You Can't Save The Galaxy In A Day in Outer Wilds

Outer Wilds is my favorite game of 2019 (maybe...ever?), and it helped me learn an important lesson: you can't save the galaxy in a day. And that is okay...
Patreon: / razbuten
Discord: / discord
Twitter: / therazbuten
Edited by Jesse Guarascia: / guarascia
Sno's Good Game Design on Outer Wilds: • Good Game Design - Out...
Endslate Song: Retro Gone Viral - Taokuoh
taokuoh.bandca...

[@razbuten]

So, um, yeah. This video is a little on the personal side, so I appreciate you for sticking with me as I shared some stuff. Anyway, play Outer Wilds, go to therapy, and have a great day and/or night, and I will see you in the next one.

[@fezankhan536]

Razbuten nice

[@slax4884]

@razbuten thanks for sharing this. It was very heartfelt, made me think about a lot of things. I'm at that kind of point in my life reevaluating things again

[@lastnamefirstname2390]

This is beautiful Raz, I really appreciate it. As someone going through the same thing, I worry too much. But sometimes we just have to live in the moment.

[@Ashevlyn]

Razbuten. Just so you know, I've loved E V E R Y one of your videos... please, keep posting.

[@1wispyy]

I feel like I need to play this because these are fellings I'm starting to feel as a high schooler and the stress is really starting to get to me. What an amazing video

[@alexpskywalker]

Dude, please turn " Lessons I learned from video games" into a series. You are very insightful

[@ninjacat714]

Batman I would watch that series over and over and over again

[@dokaplan1]

Or other media. I agree, Razbuten is a really insightful guy and I do enjoy his take on things

[@jucom756]

Yes

[@samgonzalez8662]

Yes, yes, a thousand times, yes

[@razbuten]

I imagine I will have stuff like this every once and awhile. I had a big piece planned for the end of 2019 that was going to be a look at the games that changed my life over the past decade, but I realized it was far too big of an idea to get done in the time I had, and also that it would be more effective as separate pieces (so that is where this piece came from along with some of the ideas that ended up in the Minecraft for Non-Gamers). So, I have a bunch of outlined ideas that I was going to talk about in that video that I might turn into future videos if I feel the inspiration for it. Like, in this, I allude to my experiences with both SotC and Journey, and I have far more to say about my time with both games, so I am sure I will get to that at some point. With all of that said, I mostly am just trying to follow where inspiration takes me. Right now I have been having a lot of fun with the Gaming For A Non-Gamer stuff and also just following random ideas when I play a game (for example, The Link's Awakening video was not something I planned--I just replayed it and liked it and wanted to talk about it). Either way, I hope you enjoy whatever ends up being next.

[@cadybird5809]

This video meant so much to me. I’ve been disabled for about a year and a half. Lately I’ve found myself so distant and being so hard on myself. Wondering why my wife and son deserved a disabled father. This video made me realize that you truly can’t save he galaxy in one day. I may not be able to do everything but I can be a father and husband. I can’t save the galaxy in one day but I can save myself my wife or my son one day at a time. I can be the best version of myself for them. Thank you. I really needed this. You blessed my life in more ways than you’ll ever know today.

[@Potoaster]

3:48 - did this exact same thing and felt the exact same way. ~Minor spoilers~ Literally was moved to tears when I equipped my signalscope and heard all of Outer Wilds Ventures playing the Travelers theme in unison for the first time.

[@jedyt]

YO SAME LOL, this is the part which made me love the game, but tbh i want you to warn spoilers for your comment. it isn't the song which awed me, it's the surprise, the possibility of being able to do that which i didn't even think about. and i want newer players to be able to have the same experience.

[@Mr_Mimestamp]

I guess I’m picking up Outer Wilds now. This might be the quickest that I’ve been convinced that a game was pure art.

[@razbuten]

fucking bless. enjoy it. it really is a treat.

[@submarineinthesky8946]

I really want this game too, now, but I just won't buy it from the epic store. Hopefully it'll be out on steam someday.

[@ewaysrevenge]

Submarine in the Sky got it for free on game pass. Even though i dont enjoy most single player games this one was nice

[@thatssofetch3481]

Submarine in the Sky it’s on Xbox, and the game is definitely better with a controller

[@SilentYeti69]

@@submarineinthesky8946 It's free with xbox game pass

[@kenbriidik9469]

“You can’t save the galaxy in a day” speedrunners: 3 minutes take it or leave it

[@nathanwolf4633]

one time i started a new file in outer wilds and beat it in my first loop. it wasn't 3 minutes, it's impossible to go between three different planets that fast. it was 10 minutes. half the time before the sun exploded. and, well, spoilers, but... you never save the galaxy. you never save the universe. this door always closes. no, you create a new galaxy. you open a new door.

