Can You Catch Every Fish in Stardew Valley in One In-Game Day?

[@ArgonMatrix]

Howdy, everyone! Thank you SO much for all the kind words and the amazing response this video has gotten, I'm absolutely floored. Seeing all of your reactions to this project has been an incredible experience and it made the countless hours of work worthwhile.💖 Quite a few people were curious about seeing the full, uncut version of the final attempt, so I posted it with a bit of extra commentary & insight into the challenge as it was being played. Check it out here if you're interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJSxlX6wjNKXeJY

[@leonaknight6480]

Thanks for your eork, this project was truly a joy to watch

[@MeowdySouls]

Stumbled on this video randomly by having it recommended to me, my word did you go all out on editing, I was surprised at how strong it was the whole time with your cute character reacting to stuff, putting on glasses for nerd mode etc. but what prompted me to write this comment was the moment where you showed off "StarDOS", this is not just taking up editing a notch but going above and beyond.

[@thornels]

Amazing video!!!

[@TheClutcher-mq4bu]

You should've placed down paths so you ran with 0.1 faster speed

[@minkmania12]

​@@TheClutcher-mq4bu that doesn't work outside the farm :)

[@jjpgaming7995]

I guess the answer to the question in the title is no. YOU can’t catch every fish in one day, but ArgonMatrix can.

[@lazerpie101]

_cracks knuckles_

[@appletizer8415]

​@@lazerpie101Knuckles: 💀 Sonic: Your crimes are amidst the limits of your heinous chime. Have you found a way to rationalize your death? If so, then you shall die with your honor in tact

[@Sp3pS]

@@appletizer8415 how very dare you

[@harrisonchambers29]

The takeaway from this video is that I. A groundhog Day style scenario you truly can achieve superhuman feats with enough repeats of the same day

[@caritahearts2405]

Congratulations to Chloe!! The epitome of "women want me, fish fear me"

[@SimberPlays]

Lol perfect

[@grugspro]

"Of course I fish fast, I have fish to catch"

[@KustProductions]

​@@abird7833"i want men"

[@mareenz]

women fear me, fish want me

[@vsptylore3639]

Women want fear, me want fish

[@PocketDeerBoy]

girl who can't get out of the time loop until she catches every fish in the universe

[@calook1334]

I love how it's like "omg congrats you caught your very first fish!" and it's literally The Legend

[@Peterrific4]

DUDE! This needs some kind of commemoration in-game from the devs. This is seriously incredible. Not only the insane amount of research, work, dedication and sheer TIME put into this, but THIS VIDEO?? The editing, the storytelling, the graphical work, the sheer. Freaking. Quality on display here. This is incredible man. You've done something truly amazing here. Spectacular job!

[@virtuouswanderer5563]

After 583 runs (gonna account for cut days a bit), this challenge probably (technically) took 4 in-game years to complete give or take (again, early terminations) but still impressive dedication to the challenge.

[@samschofield9452]

there's... one dev. he does have a team but there's still technically one. idk what counts as a dev tho.

[@gnostechnician]

The production quality here is insane, I'm super impressed. Not just by the challenge, but the storytelling is so well done, the graphics and the intermission cutscene, the animations, it's incredible. As an aside, the Haley cutscene hits different when you think about how you're resetting one day over and over. I'm imagining that Chloe told her about the time loop in the days between the 11th and the 15th, and after that, over and over again she'd see her wife coming back exhausted for the second time that was actually years of attempts she'd never see. More work put into the challenge than she'd ever be able to understand, but she remains supportive even in the lowest point. Even on the day the time loop could have ended and they could have seen spring come, she encouraged Chloe to follow her dreams into eternity once more. Is this reading too much into it? Maybe. Probably. But it's nice to think about as a metaphor for the video as a whole. And it's just a nice story to imagine.

[@ArgonMatrix]

I wanted to try and capture the exhaustion of persisting for so long in that cutscene, so I think that's a very valid reading of it. Glad you liked it!

[@delphy2478]

the 'you smell like fish more than usual' hints that Haley remembers the other attempts to some extent.

[@Tael98]

Or maybe she smells like fish a little normally because of the ponds in the farm?

[@clawcakes2]

1.6 update drops and chloe turns to hayley like "honey im sorry but i have to go back to the fish time loop"

[@arazelrosewater7922]

I'm wondering if it was modded into the game engine or made in an animation software

[@Leav3ye]

this video is actually the most impressive stardew video ive ever seen. the editing is unbelievable????? like seriously professional level

[@liveoptimistic]

I’m quite literally flabbergasted.

[@MxOwenAlexander]

I clicked for silly Stardew challenge content, stayed and subscribed for the sheer determination, extensive effort, and passion for the craft. Very nicely done.

[@snoops_nz7735]

SAME! I clicked this video seeing it was 90min long, thinking I'll watch a few min, see the gimmick, and leave.... but nope! I'm "hooked" on this guy now!!

[@RedGalago]

Chloe's little cutscene with Haley was so cute! It really added to this video.

