That line "Even if I'm wrong, this is where I stand" is one of so many powerful lines in this game. This really is a great triumph in writing, and it made a lot of very smart design decisions as well that help that writing be so much more impactful.
+L Pendergast You are braver than I am. I don't think I could deal with this game emotionally, I have a 2 year old son and I worry for the future more than I like to let on. I'm not ready for the kind of tears this game would bring me to.
00meat Plays All joking aside I'm pretty young. I'm only 20 and in college. So I don't know the hardship of cancer or having a child. I can't even begin to imagine what this game can do to someone who is. All I can say is if I had kids. I'd want to hug them and never let go after playing something like this.
+L Pendergast I am 26 and in college too. My dad fought cancer, but I was pretty young at the time. Kids really are the most amazing, wonderful thing in the world. My son is absolutely obsessed with star wars right now, and I think it is the cutest thing ever.
00meat Plays You seem like a very lucky guy. It get's lonely not having anyone to come home to sometimes. Cherish every single moment you have with him.
I wonder how many shitty RUclips letsplays will bastardize the presentation of this game. "Hey everybody my name's PEWWWWWDIEPIE and I'm A DUCK! QUACK! QUACK"!
+Deafdoom33 This seems like a good game for Yogscast Hanna or Kim, I cried just watching this video. I have a 2 year old son who I love very much and even though he is healthy, this video hits home.
If I ever win the lottery..im going to give it all to St. Judes or some other children's hospital so that it can hep parent's like the Green's save or buy more time of life for their children......My church is actually having a blood drive for the Red Cross and i will admit I am the type of person who faints at the sight of real blood..but this game makes me want to help others out. So im going to go and donate some of my blood...because it might save someone's life someday. I hope others go out and try to help as well. Because no parent should ever have to suffer like the Green family suffered.
Uh, I play video games for FUN, not subduing myself to a depressive state that I'm trying to escape from. If theres no option to actually beat cancer, then whats the fucking point? Youre already set up for failure so why go through the emotional torment if youre destined to lose? Yeah, cancer sucks. My mom and my aunt lost their battle with it over a decade ago. But THIS? Its obviously self-indulgent sad porn to bank off a developers loss.
+LeftyLike A documentary is a video that plays through with restriction that the viewer can only just watch whats happening instead of controlling it. A video game is supposed to provide choices and immerse you into a world thats unlike the harsh realities of our own. If you have no options to control youre character, youre pretty much just experiencing someone else's desire to MAKE you depressed. Games done right can elicit emotion that feels natural, like Last of Us, Bioshock, and even Undertale. Theres tragedies, drama, and conflict based on the players actions. Even the first Mario gave you the liberty on whether Mario is going to jump on a ledge or run under it. The game isnt coercing you to only run under the ledge. The whole point of a GAME is that you CHOOSE your destiny, the player is IN CONTROL. This? I feel that Im strapped down to endure a bad experience for the purpose of forced empathy. Watching a movie/documentary about this type of subject matter is different than playing it. Its a linear path that will never change no matter how many times you watch it. A GAME should offer alternative paths based on your freedom as a player. Even though I havent played this, nor do I have the intention to, there should be something to counter balance the negatives. How about the kid lives based on your decisions? Something uplifting at least?
+blazednlovinit It depends on how you view it, that is one way to look at it, but cancer is freaking expensive and will leave you broke if you survive. If they fought cancer in their son and had to bury him, medical and funeral costs add up quick, even with insurance. I really hope they make a freaking boat load of money off this game. To me, it looks like a tribute to their son, something so that he can be remembered.
00meat Plays Depends where you're from I guess. In Great Britain it's exactly as expensive to the sufferer as taking a walk or breathing air is. I hadn't thought of the medical costs but I still feel the same way about it.
When they started they weren't planning on their son dying. It was supposed to be a game about triumph over cancer. But then he got worse halfway through development and passed away.
![Seungmin "그렇게, 천천히, 우리(As we are)" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kAzmhLHePqU/mqdefault.jpg)
this is going to make me feel empty and awful and i cant wait to play it
That line "Even if I'm wrong, this is where I stand" is one of so many powerful lines in this game. This really is a great triumph in writing, and it made a lot of very smart design decisions as well that help that writing be so much more impactful.
Beautiful. Heartbreaking
I cannot wait to sit down and be torn asunder
+L Pendergast You are braver than I am. I don't think I could deal with this game emotionally, I have a 2 year old son and I worry for the future more than I like to let on. I'm not ready for the kind of tears this game would bring me to.
