The Making of Super Mario World & Yoshi's Island

[@thundageon5962]

What's crazy is that just like Mario devs, final fantasy composer, Nobue Uematsu, didn't even learn music but just played with it. Now he's the Mozart of video games.

[@f.k.b.16]

These documentaries are easily "TV Quality" and possibly better than any other video game channels I've seen! Thank you!

[@STARSVeteran]

Agreed. This popped up in my results while looking for Paper Mario 64 beta. It’s really amazing how much SNES was a game changer, Rare killing it with 3D Renders while in-house Nintendo themselves were making legendary hand drawn sprites. What a wonderful time, RIP.

[@alimunshi7670]

The production quality and animations from a design perspective are very aesthetic. Quite impressive in high quality.

[@firestriker3580]

Lol no they aren’t

[@firestriker3580]

J P Nope

[@firestriker3580]

Ali Munshi no

[@abletothink]

I love how you went though the effort if creating a model for the prototype SNES controller for the single shot where it was needed. That's insane attention to detail. Good job!

[@unstoppableExodia]

-abletothink serious? I thought that was a photo of a prototype controller from when Nintendo first showed off the super famicom to the press.- I can see now that it is a cgi model. From a source from the one I found there'd be no way to cut that from a source like that and have it high enough resolution to not look like dog shit in a HD video. Recreating it in cgi is the best way, no doubt

[@billiambyte]

Honestly I can't recommend this channel enough. Thank you for your hard work in making these beautifully detailed documentaries. I've never seen such a "TV Network Ready" game documentary on KZbin. I'm in awe of your awesome

[@hazbaska1]

Billiam Byte it’s really true, this is the most work I’ve ever seen for a channel that’s still growing :) you’re truly one that shows attention to detail, and you have so much info, I can really only turn to you for the nitty gritty details! Great job, and Merry Christmas :)

[@boredom1000]

I couldn't agree more. The only close contender is Ahoy. Both amazing channels

[@johnjohnson6142]

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[@billiambyte]

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[@billiambyte]

@@boredom1000 Yo I'd never heard of Ahoy I was just checking it out and it's great! Thank your for mentioning it!

[@the-NightStar]

The visual aesthetic of these videos is truly unlike ANYTHING else on KZbin. You put so much attention to detail in making these absolutely gorgeous visuals that mimic the beautiful style of Nintendo. Pure, 100%, nostalgic bliss on full display. Your visuals and production puts me RIGHT back into the 90's, in which these games were made, and puts me right back in the mental headspace I was in when I first saw these games. Your visuals capture how my imagination saw these games. I love it to the point of tears.

[@graytoby1]

How doesn't he have more subs it's criminal

[@AlainMichaelNinoDequina]

Me too, i love it so much

[@PepsiMan666]

Great way to follow up Gaming Historian's doc on SMB3.

[@LBPreviews]

Yeah it almost seems like they timed it that way but probably didn't. Just good luck for us!!

[@slurmsmckenzie.]

Yeah you beat me to it bro both of their quality is unmatched

[@Dawwwg]

@MultiTarded I feel like this channel also understands the Japanese culture and gaming history better; i.e. more accurate translations, etc. :) That being said; the SMB 3 doc was indeed really good too !

[@quackman]

werd, it was a real treat watching that and then having youtube recc this awesome vid!

[@djflugel79]

Don't forget Beta64's review of Super Mario World.

[@radicallaruby]

These days, of all the drama channels, fake news, "top 10 things you should do with your life", stale let's plays left over and abandoned channels, this is one of the few pieces of content I still enjoy on KZbin. Documentaries and making of videos of my favorite videogames and cartoons growing up. Learn how the magic is made and perhaps someone in the audience will be able to step up and replicate why we loved these games so much.

[@EricJacobusOfficial]

That smooth jazz remix at the end was the cherry on the sundae.