[@Alkaylex]

No one tell him about the new fish in 1.6

[@dubizdubiezmano]

but in compensation, the new rod might actually make this challenge far easier now

[@XanderIsALoser]

@@ThatUltrakillGuyNot to mention Fish specific bait could end up being really good…

[@Theonedesire41]

Also what about the new rod?

[@snow1wolf]

Fish finder lure may or may not save time too depending on the time cost of canceling a catch vs catching it.

[@Theonedesire41]

@snow1wolf kinda but at thus point they don't need it

[@Wickedy]

We all dream of finding someone as committed to us as Argon is committed to getting this challenge done. #relationshipgoals

[@heatheralegre3510]

It is so awesome to see you here, Wickedy! I've missed your videos.

[@TheKelliestKelly]

Imagine if Argon had also reeled in The Iridium Krobus

[@frostmint3584]

Guess you could say all the fish Argon

[@jangambler9998]

Parasocial relationship, sign me up!

[@ChanceTheCheetah]

Absolutely phenomenal storytelling. This was more of an animated feature film with all the editing

[@keelanbrydon2435]

I put this video on for background noise while I was studying. I didn’t get any work done. That might have been the best stardew valley video I’ve ever watched. Props to you not only for your dedication to the challenge but for the amazing story telling and video editing

[@Milestheotherguy]

This isn't a video, it's a Full-on movie with excitement, sadness, and everything you would want in a video or movie, and I always come back to this one every once in a while. This is amazing.

[@Phantom.Filled.Dreams]

Run 537 really tricked me into thinking you had completed the collection. Great job on this, it's admirable

[@Stirdix]

I was expecting you to eventually land on chair abuse for navigation (time stops when you hop on/off a chair, so you can get places in-game quicker by repeatedly hopping on and off chairs - a trick I read about for getting to Skull Caverns a bit earlier). But you managed to pull it off without it, which is all the more impressive.

[@TooFewSecrets]

No RNG reader tools either! He could've gone for perfect bubbles, but he did it about as clean as you can get.

[@Vylmyl]

No booty express(

[@indridcold9593]

@@Vylmyldo people actually call it that? that's way funnier to me than it should be lmao

[@waffles3629]

​@@indridcold9593 yes, I think BlaDe started it 😂

[@CKEternity]

I'm in awe. The storytelling, the animation, the journey. Like many others in this comments I have tears from the ending. Truly beautiful.

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you so much!! That means a lot to hear. 💖

[@BotYoutubevertification]

I'm too sick to cry

[@eldritch_midnight6007]

I love how you got Haley's characterization as a spouse so right! I feel like most people brush her off as shallow and dumb, but shes actually one of the most caring and supportive spouses! I love her

[@14possumsinatrenchcoat]

I went for haley at one point just to try it out and quickly found myself so touched by how she goes from a selfish jerk to an altruistic queen

[@Darizon]

Abigail is best :)

[@kenoekek]

@@Darizonno

[@Darizon]

@@kenoekek Only correct answer is yes ;)

[@donwald3436]

@@Darizon wrong, Robin every time lol.

[@emcarpio]

what really got me was seeing the haley cutscenes, not because of the in-game aspect, but because it was so special to know how you cheered yourself on through haley. it must have been so grueling to do all of this and its just nice to have such a personal moment in your video. - a video editing major

[@MB-bl4nl]

I feel like making a chair train to every fishing spot from the warps would have made this much more doable, so doing it without is even more impressive. Also the chicory ost was a perfect fit for the ending of this challenge lol

[@elrichzann]

I thought I was the only one who thought of this nobody else mentioned it 😭

[@liveoptimistic]

I watch a LOT of video game challenge runs on KZbin. They’re my favorite type of video. And I mean it when I say you’ve made something really special here. The editing. The explanation of mechanics. The unique assets created for tracking the route and the fishing at every single moment. This video could have been so typical but instead you absolutely overloaded it with love and dedication and it shows. You’re a great storyteller. First video of yours I’ve ever seen and now I’m so excited to dive into the rest of your channel. Congrats on the achievement and thanks for bringing us along for the journey.

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you so much, that means a lot! I really tried to put my best foot forward with this video, and I'm glad it paid off for you. Appreciate the kind words! 💖

[@krelilia]

This was an emotional rollercoaster in the best way - I loved it! The Chloe and Haley cutscene was so special. So beyond worth the wait! I know I’ll be rewatching this a ton

[@ArgonMatrix]

Glad you enjoyed that cutscene! It was one of my favourite parts to make. 💖

[@laprassoul]

I agree on the cutscene! It really showed your passion for editing and creating beautiful video content.

[@merrakie5216]

I'm in absolute awe from this video. Its so common to see video intros be overly edited then drop off to be lackluster after a few minutes. I was surprised to see this level of quality for the entire length of a video. Everything from the animations, helpful graphics, sound design, story telling, and making a whole Stardew cutscene was just so well done. I never thought I would find myself this invested in a Stardew challenge video but here I am. Incredible job!

[@juliamenzynska8941]

Bro deserved ttlhe 10 dollars you gave him ( And i also agree )🙏🙏🙏

[@G_Smash]

"I could fill my whole place with crab pots, but thats inelegant. Instead, ill use time travel and save file manipulation" Same bro, same

[@madmuffintops3577]

Putting in over 100 hours into a project and then editing it this well requires a truly insane amount of mental fortitude, good job!

