The Psychology of Psychosis in Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice - Therapist Reacts!
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Psychotherapist Georgia Dow talks about the psychosis experienced by Senua in "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice!"
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Man, as I played this game I would find myself wanting to yell at or agree with the other voices, almost like my thoughts were becoming another added voice to the many others. It was a trippy feeling.
You have nice empathy
Steven universe ❤
There was even some moments where the game almost pointed this out that maybe the player was part of this.
There is a point in the game where the voices go away for a bit. I found myself actually missing the voices. I had become dependent upon them.
I found this was the best way to experience the game, and they kinda imply this at the beginning. You are not Senua, you are another voice in her head. little details like if you try to look at her from the front, she'll always look away from the camera (you), but then there's the rare time when she address you (the voices) directly.
As someone who lives with hallucinations it is really great to see them NOT demonized, mine are not negative at all, just a different way of experiencing the world but i cant talk about it with people before we build up a close relationship out of fear of rejection. So thank you! your work helps many people understand!
Appreciate you and your sharing this with us. It will help many other people. I hope one day we are all more accepting of all our differences
Just remember, the more we share the more we realize we're far more "normal" than we think.
As someone with symptoms/disorders similar to Senua's, I deeply appreciated the accurate and artistic portrayal of a psychosis in the game. I also appreciate your analysis of it, especially your opposition to modern media representation of such being negative and psychotic.
Unfortunately I couldn't finish the game, as it became a little too real at points, but I would still recommended to anyone who wants a deeper appreciation or understanding of mental illness, psychosis or schizophrenia.
Much love to you and your followers. Please keep making amazing content.
Happy you enjoyed the analysis and found it accurate. I wish you the best and yes others have said the same about not being able to continue it is very in-depth
Same here, and I couldn't finish the game either, cause it was a little bit too triggering at times :c it means the world to me to see the representation, though
Same. I wanted to finish the game so bad but my symptoms are very similar to hers when her heluation's start so after 15 mins of it I started to have an episode.
Please take a chance on the second game. It's less about her struggle and more about her channeling what makes her different and using it. She meets people that instead of cursed call people like her oracles and hold them in high regard. It gave me a new perspective on mental health as a whole.
To add to my last comment, the second game also gives the perspective of someone who already went through a journey of self discovery. The voices stop feeling like different, well, voices, and it starts to sounds like a cohesive internal monologue that is relatable to anyone. The voices contradict themselves still, but instead of different opinions like.in the first game it sounds now more like the voices are displaying different sides of the same coin. It made me feel that someone with these capabilities might be able to not only thrive but excell in their tasks and relationships if they know how to channel them correctly
One of my favorite sequences is when senua is trapped in a dark space and her voices help her through her mental breakdown with grounding techniques.
I remember when I started playing the game, I had my headphones on and was so immersed in the game that I didn't realize my sister was talking to me. I literally thought she was another voice of Senua's until I realized she wasn't talking about the same thing as Senua's voices. It was a chilling experience to have lost my sense of reality in that moment. I really empathize with anyone who experiences psychosis.
That shows how powerful the game is
I love this game, I don't remember the exact moment in the game where it happened but I recall that at one point the voices got so intense I said "shut up" out loud and took my headphones off almost without even realizing it until I did it. One of the most immersive games I've played.
that is how powerful the game mechanic was = ) wow
I played this game for the first time last year, and it’s so wonderfully done. I found it difficult to play for long periods of time because the voices constantly talking, and talking about you rather than to you, was quite stressful and almost exhausting. As you pointed out though, I could choose to walk away and reset before continuing, and I’d like to think that I came away from the experience with a better appreciation for people who don’t have that luxury.
very well said. Appreciate you
Oh my gods. As someone who has suffered from voices for so long, I was practically in tears my entire time through this game. As a Norwegian, descended from the ancient Norse, there's so much weight in how they chose to show the destruction and pain my ancestors caused and it is nothing short of a beautiful way to make me face the darker things my pride in my heritage doesn't like to let me acknowledge.
This was put beautifully.
Uhuh....okay mate
@@mudshrooze Nobody asked you, but have a nice day anyway.
As someone dealing with sensory overload issues, this was a hard game to get through, it required many pauzes. But it was completely worth it, I loved it, it was very meaningful to me.
