Steve creating a snow golem out of loneliness only to give it a grave when it eventually died is the greatest personification of a minecraft player ive ever seen

This actually shows how depressing a life in Minecraft would actually be. Even if you get ALL of the stuff, you're still the only human left in the world. It's hard to keep sanity in situations like these

People have mentioned how good the story is but I also wanna point out how Steve's past is much longer and lasts a couple of months (because the seasons changed) while Alex's past was about a week long. It's a nice idea to show how Steve was introduced at the start of Minecraft and that's why he's had more time to master redstone contraptions and traps. Alex is relatively new to the game so she's more focused on advanced combat which was introduced later on in the game. I feel like it's a very nice touch.

4:48 This one shot just proves how lonely and delusional Steve has really become. He's nearing his breaking point. He had just lost the only thing that made him happy: a friend. He seems really hopeless and depressed, and he's undergoing a downward spiral that's slowly driven him insane the moment he realized his loneliness. Everything seems lost for him, that is until he finds Alex. At 5:17, Steve looks devastated and in complete awe once he realizes he isn't alone. Once he tears up, he's undergoing such joy and relief and true happiness that he's found someone to keep him company. Steve's insanity never really goes away after this however, as he can still be seen pulling off tortuous and unbelievable pranks on Alex in future chronological episodes. But it seems like Steve does have a soft spot for Alex, not just because she's the only thing keeping him slightly sane, but also because they are both in a world where danger is around every corner. Steve may be delusional, but he could be empathetic deep down, and the main reason it's not usually seen is because months upon months of loneliness and sadness can really change a man's mind.

Alex went through physical torture whereas to Steve suffering from mental torture. Loving this series

Man, could you imagine how far gone Steve would be if he didn't meet Alex or how Alex would be dead if it weren't for Steve? Love how they meet and need each other.

This reminds me of that one video I watched a while back. Steve is in some technicality a god. He has immense knowledge and is capable of making items out of thousands of recipes and is a mastermind when it comes to complex contraptions, while also having the ability to shape the very earth however he wants to. But the underlying thing about having that power and knowledge is not being able to share and experience it with anyone. I remember a quote that stuck with me from that video: "Complete power, in exchange for complete loneliness" It's a quote that really makes you think how lonely singleplayer Minecraft can be. I also like this channel's depiction of what kind of characters these two are. Steve is more focused on automation and contraptions, while Alex is willing to put more muscle into it rather than brains (I don't mean that in a way that she's stupid, but in a way that it shows their dynamic and how well they work together. Steve is the brains, and Alex is the brawn). Also sorry if some parts sound weirdly worded, english isn't my first language lol

I think this is the first Redstoner Steve I’ve seen, and I really like it. I like the loneliness that we see in Steve being unable to share his inventions. It reminds me of early single player builds I did.

Even if he went into insanity, this is so touching to watch because half of what he does to Alex now all makes sense. Yes, he's a prankster with a lack of realization as to where the extent should go, but he was under so much isolation prior that he basically forgot that part of life. And he doesn't outright kill Alex for the most part, minus an explosion here and there, but mostly it's fun and games from the sense of someone who essentially lost their way

Curious how Steve took an insane approach to surviving his first night (burying himself alive) but that act in the Minecraft world is completely logical and even expected if you are short on resources. Alex took the logical approach to the same problem and her prize was a broken leg and days of physical suffering.

I like how minecraft characters clearly have instincts, like punching a tree immediately and how to craft things.

I feel as though this is a wonderful backstory as to how these two got so close given the previous episodes (i assume all episodes prior to these "backstory" ones actually happened after these), and perfectly explains why Steve has a screw loose. That aside...Ik this is minecraft and all, but like...this legit made me so sad watching it. I remember the days when I would play minecraft for hours by myself, but eventually I got to a point where I did so many cool things but I had no one to share them with...I fear something similar could happen in real life...what happens if you do all these cool things, and yet you have nobody to share anything with? edit: Oh my goodness 65 likes I'm famous ^^

The way he starts tearing up when he saw Alex, knowing that he's not alone, and that there's finally someone "like him" in their world. This is so wonderful, I can't wait to see what happens next :D

So...Steve is not "evil", he's insane because all the time that he was alone, trying to survive? Wow...

