I don’t have a ton to say even though I thought so much about what this game felt like. Madeline was one of the most relatable characters in fiction for me. Her anxiety and the way it is personified was so similar to my own feelings and what it’s like to be always fighting yourself. Putting yourself down, going into depressive ruts, racing thoughts in a bad headspace, and trying to fight back against it all. I just appreciate being able to resonate with a character and story so much. It clicked on so many levels. When Madeline begins trying to cope with a panic attack, and Theo gives her the feather to practice her breathing…it was almost EXACTLY a scenario I’ve been time and time again. Omori was great for representing this too, but Celeste made me feel so much less alone. I felt understood. So thanks Celeste. I’ve been at an incredibly difficult point in my life and this was nice to experience.