[@stevenwithanr8347]

"I think I lost part of myself doing this challenge, a part of me that'll stay with fishy farm." That's such a raw feeling and I love how you edited this video to be your story and not some Mr. Beast-pilled modern KZbin video. It's so clear that you put your heart into not only the challenge and the game, but the video, and that's the highest praise I can give. You also managed to get me to like Hailey, which is an achievement in and of itself! I love the way you portrayed her here!

[@enbyfrogz6766]

SAME. i didn't like hailey and now honestly, even though this isn't technically canon im considering this canon now. i love hailey and her lovely wife chloe with my whole lesbian heart

[@ashk6498]

@@enbyfrogz6766 Haley was actually portrayed very accurately tbh. She can be pretty sassy but at the end of the day, she's kind-hearted and very supportive. I highly recommend considering her marriage route as her character development is not only heartwarming but rewarding as well to witness. -From one lesbian to another ♥

[@ratspew932]

IMHO, Haley is one of the best written bachelor(ette)s along with Shane because they have significant character development as you grow closer with them. It's dynamic and just reaching 8 hearts with both of them made me love them so much, even though initially I disliked them bc they are just rude to us for no reason.

[@laineygreen]

This must've taken a lot of tears, time, and perseverance to achieve 💙 Thank you! This is truly beautiful 🤗

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you so much for the support, Lainey!! Your generosity is incredible, I have no words. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. 💖

[@laineygreen]

@@ArgonMatrix Always a supporter! Holidays and family took up quite a bit of my time. I'm FINALLY caught up 😅

[@x0j]

I'm sure your man loves you spending 100$s of dollars on this soyjak

[@dlfhtr-o8x]

MONEY LAUNDERING MONEY LAUNDERING MONEY LAUNDERING

[@laineygreen]

@@dlfhtr-o8x I am so confused and obviously "taking the bait" probably stupidly 😅

[@BlaDeSDV]

A 90 minute video? WORTH IT!. Great result for your challenge. Sad to see the booty express didn't make it in :(

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you, couldn't have done it without your help! And don't you worry, I'm sure the booty express will have its time to shine yet...

[@matthew6466]

I was thinking of Blade's video and loved seeing a different goal attempted. KZbin recommended this video from wand of sparking's all hats run. Another nice buck to watch while not feeling well. I'm about 15 to 20 minutes in and loving it. Thank you for the time you've put into making this!

[@ienjoyoranges]

BLADE?!

[@captainnootnoot2525]

The cutecene with haley made me tear up. This video is one of the best made ones I've seen in MONTHS.

[@AnnabelRen]

Every single milestone you reached I was satisfied with but you just kept breaking them, the committment is incredible

[@catsoup0288]

That ending had me in tears, something I didn't imagine a video about a silly video game challenge would do, your editing skills are amazing, it may be one of the best videos I've ever watched.

[@THISBETTERNOTBETAKEN]

THIS IS LITERALLY THE EPITOME OF KZbin From the setup, dedication, original ideas, animation (?!?!), lore, editing, and even the overall aesthetic (like the to-do list screens). This is one of the best KZbin videos I've ever watched. At first, I gawked at 1 and a half hours, but now I'm sad it's over. Liked and subscribed, and will continue to watch for the foreseeable future. If you manage to read this, amazing job! All the work you have put in means so much to so many people.

[@lauradev6371]

Argon, this was absolutely incredible. The perseverance, the storytelling, the editing - all perfection. I was vibing during the little dance at 50:13, I was crying during the cut scene at the end of chapter 4 and I was astounded by your patience throughout the entire thing. I recall you mentioned feeling like you pushed yourself a bit too hard over the last couple of months and seeing this I can only imagine the energy this must have taken you. Congrats on finalizing this masterpiece and take care of yourself over the holidays!

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you so much!! I'm so happy that the video was such a good, emotional experience for you. I'm definitely take a bit of a break from editing after how hard I pushed myself to get this done, haha.

[@Hyenadont]

"[...] we're gonna have to talk about time travel" I'm getting actual legitimate flashbacks to watch for rolling rocks - 0.5 a presses and "[...] we're gonna have to talk about parallel universes"

[@cinnamoone3553]

"an a press is an a press, you can't say it's only a half"

[@Hyenadont]

@@cinnamoone3553 "if you want that specificity, then it's not a half a press, but an a hold after pressing for a previous jump"

[@crystalsweet2940]

I almost cried when that lava eel was caught. I found this video and immediately subscribed. Good job

[@bart0nius]

i LOVE that you made this challenge harder in several places for style points, or because you just thought it would be cool. this is how you do an absurd self-imposed challenge in a video game.

[@sebastienwall5853]

Argon, this might be the pinnacle of stardew valley on this platform. The commitment of the challenge, the incredible editing and animations, and genuinely enthralling storytelling skills on display are something else. I’m so disappointed that this doesn’t have millions of views, and I hope that the algorithm picks this up and shares it as far and wide as it deserves. Nicely done, Argon and Chloe. I cheered.