[@nullpoint3346]

@@nathanwolf4633 Close enough.

[@Xeamless]

​@@nathanwolf4633 don't you just need to go to ash twin and dark bramble? (Unless you count eye)

[@StayFractalesque]

not to be that guy, but you save "the universe" by creating a new one.. ..

[@thegeekypants]

@@StayFractalesque you dont create the universe. the universe would've died and been reborn anyway, you just get to witness it

[@CroshB]

"Looking to the future often means looking past today" That was a quote for the books. Amazing video, made me cry.

[@meggomyeggo431]

Vinicius Schweitzer I thought I was the only one who cried at this...it’s nice to know I’m not alone lol

[@IAUZIBA]

Not alone, nope.

[@ChristopherCraven]

Hahahahaha, like, I agree, but also isn't that literally the definition of the future? Being past today?

[@ch3rryim]

I know this will probably get eaten up within all the other comments, but I just wanted to let you know that this video honestly has really become a comfort to me. It's been a year since you made it and I watched it, but I keep going back to it to listen when I'm in a bad spot or on tough days. It honestly has really helped me feel better and reminded me that any progress is good progress and that I don't need to worry about being able to do everything all the time. Your videos are making a difference, whether that's through just an enjoyable watch/listen to a comfort like this one. So thank you for that. :)

[@haraldjohansen1867]

I also come back to this video quite often. Honestly, to say that I at no point in this video shed a little bit of a tear would be lying.

[@litheq]

@@haraldjohansen1867 You're not alone to that.

[@eagleilewis]

I've been binge watching all of Razbuten videos. I just bought this game after two days of finding his channel. I'm quite excited to play this game.

[@Iamo712]

In the beginning, when you said that sometimes you play a game at the right moment that it really stuck with you, I thought "Wow I don't know if that's ever happened to me" This Video was just that now, It hit me hard, Thank You, for all of this

[@whalesharko4465]

For me it was playing the pacifist route in Undertale right after my sister left, and I was feeling useless and as if I couldn't do anything meaningful

[@zkennedy5671]

I did happen to me, but It was a long time ago. When I was in middle school. It can happen again but my mind is elsewhere: Work, Study, Girlfriend...

[@relarin952]

This is part of the reason I love video games so much! They can make you have life changing experience at the right times! And I just feel like it's so much more personal then any other medium of entertainment

[@relarin952]

@@whalesharko4465 I'm so sorry you went through that but I'm glad undertale was there! That's kinda how minecraft was for me with my brother

[@whalesharko4465]

@@relarin952 two incredible games, I'm glad Minecraft was there for you, thank you for this comment :)

[@Packiechu]

Like a lot of comments I've read, this seems to have hit pretty close to home. Late last year, I was really struggling with why my life isn't where I thought it would be 4 years ago. Why I'm not in the middle of the career I set forth to conquer, where I had so much ambition and passion and drive. Moments like this, where I hear messages such as the one you've conveyed in your video, I'm reminding that life is ever changing, and whereas the flow of the river is always forward, sometimes it branches off and starts something new. It goes down a path you didn't know existed, nor did you know you even needed to go down that way. As I sit here in a life I never dreamed of, I can't even imagine it being different. Getting to where I am isn't where I thought I wanted to be, but it sure feels like it's where I need to be right now. And like you've said... That's okay. Thank you for your video! I've only seen this and your other video about having your wife playing a handful of games for the first time (which I showed my girlfriend and let me tell you how parallel that was to us), but with only those two, you've got another sub. I'm excited to peruse your video history and see what you've in store from here on out. Cheers.

[@lyadh0451]

Man, this hit me hard, I have been super distressed trying to study continuously and kept forgetting shit because I always thought I have to do this chapter next didn't even focus on what I was reading.

[@razbuten]

Yeah, it is tough. All I can say is try your best to slow down when you can.

[@lyadh0451]

@@razbuten thanks man

[@g1sbi]

I feel you, I’m in the same position. I’m studying day after day, behind and feeling like I’m going nowhere. You’re not alone brother

[@jamieg2427]

Avoid filling a leaky bucket. Good review is the heart of learning.

[@xpumpkins8951]

Symptoms of ADHD, Lost focus and short term memory problems. Consider checking yourself

[@BigNaz501]

"You are too concerned with what was and what will be. There is a saying: Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift." -Master Oogway

[@arenkai]

That's why we call it "the present" :)

[@christophergreensides1410]

@@arenkai awww you beet me to it. Kung Fu Panda yawwwl

[@christopherfleetwood5252]

Christopher Greensides same

[@relarin952]

That movie is so freaking amazing!

