Sometimes we use entertainment as a comfort or distraction from our real lives, whether it's a song that helped you through a breakup, or a film that gave you a laugh when you needed it the most.
I was thinking earlier about what my favourite games are and my mind eventually landed on Telltales Walking Dead (Season 1). It is, of course, a critically adored fantastic game, but the reason it resonates with ME so much is because I played the whole thing shortly after my dad died. Lee & Clem's relationship was so pure and loving, fighting together through a messed up world, with Lee teaching her and moulding her every step of the way. So when the ending comes, you know Clem is prepared to face the dangers head on, on her own.
That moment when the credits rolled, and i'd had a very good cry, was the first time since my dad died that I'd felt the weight go. That acceptance had crept in. I knew everything was going to be alright. I'd been prepared by my dad for everything life has to throw at me.
So I'm wondering, has there been a game for you that has helped you through a difficult time in your life too?
I was thinking earlier about what my favourite games are and my mind eventually landed on Telltales Walking Dead (Season 1). It is, of course, a critically adored fantastic game, but the reason it resonates with ME so much is because I played the whole thing shortly after my dad died. Lee & Clem's relationship was so pure and loving, fighting together through a messed up world, with Lee teaching her and moulding her every step of the way. So when the ending comes, you know Clem is prepared to face the dangers head on, on her own.
That moment when the credits rolled, and i'd had a very good cry, was the first time since my dad died that I'd felt the weight go. That acceptance had crept in. I knew everything was going to be alright. I'd been prepared by my dad for everything life has to throw at me.
So I'm wondering, has there been a game for you that has helped you through a difficult time in your life too?