Based on the developer’s personal experience, the portrayal of how abuse happens in the protagonist’s relationship is written with an intimate knowledge of the subject matter, and the illusion of choice is used in a way fitting for the story being told. On a second playthrough, you can go through with a developer commentary which is a great breakdown of all the abusive tactics being used throughout the story. I can’t really think of any other piece of media that breaks down something like this in a narrative format this well, so I think it’s an important game to exist. As someone who has fortunately never had to go through anything like this, I think not only will it emotionally resonate with those who have, but it is also a good educational tool for those who haven’t to recognize the warning signs.