[@HumansOfVR]

*_how to save the galaxy in a day for someone who doesn't play games_*

[@yakkocmn]

Really feel you on the career and KZbin thing. I started playing VA-11 Hall-A today and had a very similar feeling of just slowing down and enjoying the moment :)

[@leero9032]

dude have you played outer wilds?

[@CAlonghair]

@@leero9032 he has several videos gushing over it lol

[@leero9032]

@@CAlonghair never noticed them sorry

[@Саша-г5п6р]

this philosophy dragged me out of struggles passing finals. I was afraid that I won't pass them constantly, but this mindset helped me a lot. thank you for that video, it's amazing.

[@relarin952]

I hope ya did amazin on finals!

[@Саша-г5п6р]

@@relarin952 Thank, you!

[@Villain_in_Glasses]

Man, this video reminds me of that time O'Neill and Teal'c were stuck in a time loop becoming progressively more annoyed before giving up and just enjoying themselves, before the answer presented itself.

[@slax4884]

Beautiful video I'm trying to reorient to making the most of one day instead of getting worried about the future. Have had 9 years of anxiety due to sick family and careers dropped, fewer friends etc

[@thomasdobson6274]

The 'rant' about moving careers and not knowing what is going on and worrying yourself sick really hits home as I'm going through that now. Thank you for putting those feeling into words in a way I could not.

[@MissKellyBean]

43 years old and...still going through all the "life stuff" you mentioned. Sigh. I started bawling uncontrollably for a few minutes, about half way through this video. Huh. That was...unexpected. I thought I knew this stuff already but... I guess it's good to be reminded. I feel a little better. Thanks. 💜

[@AlienatedCornea]

I found the video to be very spiritual in nature and I admit I had a tear in my eye by the end; it's good to cry.

[@jackgray1402]

I'm glad that you are learning to live in the moment in your own life. Thank you for sharing your worries and concerns with everyone. Don't think that you can't ask for help from your friends or community, because you can. We care about you and appreciate all of the great content you create.

[@razbuten]

Thank you for the kind words and support. I genuinely appreciate you.

[@jinwualee-nightingale2866]

Although the future comes one day at a time, its sometimes feels like it comes all at once or not at all. I forget that sometimes

[@relarin952]

I've never thought about expressing it like that but its so true!

[@AssaultDragoon]

Sometimes you watch a video at the exact moment where you needed it, and it becomes a part of you. Thanks for the great work.

[@mr_majikku7050]

I’m actually pretty scared of growing up. I want to be a kid forever, without a care in the world, but I know that won’t happen.. this video was a nice surprise. Good job 👍

[@juliasutter6996]

Yeah me too. I'm constantly torn between wanting independence but hating the idea of adulthood.

[@christophergreensides1410]

Don't worry, I felt exactly the same during my early teens. I'm now 35 and although I have more responsibilities I still make time to just play and to reconnect with the kid in me. If your make a little time for fun in your life you never have to totally let go of being a kid.

[@schubruno]

Yeah, don't worry much about it. Being an adult is the an amazing thing. Sure the freedom and responsabilities can be quite overwhelming, but so is the pressure of being obligated to go to school and having to study lots of things you sometimes isn't that interested in. Just remember to have fun whenever you can and to make sure to let the people that are most important to you know it.

[@scsitransfer]

The I'm 32 now and still somehow struggle with this, but best advice I can give to anyone is to embrace adulthood, pay your bills register to vote ect... but whatever you do, never become a grown up. Being a responsible adult and member of society and "growing up" are two completely different things in my opinion. Always keep that childlike wonder with you, always be willing to and excited to sometimes walk through the toy aisle at the store and bring home some dumb shit you don't need but you can afford now because you make your own money. Most importantly don't worry about what other people might think. People worth knowing will like, and love, you for who you are when you are being 100% true to yourself anyone who doesn't, is just a background NPC that is irrelevant.

[@kitcarson2776]

You'll do good lads

[@Sorrell596]

Much like how every once in a while, you find a game that you play right when you need it... Every once in a while, I watch a video right when I need it. I've been feeling pretty down recently. Feeling like I can't help the people I want to when they most need it (my metaphorical 'universe'), and this video came across my homepage. I'm sure my comment will be buried, but on the off chance you see it, I just want you to know that this video meant a lot to me, and really helped me stop and appreciate what I can do/have done. It helped me remind myself that somedays just trying is enough. I love your videos man, keep up the good work.

