Outer Wilds - Outer Wilds / Campfire Song | Reacting To Video Game Music!

[@vaidenkelsier7757]

If it intrigues you at all, you simply *must* stop reading anything about Outer Wilds RIGHT NOW and play it. For some of us, it was a life-changing experience.

[@Bahruchnik]

1000x This. If you enjoy puzzles and exploration and can deal with a game not just handing you a direction (you have to make your own direction, though it does give you tools to do it), don't read anything about the game. Play it.

[@kit4ever52]

Absolutely!!!

[@Laezar1]

yes.

[@Redoragen]

Kinda a shame that the overview on Wikipedia spoils the loop

[@kaine6974]

When people say "Oh I wish I could erase my memory and do it again," Outer Wilds comes to mind, because you can only experience it once.

[@TheHipOneMusic]

The theme sounds like just a couple of friends playing instruments outside and that's EXACTLY why it makes me sob every time......

[@avsbes98]

And that's exactly what it's meant to be. It's truly amazing how incredibly... fitting Andrew Prahlow's work is.

[@TheHipOneMusic]

@@avsbes98 The only banjo music I've heard so far that made me contemplate existence LOL

[@kylebrown7968]

I haven't even played the game but the song hits me in my heart Everytime.

[@Futune_]

Hey Jesse! So let me throw my hat in the ring here and say I HIGHLY recommend and praise this game. Your reaction to Timberhearth inspired me to purchase and play this game and there has been no regrets since. This is one of those games that I agree with what others say about it: I wish I could forget this game so I can play it new again. To try to avoid too much spoilers of it, this game involves a lot of exploration between different planets and locations utilizing a spacecraft to unravel the mystery of the system and events that are happening. The payoff at the end is great and I still have yet to do the DLC as well. The music in this game that you've heard so far is very folk indie and beautiful to listen to, but there's more to the sound track than these peaceful songs as well, particularly one that is likely heard and dreaded by many a player many times. Hopefully some of those have made the list as well, and if not I should request myself! By the way, what I think you thought was an accordion is actually supposed to be a harmonica! Now I'm gonna do something a little different than usual and actually recommend to you, Jesse, a band that is very similar to these songs that I enjoy listening to. I discovered them listening to videos making tributes to this game. They're an Indie folk rock band called the Oh Hellos. Great to hear your reaction to these songs and look forward to the next!

[@Biosleeve]

Agreed - the Oh Hellos are a great indie folk band. Highly recommend Lord Huron for a more ethereal folk rock sound if you're looking for more

[@avsbes98]

Oh you absolutely have to play the DLC. For me subjectively, Outer Wilds is the best Video Game of all time - and Echoes of the Eye is better. After Outer Wilds i was curious what Mobius would be doing next. After Echoes of the Eye whatever they make next is an unseen instant buy, because while i don't know what it'll be, i know that i trust Mobius to deliver a great experience, no matter what it's about.

[@Biosleeve]

​@@avsbes98 I just started the DLC today, and it's certainly interesting! A different vibe to the rest of the game, yet somehow still very Outer Wilds

[@Sekainoowaride]

"Banjo?" Yes, Banjo 😢 *Starts crying*

[@TetsuShirenai]

Outer Wilds is a game where instead of powerups or items, you use your own knowledge of the world to progress. So once you "know" something, it's done, it's a major part of the reason why you can never play this game again after the first time. No other game has scratched this curiosity itch of mine as well as this. One very impressive thing about this game is that it sets up certain rules and *everything* in this game follows those rules, to such a degree that it feels real (it helps that most things are rooted in reality, and everything fictional is very well explained in detail), you start thinking about puzzles in the context of these rules because you trust the game accounted for it, and it always does. This isn't one of those walking-sim "experience" games that you only play for the story either, I like those too, but I don't really consider them as games, Outer Wilds is the best *game* I have ever played and unfortunately cannot play again.

[@Biosleeve]

I think others have described the mechanics of this game enough detail, but the feel of it is incredible. Out of any game I've played, this one made me feel like an explorer - finding new worlds, exploring ancient ruins, following the clues of a mystery. I'd easily put it down as one of the greatest games of the PS4/Xbox One era, and the 20 hours it took to complete as some of the most the most memorable I've had in gaming.

[@Sageharpuia0]

*Banjo starts* *Immediately takes a huge breath* "Keep it together, man."

[@zachary37]

Right? Ever since finishing the game it just hits me right in the feels

[@herb2110]

imo, the banjo hits way harder in the main menu theme, especially since it's the first thing that plays after the credits roll

[@devoutrelic1228]

Outer Wilds is a game that you can't ask questions about. No actual fan of the game will give you any answers, because the gameplay is ABOUT learning those answers. It is a true one time only experience, and considered by many to be one of the most creative and awe inspiring video games ever made. It is legitimately a life changing experience that cannot be experienced if you know anything about it beforehand.