[@vivaldismurder8779]

This video is such a love letter to Stardew Valley. I hope Eric gets to see this at some point, because if I had developed a game and somebody sank this much time, editing and narration into it, I would probably cry. Amazing journey!

[@virtuouswanderer5563]

This challenge took what would be the equivalent of about 4 years in-game (accounting roughly for early terminations) which is WILD to me. I haven't even really made it to a year 4 on a single profile. (I probably have about 10 years total in-game across multiple platforms and saves

[@EmperorBrettavius]

This was hands down one of the best challenge videos I've ever seen, *and* the best Stardew Valley video I've seen. Immaculate editing and a surprising streak of storytelling that kept me excited for more. Not a minute feels wasted, it's almost cinematic in quality and entertainment value. It puts all of those hour-plus-long gameplay videos with [FULL MOVIE] slapped on the title to shame without even doing so itself. You, sir, have made something incredible. Godspeed to you and Chloe for this achievement. P.S. The "cutscene" with Haley implies that she is aware of the time loop as well which is a neat, if slightly disturbing fact.

[@TheReaperOfCreepers]

This is by a mile the highest quality youtube video I've watched. I'm not even exaggerating. Absolutely blown away, and the ending had me shaking in my seat. I put this on from random youtube recommendations to kill some time since I'm sick today, thinking "of course there's no way you can catch every fish in Stardew Valley in one day, that's impossible!" and I was absolutely astonished at not only your ingenuity but by the level of inscrutable detail that went into this project. Way to absolutely kick ass!

[@Miss_Palindrome]

I came into this video with a healthy amount of doubt in my mind on if this would be possible. In the first bit of the video, a lot of the information matched what I knew about fishing in the game. As a matter of fact, as soon as you started talking about getting fishing experience without catching any fish, I immediately thought of my boyfriend having to use the town fountain until level 3 fishing (Which I informed him of) in our joint standard mode Perfection Randomizer, so that he could use crab pots from the Community Center for one of his fishing goals. We have... so many decorative trashcans. I even wanted to pause the video to start writing this comment up, but stopped myself in case I accidentally saw spoilers. I'm really glad I did. What felt like me reviewing my study notes for what I thought was a quiz, actually turned out to be a test. Once you mentioned the curiosity lure and how wild bait increases bite frequency, I leaned in to listen for what else I didn't know. Then the Emily Dance bit started playing and I felt my eyes tearing up from the love poured into the editing, chair-dancing as the fish in rainbows darted across the screen. I had been astonished by how much effort was already put into this video, but that sent it over the top. And then that kept escalating. And then there was an entire cutscene that was accurately portrayed, even to my incredibly picky NPC dialogue standards. I had this feeling in my chest that there was no way you'd settle, but with attempt X36 I felt the absolute burnout from thousands of miles away. Most people would've given up then. Most people would've been fine with the reduced goal. Most people would've settled even before THAT. But this is Argon Matrix we're talking about. Your knowledge and persistence has grown so much since the No Level Up Challenge, not just in SDV, but in script writing and especially in editing. I was in tears throughout the entirety of that last segment. I felt like an avid fan at a sports-ball tournament. I didn't dare pause the video, because I didn't want to see how much time was left. I even hid my face from my boyfriend in a video call so he couldn't gauge my reaction, because as soon as his holiday vacation starts, you better believe I'm watching this again with him. I jumped up out of my chair and cheered and clapped. And the fact it had some of my favorite numbers in it too was just *Chef's kiss* perfection. Your commitment to this challenge is inspiring! I mean it. Not only that, but I feel editing this took even longer than the actual challenge. It was so clean and refined! I am so. Dang. Proud of you, Argon. Finding you and this community through KZbin's algorithm has affected my life in ways I never knew would be possible. Thank you, for being you. And thank you for this amazing video. 💖

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you so much for such a long and thoughtful comment! Reading about your experience with the video makes me so happy; I'm glad it worked so well for you. That Emily Dance part might be my favourite segment of the entire thing honestly, and it was definitely the turning point where I decided to go all out in my editing and really put myself to the test. I'm glad that shone through! Glad you were able to find this community and have become such an amazing member of it! This video is the least I can offer as thanks for this incredible community full of amazing, loving people like yourself. Much love! 💖

[@steff8069]

1) I never for one second during this believed you would settle for anything less than 67 fish 2) you made me cry. this was so beautifully edited. Thank you.

[@rebescapades4523]

This is an amazing piece of art! It was lovely to have for the beginning of recovery and is so well done that my mother, husband, and toddler all came in to watch with me. Thanks for being family-friendly and engaging! It's lovely having enjoyable content that's not embarrassing

[@ArgonMatrix]

Aahhh, thank you so much! I hope your recovery goes well, and give my best to your family too! 💖

[@flutterfox2625]

You know it's good when it can not only pique of toddler's interest but keep their attention as well 😂

[@rebescapades4523]

@@flutterfox2625 Absolutely! That means the engaging level is off the charts!

