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Slupz

Jan 16, 2017 @ 12:54pm

Don't play this game if you have depression

I finished this game 7 months ago and I still can't stop thinking about it. When I hear songs from the game i instantly get sad and even more depressed because I am not a part of the Max and Chloe universe. For me this game has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, it makes me sad than happy than sad and so on... If you have depression play this game on your own risk, it might HELP you or it might RUIN you. It did both for me.

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Cyphy

Jan 16, 2017 @ 12:56pm

i have crippling depression

Bardewi

Jan 16, 2017 @ 1:04pm

I think many of us feel that way, but Dontnod wants every time we remember the game or listen to the songs we feel happy to have been part of this. Over time you will feel better and every time you remember, you will get a smile

TRIARII`Euphoria has Life is Strange™

Jan 16, 2017 @ 1:09pm

It's difficult to do it Ju. The main reason is that feeling that "I'm not part of their universe".

What did you choose in final question Slupz? If I may ask.

Last edited by TRIARII`Euphoria; Jan 16, 2017 @ 1:58pm

Slupz

Jan 16, 2017 @ 1:22pm

Originally posted by TRIARII`Euphoria:
It's difficult to do it Ju. The main reason is that fealing that "I'm not part of their universe".

What did you choose in final question Slupz? If I may ask.

Bae over Bay of course.

Jan 16, 2017 @ 1:36pm

You're not the only one here. I really wish I could get away from reality and live in the world of Max and Chloe.

Last edited by MC; Jan 16, 2017 @ 1:44pm

TRIARII`Euphoria has Life is Strange™

Jan 16, 2017 @ 2:02pm

Of course

So, it's something positive, isn't it? Somehow, maybe not even real/possible, but still I could call it a "good"... not ending. Beginning.

And that's how I try to talk too myself after this game

Chicx

Jan 16, 2017 @ 2:11pm

I don't wanna be rude, trust me, but in my opinion you need to enjoy your time with friends, family, lovers and think at LIS as a great story and be happy about your experience and connection with the characters but don't forget they're fictional, of course they wrote the characters in the best way possibile to connect with the players, you don't need to live in their universe, look for your Max and Chloe in your life ;)
This can happen with great stories and characters in movies, tv shows, videogames but the point is always the same: have fun, enjoy the ride, don't feel guilty or sad.
I hope you will remember LIS always with a smile, not depression.

Last edited by Chicx; Jan 16, 2017 @ 2:13pm

Bardewi

Jan 16, 2017 @ 2:40pm

watch this

https://www.facebook.com/LifeIsStrangeLIS/photos/a.422793877888942.1073741828.401146750053655/684374931730834/?type=3&theater

But if you are going to be locked in your room, depressed, you will never know.As Henry says, outside there's a Max or Chloe waiting for us.
It also affected me a lot but it is just a game and many more will come that will make us feel the same or worse, but nothing like the first (LIS)

Last edited by Bardewi; Jan 16, 2017 @ 2:42pm

Slupz

Jan 16, 2017 @ 2:48pm

Originally posted by Ju:
watch this

https://www.facebook.com/LifeIsStrangeLIS/photos/a.422793877888942.1073741828.401146750053655/684374931730834/?type=3&theater

But if you are going to be locked in your room, depressed, you will never know.As Henry says, outside there's a Max or Chloe waiting for us.
It also affected me a lot but it is just a game and many more will come that will make us feel the same or worse, but nothing like the first (LIS)

Originally posted by Henry:
I don't wanna be rude, trust me, but in my opinion you need to enjoy your time with friends, family, lovers and think at LIS as a great story and be happy about your experience and connection with the characters but don't forget they're fictional, of course they wrote the characters in the best way possibile to connect with the players, you don't need to live in their universe, look for your Max and Chloe in your life ;)
This can happen with great stories and characters in movies, tv shows, videogames but the point is always the same: have fun, enjoy the ride, don't feel guilty or sad.
I hope you will remember LIS always with a smile, not depression.

You're kinda right, people should create their own stories. World is huge and you never know who you might meet.

missemmy83 has Life is Strange™

Jan 16, 2017 @ 3:03pm

Originally posted by Slupz:
I finished this game 7 months ago and I still can't stop thinking about it. When I hear songs from the game i instantly get sad and even more depressed because I am not a part of the Max and Chloe universe. For me this game has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, it makes me sad than happy than sad and so on... If you have depression play this game on your own risk, it might HELP you or it might RUIN you. It did both for me.

That is what makes this game so great. I have depression, but the feels and story of the game could make anyone somewhat depressed. I also have had this game haunt me, in a beautiful way tho, since I first played it a year ago. I started a second game to get a different outcome but only made it a few chapters in because I just couldn't set myself up for the mood for it. This is lovely game, the characters are great, the feelings of this game will stay with you for a long time. Absolutely fabulous the way you get attached within this game.

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Jeckenn

Jan 16, 2017 @ 3:17pm

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MuftaK

Jan 16, 2017 @ 4:50pm

Originally posted by missemmy83:
Originally posted by Slupz:
I finished this game 7 months ago and I still can't stop thinking about it. When I hear songs from the game i instantly get sad and even more depressed because I am not a part of the Max and Chloe universe. For me this game has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions, it makes me sad than happy than sad and so on... If you have depression play this game on your own risk, it might HELP you or it might RUIN you. It did both for me.

That is what makes this game so great. I have depression, but the feels and story of the game could make anyone somewhat depressed. I also have had this game haunt me, in a beautiful way tho, since I first played it a year ago. I started a second game to get a different outcome but only made it a few chapters in because I just couldn't set myself up for the mood for it. This is lovely game, the characters are great, the feelings of this game will stay with you for a long time. Absolutely fabulous the way you get attached within this game.

Game is great- no doubt about it and we all know it. My problem is that it's affecting me in a different way. When I finished it about a month ago, for the first few days I had a very positive attitude towards everyone and everything, but thanks to some bad decisions I made (being influenced by LiS) my situations changed almost 180 degrees. I never had depression and luckily I still don't have it, but ,,thanks" to this game I have realised, that I'm a zero and I don't have a real goal in my life anymore. Regardless of my present feelings I don't regret that I played this game- after all, it's such a beautiful story. Too bad, I still can't force myself to play it again, maybe it could help me a bit. Even if I would read some of the opinions about LiS before playing it, I could have not believe that this game is such an ,,emotional bomb". It seems, that certain experiences have to be learned by yourself.

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Bardewi

Jan 16, 2017 @ 5:16pm

Originally posted by MuftaK:

Game is great- no doubt about it and we all know it. My problem is that it's affecting me in a different way. When I finished it about a month ago, for the first few days I had a very positive attitude towards everyone and everything, but thanks to some bad decisions I made (being influenced by LiS) my situations changed almost 180 degrees. I never had depression and luckily I still don't have it, but ,,thanks" to this game I have realised, that I'm a zero and I don't have a real goal in my life anymore. Regardless of my present feelings I don't regret that I played this game- after all, it's such a beautiful story. Too bad, I still can't force myself to play it again, maybe it could help me a bit. Even if I would read some of the opinions about LiS before playing it, I could have not believe that this game is such an ,,emotional bomb". It seems, that certain experiences have to be learned by yourself.

Well, people are not the same, we react differently, with this game some have crying, others smile, others simply carry it inside and that is not bad, but yes, this game helps you see life in another way, it helps you To reflect that you are doing with your life and that is great.

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