[@guilhermetonon9090]

woah, that's the video that i needed most in this moment, thanks

[@razbuten]

I'm glad. That is a big reason I ended up writing it. I've felt isolated by anxiety enough times in my life to know that sometimes people need to hear someone else is going through it too.

[@MythologieChanel]

I've already watched it 3 times today, and cried during the 3 of those, during the "climax" of the video. It was so unexpected from "a simple KZbin chanel about videogames". It's now probably my favourite video on KZbin, and shared it all over, although I NEVER share videos. On top of that, I'm actually in college learning game dev, and your video gave another meaning to my futur job other than "making fun games" or "making games that share a message". It felt even beyond that. Thank you.

[@razbuten]

Reading this means a lot. Thank you for sharing this with me.

[@Raymando]

There's so much good stuff I keep hearing about Shadow of Colossus that I really feel like I need to try it.

[@Neoplasie1900]

You should. And the less you know about it, the bigger the impact will be. Just know that it's not your everyday game and that you are engaging more in a piece of art than a piece of entertainment (although that's for sure not mutually exclusive). Shadow of the Colossus wants you to dive into it and it wants to touch something inside you rather than giving you bars to fill and items to loot and craft. So if you wanna learn more about how games can be, pick it up. It will be worthwhile.

[@ohmnesia]

You should rather play Outer Wilds

[@Raymando]

@@ohmnesia Why is it a 'rather'? I plan to play both at some point :D

[@Raymando]

@@Neoplasie1900 You have piqued my interest even more.

[@ohmnesia]

@@Raymando Make sure to play it before Outer Wilds then, because the other way around, you're just going to be disappointed by Shadow Of the Colossus...

[@shadow12864]

"Every once in a while, I play a game at the exact time that I need to play it." More like every once in a while, you play a game at the exact time that *I* need you to play it. Thanks for your insight Raz. I enjoy your videos for this very reason and this one gave me some perspective I feel I've been needing.

[@swinglow6580]

Thanks man, this made me tear up. I needed this so badly.

[@quantumblur_3145]

*"I WORRIED...!"* __ Holy shit dude that's some sterling video composition

[@OddManSam]

Hey, thank you for making this. Me and my partner are going through some really hard times, and we’ve both been under immense pressure, along with genuine fear for the future. This video helped me take a step back from our current situation and realize that it’s okay not to have everything figured out; it’s okay to not have answers. It made me realize that me and my partner have been so caught up in trying to solve our problems that we forgot how to enjoy our lives, and appreciate what we have, and each other. So by the end of the video, I found myself crying, like really hard. I don’t think any other youtube video has made me cry before, but you’ve successfully done that with this video. I feel touched by this video the way I would by a song or a passage from a book. Once again, thank you for making this. I’m going to show this to my partner when they get home from work.

[@definitelyhooman7939]

"I got so caught up in what could happen, that I forgot to focus on what was happening." I can't explain how much that sentiment resonates

[@natheboi764]

That “I worried” segment was very powerful and very well put together. Thank you for that.

[@Nytraz]

Outer Wilds reminded me of what I love so much about games. Sometimes all the buggy releases and predatory monetization of what is now a very profitable market can distract us from the fact that there are still games being made that make us wonder; games that respect the player; games that take us on a personal journey of self reflection and growth. But mostly games that make us feel like a kid again. Outer Wilds gave me that feeling, and for that it will always hold a special place.

[@Catslug]

Every time I tried to tell someone about Outer Wilds and people thought I meant The Outer Worlds, I would be more and more disappointed. How did such an amazing game fly so low under the radar? Personally, I blame the Epic Store. If it was on Steam, I could leave a positive review, or gift it to a friend. I could spread the good word. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to hand out pamphlets

[@takahashierik]

It's kind of an unfortunate coincidence that a big studio and an indie dev would release two great games with similar titles in the same year. At least now you can send this video to your friends to spread the word

[@samarayyaz682]

Adding to that it sadly came out at an unfortunate time.

[@ezrahadon]

Well, you can still spread the word about it. I guess it is the same as nearly all the indie games. They don't get recognised that much, they don't have recourses for a marketing campaign. The only thing they have is the fanbase. That is why i got to know this game even exists, a fan wrote about how amazing this game is. The similar titles are a weird coincidence and when i first heard about Outer Wilds i was confused too, but i think it doesn't have much to do with its success.

[@TheCivildecay]

It's on xbox gamepass and ps4 too.

[@rapulvi2]

I bought the outer world trying to buy this. Told the GameStop employee it’s the outer Wilds and she kept saying that game doesn’t exist...