Steve's behavior now makes a lot more sense... I do sincerely hope there's further implications of character development in the future, for a series like this without any dialogue, it's still nice to see. Judging by the most recent animation (The fishing one), I assume that is the plan and look forward to more! :D

I like how he made a grave for the snow man, it shows that despite his pranks he still cares deeply for his friends and his brutal struggle with loneliness.

Loneliness can be a horrible feeling. Really messes with your mind too. Which would explain all the pranks with Alex, Steve really didn't know how to act around her because he was always alone. Now that Alex is there he's basically treading through uncharted territory where he thinks the only way through, is to dive straight for the cliff.

Wow so Steve started with some knowledge of how to survive before he enter. THIS also confirmed the theory where Steve is older so he is more knowledgeable ( why he didnt struggle much like Alex ) also explain the player base where older one are used to playing alone and newer play with other people more.

2:23. Bro got the clash of clans springtrap

What a beautiful story of how two people survive the loneliness of Vanilla+ Minecraft...and then nearly kill each other every day. XD It's a great Dramedy tied up into a bow when you realize Steve went nuts from loneliness and now expresses friendship in pranks because nobody ever taught him right from wrong. Ironically his 'training regimen' does make Alex less trash at surviving just because of the sheer bullshit she has to survive just living around Steve too. They are great Yin and Yang.

I just noticed that all the activities he spent with the snowman are the same as those he spent with alex. The cart ride, the hunting with a crossbow and the auto harvest farm. Really nice detail there

The way he cries when he finally finds someone else, you can see so many emotions: relief for having saved her in time but also for finally knowing that he's not alone, there's almost insanity in his eyes, had he stayed alone a few more months he's would've gone insane...

Alex has been added in version 1.8 in September 2014, steve was there from the start at May 2009. It would be weirder if he was fully sane after being alone for 5 years.

This is amazing 👏

Now we see why Steve was so crazy, he thought he was all alone, brilliant mind when it came to building stuff and getting the mechanics all mastered, but nobody to share that brilliance with, nobody to share in your joy, and when he made a companion, only for it to come apart because it wasn't a real person was heartbreaking. That isolation and feeling of lonliness can really break you... When Steve found Alex, you can tell he felt like he was no longer alone. He was actually feeling joy in knowing someone sentient was in the world, and he tended to her to get her back on her feet. I hope a romance subplot starts real soon, and we see them really connect.

4:15 - WILSON!!!

1:50 I don't think the creator realised what he accidentally referenced 🗿

You somehow encapsulated the entirety of the minecraft playerbase into a single video. Everyone has had these first moments, the existential dread of being alone, the drive to "just keep doing things" to stay busy, to keep your mind off it. You wrote Steve's character very well.

5:11 probably the happiest moment of his life

I remember when Minecraft first came out. It became my favorite game, now it's my favorite KZfaq show.

That "Evolution complete" made me laugh so hard, i nearly choked. And woke up my neighbors in the process xD

Emotional? Yes. Tragic? Yes. Brilliant piece of storytelling and character development? Absolutely! But damn if I'm not still laughing at the idea of Steve enslaving the foxes 😂👏

Gosh darn it, the feels now. My man was just isolated and was acting out. This is a perfect example of show not tell.

Even tbh I am an animal lover and the animation had somewhat animal abuse and killing of them, i just didn't mind of all that shit cuz i was saddened that steve had to live alone in an infinite world and the only partner he had, The Snowman, that too died in the rain. Truly the guy who has said that *"The only thing that kept steve sane was torture."* He has said it all right! 😢 still love it ❤

poor steve is lonely ;( but he also doesn't kill every dude he sees in front of him.

truly a pure insight into Steve's history, after his first friend (the snowman) (castaway Wilson) died he was broken... being alone for who knows how long then returning to that state after having the one thing he found happiness with being taken away, it hits double hard on him now... who knows what would have happen if he didn't come across Alex.

