killamch89 Posted January 15, 2025 Posted January 15, 2025 Indie games have increasingly been exploring mental health themes, from anxiety and depression to more complex topics like PTSD and self-identity. These games can raise awareness and foster empathy, but they can also risk oversimplifying or misrepresenting serious conditions. How do you feel about indie games addressing mental health? Do you think they’re doing it justice, or is it a sensitive topic that requires more nuance? What are some examples you’ve enjoyed (or felt uncomfortable with)?
Scorpion Posted January 15, 2025 Posted January 15, 2025 Indie games addressing mental health are crucial for awareness but often lack nuance. “Celeste” handled anxiety well, while others risk oversimplification.
killamch89 Posted January 15, 2025 Author Posted January 15, 2025 14 hours ago, Scorpion said: Indie games addressing mental health are crucial for awareness but often lack nuance. “Celeste” handled anxiety well, while others risk oversimplification. I agree - Celeste handles anxiety and self-doubt beautifully through gameplay and narrative integration.
Knight Plug Posted January 22, 2025 Posted January 22, 2025 The Last of Us Part II gave many fans PTSD due to Joel being killed... then joy soon comes to the occasion. You then play as the killer, who then goes helping a kid who has a tribe you are gonna try to go to war with. And they want you to think she is a good person, because there is a flashback scene where her dad finds a zebra caught in razor wire. 🤕 Yeah. Nice one, Naughty Dog. 🦓 The GameStop lady really just wanted to remind you that you are supposed to say ma'am. 👱♀️💪 😅
