The Power of Atmosphere in Nintendo Games

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Ай бұрын

One of the best parts of any video game are the many different unique atmospheres they have. A combination of impressive visuals, great music, and story context can immerse you into the world in a way no other medium is capable of. All the best Nintendo games have fantastic atmospheres, so I put together a collection of some of my favorites while talking about why they can be so powerful.
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Music Used (In Order of Appearance):
-Forest Temple - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
-Title Theme - Super Metroid
-Song of Healing - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
-Final Hours - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
-Prologue (After Choosing House Location) - Animal Crossing: New Leaf
-Inside the Deku Tree - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
-Water Temple - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
-Sanctuary Fortress - Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
-The Forest of Hope - Pikmin
-S.S. Drake - Pikmin 3
-Space Junk Galaxy - Super Mario Galaxy
-To the Gateway - Super Mario Galaxy
-Spire of Order Failure - Splatoon 3: Side Order
-We're So Back - Splatoon 3
-Satorl Marsh (Night) - Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
-Eryth Sea (Night) - Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
-Crashed Frigate Orpheon - Metroid Prime
-5 AM - Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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@voyan38 Ай бұрын

The transition from dark, borderless hallway to colorful, mystic music the first time you walk into the Astral Observatory. It's peak

@doglegs4524 Ай бұрын

Atmosphere and music is the most memorable things in games for me so I’m glad you made videos on both

@SmashMaxLP Ай бұрын

I won't go too in-depth because I have a whole video written about this, but Mario Galaxy has always been one of the games with the best atmospheres to me. It's so drastically different too, y'know? Like, one minute you're floating through space and it's just a pure feeling of isolation and loneliness; you're so far from everything you hold dear, and it's terrifying, and it's only amplified by something like Space Junk Galaxy's music. But then, you have these super epic moments where you're blasting straight ahead while super orchestral music is playing, you feel like you're in control and you're gonna kick Bowser's ass. The contrast there is really amazing I think.

@Kyler360 Ай бұрын

I think my favorite case of atmosphere in any Nintendo game is Coral Capers from Donkey Kong Country. Aquatic Ambience is such a soothing song with really good vaporwave undertones that drive the underwater aesthetic home.

@MarcelSOLDIER Ай бұрын

I cannot stress enough how good this video is. I genuinely believe a strong atmosphere and soundtrack can singlehandedly elevate a good game to an outstanding one. Good gameplay is important yes, but the reason the games you mentioned truly stick with me are thanks to those quiet moments, with the music accompanying them making me feel extra nostalgic. Please never stop making these videos

@fishygobrrrrr493 Ай бұрын

Always a good day when Nintendo hero uploads :)

@SuperMatt721 Ай бұрын

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@fishygobrrrrr493 Ай бұрын

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@wizawhat Ай бұрын

Immersing oneself in a thick layer of atmosphere in a game is definitely one of the best ways to allow yourself to slow down from the fast and hectic pace of life. I'm often at my most peaceful when listening to soundtracks from a few of the games you mentioned like Pikmin and Metroid Prime. The solitude especially appeals to me.

@T1nk Ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree more with what you said about Galaxy. I’ve never felt an atmosphere that conveys those feelings of isolation and vast emptiness quite like I did in Space Junk Galaxy, floating around with rock and debris. I don’t think I’ll ever find a hub world I love more than the Comet Observatory too - though that may partly be due to nostalgia :’)

@duckfriend4480 Ай бұрын

First of all I just wanted to say, your thumbnails are super well made. Something about them always draws me into your videos, even if it's for a game I don't pay attention to that much. Second, I love that you talked about atmosphere in video games. While I don't go out looking for videos on this topic very much, I do feel like it often gets overlooked as a key part of what makes a video game enjoyable, and doesn't get talked about in-depth all that much, so thank you!

@mezomoza7 Ай бұрын

Playing breath of the wild, I felt the breeze hitting my cheeks while running in the game. I was actually inside the game with my body, and the crazy part is, I was playing it on handheld

@PGReviews_ Ай бұрын

Seeing that big door open in the Mechonis for the first time forever altered my brain chemistry

@BondforgedSky Ай бұрын

There's really nothing else quite like the atmospheres in Nintendo games. It's hard to pick a favorite, but I've do have a strong love for the atmospheres in the Xenoblade games, Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Galaxy, and Animal Crossing City Folk ( the only other mainline game I've played besides New Horizons )

@pixelmealchannel Ай бұрын

Thank you for making this great video. I was having a gloom day but watching this affect my mood positively. Two thumbs up

@brendanroberts748 Ай бұрын

The base building of Pikmin 4 is fantastic, and feels like you're on a quest to explore this world and save everyone. But there's something about the total isolation in the original Pikmin that just hits different

@Kohana64 Ай бұрын

Thanks for focusing on Prime 2 specifically :)

@Cryonik Ай бұрын

Its definitly my nostalgia for splatoon 2 being my first game in the series, but the vibes in inkopolis square during splatfests vastly out perform the other lobbies in my opinion. I find myself just taking it all in, listen to off the hook perform We're So Back. It gives me the same feeling as to when I first heard color pulse during 2's splatfest world premiere.

@LucaS-c1j Ай бұрын

You are probably the best Nintendo KZfaqr i ever watch.

@LeGrandColbert Ай бұрын

I feel like atmosphere is an under-appreciated quality that can contribute to a game being truly great.

@zachbaker9325 Ай бұрын

You’re such a good writer man. Love your videos

@TopBanana729 Ай бұрын

Your channel is fantastic man

@Enan63. Ай бұрын

One of my favorite things of Nintendo video games or any video games by AAA or Indie. Is when the music and graphics work well together to make an perfect environment!!!!!! Example of this! Super Mario Bros Wonder Pizza Tower!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Lucy-yc4bc Ай бұрын

fantastic video!

@The_Sofa_King Ай бұрын

I feel like atmosphere is slightly lacking in the newest Nintendo games, but the older ones are a masterclass. Thanks for the video!

@Dewdrop0-6 Ай бұрын

I would argue that Metroid dread has great atmosphere. (And the lightning temple from Totk to a lesser degree.) Edit: and Mario wonder.

@ninjakonstapeln8489 Ай бұрын

Hello, I am new to your channel but have watched this video. You communicate the topic excellently, such good editing and even better writing. This detail in the intro; different cuts with the Forest Temple score stringing it together, it’s just great. Thank you for this video!

@crispyjokingtuna1495 Ай бұрын

This video helped me finally be able to articulate why area zero in Pokémon violet was so awesome. The atmosphere. The majority of the game has a very adventurous and upbeat atmosphere. But area zero is alien and creepy. The music and the distinct nature of the landscape paired with the events that happen there are a sharp contrast to the rest of the game

@SuperMatt721 Ай бұрын

Personally, while these are not my favourite Nintendo games in general, Mario Galaxy 1, Skyward Sword and LM1 have my favourite atmospheres in Nintendo history.