deadrising
2021
This review contains spoilers
TW Rape, Sexual Abuse, Self harm, & Suicide mention
Trauma is so accurately captured in this story... I was kinda blown away.
Towa is the perfect example of how sexual trauma deeply affects individuals, leading them to endanger themselves, self harm, act seemingly apathetic and instinctually push others away. Trauma is UGLY and Towa possesses all of its horrific aspects. He has little to no regard of his own well being. At the beginning of the game, he literally states he doesn't care if he is beaten or raped. He doesn't know how to live without pain, like he's dependent on it (which is also evident in his euphoric episodes).
It all comes crashing down when Towa finally remembers his past. He spirals. Desperate to escape from his own mind and reality, he attempts suicide. He can no longer hide or run from the memories that he was suppressing. It's heartbreaking... but so unnervingly real. The story really resonated with me.
While the game does romanticize some sexual abuse and rape (most BL do), it's a beautiful story of how a damaged individual processes and begins to recover from trauma. Great visuals, great music and cast, an absolute wonderful experience.
Trauma is so accurately captured in this story... I was kinda blown away.
Towa is the perfect example of how sexual trauma deeply affects individuals, leading them to endanger themselves, self harm, act seemingly apathetic and instinctually push others away. Trauma is UGLY and Towa possesses all of its horrific aspects. He has little to no regard of his own well being. At the beginning of the game, he literally states he doesn't care if he is beaten or raped. He doesn't know how to live without pain, like he's dependent on it (which is also evident in his euphoric episodes).
It all comes crashing down when Towa finally remembers his past. He spirals. Desperate to escape from his own mind and reality, he attempts suicide. He can no longer hide or run from the memories that he was suppressing. It's heartbreaking... but so unnervingly real. The story really resonated with me.
While the game does romanticize some sexual abuse and rape (most BL do), it's a beautiful story of how a damaged individual processes and begins to recover from trauma. Great visuals, great music and cast, an absolute wonderful experience.
This review contains spoilers
Story was messy and poorly executed. Would've liked to see more of a focus on Ichiban's side of the story... the split time between him and Kiryu later in the game just felt awkward. Don't get me wrong I love Kiryu but he did not need to be a protag. I did enjoy seeing Kiryu getting to say his farewells but it left a lot to be desired. The villains were ASS except for Yamai, but im not so sure he counts (I swear we better see him again RGG Studios). Ebina was just a shitty copy of Ryo Aoki/Masato... its just lazy ass writing idk. Don't get me started on the "twist" with Chitose and Eiji. Ichiban and gang taking down Bryce Fairchild was soooo underwhelming like leading up to it I was definitely NOT pumped.
Gameplay and music were great. This game had a lot of good but in the end failed to come together and lacked its usual luster. I wanted to write a fleshed out review, but I would want to replay the game before doing so. This is just a quick summary of my general thoughts.
Gameplay and music were great. This game had a lot of good but in the end failed to come together and lacked its usual luster. I wanted to write a fleshed out review, but I would want to replay the game before doing so. This is just a quick summary of my general thoughts.