PMD Gates to Infinity Discussion: Negativity, Coping, and Relationships - Retrospective Analysis
223A longform discussion on the story of Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity. I think this game doesn't get nearly enough positive attention, so I decided to be the change I want to see and put this thing together.
Check out my blind playthrough of Gates to Infinity and other stuff on my Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/maxschersey
Playlist of this video divided up into each part: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvG4czvyoR7Ibjy9MkcEKQGFf0knPub7F
0:00 Intro
9:00 The Cycle of Negativity - The Bittercold
14:54 The Cycle of Negativity - Gurdurr
20:27 The Cycle of Negativity - The Rainbows of Hope
29:24 Relationships: Player and Partner - The Infallible Partner
35:24 Relationships: Player and Partner - The Orphan Scene
43:27 Relationships: Player and Partner - Munna's Parallels with the Partner
48:20 Relationships: Emolga and Dunsparce - The Protector and the Protectee
55:30 Relationships: Emolga and Dunsparce - Narrative Roles and Gameplay Roles
58:28 Relationships: Emolga and Dunsparce - Emolga's Sacrifice
1:01:28 Relationships: Emolga and Dunsparce - Dunsparce the Motivator
1:05:16 Relationships: Emolga and Dunsparce - Adorable Tough Guy
1:09:17 Relationships: Virizion and Keldeo - I Don't Make Friends
1:16:48 Relationships: Virizion and Keldeo - Joining the Party
1:19:51 Relationships: Virizion and Keldeo - Virizion's Eureka Moment
1:23:38 Relationships: Virizion and Keldeo - Individual Change
1:31:36 Relationships: Umbreon and Espeon - Focused on His Research
1:36:20 Relationships: Umbreon and Espeon - Emotionally Intelligent Espeon
1:40:48 Relationships: Umbreon and Espeon - The Great Glacier Trip
1:46:14 Relationships: Umbreon and Espeon - The Kyurem Theory Returns
1:54:34 Outro - Was Umbreon Actually Right?