[@Runzu87]

Everything about this video was top-notch! The editing, the writing, humor, but what really got me was the cinematic between Chloe and Haley. 🥺🙌🏾 I watched the credits roll and the cute wave from Chloe, then I said to myself: What do I do with my life now? Am I expected to just move on? 🤣

[@maeves.w.7156]

I laughed, I cried, I cheered. You are an amazing storyteller and editor.

[@chimerical_in_nature]

as someone who's never played stardew valley before n was recommended this video by a friend, this was incredibly engaging n easy to understand- it reeled me in, one could say- n i now have a deep appreciation for this game, the people who dedicate themselves to playing it, n the art of fishing :) excellent work n congrats on both doing the once-thought impossible + creating of a thoroughly enjoyable n compelling video!!

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you! I wanted to make this video easy to follow for anyone, even those who have never played the game, so I'm glad I was able to pull that off for you!

[@snailhat2945]

can i just take a second to appreciate your incredible editing skills!?!? that animation with haley at the end of chapter 4, the montage in chapter 5, all the little labels and cards in the stardew font, the animations of the fish and the player character and stuff, it’s all so cute and so well put together!!! truly incredible and creative work

[@largeoctahedron]

i can't even IMAGINE the amount of time this took between setup, actually catching all of the fish, and then EDITING AND ANIMATING A FULL HOUR AND A HALF VIDEO on top of all of that. incredible work. i genuinely don't think anyone else could do this.

[@grapejuice9681]

I may be 4 months late but HUGE congrats! As someone who also loves fishing in this game. It brings a smile to my face that you were able to pull it off! Again. Huge congrats and good luck with your next projects!

[@CharlieBarley]

Genuinely so, so impressive!!! So glad this work of art is finally shared with the world, it was WELL worth the wait 🎉🎣

[@moeshrooms385]

People tend to laugh when I tell them I watch more KZbin than I do Netflix or Hulu, but videos like this are exactly why. I can’t tell you how many times I paused my own Stardew Game just to give you my full attention. I’d reverse on parts I missed, yell or cheer along with you, and immediately sent a link to my partner telling them to watch this video after that amazing cut scene with Haley. This was phenomenal, the time and dedication spent on this challenge alone is enough to gawk at, but the editing, storytelling, and THE FACT THAT YOU ACTUALLY MANAGED TO PULL IT OFF is what really drives this video home. Thank you to KZbin for recommending me this video, and thank YOU for creating it. Twas a great time :)

[@StressedButCosy]

The production value of this video was INSANE. This deserves a million views at least for sure

[@awkwardsilence4241]

The editing quality on this video is seriously impressive, I'm so sad that it's over. Thank you so much for all the effort you put into this video, I hope it gets the recognition it deserves.

[@awarmmilkandcookies]

I put this on to fall asleep to. 1,5 hours later my heart rate is too high to sleep, I almost screamed into my blanket out of joy and when I close my eyes I see fish. Incredible work, I really hope you're damn proud of yourself for both completing the challenge and this beautiful video. Edit: Oh my god, you're ALSO the person who did the community center without leveling up? I was literally thinking about that video yesterday, I can't believe it.

[@uhhhlyssa1853]

I was on the edge of my seat, grabbing the couch cushions, hooked to the screen. Yelling out loud at the fish. My roommates trickled into the living room, transfixed as well. What a video. What a challenge. I will never again on stream say “how could he possibly know that’s an anchovy so quickly.”

[@MaxLSilver]

The first time I watched this, it was way too late, and I dozed off about 2/3rds of the way through and woke up during the credits. Decided to wait until this evening to tackle it again and glad I waited! What an amazing accomplishment, and I mean both the fishing and how well this video is put together.

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you so much! Glad you were able to get the full experience and enjoyed it to such an extent. 💖

[@StriderStryker]

I actually teared up when Haley showed up and gives a good message about catching the hardest fishes. Now that’s a lovely wife that I respect the most.

[@ltsACroissant]

This is by far the most impressive video I have ever watched. The dedication to not only complete this challenge, but do it entirely from the ground up. The research, effort, and hours poured into it. The flawless editing, visuals, explanation, and most importantly story telling. This is a masterpiece, and better than some movies I have watched. First time I've ever watched and read through the credits that's for sure. You are incredible!!!!!!!!

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you so much for such high praise and for your generosity! I put a lot of effort into this project, so that means a lot. 💖

[@fluffy9161]

Loved the editing on this, I’ve seen a lot of OSRS challenge videos where the creator edits down a grueling 1000 hour grind into a fun, fast-paced video and you really achieved that here. Fun to watch from start to end that crescendoed into an exciting photo-finish. Awesome!

[@bennydreamly]

I’m in tears right now. That ending was amazing! Probably the greatest video you’ve ever put out. I’m so glad you kept going despite the setbacks all that time ago when you first showed that teaser. I’m so grateful for this and am definitely going to watch it again. It was super worth the wait!

[@bennydreamly]

what thank you for 100 likes!