[@TheBpendleton44]

This game brings so much nostalgia even though it's relatively new. Such a phenomenal game

[@doremiancleff1508]

In documentary about Outer Wilds it was said that in current version ofmain theme there are 2 banjos that are playing. One of them is a recording from an earlier versions of the game and the other one recorded in the end of a development.

[@Just_Terrance]

If I could replay any game for the first time again, I'd choose this one every time. I'll never forget my first time launching off into the outer wilds.

[@phntmthf5505]

Outer Wilds is one of the most beautiful games I’ve ever played. The visuals are gorgeous, the story is really good, and the music is a really important part of the game. I would highly recommend finding some time to play it, since it’s fairly short if you can put together the pieces.

[@TopCape]

Not to be one of those guys, but the game is only called "Outer Wilds". Referring to it in that way could lead people to confuse it for the game "The Outer Worlds" that has nothing to do with it. I agree with everything else though.

[@phntmthf5505]

@@TopCape you right

[@user-fx4dy1zw1b]

Outer wilds is my favorite game and I don't think it'll change till I die

[@bekomon]

I haven't heard this in a while and my eyes instantly got watery from the memories. Outer Wilds is completely opposed to the things I like in video games and somehow this is the best game I've played in my entire life. Soundtrack really takes me back.

[@linnilotus]

The second I hear this song even after all this time still fills my heart so much and transports me back to that unforgettable journey I’ll never be able to take again

[@LukasJampen]

Ah just hearing the beginning of this music gives me goosebumps and hit me with a full dose of nostalgia despite the game being a fairly recent experience for me (last 2 years).

[@iveharzing]

Outer Wilds an exploration game, but also a detective/puzzle game. And it's all set in a tiny, handcrafted solar system. (the planets are like 100s of meters across, and only a few km between them) Figuring out what has happened to the extinct race of aliens that once dwelled in the solar system and left ruins everywhere is incredible. And all the progression is in terms of things you figure out, there's no physical upgrades inside the game, the only upgrades to get are your knowledge. That's exactly why it's also so incredibly sensitive to spoilers, since every spoiler you see is robbing you of actual gameplay.

[@makothefish8130]

Outer wilds ost fills me with indescribable emotion.

[@celadore]

This game is an incredible experience to complete, and is one of those games that can't be defined by its genre. Journey vibes are completely valid, but also this game plays nothing like Journey. The Outer Wilds are space, but the game prefers to reference wilderness exploration and frontiersmen rather than hard sci-fi for the overall feel. Yes the sun explodes and then time loops; the main hook of the game becomes exploring the frontiers to find the cause of both of these events, while also exploring and learning about the ruins of other civilizations that fell before your planet achieved spaceflight. The game presents themes of existentialism, hope, beauty, community, loss and what we leave behind.

[@ocean037]

If you pay attention the groove of the main theme follows the "tic tac" of a clock. This also happens in a few other tracks like in "Echoes of the Eye"

[@FastRefleksX]

If I'm not mistaken I think neither of these songs are actually heard in-game, and are just in the soundtrack. The main menu theme is a slightly more ambient rendition of "Outer Wilds" though. I think these might've been used for some trailers at some point. I might've commented the exact same thing on your Timber Hearth reaction, but that song is probably the *least* "ambient" song in the whole game. The Outer Wilds soundtrack is half folk/country/happy adventure music like that, and half eerie ambient sci-fi music. You've yet to hear any of the latter, which is where the soundtrack really shines IMO.

[@GeminiWoods]

A game about the end. The end of everything.... And somehow makes you sad and happy at the same time.

[@ThatGuyYouSeeCommentingOnClips]

"What do you do in this game." "Mostly exploration. A little existential dread and pondering the meaning of life." And yeah, this is the best game ever made, in my opinion. Everyone should play it, isn't too long, but every moment hits.

[@Sushidrew]

Outer Wilds was such an experience. It will always be in my top 10 best experiences (not game) of all time. You simply just have to play it and experience this game for yourself. It is lifechanging.

[@SnowdropHill]

I just beat Outer Wilds, and am playing the DLC now. I can honestly say it's one of my favourite games of all time. It was beautiful, thrilling, and touching all the way through. If you like slow-paced, exploration focused games with a bit of puzzle and problem solving, you may want to give this game a try. I'm glad I did.

[@dave_the_slick8584]

God this game was an experience i would give everything to experience for the first time again.

[@NeoChampion]

YESSS MY FAVORITE GAME OF ALL TIME!!!!