[@JEDIDAHbronswell2004]

I really relate to this with starting college and moving away from family and feeling overwhelmed with feeling as though my life is changing too fast and feeling unable to slow it down. I feel overwhelmed and anxious all the time but sometimes I need to take a step back and relax

[@spicypuddin]

After watching this video, I no longer feel the pit in my stomach when listening or thinking about outer wilds. "You can't save the galaxy in a day" is gonna be my new life motto. Whenever I feel like I'm not getting anything done that can help me, I can remember this quote and just do what I can in the moment.

[@jerrroo9589]

Wow this was a nice surprise. I discovered you through your more critical videos and instantly subscribed because of how gently outspoken you are, but this might be my favourite video of yours. I hear the message of the video a lot, but rarely does it leave an impact. Keep on keeping on and take care!

[@epicjettt3404]

Whelp, here I am again, I must’ve come back to this video thousands of times and it has helped me like nothing else. “You can’t save the galaxy in a day”has now become my own mantra when life gets tough and I know that you will never get to see this but thank you, Raz.

[@wannieg]

This was a beautiful video, man. Thank you for making it, I needed it.

[@exodeonsalviej9337]

That hit...hard, my dude. I almost broke down into tears, because I've been dealing with so much crap. Nobody ever said anything about just....stopping for a moment. I absolutely needed that...

[@MonkeyMan01]

Its funny that the lesson you got out of Outerwilds was that you can't save the galaxy in a day. The lesson I ended up learning was that everyone dies and not everyone can be saved, but the goal was never to save everyone. What mattered was the relationships made with them. To appreciate everything in life, because the galaxy will end, and it cant be changed. The lesson I learned was to appreciate life, yours and others, because it isn't forever.

[@TristanCastleArt]

7 months ago I watched this video and realised I was doing the exact same thing, stressing about every situation and not living in the day. Now I've watched it again because I thought I needed a reminder.

[@dariominiello9934]

"I can do it alone" "Well, ok but the thing is... you don't have to", this used to be my favourite quote, but "You can't save the galaxy in a day, and that's ok" might be my new one. As a med student i wonder everyday if i'm doing enough, i stress that and study more and of course that's good, but it's also good for you to know that you can't do everything right now. There's 6 years + specialization for a reason. What we don't understand right away in phisiology, or can't keep remembering, will be hammered the years after in other subjects that go more into specifics. Focus on your next exam, the big picture will come later. And experience will come as well, nobody expects you to know everything on the first day, it's good enough to be able to follow and understand as you go.

[@minimomentoshorts]

I feel you brother, thanks for sharing!

[@ReverendTed]

In retrospect, holy mackerel was this released at an auspicious moment for this type of message.

[@nocturne8323]

I can relate been having this mindset for awhile

[@withoutthejuice7193]

I rewatch this every few months and tear up every time. My life still isn’t even close to where I want it to be but I am better and still trying and it’s in large part due to this video so thank you

[@AlexThePlatypus]

Just finished Outer Wilds today and I had to come back to this video immediatly after. For about two years that I have been subscribed to Raz I have wanted to play this and finally got around to it last week. And this went straight to the top of my list of my favourite games. Thanks Raz for introducing me to this masterpiece. With actually a masterpiece of a video too ;)

[@undisabled1552]

I watch this at least once a month. Thanks again Razbuten

[@MechaBones]

‘Some days, just trying is enough’. Often times I’ve said that sometimes certain games or books fall into my lap right at the point I needed to play or read them & it’s amazing to see that others have the same experience too. Most recently for me, it was SOMA, playing that for the first time a while back completely shook me to my core when I needed it the most. It changed me. Then, here’s this video. Falling right into my lap, right as I need to hear everything you’ve said. You’re right, you can’t save the galaxy in a day, & I will remember that for a long time. Thank you. I needed to hear this, more than you know.

[@jademonass2954]

"you cant save the galaxy in a day" speedruners: watch me

[@ineedanewname.8169]

As someone who's jumped into university while recovering from pushing myself too hard with work and not even allowing the thought that anything else, having many friends, going out and doing anything or even having a relationship could exist until I was 17 and not always looking forward to working in the area I'm studying, something that if I continue to study all the way (its 2 courses, one after the other) I will have devoted 5 years of my life to. A life that now has a partner, deep friendships with those that I live with and those I left behind when I moved and one that moved away when I was gone... This really helped me put everything in a little or I should say a lot more perspective. Always putting off that break to live life with less responsibilities because I'm afraid of doing nothing with my time. "I'll take a break after college", "I'll take a break after university", "I'll take a break after my extended course of 5 years". Thank you, for... putting everything in a little more perspective, and I won't act like I didn't have my doubts or "I didn't know I needed a break", its that I didn't know taking a break was as if not more important than always working towards the big goal. Although I've never played the Outer Wilds or seen anyone play it before now I think you did a good job of capturing this lesson it taught you and managing to teach it to someone else and at a time much like you once were, when they really needed it. Thank you, and I'll prioritise that break just a little more now.