[@FamousAmes]

UNBELIEVABLE. This seriously deserves a news article somewhere 😂🥳

[@basilgum]

Wow, unbelievable!! Not only does this run showcase your skill and dedication, but your amazing editing and beautiful storytelling. I wasn’t expecting to be so moved by your journey, but would it be weird if I said I nearly cried?! I don’t know, I thought during the in-character interlude between Chloe and Haley that you were about to make a joke about how Haley was getting fed up with the fishing obsession, but instead she turned out to be so kind and supportive.. that actually meant a lot to me. 🥺 Such an incredible run and so inspiring to see, thank you for sharing this experience with us! It reminded me how much I love the Stardew community and all the crazy things we do here, just because we all love this game THAT MUCH. :)

[@ArgonMatrix]

The Stardew community really is something special, and I'm happy that I can be a part of it. Thank you so much!

[@sunburntsatan6475]

It wasn't enough to do something impossible, you also had to add insanely high quality roleplay elements. Jeez, this is one hell of an achievement and a great video showcasing it!

[@tspeaches1204]

I absolutely love how you approached the delivery of this challenge. Taking us through the story of the process; the highs and lows; is what made this challenge so incredibly enjoyable to watch. I usually watch your VODs and streams (when I can catch them) while I work and decided to change it up with some of your videos instead. 10 mins in I could do nothing but watch... you had me completely hooked (pun intended!!)! I really hope you come up with more challenges like this, which may not be exactly suited to streaming but can instead be delivered in video format; highlighting your process and capturing the emotion throughout it all. I will definitely be revisiting this video in the future for shear entertainment value of coming alongside a master through the highs and lows and ultimately bringing it out to completion!

[@nicolewheatley4740]

The prep, the dedication and then add onto that, the production value of the actual video! I cheered so loud when I saw that final catch. Massive congratulations on your hard work and thank you for making such a great video and challenge! 🥳💙

[@aizlyndyck5555]

You know, normally I am someone who watches at least 2 hours of KZbin everyday. But man I'm not sure I'll ever be able to enjoy one again! This was, on astronomical levels, the BEST video I have ever watched. The way it was so emotionally captivating just blew me away, and now I honestly don't think any video I watch could possibly be better than this one. This was amazing! A video that can make me cry because of how well it was put together... I just have no words! I will say that this definitely deserves millions of views, so much so that I am considering watching it a few hundred more times just to bump that number up 😂 Thank you!

[@greasy8496]

It is immensely disappointing to me how this video has less than 200k views in 3 weeks. This is genuinely the best stardew video, potentially even the best video I've seen on KZbin. I started watching this, merely having it in the background. Often times, I'll watch video essays or documentaries or long videos like this in the background while I do other things. However, this video latched me so easily because of how amazing the storytelling was. This wasn't just a video about fishing in a game about farming. This was a story on one person's determination and motivation to complete the impossible. The way this video was formatted was so compelling and motivating that it truly wants me to fuel my determination in my own life. All of that's not even mentioning how incredible the editing is, especially right before the climax with all of the attempts before 583, following through how tense and lucky the final attempt was. That section was easy to follow, enunciated key points of information that added toward the conflict (such as the time, repeat catches, etc.), and was able to cleanly make a shift from a lighthearted nature that fueled the watcher's motivation along with Chloe to a more tense feeling as the time started to run down and the final fish were being caught. Despite being an hour and a half long, the mix between phenomenal storytelling and compelling editing made every minute of this video enjoyable to watch. I've never been the kind of person to leave comments or reviews on things, but I felt the need to express - potentially to no one wanting to read a long paragraph of a response - how much I love this video. This is the kind of videos I could write essays about for school or for college. This is the kind of video that can motivate me toward achieving my own goals. This is the kind of video that can lead people to become better people. All from 90 minutes about fishing in a farming game. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you for creating this masterpiece.

[@lorddomates]

I can't remember the time I was more engaged in the video and the challenge itself, 1st half made me want to do it myself (and there's still a curiosity inside, wanting me to attempt it), but this was such a ride, I can't believe how much hard work, time and planning went into this, it went from a simple sounding challenge to a literal miracle. The excitement I've had when the lava eel was hooked, and the happiness I felt when it was caught were truly from the bottom of my heart. I hope you and Chloe had one long, long rest after this, because it was way more than deserved!

[@nathanielkershner5904]