[@lapislazulirecords9072]

Oh it's mokujin (cool tekken move list irl video)

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

It sucked

[@VoidHalo]

One thing I will never forget is be the first time I ever saw SMW. I thought the item box was the coolest thing in the world. And likewise, I'll never forget the first time seeing Mario 64 at a Walmart and playing it. After that, I came in that store every damn day and played that thing as much as I could. Me and every other kid in a 10 mile radius. Thankfully I didn't have to wait long to get my own. No longer was I relegated to simply walking left to right to play a level from start to finish, maybe coming across a little nook or cranny hidden somewhere. I could explore whole WORLDS. And not like in Legend of Zelda for NES, but sooo much more immersive and all encompassing. I'll never forget that sense of awe and wonder that came with that exploration. Not just Mario 64, but all of the 1st gen 3d games. I still come across games that give me that feeling from time to time. Breath of the Wild was a huge one. Or GTA V, or really any of the GTA games since Vice City (never got into GTA 3). But it's nice that even though I no longer enjoy movies or shows or music, I still have something which brings me joy. Mario Odyssey's another off the top of my head. Which says a lot because I even have a hard time finding games I like anymore. At least new games. And they're almost always from franchises I know I like, like Zelda, Mario or Metroid. The only exception being indie games. I rarely come across indie games I don't like and I've spent in excess of $1500 on indie games in the last year. But again, I stick mostly to one relatively new genre called zach-likes. Which are games where you solve puzzles by programming. Very fun stuff. If you're into programming or computer science. Very nerdy. It's named for the company Zachtronics, which originally started the genre with games like TIS-100, Astra-256, Shenzhen I/O, and ExaPunks. But I digress.

[@RemnantCult]

A part of me wishes I could be a young programmer during the early nineties. That's when making video games was extremely exciting. Just look at the burst of classics that came out even in 1989. Must have been exciting. Love the video, by the way.

[@partymetroid]

It's still very much alive in the indie scene.

[@TheGeekPunkGamer]

I feel the same. I do like coding, but I feel being a coder in those days would have been a much more unique experience.

[@ebridgewater]

@@partymetroid Shame most indie games are wank.

[@TheGeekPunkGamer]

@MultiTarded Or games like Secret of Mana and Donkey Kong Country.

[@TheGeekPunkGamer]

@MultiTarded The entire DKC series is legendary, indeed!

[@brownandbloom]

Already smashed that like button before it hit 5 seconds. Already know it was professionally and well made.

[@suprastevio2264]

Right?! Deservedly so too! His videos are up to the quality and detail of the Gaming Historian himself. How lucky are we as fans?

[@duffman18]

@@suprastevio2264 it is baffling why he has so few subs. These are some genuinely top quality professionally made documentaries. I wish I could magic up a few hundred thousand subs to him or really even millions. He's so good. I guess hopefully with time the recognition will come as long as he keeps making these great videos

[@quietyuki8543]

Same my bro!

[@AskGamedev]

Thanks so much for making this! Would love to see you take on Super Mario RPG!

[@Krystalmyth]

OMG that would be so syyyyck.

[@TheAnvilMan]

I was planning on watching the first minute then running an errand to finish it later, but your videos always draw me in so I ended up watching the whole thing in one go forgetting what I had to do. Can't emphasize enough how much I love the way you blend knowledge and entertainment so seamlessly. Amazing work as always!

[@Ollision]

As a huge Yoshi's Island fan, this feels like Christmas to me! I couldn't believe my eyes as I'm actually working on a Yoshi video myself at this very moment. Love your channel! Learning something new every time, and the production value is other-worldly. Creating amazing 3D dioramas of ALttP and DKC for like 5 seconds of screen time? That's the long lost spirit of KZbin, taking time and doing things with dedication. It makes that much of a difference. I could go on and on... Please never change and happy Christmas to you!

[@strafefox]

Awesome to hear and happy holidays to you too!

[@gypate74]

Yoshi's island is such a gem. One of the best artistic directions ever.

[@GunGryphon]

The time between episodes clearly reflects the quality, well done.

[@SteveEricJordan]

its pretty simple: i see a strafefox video, i click with supersonic speed. just a legendary channel.

[@Kevinb1821]

Looking at this game 26 years later still just blows me away by how good it looks. The games backgrounds are still some of the most beautiful of any game I’ve ever seen. Even the new Yoshi games don’t capture that same beauty

[@DCeeMusik]

7:15 | Boo's creator is so savage. It's basically a diss to his wife. He probably was saying: if this girl don't stop yapping at me about my job, she gon' be a main villain in this game. Hence, "Big Boo" was created.

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

It's called inspiration, not dissing. There's a difference. Dissing is Eminem writing the songs '97 Bonnie & Clyde and Kim for his wife.

[@ckellyedits]

WOW, what a great Christmas present!! My favourite two games!

[@Yarumasi]

The quality on these videos is truly insane. It reminds me of Captain Disillusion where his videos were very, very underviewed for a long time. This is TV worthy. Easily could be a show. Keep it up man, I hope you finally break out and shine soon!