Oh yes I can understand that
That game blew my mind when I played it. To this day, when I want to hold up video games as art and a tool for making society better, I talk about this game.
The cosplay looks great, and you totally rock the Senua look. Definitely subscribing!
thanks so much =))
The game was an amazing experience! At the end, while engaged in the last fight, I fought and fought for about an hour being completely lost in my desire to get to Hela and to cleave my way to her. This before I heard what the voices were telling me - the "let go" I heard was like a punch in the chest. A moment of clarity. A breath of air. I had gotten used to the voices over the course of the game and had begun to mistrust them so I had blocked them from my attention; I never figured that in the end they were the answer. That will remain with me as one of the most incredible moments that a game was able to provide me.
Could you please, say more about how the voices were the answer all along? Thank you!
They were the answer in the end when they say us to "let go", not all along
This video has so many great elements! But let me start with: You played the game in VR?!? That has got to be one of the most intense things ever! Even sometimes when just watching videos of this game (with a headset on), I need to turn around to make sure I am still alone in the room, and that voice/breath/noise was in the game.
Loved the outfit, loved the hair, loved your insights, loved the video!
YAY
I was thinking the exact same thing lol. I played with headphones, and that alone was super intense. I don't know if I could go the whole game in VR.
I was playing this on regular X-Box One.
And even then, I had to put it down and move around in "the real world" for awhile, just to get my head back on straight.
That's a whole other level, to be playing this game in VR.
Totally not too much cosplay, I thought it was awesome! Such an amazing game, thanks for doing a video on it. Your perspective in your Reacts videos is always so empathetic and informative. I get excited every time I see you post, lol.
thank you for your kindness =))
I REALLY REALLY REALLY wanna see you react to Anakin Skywalker-not just the films but throughout the Clone Wars. He is HONESTLY without question one of THE most complex characters in all of fiction. It would be REALLY interesting to see if you take the side of "Vader and Anakin are two separate people in one body." or "no they're the same person." also would be fun to see you dress as a Sith heh heh
Okay let me place it on the list =)
Senua's Sacrifice is my favorite piece of media of all time, and I'm very happy that you did one about her/it. I got chills listening to some of those lines again.
it is amazing
Loved this game in college and I even told a teacher about it and they seemed very interested in using it as a tool to get students to understand how these things feel. I would also love to see a video on God of War (4), talking about parenting and how Kratos is trying to raise his son.
thanks
Oh wow, I was not expecting to see Senua's Sacrifice here. We're in for a treat.
yeah I am going to try to do some games as well. Thank you Raven for your comment and support
@@GeorgiaDow oh, then you should definitely look into a game called OMORI. It is fairly new psychological horror game and heavily features concepts such as anxiety, depression and phobias. There are already popular breakdowns as video essays of the game around but your comments would def have an impact and gain views as a professional taking this game serious. Keep up the good work!
Hello and thank you for your visual dedication.
Your costumes and alignment for your source material is second to none. The compelling engagement that proceeds based on your appearance allows us, the viewer, an opportunity to immerse ourselves even more.
Some of your Encanto theme wardrobes blew me away. Like, "where is she shopping for this stuff, it's spot on".
Any extra tool you possess to engage our senses can bridge even more the knowledge we're attempting to attain.
Thank you also for breaking down gender barriers and roles by asserting yourself in a more fantasy-type realm. Your inclusion of video games was unexpected in a good way. I hope to see more of your video game breakdowns because video games are a media that transcends even movies or tv.
Very excited to see what you come out with next.
Very grateful.
You make a fellow empath proud.
Empath powers unite !! appreciate you and I am going to do more gaming with my reactions I enjoy them
You've made me and so many people thrilled that you're going down the video game characters route. I would absolutely loved if you did Dimitri from Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
noted =))
It may sound strange, but when I played this game I quickly became protective of Senua. Her voices weren't generally malicious, in my estimation. Afraid and unsure, oh yeah, but not malicious. Even the one that spoke with her father's voice seemed more of the "tough love" type than actually wanting to hurt her (though those kinds of words can end up causing a lot of harm, too).
Anyway, there's a lot of great media out there these days with excellent writing. I mean, when you can actually psychoanalyze a fictional character it means they were very well written... Ok, that, or you're crazy yourself. Nothing wrong with crazy, so long as you can function and don't hurt anyone, self included.