this is one of the most perfect videos I can remember seeing. the structure of the video essay, to the infographics to the pacing all told of an immeasurable time spent fine tuning the experience, and I think the intermission is really the point where I was sold on the video being a masterpiece. The way the end of attempt 140 cut to an ad as if at the end of a video was well done, (and in general the ads were very well placed), but the intermission in particular spoke of you recognizing something that people sometimes mistake about a challenge run. as a youtuber I watch once said; "It was never about IF it COULD be done, it was about HOW it WOULD be done." them saying this immediately after revealing near the end of the video that they lied to you, the opening cutscene of the game was actually a softlock, and the challenge was never beatable to begin with. but it was still an interesting challenge, and video, nonetheless. (I also wonder what the heck kind of tools you used to make that sequence. it was so far from vanilla I wonder if you just opened up unity and lined up the sprites.) The music was great, not too intrusive but still a vibe, the evolution of the challenge over the length broke up the grind, the internal personas disagreeing with each other is a tool i've seen other youtubers use, and it's a darn effective tool. i didn't fully realize the different hats were different individuals until, uh... 1:21:42 (which it's hilarious the narration just fully talks over by the way) i had assumed they were different metaphorical hats you wore throughout the challenge, but in reality they were the different sides of who you were during the challenge, which also makes a lot of sense. the whole of Chloe being a distinct person from you was an interesting side of the narrative, and was most highlighted in the intermission. In the intermission, Chloe talks as/for you, and is (and i would hate to overstep a boundary by assuming) explicitly feminine, as opposed to your (again with the boundaries) masculine sounding voice. the funniest part of this is that for the intermission, you and Chloe are one and the same person, for all the narration of the essay you exclusively describe Chloe as a separate entity (though your actions through her can be your own) and the personas on screen mentioned previously in the analysis are all of Chloe. I really can't tell if you think of the two of you as the same person of not, or outside that to what extent you identify within her. none of this is to touch on the feat of the challenge itself, which alone would be worthy of great praise. I would've given up after at the latest the twentieth failed attempt. when i someday take the plunge and try my hand at youtube, this is the kind of video I dream of making. the dedication to do this challenge justice with a video this grand is incredible. I never do this, but this video alone is enough to earn my subscription. I hope that someday this video will get the recognition it deserves.

[@ssnezz]

holy letterboxd review

[@davyjones4910]

Dude, this is by far the best video I’ve watched in a long while, the editing, explaining, and execution were spot on. I think it’s the first time a video has made me feel nervous or excited. 10/10 keep it up

[@ponky-kong]

Holy moly, dude...... I remember finding you through your Level 0 community center completion challenge and watching some of your streams for the Price of Perfection, and I have to say- you've come a long way, for real. From your channel, to your streaming identity, to your editing skill *Prowess* that's only gotten even stronger, it's been incredible to see you shine with all your tenacity and effort. Even so many little details, like Chloe using the Copper Axe throughout the video where the rest of her tools were all iridium, and Haley's little appearances through the video up to that heartfelt animation clearly written with so much love and care for the characters both, brought a smile to my face when watching- even though it's been a good while since I've caught a stream proper, I wanted to say I'm really proud of how far you've come. May cactus fruits and smelly fish be ever in your garbage cans.

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you very much! I kept a lot of little details like that in mind while working on this, and I'm glad it shows! I appreciate the kind words 💖

[@flitterbee]

absurd challenge to both route and complete, masterful storytelling, insane production values. just bravo

[@waterfly__]

Wow This video is really one of the most beautifully done I've ever seen. Not only the challenge itself was really impressive to pull off, but also the way you've successfully driven us in all this grinding, through your pain, hope, frustration and lucky breaks, all this storytelling was really affecting and touching. Not only that, but the rythm is really what make this video of one and half hour long felt like it was 20 min. All the animations were also really well integrated and the consistancy of keeping the game assets and style was really cool I'm not really used to comment under youtube videos, but this one was really something, so I had to let you know that I didn't know you before this, but now I'm definitly looking forward for whatever you will do next huge thank you for this masterpiece, you made my night

[@dr.pepperbiggestfan]

this isn’t just some of the best stardew content ive ever seen, i think this is one of the best videos ive ever watched period. you’ve truly outdone yourself argon

[@sarahroe7010]

Words cannot actually describe how proud of you I am. I’m a vod watcher and occasional lurker and I’m simply in awe of the passion and dedication you have in everything you share with us. Congratulations, Argon.

[@GardenWolf]

Just like with the minimum level community center video, this one has immediately become a comfort video ive watched 4+ times in the past 2 days. The presentation, the animation, the voice over - all of it is perfect. Be proud for making one of the best Stardew Valley Videos on youtube!

[@Fire_Tearss]

Wow, I can't imagine how long this must have taken you to plan, record, and edit. And such a good idea for a stardew challenge video! I honestly didn't think you would be able to do it. I'm so glad I didnt skip to the end! This is so much higher quality than I was expecting from a smaller channel. Great editing, love the custom cutscene too!

[@ArgonMatrix]

Thank you so much!

[@sadfaffsafd6153]

I dont even know why this video made me emotional but seriously impressive dedication, work, editing, etc... you definitely deserve to have a game achievement named after you or something

[@LeaderFuzzy57]

Absolutely fantastic. The whole vid felt like a movie, and the editing was masterful. The custom cutscene looked as if it were real, and it made me question how it was made. You should feel proud, not only of the achievement, but the fantastic vid you made from it!

[@Shiina42]

I can not stress how utterly enthralling you made this video, and the charm and detail in your use and animation of sprites and even cutscenes like after your first 64 was just incredible, above and beyond and my God I'm obsessed with your style now, please, please keep it up!

[@АртемДудік-н1с]

I almost had a heart attack when you caught the lava eel in the end. Underrated as hell! Such a cool challange, story, editing, I'd love to see more challenges!

