Kay’s main journey is to find these globes, cleanse the evil (holding R2 down and sucking it into her backpack - literally carrying an evil burden with her) around them, and then release the light. The darkness and evil in the game are worm-like creatures that surround globes of light. The flare also helps Kay find spots that need cleansing. There will be plenty of times the narrative will call for it, and you’ll want to use it (see Sunny’s story for details). It casts temporary light in an area and can take down demons if the narrative calls for it. The flare gun is not only Kay’s guide in her journey but also the initial weapon to fight off her demons with light. To help cast some literal and figurative light into Kay’s world is a flare gun. That monster is always there, always lurking, and will only exist in Kay’s own journey. If she cannot get out of the water in time, the monster eats Kay alive in a violent death scene. If Kay hits the water, the monster knows it and will come after her. The boat helps her move around the city and avoid the ever-lurking monster that is below in the depths of the sea. The one thing you’ll be thankful for is a small boat. To get through her cityscape, she is initially armed with a few items. It’s gorgeously surreal and makes for an uneasy narrative.
Based in a cityscape that is familiar to Kay, and that is underwater, her journey takes her from place to place, fighting against monster after monster. The story of the game revolves around a young girl named Kay, who is traversing an inner-journey to fight her literal demons and fears that she has created. The content is gorgeous, frightening, and well-timed. Using a thick layer of creativity to personify mental health issues and an eery tone in presenting it, the message comes across quite well, if not in your face at times. Sea of Solitude brings light to depression, anxiety, stress, bullying, and a bevy of other topics that affect children these days that may cause or spurn mental health issues. Why not make it a journey that is pleasant for everyone? Easier said than done, though.Īnyway, I’m telling you this because the very core for Sea of Solitude is wrapped up in a mental health issue awareness layer. Honestly, we’re on this earth to help each other survive our short journey. Regardless of reason, It’s a real shame because the more you can spread awareness, and not make fun of it/shun it/ignore it, the more people can be helped in the process. The latter is terrible, yet easily correctable with money/time, and something that doesn’t appear to be a priority for local governments and/or politicians. Some of the ignorance comes from personal opinion instilled by previous generations, while other ignorance can simply point to being uninformed. Problems with children are ignored and bad situations, as those kids grow up, may occur because of mental health issues not addressed. Going through grad school, I have read articles about this topic and they’re always sadly fascinating. It has been a transition, and a welcomed one.ĭespite efforts, there are those who still look down on mental health issues as if they are a ‘fad’ or a’ taboo’. Generation Z (and some Generation Y), as they are referred, have finished the job that my Gen X started, where society needed to be aware of feelings and what people were going through on a day-to-day basis. They’ve been around since the dawn of humankind, and have more recently been brought more to light thanks to a budding society that is far more open and accepting. Mental Health issues are not a new thing in society.
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