As someone who has dealt with mental illness (anxiety and depression in my case) for decades and who held his first wife in his arms as they turned off life support, everything about this game make it the most personally powerful game I've played in 40 years of gaming. What they did with a (relatively speaking) indie budget compared to the ridiculous exploitation of triple-A games is just amazing.
I don't deal with psychosis but I played this after losing my father and that "goodbye my love" in the end will never not break me in the most cathartic way possible
I love that this game didnt demonize the voices. A lot of the times they were helpful, like when an enemy was about to strike, theyd yell "EVADE!" or "FOCUS!" which was a cool gameplay mechanic and also help push the fact that these voices arent evil and a lot of the times theyre reassuring. Other than that one fucking voice that would say "youre stupid. Youre stupid." If i took too long on a puzzle or something. I didn't appreciate that one lol.
I'm playing through this now. The demonic voice that is always cutting her down, my favorite part is when she is talking to herself in the mirror and you finally realize it's her. The demonic voice is her own inner demon.
Fantastic choice! One of the best and most interesting mental health related stories out there.
and so well done
this game got me so badly, i suffered with psychosis, as a child to mid teen primarily, and the beginning of this game triggered me so much i had to walk away multiple times because of how alike it was to my symptoms. They nailed psychosis from how i experienced it and it genuinely shook me to the point of me panicking and pretty much running away to calm down. It was an amazing experience and really spoke to me on how far i've come as a person because i don't experience things like this nearly at all anymore, brilliant game design
Omg yes! You just made my day.
Hi Georgia. Nice choice for your analisys because this game tells one of the best mental health related stories.
It is interesting how, in the first part of Senua's journey, the Furies (the voices in her mind) are more hostile than anything else, but in the end, after Odin's trials, they begin to be friendly and to help her, reassuring her and giving advices, like in the final fight, when they tells her to stop fighting because she is hurting herself and fighting is useless at that point.
Another interesting thing is that Senua's "Darkness" seems to be weaker when she spends time with her loved one Dillion.
I think it may mean that understanding from the people she love can heal her condition, helping her to be more connected to the reality.
that is a wonderful thing to recognize
I just want to say thanks for your content! I really love your approach on explaining psychology especially in your Arcane videos (hope there will be more!).
Btw did you know, that Senua's actress wasn't supposed to play her role in the first place and has been working as cutter for vlogs until then? She had no experience in acting whatsoever and was only able to play her role by refering to her own past. Ninja Theory did a great job in showing multiple aspects of schizophrenia while taking it seriously. Can't wait for Hellblade 2!
Yes she was an amazing actress just a natural I watched the video on her. I was amazed
This story breaks my hart. Played multiple times and I'm always full of tears, can't control it.
Thank you for picking such an excellent character and game to cover, you look just like her too!
Wow, thank you!
You have no idea how much I love this game. Thank you for this video. Definitely not too much cosplay. Good job
haha great
Yeeesssss video gaamesssss😌🌸 It is so cool what they did with Senua and how respectful/ empathetic they went about it. So much love taking the pov of the actual struggles with true empathy, and how it honestly gives a heartfelt look into what it can feel like amidst living with other mental health conditions as well. Big time curious about the sequel. Cosplay is on point never too much! 😍👏🏻👏🏻
YAY thank you and I felt the same way
This game is not talked about enough. It's one of the most incredible video game experiences I've ever played. Cannot wait for the second one.
One of my favorite games of all time! Thank you for reacting and bringing awareness to the studio :)
thank you
One small thing I absolutely love about 'Hellblade' is right at the beginning of the game, the first credit isn't game designer or producer or director or any normal video game job. The first credit that appears is 'Mental Health Advisor.' Tells you how important it was to Ninja Theory to get the symptoms right.
just finished playing this in vr. Enden up crying at the ending because i felt like i was literally there and going through her experience with her. Goddamn immersive and emotional game
I love this game, so glad to see it's covered on your channel :D The graphics and sound were just amazing !
This video is just everything, the game was incredibly on so many fronts and I love your analysis of it.
