I dealt with the curveballs in life as I tried to make it on my own. I took the plunge and moved a romantic relationship to the next level. I struggled to chase my dreams, moved in with roommates and friends, found my own identity, and became comfortable with myself. Photo Credit: Witch Beamįor me, I see myself. Beyond that, it’s up to us as the player to fill in the missing pages. We have an idea of what’s going on: we watch as a woman moves into her room as a child, heads to university, joins roommates, dates, and deals with everything life throws at her. Partially due to the story’s ability to paint light brushes in terms of context. I’m able to relate to the main character on an intimate level. Its ability to resonate on a personal level is awe-inspiring. Unpacking isn’t afraid to hold back the emotional gut punches. Through the game’s context clues, we’re told one of the most impactful and emotional stories I’ve ever experienced in a video game. Despite extremely minimal dialogue, none of which is spoken, a straightforward story is still being told. The game features eight chapters, highlighting specific points and milestones of the main character’s life. Unpacking Tells One of the Best Story’s of 2021Īt its core, these are the themes Unpacking addresses. You spend each day working on your puzzle until the pieces perfectly fit together. Isn’t that what life is? Not just dating or relationships, but growing up, advancing your career, and bettering yourself.
We fit together, like the pieces of a puzzle. It’s the reason why I married her, naturally, but it’s a feeling I’ve had since the day we met. It feels right to be with her, spend time with her, and share a life with her. Our living situation has always felt natural. Unconventional, I know, but after a date, I went out of town for a couple of days, came back, and never left. Throughout the entirety of our relationship, we’ve lived together. Throughout those five years, we lived with my now sister-in-law, got engaged, helped pay for our wedding, attempted to advance our careers, and have done the best we could during a global, once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. My sister mentioned we should investigate our current apartment complex. To make a long story short, we had less than a month to move due to an unforeseen situation. Given the circumstances of how we found this place, we’re very fortunate. It’s an apartment that has been our home for almost five years now. Our 1095 square foot apartment has never felt bigger. We’re doing the smart and responsible thing and isolating ourselves from each other. Even if I am positive, I’m lucky enough to be asymptomatic.
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