[@loveenbom4550]

The quality of your videos always strikes me as nothing short of amazing

[@cocoman710]

how ANYONE can dislike a strafefox video is beyond me. huge props, amazing video as always.

[@3DSage]

Your videos are on a whole nother level! :)

[@SRC267]

When will this be available on 4K Blu-ray? All episodes?

[@strafefox]

Next year I want to start working on the Blu-Ray, although it will be just HD :) My plan is to include all Making of videos and make some small and in same cases big tweaks (adding lots of extra content to older videos)

[@SRC267]

@@strafefox perfect! Please inform me when it's out. I'd prefer a digital download over a physical copy

[@Sims_it]

@@strafefox I would totally buy that! :D

[@Vespyr_]

@@SRC267 Id take both!

[@mackenzielopez8465]

Solid work as usual, love it! I always repeat the same compliments but best to feed the comments for a criminally overlooked channel.

[@EccoMixes]

The extensive research and editing gone into this is stunning. Also major props on the music selection throughout the video, you clearly know your VGM and how to set the mood.

[@Yupppi]

It's hard to believe how brilliant Nintendo's project flow was to manifest these ground breaking games. Leaving just some young hungry talents to brainstorm on their own without the seniors after the direction had been set and you had some solid gold, one of the platform's best and most memorable games.

[@justingoers]

These documentaries are incredible. Probably the best game docs on all of KZbin.

[@bananachild1936]

The video presentations on this criminally underrated channel is really quite something. You deserve way more KZbin subs than what you currently have right now.

[@peterlane1391]

I never played Yoshi's Island when I had a Super Nintendo. Why? Well, I did ask my parents. They looked at it and refused, assuming it was a game for toddlers. I've been hard on the art style for years because of that, and I was even harsher when I finally did play it and realized what an incredibly awesome game I'd missed out on. Now I appreciate how gorgeous it is, and how much it adds to the game, but I do wish Nintendo would show what their systems can do once in a while. The same criticism fell on Mario World, especially when Sonic came out. Mario World has more content, secrets, hidden bosses, play modes, and replayability, but the visuals gave Sonic a foothold.

[@ProjectLM_]

Your videos are downright incredible, I can't imagine how much time it takes to make all this. You deserve a lot more recognition

[@kickheavy8982]

I clicked the like button the second the video started. The respect I have for this channel is massive. Glad to see you back man. By far my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@dontletmebrown]

Production values and attention to detail on these documentaries never ceases to amaze me!

[@REALSlutHunter]

Whoooaa. Another proof that this channel is by far the most underrated channel, nobody on youtube got animation skills like you, and put this much effort in his videos. It's fascinating to hear from all those background information that you investigated.

[@starsroof_1633]

im glad i'm not the only one here to comment on how awesome the production value is! i like watching stuff like this while i eat because i can look away from the screen and the narration does the job while i eat. but i just couldn't take my eyes off the screen with this. so good guys.and not only the cute renders and effects, but for instance showing 90s animation trends, with examples like Sonya from MK and Earthworm jim, awesome examples.

[@krystianhinz4575]

That subliminal Inspector Gadget tune was a nice touch, thank you for yet another amazing video!

[@tariqdotpng546]

such an underrated channel. thank you for putting so much work into all these beautifully edited and researched videos

[@reyesmiguelaldogerardo4105]

Quien más aquí por NicoGOD?

[@thisisfyne]

Just another amazing video! Thanks so much for putting these out into the world :D 10:20 _Really test the player's skills_ (Shows that nightmare P-balloon level) YEP

[@Schwarzorn]

♪Go, Gadget, go! ♪ Love the song you chose for Mario Paint.

[@vanitymirrorss]

You guys are honestly my heroes, where else am I going to get my professional grade, Vaporwave/Retrowave infused video game retrospectives? "Catch the wave" they say ;) Also I got goosebumps within the first 10 seconds, that funky beat and I'm so happy you guys brought back the title announcer.

[@securefun36]

I'm always amazed with the content provided by this channel, especially the accurate 3D rendered graphics. Superb work as always Strafefox!

[@FlamingFoxProd]

Your videos are always a treat to watch. One of my favorite subjects, video game development, told through amazing narration and beautiful editing that's just astounding to watch. We shouldn't be able to watch something of this quality for free, but we are, and I'm glad.