This was a phenomenal game. My wife has anxiety and depression. Sometimes she’ll even talk to herself in moments of high anxiety. I’ve had you evolve and learn to be a lot more empathetic with mental illness and trauma. This game gave me even more perspective of how trauma can cause psychosis. But even without mental illness, we all deal with negative thoughts that we have to overcome to reach our goals, so that’s enlightening and empowering as well.
I just discovered this game only about a month ago. It was so good! I was thinking of replaying it recently and then you post this. I think it’s a sign I got to play it again this weekend. Love your content! Keep it up!
thanks =) i hope you enjoy it
Wow....I have been waiting for this......very nice analysis 😍
thank you Georgie =)
I love this game so much, great story and perfect gameplay :D Thanks for the video, hope to see more Video Games Character videos from you, you are awesome! :D
it will happen
It’s so awesome that you decided to do analysis on this! ☺️
Yay, thank you!
Wow this is so cool that you've done a video on this game! Love you goergia!
Thank you for this Georgia! I love Hellblade so much and your headband looks amazing.
thank you = ))
Your dedication is incredible. Thank you for all these videos :)
My pleasure!
Thanks…I always look forward to your content. Blessings on your day!
Thank you Jeff =)
If you are looking to get into video games with some mental health themes I would suggest looking into Dimitri from Fire Emblem Three Houses, Life is Strange True Colors, Omori, What Remains of Edith Finch, Persona 4 Golden, and Night in the Woods (which you have to get further into but has a lot about depression and derealization). If you ever wanted to branch off into anime, I think you might really love Fruits Basket for being such an emotional and real show!
wow, the lengths georgia dow goes to, even cosplaying, wow, am just amazed
tehehe
That head piece is amazing! You have really outdone yourself! Well done! Another interesting video. I am grateful for the chance to experience your unique perspective.
SO happy I made the headpiece and it was a labour of love
I saw this on my recommendations and I couldn’t look away. Instantly clicked in and I was not disappointed. Thank you. This was definitely worth my time. Keep it going.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I heard in another analysis of this game, that the fact that Senua's voices are often helpful (in a gameplay kind of way) is a bit problematic beacause it would be unhealthy to listen to your voices and rely on them. I don't know what to think of that. At least on the surface, when yourself or a figment of your imagination is trying to help you out, it doesn't sound too bad.
Either way Senua's Sacrifice was one of to most touching games I've ever played.
The voices in this game linger long after you put it off. A very good way to illustrate what its like to people who are unaware.
Use headphones. This is really good.
YESSSS! ive been waiting for this! i love this! and your cosplay for each video!! :D
AWW thanks
One of the best games I have ever played, thank you for making this!
I gasped when I saw this in my recommended. I LOVE your channel, and I separately adore Hellblade. None of my favorite content creators have ever talked about it so I'm so happy you're the first! This game means so, so much to me.
thanks so much !
Now I want to play this game. Thank you for explaining all of this to us and showing us how awesome of a game this is. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to explain the psychological aspect of the character in all of these shows and video games.
You read my comment, and you listened! I recommended that you do a video on this game a few weeks back on an Arcane video comment because of the fact that it was really the perfect game for your channels type of analysis.
It's so cool that you read the comments and listen and reply back to your fans!
Now having played the game yourself you understand exactly why I recommended it. There really is no other game that exists that did what this game did. Having two separate voices in each of your ears constantly wearing you down could be overwhelming at times. This game was meant to be played with headphones. This game was overwhelming and brutal, but that was entirely the point. Now you see what Senua had to go through and the game did an excellent job of putting us in her shoes. (and in her head)
You also mentioned the question of whether it actually happened or not is irrelevant. It was real to her. Perception is reality.
I'm glad you played the game and did this video. The game can be uncomfortable at times and quite brutal but I really hope you enjoyed playing it. It was such a well made game. It was so impressive that this small studio of 19 people impressed Microsoft so much that they bought them. The woman that played Senua had never acted before. She was literally the studios video editor that was used as a stand in until they found an actor, but they convinced her to play the role. 1st time actor with zero experience did this!
There is a Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga coming out soon and once it comes out and you do a video on that game then this video will get a lot more views. The first game is several years old so it's not hot and trending right now. Just wait til the 2nd game comes out though. You will get more views then. Plus I know you will want to play part 2 now that you enjoyed this 1st game so much.
I'm glad that you got to experience this game. Oh and great job with the cosplay by the way!
