had seen any of your videos, you had 7400 subscribers. You have over 8000 now just 10 hours later. Picking up steam!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really is!!! Growth had been litterally insane, considering it took me 2 and a half years to get from 0 to 6500....and now I'm already at 10k 😅
      Thank you though!! :)

  • @thelordofthescrubnation2566
    @thelordofthescrubnation2566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ah.. agreed. Couldn’t wait for this video. Great work, maybe you’ll get back into the somewhat weekly upload schedule?

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!! 😄
      I may not be able to commit to a full weekly schedule as of now, but expect at least one video every 2 weeks at the very minimum!!

  • @OguriOfMari
    @OguriOfMari 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dang this makes me tear up... Iwata you left us too early... 😢

  • @Sindraug25
    @Sindraug25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm very impressed by the depth you go into in your videos. Anyone else's video would have stopped at the initial Satoru Iwata reference. Outstanding work!
    P.S. I also noticed that the hunter's dog is named Satty (short for Satori or Satoru).

  • @stuffz1757
    @stuffz1757 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The comment from the director about Iwata being gone really got to me. This is a good video and I didn't realize just how deep this reference to Iwata went.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really was such an incredible reference!! Thank you so much!! 😄

  • @1AmGroot
    @1AmGroot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This, my friend, is what I call a masterpiece!
    ...both the video and the game

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw so glad you enjoyed!! ty 😌

  • @elderberryva9282
    @elderberryva9282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sometimes I can’t believe this game is even real, beautiful video man!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!! ☺️☺️

  • @kurosakikun96
    @kurosakikun96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watched a few vids on this channel over the last few days, but this earned my sub, this type of thing is amazing

  • @ironspiderlink3652
    @ironspiderlink3652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The wait is always worth it! Thanks for giving insight for little details in the best game franchise ever!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem!! So glad you liked it 😄

  • @treddox5880
    @treddox5880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy crap. Okay, I have 1000+ hours in the game, and have memorized the map to the point where I dont really even use it anymore. But you taught me new things about this mountain. Some I knew, some I didn't. Wow. Well done, sir.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I was able to help then!! Thank you ☺️

  • @justarandomguyontheinterne681
    @justarandomguyontheinterne681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i had no idea about all this except the Satoru Iwata Memorial.

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could show you then!! :)

  • @C41N4
    @C41N4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also, Quincy’s dog’s name is Satty. Most likely after what happened to him he named the dog after the lord of the mountain.

  • @ededdynedd
    @ededdynedd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now you've gone done make me cry. Rest in peace, Satoru Iwata. Thank you

  • @KikiRayburn
    @KikiRayburn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is by far the best video I’ve watched about a game! I appreciate the in depth awe and respect throughout it and love how much effort went into understanding this beautiful story ꨄ

  • @richiewitkowski7142
    @richiewitkowski7142 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Satori Mountain - What heaven probably looks like for Satoru Iwata

  • @LePapillonBrise
    @LePapillonBrise 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    8:44 "Honestly, it felt quite magical, to say the least."
    He says, while running through them, and scaring them away.
    No - but seriously, that was a beautiful tribute. Although I only went up the mountain to see the lord of the mountain, I still felt like that the mountain itself was something special. I knew it was the mountain the hunter was talking about ( as I ran into him before ), but also, it felt personal, and very unique in a sense that, maybe I shouldn't mess with the mountain too much.
    After watching this video, I see now why this mountain is special. It's beautiful, and - I am crying rn, as I type this. It's a beautiful tribute, and I'm glad I got to explore it, even for just a little while.
    You did v well on this video. Thank you, v much for sharing. 💕

  • @nameless_tarnished
    @nameless_tarnished 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video puts so much depth behind what I thought was just a glowy horse with a lot of spurs. Thanks for sharing!

  • @lxrdxo9388
    @lxrdxo9388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1 year ago you barely had 6k. Now you're just shy of 100k. Much deserved. Congratulations!!

    • @Croton
      @Croton  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's all been crazy this past year haha - thank you much! 😄

  • @GamingWDeiM0S
    @GamingWDeiM0S 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm impressed at how you were able to make this video so elaborate and so many in game examples to prove your theory/ explanation and provide so many details. I saw someone else's video and was like "the same stuff" but I kept watching and you went hard and deep (let's keep it PG for anyone with bad thoughts). I Subscribed and although I'm getting on to your channel now and seeing this video a year later, congrats on surpassing the 6K subs, hope to be there someday myself =)

    • @Croton
      @Croton  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so so much! It's a topic I was really passionate about diving deep into, so I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

  • @Isporf
    @Isporf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Satori” is also a concept around enlightenment in Buddhist traditions. Yet another layer to the meaning of this mountain.

  • @CarterHerrigstad
    @CarterHerrigstad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahh, I love things like this. So much love!

  • @robin9793
    @robin9793 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that’s how you make world building, that’s extremely wholesome, the kind of thing you’d only expect from Nintendo
    Legit almost cried man, good video

  • @JustShova
    @JustShova 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG This Video Was Beautiful!!! Thank You!😭😭😭

    • @Croton
      @Croton  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww, no problem!! ☺️

  • @justintremblay3182
    @justintremblay3182 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can anyone deny Zelda Botw being the best ever. I've never been brought to tears like I have throughout this game. The sheer amount of detail is insane, the stories masterful and beautiful. The lines you get when facing final form calamity Ganon, and the story of the champions. Never has Zelda been this epic, and this side story line that gave so much honor to their lost friend is just so moving. Thanks for making this video to highlight it, this was one of those stories from the game that cracks me up just thinking of it.