![]() This is an interactive story that helps you shape their backstory to an extent, and it very quickly turns from heartwarming to heartbreaking. We see their good times, their bad, their silly arguments and their huge confrontations-and the early onset dementia that Julia is eventually diagnosed with. We never meet Julia, but in the first five minutes of the game we get to know her anecdotally and connect with Henry on a human level. The opening of Firewatch quickly takes you through the whirlwind of the marriage between Henry and his wife, Julia. It’s not for everyone, and certainly can’t replace clinical solutions such as a qualified therapist, but when the world becomes a bit too busy, there’s something comforting in knowing you can always wander among the trees. Firewatch helped me not only connect with Henry on a personal level, but the scenery and narrative in this game helped me remember that spending some time in the natural beauty of the world can be like running nature’s defrag program, especially when recovering from emotional trauma. ![]() The loss in this game is tangible, and it helps move the story through each mystery and breathtaking landscape. The Wyoming wilderness helps him confront grief in a way that he never would have been able to in his day-to-day life. Visit our blog to learn more, or donate to their cause. We joined their LevelUp program in order to offer more resources and support to all of our team members. TechRaptor has partnered with Safe in Our World, a charity focused on mental health awareness in gaming.
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