If you want a suggestion on something that is current and hot right now that deals with mental health (for a therapist reacts to) what comes to mind is the show "Euphoria". It has to do with teenagers and drug abuse with bipolar disorder. A lot of people can relate. So that's why it's a suggestion that comes to mind.
Thank you for the suggestion you are right. And I’m so happy I did it. And I juet started euphoria so expect one soon : ) really love it so far : ))) you will see more
Aaaaahhh!! I loved this game :) Happy to see you do this one!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Hellblade was one of the biggest influences in how I re learned to see the world, in a REALLY dark time in my life. I never tire of hearing more about it. And I love your breakdown!(I only wish the video was long!) thank you.
That was very interesting and informative. Thank you!
I love the videos! Great work, and best wishes/
thanks V G happy you are a part of my channel
How is it the universe delivers exactly the video I was recently hoping for onto my digital doorstep?! Awesome work Georgia Dow!
Perfect! I heard you =)
This was really interesting. Great video.
Oh wow, that felt heavy. Thank you for sharing this, very educational
My pleasure!
This was one of my favorite video to watch so far. Definitely picking up this game and trying it out thank you :)
Glad you enjoyed!
This has to be your best cosplay yet
YAY
Absolutely wonderful analysis as always!
Thank you kindly!
yesyesyes! Thank you for doing this!
welcome =)
Ok. You just made a video about one my most favorite games of all time.
Triple-subscribed!
YAY Jean = ) thank you
On a technical standpoint, it amazes me that this game was made with very creative detailed hallucinations. The main reason why the voices seem to be coming from different directions was because Ninja Theory used a microphone that recorded at a 360 degree spectrum. Three voice actresses would move around the mic while speaking. The way they moved sometimes correlated with how the voices would act.
On a historical standpoint, people with a mental condition like Senua would often be treated like outcasts. So when someone like Dillion comes along, who is compassionate and even loves Senua, she becomes obsessed with bringing him back. She has a singular mission to travel to Hel while being hounded by voices of doubt, which I suspect are an representative of the people who shunned her.
OMG?
This is the best thing because this game is by far my favourite.
As someone who struggles with psychosis, it was so well done and the game is beautiful.
I loved it so much.
So I'm so glad you made a video about this. 💗
Im really happy that you enjoy it
Ur just my favorite youtuber ur so wholesome and I feel safe here
Also you should watch Steven Universe or the Owl House or Amphibia !! Very wholesome fun if you not seen already. Hope ur having a good day.
Aww thank you so much
I just finished playing the game today. Thank you Georgia for pointing this game out to me. It was awesome!
My gamer heart is so happy you’re starting to cover video games! Somehow I’ve never heard of this game until today, but now I’m definitely going to check it out. 💙 I really appreciate this as some one who has struggled with my mental health almost my whole life because of trauma. I always look forward to your videos.
I hope things are well now. Thank you I hope to do more games
@@GeorgiaDow thank you 🙏🏽💚
Great video, this game really made a notable impression on me. The use of the medium in this way makes for very uniquely compelling experiences, I'm glad that people are affirming that it did such a great job at treating the subject well and respectfully.
Oh my god!!! This is by far my favorite game and to see you react to this is fantastic!!!!
YAY
I can't believe you covered this. Thank you
yay
Yay video game reactions! I was hoping for this
Hope you enjoyed it!
You are really great. Thx for the insight
OMG what an amazing video!!
thanks happy you enjoyed it
Starting this video last week just because I really enjoy your analysis but also not wanting to have the story spoiled for me prompted me to finally play through this myself. Its been in my backlog for over a year but I just platinumed it yesterday so thanks for that! 😁 Now I get to watch this.
Hope you enjoy it!
@@GeorgiaDow I very much did, thanks! Side note: You did this in VR?! You've got guts lady. That Blindness Challenge before the final act is pure nightmare fuel. I dont scare easy, but I had to play that shit muted, with the controller vibration off and all the lights on. 😐😅
This game was absolutely epic in its characterization of Senua's and its portrayal of a Nordic Hell. By the end, I was in tears. There's a sequel in the works but that actually makes me a bit nervous because I have no idea how Ninja Theory will top this. I'm really glad you experienced this game and gave us your thoughts and insight.