Steve may have had an 'easier' experience than Alex. He was able to get food, shelter, learn how to use his tools to fight. But oh my god the pain of isolation made his life just as painful if not worse than what Alex was going through.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. -Albert Einstein. He kept being lonely, for so long, until he finally found someone

I believe that the way you wrote Steve's character is based on any player, while Alex would be a normal person in the middle of this world, Steve went through a loss, which made him come back to being alone, we ask to say that both steve and alex were saved by each other, a point of view i have is that if steve hadn't played so many games with alex, she wouldn't have been able to survive, because the games ended up making her stronger

This is genius. The fact that it's showing how Steve was loosing his mind from complete solitary is a way to show what it can do to a person. I also think Alex and Steve are two puzzle pieces of one whole. Since Alex was suffering from more or less being attacked and physically tortured by mobs and the environment while Steve from isolation and mental torture because of that. Wonderful mix and not making them exactly the same with their past. You are indeed a genius.

I can only imagine the shock, disbelief, but more importantly, the joy and happiness Steve must've been feeling when he first saw Alex. For the first time in who knows how long. He finally found another person in what was basically a barren world. Last video made me think that a part of the reason Steve picked on her was because he was training her to survive the harsh world of Minecraft. And while I still believe that's likely part of the reason. Now, I see he does it because he just desperately wants someone to interact with him. This was a great video and story telling. Can't wait to see where the next video takes us with these two.

3:39 70 hours later (not really)

0:10 steve trying to break that wood but hurt his fist

Me parece increíble como se pudo desarrollar tanto la personalidad de Steve y esta es visible a través de sus actos. Siendo un poco controlador, ya que prefiere ahorrarse cualquier riesgo en pelear directamente, además que posee bastantes conocimientos en diversas situaciones. Producto de este control surgió aburrimiento, ya que no se encontraba en peligro y estaba sólo sus pensamientos sobe su aislamiento comenzaban a surgir, para lo que empezó a tener un poco de sadizmo en respuesta del aburrimiento. Pero como seguía sintiendo soledad intento conseguir una compañia con la cuál compartir su seguridad y emociones. Pero cuando lo perdió su sadizmo aumentó y se convirtió en ligera psicopatía, ya que nada le importaba al volver estar sólo. Amo tus personajes, sigue así por favor

I like the parallel of Alex being strong but nearly breaking physically, and Steve being smart but nearly breaking mentally.

O Steve é louco, e só não ficou mais louco, por que conheceu a Alex..... . Ainda bem que ela é resistente !

I just love the Starcraft reference, with the burrow evolution, incredible as always.

I love how he breaks apart not just because his snow golem died... but also because that just goes to show how truly alone he was. Even before he died.

4:28 WILSION!

love the parallels in the beginning between alex and steve, showing how their different personalities (alex facing stuff head on, steve using his brain) led them to different spots

I love how the start is same with both of them but Steve instantly realises the game mechanica, lmao.

Another wonderful piece, Siipaeja! Honestly, the way you wrote how fragile his mindset makes him really...*human*. I am sure we've been told this enough to get tired of hearing it, but humans are social creatures- we thrive on interaction with eachother, with friends, or family. When we're alone, truly alone, no-one for leagues across? our minds are INCREDIBLY fragile. In Isolation, You start trying to cope by keeping busy, you start counting days, you start searching for others, you try to make friends yourself- Questions begin to cloud your thoughts, as YOU are the only person you can talk to, and you start wondering 'can I keep going like this?'. Eventually, you begin to break down. Finding Alex was like finding a light at the end of the tunnel- 'I am not Alone'. That would be enough to keep you going.

3:59 저길봐 굉장한 석양이야 굉장한 색이로군.. 마치..

strange steve didn't come across a village, but still very touching to see him slowly lose energy when he thinks he is alone.

This animation captured perfectly how I felt after completing singleplayer. There is a sense of loneliness in singleplayer worlds so you do anything to feel occupied. BUt after it ends the emptiness comes back.