[@Lumberjack_king]

6:11 I call it new world blues so blinded by a potential future that you ignore the present

[@spooksdraws]

ive been getting more anxious again recently and after a night of little sleep fulled to the brim with doubts about myself, this video was like opening a window to a stuffed and hot room. it made me reconnect with a part of myself i had almost drowned out again. im bad with words but i want to sincerely thank you for putting your time, energy and honest feelings into this.

[@fadlir6082]

You and Snoman release a new video at the exact same time

[@razbuten]

It is almost like it was planned ;)

[@snomangaming]

WHAT?!

[@fadlir6082]

With Outer Wild also as the thumbnails

[@storey662]

I wish there was something else I could say about this video besides "Wow this is beautiful." But that pretty much sums it up. Wow. This is beautiful.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

You can't spell "can't" without *can*

[@flamshiz]

this type of clarity in the face of dread being released at the beginning of 2020 is really something

[@CaptainEffort]

You’ll probably never see this, but I just wanted to say thank you. I’m at a point in my life where a lot’s changing, and there’s a lot more demanded of me. It feels overwhelming, and completely out of my control. I constantly stress about the future and what I need to do, or should be doing better. So I can’t tell you how good it felt to take a second to be present. To be okay with things being out of my control. I honest to god teared up. Thank you.

[@Orbitz2x]

the latest videos... you became my favorite youtuber. These videos are something i can enjoy and never get boring or old when i replay them 50 times, i can listen to them any time any moment and it will always blow my mind.

[@samjj430]

wow, i reallt related to this vid, it helped realize thing thanks for the video!

[@AeonAir]

This video is so so so good. So much good philosophy, such a wonderful message. Beautifully written, Razbuten. Well done

[@traceyates1506]

Man. I spent a whole play session chasing that goddamn probe. It seemed so important because its launch is the first thing you see when you wake up.

[@razbuten]

I was so sure that I was onto something when I followed it. And, like, I kinda was? Just not in the way I expected.

[@person9513]

Go to therapy? I just did, it was 7:43 long

[@kkaaiittlliinn]

oh man. i’ve come back to this video at some really tough times in my life and it has reminded me to to step back from my anxiety and my overthinking and appreciate what’s around me, remind myself that what i can do is worth it, and that yeah, *you can’t save the galaxy in a day.* those words have helped me in so many different situations. i’m so grateful for this video and everything you put into it. thank you raz :]

[@tenacityxl]

“You can’t save the galaxy in a day.” Such a simple thing to say but it affected me so much. I’ve been constantly worrying about school, what the next assignment will be, when will I get my current one done, things like that. I’m constantly worrying even when trying to relax because I know that it’s all temporary. But that’s ok. These brief moments of respite in the storm will help me to eventually see the light breaking through the clouds right? I’m gonna try and slow down a bit and appreciate the time that I have with friends and family, and I’m not going to let work get in the way. Thanks for making this video Raz, you came at the right time. :)

[@logane_pera]

In your videos, you often talk about being kind, about trying new stuff, about setting various goals, about enjoying the moment, about sharing good times with others, all the while speaking about small or meaningful aspects of video games. I admire your willingness to reflect on yourself, learn things, and become a better person, and then offer your newly acquired knowledge with the world. To me, it's the best way to exist. Thank you for sharing

[@tardationl1499]

"You can't save the galaxy in a day" Not with that attitude you can't, son.

[@YaminoMizu]

I really really needed to hear this... I've got anxiety, I've got it bad. I worry about everything and I just forget to take in the present. Thank you Raz, this is a beautiful video.

[@F1rstn4me]

Thank you for making this video so many years ago. It's one of those videos that I found at just the right time that I needed it. It's been my reminder every year or so that I need to step back and breath, and since then, it's become a part of me. This time, before even hearing the first few notes of Timber Hearth, I knew I needed to hear it again. Thank you so much, I can't wait to be back.

