Outer Wilds, Ludonarrative Loops, and some comparisons to Hades

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A look at the concept of ludonarrative loops, my experiences with Outer Wilds, and some comparisons with Hades.

Music:

All Outer Wilds music was written by Andrew Prahlow.
All Supergiant Games music was written by Darren Korb.

Intro
» Hades – No Escape
Outer Wilds Intro:
» Outer Wilds – Outer Wilds
Ludonarrative Loops:
» Hades – Primordial Chaos
Hades Comparison:
» Hades – From Olympus
» Bastion – Pale Watchers
» Transistor – Old Friends
» Pyre – Will of the Scribes
Outer Wilds Comparison:
» Outer Wilds – Nomai Ruins
» Outer Wilds – End Times
» Outer Wilds – Space
Outer Wilds Ending:
» Outer Wilds – The Ash Twin Project
» Outer Wilds – Final Voyage
Conclusion:
» Outer Wilds – A Terrible Fate
» Outer Wilds – The Sun Station

Other great videos about Outer Wilds:
» Errant Signal – How the Heck Do We Talk About Outer Wilds?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI__M3Wt6cc

» Jacob Geller – Outer Wilds: Death, Inevitability, and Ray Bradbury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-yTZFi-_eY

» Super Bunnyhop – The Wild Astrophysics that Outer Wilds Simulates:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ5KzvW4Bys

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Outer Wilds Intro
03:13 Ludonarrative Loops
05:19 Hades Comparison
07:40 Outer Wilds Comparison
12:51 Outer Wilds Ending
17:07 Conclusion

#OuterWilds #LudonarrativeLoops #Hades

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7 thoughts on “Outer Wilds, Ludonarrative Loops, and some comparisons to Hades”

  5. I must say (although plenty have stated before) you are bound to explode. The quality and entertainment mixed with sound design is very well done for a start. I hope to see more of your content!

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  6. 9:39 "no, I think I see it"
    me: yeah that moon wasnt ther- aaand it's gone
    "the sun is changing, it's far more red than I remember"
    YEAH OK

    P.S hopefully you've played all the way through outer wilds cause this is just meant to be a funny joke and not a insult 😀

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