so beautiful, so moving, so desperately sad. this game was so well written and designed. it was also basically free therapy. even without relating directing to the main story/character, there were moments where it surfaced some really pushed down thoughts and feelings for me. the themes of loss and then found family in particular.

the main reason this isn't quite a top game for me is because I don't think I could bring myself to play it again; I can't go through that a 2nd time.

also, the soundtrack is phenomenal.