4:49 I love that smile

The beautiful irony. Steve is a genius and very cerebral, so his mind was what broke. Alex is a warrior, so it was her body that broke. Even in their own strengths, they need each other.

I never thought a Minecraft anime could be this deep.

Dang Steve is being smart in Minecraft

This really hits hard for those of us who play single player,there’s only so much fun you can have you your world,only so much you can mine,craft,build and explore before the inevitable question of “well now what?” Sets in,and when it finally does enter your mind or escapes your lips,the boredom and loneliness starts to settle in,no one to interact with.troll,or even come up with new ideas with,just you,your world,and eternal boredom and loneliness until you either decide to quit the game or find a friend to play with

More character development in 5 minutes than many series in several seasons. Wow

El sentimiento de soledad que muestra Steve solo va en aumento 0:58 , 2:06 hasta el punto que ya no puede soportar 2:41 Llegando al punto de tener que crearse su propia amigo/apoyo emocional para poder seguir 3:02 Que con san solo perderlo fue un golpe demasiado seria para soportar 4:19 Demostrarn dolo con el nivel de letalidad de sus trampas 4:34 Y que con solo ver a alguien mas y saber que no estará solo le provoca un gran alivio 5:16 . . . . . . . . . . DIOS COMO AMO ESTA SERIE

Когда Стив смеётся, мне так радостно становится❤

5:16 Esse Momento, Confesso que Chorei 🥲

why did you do shaun like that- [ 3:46 ]

4:40 Pov: you are wildcat in a Minecraft server and vanoss join the server.

Little did she know… She actually saved Steve from being alone.

I love how throughout the vid Steve is getting more insane

He represents the opposite type of player to Alex, by using his intelligence and using what is available to save energy.

So the whole time Steve wasn't pranking her, but just showing her all the cool things he could do.

I actually feel bad for steve like he likes to play pranks and bully alex simply to avoid the isolation he once had. At first he may seem like a heartless prankster but deep down he is willing to sacrifice everything for alex.

No entiendo como la historia se volvio tan buena, es digna de una serie de la TV o netflix

I love how, despite doing it right, the Snow Golem doesn't actually come to life. The subtle detail of the pumpkin vine growing up around the cross from the last episode was a nice bit of unforseen foreshadowing.

He's almost got it all, but still lacks an important component in his life.

Steve making foxes pick berries like cotton is most relatable thing in this video.

This is pretty much how playing Minecraft alone is. Doing what you can to stave off boredom and trying to prevent insanity. Doing what you can, just trying to keep active and find purpose. But playing with others is a purpose in it of itself. Doing things together, even with one other person, can prevent insanity as more possibilities for activities and encounters become possible, and achieving something actually means something when you have someone to show it to. Steve couldn't ask for a happier life now that he has Alex with him. And the two can now spend their days in Minecraft together, building, crafting, fighting, and all around having fun together.

3:19 RIP Reuben

Steve’s past is both sad and comedic yet also perfectly understandable.

the woman who had her body destroyed became extremely strong, the man who had his mind destroyed became a genius

Steve was the few first character's to never have his arc ever told, until now

3:32 My man catches fish with these teeth in a frozen lake. 🥶😂😂

2:48 dayummmm bro should be getting some attention ☕

I love how the creeper is the only thing that it's figure hadn't changed even in animation 😂😂😂

I love how the snow golem isn't actually alive in this. It makes Steve seem so much more delusional.

he was lonely for so long to the point where he treated his snowman as a real person. He also is alot like a child wanting to show off the cool things he can do and get reactions from it but with no one around he got messed up.

Another masterpiece seeing Steve past mixing with Alex's own is perfect in it's own way. At least Alex saved Steve from insanity just by her surviving for so long by herself and having the will power to surviving in the cave. May the potential romance between these two flourish in a future episode.