[@superlegoboysz]

Not even 100k subs, but we're always excited when you put something out. You bring us along into the development of these games. Some of the highest quality content I've ever found on this website. As always, thanks for the hard work you put in.

[@mraaronhd]

Strafefox, I really love your videos! Your editing, presentation, and explanations are incredible! You deserve way more credit than a lot of these other “big” youtubers!

[@Psychopatz]

OMG, these videos you've made are pure gold. Thanks, algorithm for serving me your channel. Thank you kind sir for making these.

[@thundageon5962]

Super Mario World was my introduction to game design and passion. Which is why it's my favorite game of all time

[@tiesros1454]

I can't thank you enough for producing these videos. Especially because you're hitting all these nostalgic sweet spots from the 16bit era. For me the best time I had since I started with gaming on an Atari 2600 + Game&Watch in 1980. Please keep it up.

[@TheFamilyBovine]

Honestly, leagues ahead on all personalty based channels. You put so much time & passion into these projects & it's great to hear from a factual basis rather than someones opinion. Something not often done. Love this so much.

[@baddabaddabaddaswing]

My favourite gaming channel.

[@LittleBigKid707b]

This and Slope's game Room are equally as good. They are both 'making of" gaming channels. You should also check out Slope's channel.

[@lilyounggamer]

@@LittleBigKid707b link?

[@zenden1706]

Gorgoeus production value. Can't thank enough for this top notch channel.

[@mrlevity1984]

Two of the most amazing video games of all time! Thanks so much for your time and effort in making this video. I really enjoyed it!

[@sadsys]

This channel always offers the best quality content you will ever find. The vocal tone and delivery of the narrator is highly professional too. It's one of my all time favorite channels.

[@tylerjones9197]

Thanks Strafe for your consistent releases of quality historical video game content! You fill the void left between retro gaming conventions, and never cease to amaze with original artwork and notes from some of the best retro games! Keep it up 🥳

[@matteosoncini9627]

Dear Strafefox, your editing has now gone from awesome to HOLY SHIT IS FUCKING AWESOME. I hope that someday you will make the making of... of final fantsy 6

[@federicoschreiner9991]

Thank you very much for the dedication, the quality and the amount of work in the production of your content. Undoubtedly the best that can be seen on KZbin about video games. Keep in that way!!!

[@herrflantier3739]

Stellar work. These videos are seriously underrated. The production level is through the roof.

[@linkmaster91]

The quality of your video's only gets better and better. Thank you again for making these amazing videos.

[@Vienna3080]

This channel is so underrated, so much effort is put in!

[@mh-lh7jr]

another amazing, well researched video with great production values and narration! you're the best of the best

[@StevenCasteelYT]

13:58 - Baby Mario really highlights how good your graphics guy / team is at cutting out graphics. Tons of beautiful assets in this one.

[@Farron6]

These documentaries are amazing quality. Everything from sound to the narration. Even the behind the scenes style stuff like concept drawings. Keep it up man !

[@anthonygwaltney4994]

thank you strafe fox for everything

[@stingyringpiece]

Easily one of the very best channels on you tube, thank you for making this i really enjoyed it as always

[@alsoknownas875]

ANOTHER amazing video from this incredibly under-appreciated channel. Thanks for this gift during the holiday season!

[@CastChaos]

Fantastic information/minute ratio, all kept extraordinarily interesting. You still can give so many new details that one could get to know only after reading/watching a lot of interviews or not even then.

[@ChaseFace]

Good job, Jer! This one came together so nicely!!! Can’t wait to record the next one :D

[@FoxerTails]

This is a Christmas gift I never thought I'd see. Seriously, It's always a treat to see an upload from you. Stellar job as always.

[@kaicanyonellis]

Your voice is the David Attenborough of video game documentaries.

[@xenofalcon]

Fantastic content yet again man. I cannot fault the quality of this video, awesome stuff.

[@SorbetAuxFramboises]

Rewatched today, because this channel is amazing and deserves more than 100x it's number of subscribers and views.

[@valgalder]

I really can't believe these videos don't have 10x more views. Incredible work.

[@ValcristhCR]

Your channel is my favorite retro-review source, thank you for the amazing work.

[@lukamagicc]

This looks and sounds like a big budget TV series. Big props to you mad men

[@RobVegasShow]

This video is like christmas for me. Such a great channel and i love this voice.

