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A father from the Pragmata Reddit shares a tear-jerking story about his late daughter and how much the protagonist of the game, Diana, reminds him of her. From his story, McKenzie has seizures and atrial tachycardia that developed into supraventricular tachycardia. That caused her to pass out while playing. Despite being flown into an intensive care center, she passed away at the hospital in her parents' arms. The way he describes her being "forever eight" hits like a truck... and it's clear from the photos how much love and joy she brought into their lives. There is something really magical about this game that goes beyond just gameplay... the potential of life, love, and fatherhood... the intangible elements of the human experience that no material wealth can create... therapy for the soul. Thirty years after stepping away from gaming, he's back in it for the escape, for connection, and for the memories. It does genuinely restore a bit of faith in humanity as it is a strong example of how art, even in video game form, can hold space for love, grief, and new memories all at once. It also reminds us that video games these days can bring powerful experiences in the human soul that no other medium of entertainment can bring.