[@Jozeevis]

A year later, especially after your 'The Games That Got Me Through 2020' video, this one sure hits different, and yet its message hasn't changed a bit. This was one of the first videos I saw after subscribing (thanks to the Gaming for a Non-Gamer series in my recommendations) and it set the tone for why I like this channel so much. You provide a more personal approach to particular games and gaming as a whole that I really connect with. It also made me realize that I had somewhat lost this more introspective view of my relationship to games over the past few years without even realizing it. It rekindled my enthusiasm for games as something more than 'just something I like to do', more than just a routine. I'm not sure why I'm writing this comment now, on a year old video, even though I rarely comment at all. I think it's because I want to thank you, Razbuten, for the wonderful content you make, and thank you for making gaming enjoyable again in a way I almost forgot about. Keep doing what you're doing, and don't forget to take care of yourself! - a fellow internet stranger

[@OniLink147]

This reminds me so much of my first time playing through Breath of the Wild. It came at the perfect time in my life and ended up being the most immersed I have ever been in a video game. It came at a time where I was incredibly depressed and was giving myself anxiety attacks about things entirely out of my control.

[@Zyjin]

Well that hit me more emotionally than I expected... I definitely needed this as someone who has a lot of trouble slowing down, and a lot of anxiety about everything always. So thanks for this, much appreciated...

[@julespecools9572]

That build up and the panik in your voice at 5:33 made me shiver. Four years later and there is still so so much to worry about. Your insight helped me cope a little. Thank yo. (Also: I need to play outer wilds, man. I neeeed to)

[@ohlai]

this feels like a movie (professionally done; emotional message), but only on youtube. Thank you!

[@Wozzle07]

Reading through the comments after subscribing to the channel a few days ago. Not just this video, but many others, you've helped many people with the beauty of your writing and insight. So perhaps.... Maybe not in a day.... But perhaps you ARE saving the galaxy.

[@Ash-up9gl]

Thank you for making this beautiful work of art! Video games + personal stuff is such an interesting world to delve into and I think many of us completely relate to your experience with that.

[@MCallaghan]

I've been feeling how you descried in the video and I can't describe the kind of relief this video gave me. You're words resonated, so thank you.

[@grimmisascorchmain9486]

I've seen most of your videos multiple times, and this one always brings out tears with the delivery. Honestly, your doing brilliantly

[@liandryss905]

I have this downloaded on the YT app so I can rewatch it every now and then. This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you. This video never fails to give me clarity and footing into the present whenever I need it. Again, thank you.

[@liandryss905]

It's been 2 whole years since I first saw this video. I still have it saved in my account and it's still literally my favorite video on KZbin. Thanks again, Raz!

[@kitaaan]

Exactly something I needed to hear. I'm in a subsurface panic mode as I'm 19 and unemployed. It feels like I'm "falling behind" and there's no hope to catch up. I'm trying to avoid working a job that I absolutely hate but I keep getting told that I'll "have to" while I'm getting started. I keep worrying so much about the future that will exist if I can't transition effectively into adulthood that I'm having trouble just taking it one day at a time. This video helped me realize/remember: just as you can't save the galaxy in a day, it won't fall apart in one day either.

[@EppicWinn]

I usually dont comment on youtube videos, but this one really got to me. I completely understand that feeling, like the world is on your shoulders. Every day feels like a sprint but your feet are in concrete blocks. I couldn't get into the Outer Wilds because that frustration felt all too real, and now I know why. Thank you for this video and for the moment of vulnerability it took for you to create it, reading the comments it seems like I am not at all the only one who really felt something from this.

[@zackdavies1258]

Thank you so much for introducing me to this game. After finishing it and its DLC, I've found it to be one of my favorite works of art out there. It perfectly encapsulates existential beauty and horror and really was a great reminder that although we may be here only for a short while, we shouldn't be afraid. To quote Solanum: "The universe is, and we are."

[@Godspeednihilo]

THIS VIDEO IS BEAUTIFUL, really touches on the existential theme and the dreads of life we currently face especially as an adult. Games like Outer Wilds are rare pieces of art that is quite therapeutic in my opinion as it sends a philosophical message to the player while chilling with Andrew Prahlow's OST.

[@malcolmjack905]

This is my favourite video on KZbin. Reminds me why I love games so much and why they can be art. Some real lessons here as well. I'ts emotional, heartfelt, intelligent, and insightful. Thanks Razbuten.

[@minimanzero2262]

Your videos are pure gold. Every time you find something so insightful that I take for granted and never fully appreciate or realise that it's there. Whether it's not really using consumables, to appreciating video games as more than a game and as an art form to talking about life in general. Doing some exams atm and I kinda needed to hear that i can't save the galaxy in one day and setbacks are not only okay but guaranteed if not necessary to progress. Cheers, keep on posting

[@arviscannon4815]

I keep coming back to this video every so often. Just to feel better. It has a powerful message that with stands the test of time.

