![]() ![]() ![]() It draws attention to the negative self-talk we impose, and gently highlights the harmful comments well-meaning loved-ones can make. ![]() I’m only a few hours in, but I already know this game is a great tool to teach self-care. The pixellated sprites evoke nostalgia, and the anime used in dialogue are expressive and relatable. The MIDI soundtrack is eerily beautiful, and like the game, has emotional breadth, capable of evoking the loneliness of a snowy mountain and the intensity of a panic attack. These battles ring painfully true, perhaps because of the lived experiences of game designer, Matt, and composer, Lena. Madeline’s dark side steps out of a mirror and hounds her when its least helpful. The only obstacles you have to overcome are the environment and yourself. This is a game in which there are no baddies. A great metaphor for the daily struggle many face with their mental health. A platform game in which the hero, Madeline, seeks to climb a mountain. The first video game I’ve played which places mental health at the heart of the narrative. ![]()
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