[@hibilbo4755]

If you want the opposite side of the soundtrack, I'd recommend Castaways and The Nomai, both show the side of the game when it strays away from the vibe of the relaxing campout under the stars

[@porgy29]

Outer Wilds is a unique gem. As some others have said, if you are at all interested in playing it avoid learning any more because a) it is amazing and b) exploring and discovering the world is the core of the game so potential spoilers can have much more impact than other types of game.

[@herb2110]

The game's aesthetic is actually born from the combining of two clashing aesthetics. On one hand, you have the outdoorsy, campfire vibe with the guitars, banjos, and harmonicas, which represent the Hearthians, the humble species that your player character comes from. But there's a whole other side of the OST that you haven't really heard yet that utilizes droning synths, reverbed pianos, and big orchestral strings which coincides with the more high-tech sci-fi characteristics of the Nomai, the long-dead race of aliens that you investigate throughout the game. As you might imagine, the OST uses this dichotomy to convey a lot of meaning through the instruments and motifs used in each track.

[@AngraMainiiu]

The Campfire song is actually the trailer song and doesn't actually appear in game!

[@Aiscence]

If I can describe outer wilds "game genre" for someone of our generation: Myst. The world is a puzzle and you're there to understand. It sounds cryptic but when inside it all makes sense. It's around 17hours in average but everyone can say that it did a big impact on them, years after you never forget it.

[@sokomun]

This game is a literal masterpiece. One of the best games ever. You can only experience it once in your entire life, unlike any other games, because of how unique the game's mechanics are. There are a lot of different OSTs, like "Castaways".

[@matheus-ne6zo]

BROOO i just leaved my nier automata gameplay to drink some coffee and enjoy some youtube just to come across with the resistance camp ost right in this video, what a perfect coincidence

[@Maverik6464]

I don't think? I've ever taken the time to recommend you play something before but Jesse, this truly is one of the greatest games ever made, and it cannot be experienced more than once. I say without hyperbole that once you know how to beat the game it can be completed in under 6 minutes CASUALLY, so please, avoid any and all spoilers and experience what is the single greatest argument for "video games can be art" and the only non-Supergiant game on Earth that can get me to tear up just by hearing the music. Play this, it very likely will change your life

[@ne0ns0wl46]

Outer Wilds is one of the few games i would 100% recommend to play and experience for yourself. Such a great game! And the DLC is even better.

[@DarrinMichelson]

Every Outer Wilds fan as the summary was read: 😱

[@rasin9391]

I cried a little again. best game of my live

[@JeffreyTomblinVlogs]

You definitely should try playing Outer Wilds. It's the best game I've ever played but I can explain anything about it. You just have to experience it.

[@Ignotus519]

The ideal experience with this game is to go in completely blind, and if you or anyone reading this wants that, STOP READING NOW. But if you want just the most surface level spoilers just to know what you’re getting into: Its a first-person space exploration game. You’re an alien living in a small solar system on a backwoods planet and you’re following an age old tradition of being an astronaut, following in the footsteps of those who came before. Theres no hand holding, you’re given no strict directions and you can go anywhere you want from the get-go. Theres no combat, as the game is all about exploration and puzzle solving. The only progress barriers are your knowledge of the world, and because of that, once you know how to beat the game, it can be done in mere minutes from a fresh playthrough. Its a game you can really only experience once, which is why its fans are so insistent you go in completely blind as ive heard it is a life-changing experience, so if this is enough info to get you to play, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD STOP READING NOW. But if not, heres the hook: As you approach the end of your first hour of gameplay, the sun begins to expand, and ultimately, it goes supernova and wipes out the whole solar system. You then wake up right where you started. You’re stuck in a timeloop. Each time you wake up, you have 1 hour to explore the system, solve puzzles, and gain as much knowledge as you can before the sun explodes, and maybe, just maybe, theres someway to stop it, break the loop, and save the system. If you’ve read this far, I apologize for spoiling this surprise, but it is but the first of many. This is the extent of my knowledge as I havent even finished the game yet as a first playthrough will obviously take many, many hours. SO PLAY THE DAMN GAME AND EXPERIENCE THE REST YOURSELF.

[@KaminadoSyd]

Jesse if you play anymore games from hearing their ost on the channel, let it be this one and as everyone else has said: aim to learn as LITTLE as you can about it before playing it, knowledge IS the game

[@Sekainoowaride]

You might like this game. It's about 20 hours, even for the most "Dented" of streamers. You could finish it in less. Maybe 😂.

[@jarededwards7018]

man people just dropping the gameplay spoilers in here kinda ruins that first experience of the game. shame

[@TopCape]

5:32 he straight up spoiled himself. Of all the games for him to do this 😫. Hopefully he forgets by the time he plays it, if ever

[@mario_gabriel]

@@TopCape at least that was just the tip of the iceberg, I don't think it would completely ruin his experience if he remembers that.