This thought was percolating in my mind for the past few days, and now i share it here, and if a korean youtuber takes the idea and runs with it, i’d be honored he’d think it a good idea. My take on the legendary boogeyman of minecraft- Herobrine. Imagine this: Everything that happens in Steve’s past happens as it should, except for one detail that changes everything: he doesn’t hear Alex. Whether he missed her cries (and ends up with her sadly dying to spiders), or she never spawned into minecraft, steve slowly goes insane and moves up in targets of his pranks in a twisted sense of possessiveness (from Mobs and monsters, to Villagers). Then, on ONE BAD DAY (Villagers attempt to chase him away that, to his view, is a betrayal; or A Raid happens and kills the villagers) Steve, Snaps. Herobrine: rages. End result of Rampage? Either the minecraft world as a wasteland, or destroyed. By Broken means or Divine Intervention, Herobrine is sent to a new minecraft world with nothing but the Netherite sword that failed to be despawned with his sheer force of will, and his body unstablized to where this world cannot even see him, making him a ghost. From there, he would have gone even more insane as he was unable to get acknowledgement; except for the only two people who can see and interact with him: Steve and Alex. Herobrine: eyes blank with no pupils. Ragged clothes except for the Eminent shadowed sword that seems to be like it was made in hell. His personality is more of a tri-polar depressed troll. If he isn’t despondent and wandering aimlessly, he is pranking Alex and Steve… rather cruelly if the missing house or walls are any indication. Should something over Steve or Alex’s heads hurt them badly… that rage manifests as lightning as he annihilates anyone who would try to take Alex and Steve from him. At least, they are my thought on possible herobrine addition.

I love this! Its so interesting and steve saves alex but he still has his pranks soo cool to watch but its sad how steve lost his snow man 😢

4:18 WILSON!!!

2:41 Me after created a great world but alone without a friend to share this server or data.

КЛАСНОЕ ВИДЕО!!!

クリーパーはそのままなんだwかわいい

4:05 грустный момент

I like the parallels between Steve and Alex in which Steve is at the end of his rope mentally, while Alex is physically

スノーゴーレムがあ長い間溶けないのすごい

Love how this is pretty much singleplayer, set in a world made for you to suceed in and nothing else.. hey that kinda sounds like an anime.. "Born in a World to Suceed in Alone." I guess it would be a gamer themed Anime, where the MC is killed early and taken out of pity to a new world where he is destined to surpass all of the dangers in. But since he was the only one who was killed, he was basically left in an empty feeling world full of empty minded hollow NPCs. At some point you see him Will Smithing with the NPCs, allowing the crazy to get to his head a bit and treat them like people to a crazed degree. Though you as the viewer begin to notice that the NPCs are slowly acting more and more human, which would be odd since they are made to be souless. Later on it gets to a point where the MC realizes that human nature was placed within the NPCs by what had to be another person "SOMEONE LIKE... ME?!" he would say, and he goes on this big quest to find this other human in the vast empty feeling world. Getting to later parts the MC learns that the villages had indeed gained a human level of intelligence and nature, the original hero that did so though had been gone from that specific village that the human ways eventually died out until re-sparked by the new hero who would be going through his journey and helping with figuring out ways for the NPCs to stay human-like for good even when they are gone. Skipping a bit to the end, the MC was wondering if this quest to find another person was simply a part of the worlds "pre-destined sucess" curse he has lived with, and if he is meant to find this other person only because it is a part of godly programming. He would then learn that its a no...... He does meet the person..... Honestly I didn't think this far lol. I wanna say he finds them already aix feet under, which would spark something in his brain that made him realize that he actually failed at something, and that the curse may not be as controlling as he thinks. Other side wants me to make it a "I met dah pwetty lady huhuh!" happy-ish end. And the other side wants to go with some cliche "take care of the world we made together for me" sacrifice which would then still play into the "I actually failed?" realization... Are you still here reading this? Go home, go eat something idk, go watch some cat videos or something. GO! SHOO SHOO!

Finally Steve's past. Love your vids

I have never felt so sorry for a video game character like this until today, Steve seems like just a small boy yet he went through so many hardships and the hardest part . . . he was alone and his only friend died before he saved Alex

The loneliness is scary.

The fact that his eyes are dead, makes me love his character even more