Spoiler,
The reveal at the end with the unwinnable fight and the realization that the soul being saved wasn't that of her lover but her own soul was simply masterful. The voices are still there but they're quieter.
Thank you i cant wait to finish it
Also, the cosplay is a really nice touch IMO. Your immersion into the subject matter is impressive
It's a great game, Juergens does a lot of the heavy lifting with her acting, which is all the more impressive when you realise she's a video editor and this was her first role.
Looking forward to playing the next instalment, though I have a feeling it's going to be a tough story to play through.
Georgia OF COURSE I think we’d all love to see more of your analysis and insights into Senua’s experiences in this beautiful game- and especially with the sequel on the horizon!
thanks =) will do
I'm new to your channel, but I want to say that I love your cosplays. It's just an extra detail that highlights how you want to get into the mind of the characters you talk about
appreciate you and thank you for subscribing
This video was super interesting, I loved the cosplay!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This game has a whole bunch of things going for it. One of the more interesting aspects about Senua hearing voices, I found, was on the technical side where they warn her of incoming attacks. They're not just voices, they play a part. In a sense, that makes what they say a lot of the other times more believable, and that in turn makes a lot more of what Senua experiences through them that much scarier. Ninja Theory really managed to sell the experience of her reality.
Yes that is very true !
I'm glad to see you're starting to cover games as well! It's such a powerful medium to not only let you explore fantastic worlds but also to walk in another's shoes. I (and I'm sure many others) would love to see your take on The Last of Us games at some point.
My wife in her mid 20s is starting to experience signs of psychosis. She’s had a great amount of trauma. Oddly I found this game about a year or two into us dating and with the sequel having finally come out, ironically just as she is hearing things and seeing things, this game helps me see her fully and truly and hopefully I can better understand her and help her on her journey.
Fun fact her heritage is mostly Scottish and mine is mostly Norse. Quite ironic indeed. 😅
I'll say more or less nailed the auditory hallucination, in my experience at least. And yeah, dealing with things like that growing up like that you learn that some people don't want to help (sadly it's all to often family), and even when people do want to help many will expect the negative result every time.
I'm 35 now, recieving proper help, and have made what peace I'm likely to make with my family. You're right, in my case it doesn't go away, it just becomes something you learn to live with.
I AM SO EXCITED I am so happy you found this game 💕
me too =)
I just finished the game recently and I could relate to so much of what she was going through, the voices questioning your every move and making you doubt every decision. The moment that really made her arc complete and when I realized she is embracing her condition to me was when after going through the Sea Of Corpses she walks towards the gates of Helheim and the voices start coming back with their usual banter. At the gates she turns her head slightly and says "shut up, I'm not listening". This sent a chill down my spine, just a short line, but being with her through the struggle so far elevates it's strenght.
Another great video! When I played Hellblade, it hooked me deeply from a great game it is and my mental health of epilepsy. For me, when I had small seizure, I heard weird bizarre I had trouble understanding. Anyone who talked to me while having a seizure, it was like earring a language I did not know. My first times before I knew it was epilepsy, hearing those voices, I thought I was going insane!
It will be interesting to see what they do next for the sequel of this game.
I would love to see your analysis of American McGee’s Alice and its handling of mental health
Some of her voices also helped her, when I listen to some of them, I became better in battles, so they're not always doubtful. That's wonderful
This game was the first thing I played on my channel, and it blew me away! It was so sensitively handled without pulling any punches, and kept everything so ambiguous it wasn't clear how much was real and how much was hallucination. The voices were insidious enough that I could only play for 30mins-1hr at a time because they really started giving me the heebie-jeebies! 😅
Lovely analysis, thank you for the video!
Oh wonderful game to start out with. So deep and immersive. Happy you enjoyed the video
Thanks for covering Senua, amazing cosplay
yay
I just finished this game last night, and it was an amazing experience. I work in the mental health field, on in inpatient psychiatric unit. This game is sooo similar to experiences that our patients have talked about, that it really helps to understand the experience of what they deal with and help us empathize with them, even though as you said we're able to put down the game and walk away. I believe there's going to be a sequel coming out as well. Kudos to Ninja Theory for the care they took in making this game!
I wanted to thank you for how gently and compassionately you spoke on this. I can't play the game myself (for the obvious reason), but feel such a kinship with this character. ❤