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It's Saturday 05/10/2025. Hey, What's Going On! (lemmy.world)
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[–] Jojowski@sopuli.xyz 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Cyberpunk 2077 is not a happy game, some quest lines have really grim themes, but perhaps it also allows some processing of difficult emotional stuff through the story. I haven't finished it yet but there have been two quest lines that really struck me as well.

I've cried over Alexander the Warrior Jar in Elden Ring.

Games can have a strong impact on us.

I'm sorry to hear about your trauma. Hopefully you'll find ways to work with it and things get easier over time. Lately I've watched a lot of videos from Patrick Teahan about CPTSD and recovery. I get comfort from his content and the validation feels important.

[–] ObtuseDoorFrame@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago

I've done some reading about CPTSD and it's... surreal to read about something that so perfectly explains my situation. Autism itself isn't a disability, but rather it's CPTSD that does the disabling.

I'll have to check out those videos. I appreciate the suggestion.

While Cyberpunk is indeed not a happy game I still greatly appreciate the maturity, the heavy themes, and the critiques of American society and capitalism. Even the romances are mature and well written.