Although it has developed very strongly in recent years, it cannot be denied that online games are still suffering from many negative stereotypes.
Animal Crossing
Once a popular game in 2021, especially during the period when the epidemic broke out globally, Animal Crossing, with its new playing style, did not take too long to conquer gamers.
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Boldly Wired – a YouTuber, said that Animal Crossing saved his life.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
It’s hard to understand mental illness unless you’ve actually experienced it.
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During a health conference related to online gaming, Dr. Paul Fletcher gave an example of a patient with schizophrenia who didn’t know how to describe his symptoms until just before reading.
It Takes Two
Not related to diseases like the two games mentioned above, however, It Takes Two also contributes to `beautifying` life in a way that not many people expect.
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Stephanie Minor, a journalist for The Gamer, explained that this game means more to her than any other game in her life.
The game’s content involves building houses, and the gameplay forces both to work together and communicate to develop.