[@rvan870]

Raz, thanks so much for this. I come back to this video every couple of weeks when things get tough. In the past three months, life has been really difficult. Anytime I feel like it's hard to breathe, I just watch this video again. So...thanks a lot.

[@r3dh34d32]

You have no idea how important and well timed that exact message is now in my life. I needed that and I am grateful that you gave this to me. Thanks

[@rcdoubleu8696]

Interesting how this video came out right when I needed it, just like how you played the game right when you needed it. Thank you for this video. Very inspiring and eye opening.

[@spritemanplus4700]

This isn't just a video, this is art, true poetry. Took this to heart ❤️. Thank you for taking your time to make this

[@merlindekoe]

the personal video essays where you can tell someone is speaking from their heart are always the best! Thank you for sharing! I've been strugling for a while now with being so scared of failing at anyithing i'd do, to the point where it makes me not want to try anything challenging at all, I'ts a lot better than it used to be but I still have a ways to go. I know your video wasn't about exactly the same, but i think it's similar in nature. And it's always nice to have a reminder that you're not alone :)

[@olemattylite9801]

Raz, since I saw your video about how non video game players play video games, I have found my self waiting and waiting for each of your uploads. Easily my favorite channel now, the way you can pick these games apart and see the beauty in them is absolutely amazing. Thank you

[@Kes22497]

I just finished this game a couple of weeks ago, and I too am going through a lot right now, with coming up short on things I need to do, and taking too much on. I only decided a few months back to relax a bit and take things one at a time, and that helped me so much. Everything you have said about Outer Wilds resonates with me so deeply, and gives me an explanation for why this game has had such a huge impact on me.

[@Red-in-Green]

Have you considered merch? “You can’t save the galaxy in a day” is something I need on a poster or t-shirt. As a person who has that same anxiety set, it’s a great mantra.

[@ShynyMagikarp]

Hey, Raz, just wanted to say I am so appreciative you didn't just keep these musings to yourself and instead you decided to make this into a video and upload it. It really struck a chord with me. I never watched this video until around now because I just finished Outer Wilds recently and wow... what a coincidence. At the end of August, just after my grandmother got seriously ill and my mom had to drive her to the hospital in a rush, I started Outer Wilds. It turns out later that my grandma had caught covid-19, and my mom, in taking my grandma to the hospital in a panic, had caught it also. Over the next week my grandma's condition worsened and so did my mom's until she had to be taken away in an ambulance when she couldn't breathe at home. My mom got so bad even after being at the hospital for a week that she had to go on a ventilator, and my grandma (my mom's mom) died while mom was mostly unconscious on a ventilator. During these trying times I just would come to Outer Wilds for a total mental escape to pass the time, and it was a great way to envelop myself in some other mystery that I knew I could solve and handle. My mom's condition got so bad she had to go on an ECMO machine (total lung/life support), and she was like that for a month. For weeks I hardly touched any games, but when I did I played Outer Wilds because it felt warming and comforting with all the beautiful sights and sounds. On the night that I finally beat Outer Wilds, we learned that mom was basically irrecoverable, and that we could either keep her in an unconscious coma-like ventilator supported state forever, or pull the life support and let mom pass. That was just a week ago now, and the toughest day of my life, but seeing this video and your story and thinking about my experience with the game and my/my mom's real life struggles at the same time gives me some kind of sense companionship and togetherness, idk. Anyway, thanks for making this. This really gave me peace in my heart.

[@jakereynolds6488]

I'm super excited for the merch! I especially love the minimalist design (just ordered a long sleeve)! Thanks for the great content and amazing insights, I'll do my best to support your channel!

[@charlierichardson6959]

This video opened a little something inside of me. I have a selection of my favorite quotes from it on a sticky note on my dorm wall now. Thank you for this piece of art.

[@pjandb]

This, this is why I subscribed. You have an amazing outlook on video games and you breath a life into them that I often lose sight of during the challenge of trying to win.

[@marcelloceresini1810]

This really speaks to me, and I hope to come to this video all of the times in life in which the future is trying to take over my present. You are a wonderful creator of stories, and your sincerity gives everything you say an immense personal value. You entertain talking about stuff that nobody wants to talk about because it is too difficult to reason on the really big problems you have in life. I love your editing, and in general your videos, independently fron the subject. I didn't know i needed these kinds of hints from a complete stranger across the world, but actually, they are very welcome. Thanks, keep working to become your best self. I'll learn what I can