00meat Plays All joking aside I'm pretty young. I'm only 20 and in college. So I don't know the hardship of cancer or having a child. I can't even begin to imagine what this game can do to someone who is. All I can say is if I had kids. I'd want to hug them and never let go after playing something like this.
+L Pendergast I am 26 and in college too. My dad fought cancer, but I was pretty young at the time. Kids really are the most amazing, wonderful thing in the world. My son is absolutely obsessed with star wars right now, and I think it is the cutest thing ever.
00meat Plays You seem like a very lucky guy. It get's lonely not having anyone to come home to sometimes. Cherish every single moment you have with him.
god damn even these few glimpses crushed me
Beautiful and emotive.
I searched "Polygon is Cancer" and I got this.
latest EP of radiolab is about this game and the families story. well worth a listen y'all
I wonder how many shitty RUclips letsplays will bastardize the presentation of this game. "Hey everybody my name's PEWWWWWDIEPIE and I'm A DUCK! QUACK! QUACK"!
I pray that such a thing won't happen.
+Deafdoom33 i hope that those people will respect this creation enough no to do such a thing
Maybe Poods wont do that. Mayne he will do a full play-through being immersed in this game.
Maybe...
+Deafdoom33 Then it's not anymore at the game's behest. People ought to do what they want to. I wonder who'd be the first though..
+Deafdoom33 This seems like a good game for Yogscast Hanna or Kim, I cried just watching this video. I have a 2 year old son who I love very much and even though he is healthy, this video hits home.
wasn't this supposed to be a Ouya title?
20min in already crying help
Listen to the latest episode of the 'reply all' podcast. they go into detail about a whole bunch of things. strongly recommend, tissues not included
If I ever win the lottery..im going to give it all to St. Judes or some other children's hospital so that it can hep parent's like the Green's save or buy more time of life for their children......My church is actually having a blood drive for the Red Cross and i will admit I am the type of person who faints at the sight of real blood..but this game makes me want to help others out. So im going to go and donate some of my blood...because it might save someone's life someday. I hope others go out and try to help as well. Because no parent should ever have to suffer like the Green family suffered.
Sounds so sad :(
amazing
Uh, I play video games for FUN, not subduing myself to a depressive state that I'm trying to escape from. If theres no option to actually beat cancer, then whats the fucking point? Youre already set up for failure so why go through the emotional torment if youre destined to lose? Yeah, cancer sucks. My mom and my aunt lost their battle with it over a decade ago. But THIS? Its obviously self-indulgent sad porn to bank off a developers loss.
My thoughts exactly to be honest.
Google what katharsis is.
+LeftyLike A documentary is a video that plays through with restriction that the viewer can only just watch whats happening instead of controlling it. A video game is supposed to provide choices and immerse you into a world thats unlike the harsh realities of our own. If you have no options to control youre character, youre pretty much just experiencing someone else's desire to MAKE you depressed. Games done right can elicit emotion that feels natural, like Last of Us, Bioshock, and even Undertale. Theres tragedies, drama, and conflict based on the players actions. Even the first Mario gave you the liberty on whether Mario is going to jump on a ledge or run under it. The game isnt coercing you to only run under the ledge. The whole point of a GAME is that you CHOOSE your destiny, the player is IN CONTROL. This? I feel that Im strapped down to endure a bad experience for the purpose of forced empathy. Watching a movie/documentary about this type of subject matter is different than playing it. Its a linear path that will never change no matter how many times you watch it. A GAME should offer alternative paths based on your freedom as a player. Even though I havent played this, nor do I have the intention to, there should be something to counter balance the negatives. How about the kid lives based on your decisions? Something uplifting at least?
+Stabbity Joe Seriously, why play a game where you dont have choice or control?
+Rych3rInLyf3 Have you played The Stanley Parable? It answers those questions quite nicely.
No one else find it uncomfortable they're making money off their son's death?
+blazednlovinit Yeah. I believe they should give this out for free.
+blazednlovinit It depends on how you view it, that is one way to look at it, but cancer is freaking expensive and will leave you broke if you survive. If they fought cancer in their son and had to bury him, medical and funeral costs add up quick, even with insurance. I really hope they make a freaking boat load of money off this game. To me, it looks like a tribute to their son, something so that he can be remembered.
00meat Plays Depends where you're from I guess. In Great Britain it's exactly as expensive to the sufferer as taking a walk or breathing air is. I hadn't thought of the medical costs but I still feel the same way about it.
When they started they weren't planning on their son dying. It was supposed to be a game about triumph over cancer. But then he got worse halfway through development and passed away.
Francisco Garza I'm guessing death was always a real possibility.