For context, I have betrayal trauma, trust issues, and severe low self-esteem and still healing from a relationship (that caused all that) years ago.
I'm now a serious competitive street fighter 6 player and that's been my main game for almost 3 years now. I call it my therapy game because it feels like a healthy outlet on expressing my hurt feelings by beating up countless of people and feeling better about myself.
(I can only play Juri as she represents my hurt feelings).
But when I finally boot up this game, the music, vibe, aesthetics and atmosphere is so different from what I'm used to.
The first character I just met and barely know immediately made me feel so... seen.
Guiding me with a gentle soothing voice, holding hands, and traveling through this beautiful scenery of stars.
I felt important, cared for, and loved.
It ignited emotions I haven't felt for years, maybe going back to when I was a child, and feeling safe with my mom or grandma around.
And yea, I was teary eyed within the first 15 minutes of the game. Everything felt so lovely, beautiful, serene... it was overwhelming for my jaded heart I guess. I've been dealing with my hurt feelings and playing a violent fighting game for so long, I forgot what this atmosphere feels like.
The feeling of being "home" after feeling lost for so long.
Anyway, that's all I have to say for now.
Just really happy this game exists.
Thanks for reading.