[@hibilbo4755]

outer wilds, quite simply, is the best game ever made

[@mechamaya]

Outer Wilds is a religious experience, no lie. The typical gameplay is getting in a tiny space ship and flying to other planets and exploring, and putting together a great mystery, kind of like a modern day Myst but less point and click puzzles and more moving around with real physics. But the story that you experience over it is magical and I can't begin to describe it without spoiling things.

[@matheus-ne6zo]

i just read outer wilds and instantly clicked

[@TheHikariLP]

You know how I recommended AHIT and Xenoblade Chronicles DE? Yeah, this game is up there with them for me. If you love lore and a little bit of puzzeling I would recommend giving it a try. It won't take you as long to beat it as the other two, but that is more of a downside because you will feel like you want to experience more of it. There is a reason it got so highly rated.

[@Mik_S]

Outer Wilds is an amazing game and best to know as little about is as possible before playing because everything is spoilers. That description of the game was a big spoiler, as you said you would have never expected that. OW is kinda its own genre and there will never be a game like it. This is a game where you look forward to growing old and getting dementia, or receive a serious head trauma, so you an experience it again for the first time. The only practical way to get close to this is vicariously watching others play through it blind.

[@Maxbeedo2]

I went into the game blind based on recommendations, and it has some great ideas and interesting design, although I have several complaints about it and it's not my style of game. The internet overall is surprisingly respectful of spoilers about it, which should tell you how beloved it is by many.

[@EvilEye0]

It is beautiful, it is terrible, it is joyous, it is terrifying. It is an Experience, and I personally believe that when people argue about whether or not games can be considered art, Outer Wilds legitimately is. And I agree with everyone else that you should play it, please do avoid spoilers if you're going to.

[@jonathanoneal3915]

It sounds like you do play games yourself. If you are interested in this game as people said you should avoid any spoilers. In addition, you learn most of the things in game by either reading or your gameplay/observations. A small group of players didn't connect with the game due to ignoring or breezing through it to get to "the game".

[@avsbes98]

Another fantastic track from Outer Wilds i hope you check out is "End Times". And also two really important ones are "Travelers" and "14.3 Billion Years", though if you consider playing the game i would recommend not listening to them until you have finished the game, for... reasons.

[@avsbes98]

And yeah, as other people have already stated: This is one of those games that people would give a lot for to erase their memory to have a second go at that first-time experience. Though i would like to add that to truly appreciate Outer Wilds, you have to be the kind of player who lets themselves be emotionally influenced by the game. If you are that kind of player - the kind who actually becomes happy, sad, angry or anything like that as if they themselves were living through this story - then you're gonna have a great time with Outer Wilds and it will be one of the if not the most important experiences in video gaming history to you. It will change you, your perspective on life itself, your view of the world, in short: it can be a life-changing experience - if you let it be that.

[@ninjaone1]

If you have even a mild interest in the game, I can't possibly recommend playing the game enough. And it's a game where you have to go in as blind as possible. I can't really explain to you why, but it is one of those games that you can only experience for the first times once.

[@ji_ji_]

definately a game you should play

[@anastasianuan1680]

Good video game. Good vibes to the tunes. Mmmmm Outer Wilds. Just don't get it confused with Outer Worlds.

[@codebracker]

10/10

[@Rylai_xiv]

Do echoes of the eye next please

[@AlquimistEd]

Please do not read *anything* about Outer Wilds and just go play it if you are interested. It's an experience that is 100% better going in blind.

[@uthergoodman401]

Play this game

[@bdk336]

Jesse I love your reaction but if there's any chance of you playing this game on your own do not look up any more details about it. It's a game that's best experienced going in with as little information as possible.

[@HappyWulf]

Noooooooooo! You read the synopsis! It's already too late! Outer Wilds is best experienced completely blind, off stream, will no help or hints of any kind, no chat to distract or guide you. Make this your next game! Post haste!

[@JessesAuditorium]

I'm ngl, it's been about a week or so since recording and I've already completely forgot what I read lol. Info comes in and out of me so quick these days cause of this channel, plus everyone telling me to go in blind sort of erased whatever was left. Only word I remembered was "alien" Maybe someday.

[@HappyWulf]

@@JessesAuditorium Would love to see it. Either stream it without looking at chat, or do it on your own time privately and upload it later, only looking at replies after you've completed it. Also, there is a DLC that is about 80% as long as the base game, it's basically a sequel, and it very nicely ties up all the loose ends. I highly recommend it immediately after you finish the base game. And one last thing. If you like the type of game that Outer Wilds presents you with, you can go to TUNIC and Animal Well for more of something similar, but in it's own unique flavor.

[@Taveren]

you cannot read any further dude --- pleeeeease read lolol

[@TheBpendleton44]

You have 22 minutes to beat this first-person action adventure game. 22 minutes