[@GlichCentral]

Not sure if anyone else noticed this, but i see you caught a statue in the pirate cove. I was going to recommend trying to fish that up in advance, but I believe that in Salmence’s low% run, they found that fishing up an object removed the tutorial prompt fishing session, which while not a game-ender, would make the Legend a much harder catch.

[@ArgonMatrix]

It would remove the tutorial prompt, yeah, which is the main reason I didn't fish up anything like Golden Walnuts beforehand. In the case of that particular statue, I think you can get multiples of it anyway, so it wouldn't have made a difference regardless I believe. But good thinking!

[@andrewgarza8288]

I mean every word when I say this, my girl friend and I just got into Stardew so my feed is all things Stardew right now. Regardless, I have never watched a KZbin video that pulled so many emotions highs and lows out of me ever. Amazing video, thank you.

[@olivercarey3627]

This was ridiculously well made, seriously this is the best made stardew challenge i've ever seen

[@pixelfire86]

I can see why this video took so long to script, animate, and edit. It's truly a masterpiece!

[@foreverpluie3732]

the storytelling, editing, dedication - everything about this is so outstanding and i can't wait to watch this video 70 times again this year

[@robertdriscoll6944]

Argon - I’ve been watching your videos since you published your first one. You’ve always made incredibly high effort content, but the production quality on this blew me out of the water. You are one of the most criminally underrated youtubers not just in the stardew community, but generally.

[@ArgonMatrix]

Glad you've stuck around for so long! I've definitely grown a lot as a content creator over the years, and I'm pretty stoked about my progress up to this point. Thank you for your kind words and continued support! You're awesome. 💖

[@gferrol118]

I wonder if this video inspired some of the improvements to the fishing mechanic in 1.6. I doubt it, but it's cool imagining stuff like the sonar bobbar was added to make things like this easier

[@AkemiStormBorn]

I have never seen a Stardew video with this much production quality. This was awesome to watch! 😄 Also not me crying at the Haley cutscene you made AAAAAAAAA ❤❤❤❤

[@mayrimbas]

This comment was at risk of being in all caps from the emotional crisis I'm going through right now. I mean, the editing? The cutscene? The sheer determination? This is the best video I've ever seen. I was there during most of your other challenge streams and let me tell you, if the cactus fruit moment is half as good as this video is, my tears will be enough to water a farmful of starfruit. Amazing!

[@dariakazakova2138]

You know the feeling when you see a human being do something and you feel glad that you are the same species? To me, you are one of those people. Your determination and patience give me hope. It might be a silly video game, but it shows off these qualities in you. Thank you for this experience!

[@known_questionmark]

This genuinely put my jaw on the floor, I did not expect this video to be as well edited and paced as it is. And to see a challenge be fully completed with no compromises like this, amongst the many challenge videos that do, even though you had every reason to, is a true testament to your dedication and love for this. With the way this challenge video was edited like as if the player was actually doing this challenge in the stardew valley world, seeing that cutscene, it felt like a loving partner supporting a god that had to keep resetting the same day for years, in despair over the futility of her challenge as hailey watches the same crystals of snow fall every morning. It felt like hailey was so happy that the challenge was finally over, that the sun can finally rise anew for tomorrow.. But, seeing the one she cares about and loves so much be in such confliction, she reminds her that she is willing to wait, every repeated day over and over, for as long as it takes, waiting... Waiting for her love to succeed. And thats beautiful i think Amazing video, argon. I'm glad youtube recommended me this

[@123890antonioj]

...And every stardew update, a little fish comes, and sharpens its teeth, on the diamond riverbed... Doctor Who memes aside, this video has taken up permanent residence inside my mind, and waves at me whenever I even glance at another Stardew Valley video. You've created a brilliant legacy.

[@thetruetreecko]

This video actually gave me perfection by explaining how magic bait works. All I needed was the angler but it was summer and thought I needed to wait

[@sparrrorow]

i know nothing about Stardew Valley, this is the first Stardew Valley video i've ever watched, but this made so damn emotional. congratulations on being a fucking champion

[@placeboa]

DUDE!!! This video and the editing and animation was a work of genius and talent!! You got me so invested (and loving Haley even more lol) and the pacing, the music, the analytical framework is unmatched!! Chloe my beloved,, you and Chloe stuck it out 'till the end and MAN I'm so happy to have watched this 😭 Highkey hope this gets the attention it DESERVES, but I can just say that I am so, so glad I got recommended this video :) love your work and your passion for this project! You're making me wanna open up a new SDV save too and I can't wait to play over the holiday season

[@aady1209]

i was on the edge of my seat for the past 90 mins and i have never been this invested in a game video.... every second of this was a masterpiece and i applaude your dedication and commitment 🎊🎊🎊

[@PrimataFalante]

Here on my 4th or 5th re-watching of this masterpiece. I hope you know how much of an impressive and poetic work you did on this project, and not just from a SV-oriented content perspective. It's really incredible storytelling.

[@_emoriri]

I'm sorry, but what do you mean you only have this amount of subscribers and the quality of your video is HUGE? It was like watching a movie, your editing was wonderful, your performance based on your idea, the way it was executed... Man, you deserve more! Keep up the good work, I'll be doing my part to keep you present with this type of content.