[@saultoons]

These videos are amazing! Thanks for the great content

[@MalakaiDerg]

As usual, what a production value! And man, looking back at Yoshi's Island is really impressive. The graphics and everything are just so next level once you understand what it took to make them. Impressive

[@Game_Hero]

The top-notch channel striked again! All these small references to other games were great and I'm excited for what comes next (seen it was Sonic CD, got eye eh? :) ). Now seeing that Pitfall cameo in the video, I have a great unusual suggestion (beside my previous Sonic X-Treme one) : why not take a look sometime in the future at the Atari 2600 days of Activision? How it was a great time for video games since Activision and the game "Adventure" stood for the rights of game creators against publishers and created, in return, underrated and original games with great gameplay. Even the game manuals alone brought immersion to a game world that was mostly sticking to bland arcade copies. It would help recontextualize the world of video games in the late 70s-early 80s and bring an unique video to this great channel.

[@bizgriff1701]

Thanks so much for making this! Would love to see you take on Super Mario RPG!

[@Game_Hero]

@@bizgriff1701 Haha, I didn't make this. One day maybe I will, just maybe not on Mario RPG.

[@williamvirkis]

These videos are of the utmost quality in all aspects. Honestly I am very impressed. I am also happy to be watching them. From the research to the animations. Keep up the good work! :D Even if you spin off to other topics or types of videos, I would gladly watch them all.

[@TheMadVentriloquist]

Your use of scene painting by use of bgm is top teir. And I vividly remember my father playing this game in my youth with his older brother.

[@denerorahming7298]

Quality narration, editing, production and everything else in between, really enjoyed this.

[@SaeyoonChung]

Insane video quality. Worth the long wait. Thank you for the great content.

[@carlsagan2607]

That hand drawn original art is why it’s still a good looking game today

[@HenriqueMelo1989]

*This video (and other videos fron the channel) have been sitting on my "Watch later" playlist for years and now I finally watched it! Amazing job!*

[@strafefox]

Thanks!

[@billzee89]

Your work is outstanding! Everything you put out is so professionally done and I always look forward to every video of yours!

[@jacobvidjeskog]

Thank you so much for this man! A high quality video for everyone to enjoy

[@SMK1985]

I've got to say, you and the team do a remarkable job in making these fantastic video game series. The details, the history, the fine graphics, the music, the commentary is just pure gold. Thank you for letting us old school gamers know more about the history of our beloved games. ❤

[@WildTonyAppears]

Pure bliss. Thank you for this! I'm about to start a huuuuuuuuuuge binge of your videos, and SMW (my first ever game) seemed the perfect place to start.

[@mattb9664]

This channel is easily the best gaming channel on KZbin. KZbin should do more to recognize the high quality content creators.

[@DangerussGrooupe]

you all put the most effort and detail into your vids of any youtube channel i've seen

[@BillGates_Alex]

Thank god this channel is still making content.

[@WeatherFan2009]

Wonderful work. Great job with the details. I love the behind the scenes look at many productions and this helps with my favorite games. Thank you.

[@rooneye]

Yoshi's Island is quite underrated. I mean the original games and Mario World get so much more praise and attention compared to Yoshi's Island. As a kid I LOVED this game. I actually have more fond memories and nostalgia thinking back to completing this game for the first time compared to any other Mario game. I remember when and where I was. I don't for the other games.

[@Lizuma]

Its so messed up how underrated one of the MOST incredible masterpieces of a game I ever played is. The art style, story, gameplay are so good and clearly have passion put into them! I really want to do more for Yoshi's Island in the future, like making more videos or write stories inspired by it. I can only hope more people will continue discovering how impressive and fun Yoshi's Island is.

[@lorenmorgan1931]

This is an excellent channel. You know so much on R&D4 that I hope one day you can make an official doc of them. Thanks for this wonderful doc, I'm going to do like anyone should who watched this and toss a little Patreon love.

[@houstonhelicoptertours1006]

14:23 nice touch hinting at Alias/PA. One of my main tools back in the day.

[@AhmirASMR]

This channel deserves more subs, the production quality is top notch! ⭐

[@m.burdelis]

Great job as usual! I’m always happy to see a new video on your channel.

[@DominikSobolewski]

The song at the beginning of the video is Dan Hartman's "We Are The Young."

[@strafefox]

Yep, I thought it fit perfectly with the theme of the first chapter :)

[@DominikSobolewski]

@@strafefox Rather obscure song. I know it because Mr. Hartman and I share the same birthday.

[@zipzap8791]

You're back!!! Your aesthetic is so unique, I always thoroughly enjoy your videos!!