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Not really... But that's very sweet and I appreciate it :) I agree with you with the cheap horror. I also hate forced bad endings whatever you do. If you can't overcome the obstacle than what's the point :D You know what? I don't even care about the "horror stuff". It's not my main goal to make games scary. I like to confront dark themes and that's why I don't like bad endings. At the end of the day I don't want to say to someone with depression "you're helpless". Bad Dream: Memories have only one sad ending, but that's just life. I made Coma to explain that (to myself).

(I know you didn't ask, but that's my take on what I don't like in horror :D)

chocolatecookie3 years ago

You're probably as humble as you're shy :D I can't say I've played many games where I was forced into a bad ending, but yes it's really aggravating when that happens. Like, I've done my best, you know? Why can't I have my happy ending :( (I do enjoy tragedy though, so I wouldn't be against a "bad" ending if it makes sense in a story). I like horror, but my preference goes to elegant, subtle, atmospheric horror. Leaning more towards mystery, that thing you can barely recognize in the fog over there, is it a monstrous creature or just a lamppost and its shadow? Or when NPCs say weird dialogue, did you hear wrong, or are they really this way? Etc. Depression is a tough one, they're not helpless but even though we try to help them from outside, true resolve is strongest when it comes from within oneself. You've made me nostalgic about the Bad Dreams series! I need to replay all of them. I only remember the Hospital one the best, because I really wanted to be able to get out without harming anyone. Even at my own expense I guess... (And no I didn't ask but it's very interesting to read, so please do tell :D)

Desert Fox3 years ago

I struggled with depression for most of my adult life, but today I'm not really affected by it in my day to day life . That's why I know it's not helpless :D

I think I'll make a remake of the free Bad Dream games in the near future. But I'm not 100% if or when :)

chocolatecookie3 years ago

I've had it for awhile too, and no matter what everyone else outside said to help me, it just wouldn't reach me :) I managed to get better only once I myself had come to a realization. The Bad Dream games are perfect the way they are to me, there's no need to remake them unless you really want to give them a rehaul. I know the original ones will remain the ones dear to my heart, that's for sure :)

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