Bound
It helps inspire me that beauty and doing the things I love can repair the broken parts from my past and prepare me for a better future.
Florence
Florence has a global narrative that has helped me cope with an ending relationship. The mechanics are intrinsically linked to building the relationship, letting it go... and ultimately finding yourself
Destiny/Destiny 2
Wielding space magic to fight back the Darkness is incredibly empowering, and the social aspect of the game has given the opportunity for great friendships.
Hollow Knight
I find that Hollow Knight is incredibly relaxing and atmospheric with some of the most beautiful, soothing music I have ever heard. Once the game opens up you feel as
Persona 5
One of the most life affirming games I have ever played. There is a strong emphasis on recovering from trauma, the power of friendship and trust, overcoming hardships. The game
Deceiving oneself and others in “One Thousand Lies”
Author: Devonis This is a guest post and does not represent the views of CheckPoint. Over the last few days I played a Visual Novel named “One Thousand Lies”. Developed by
CheckPoint Twitch Channel
Following the success of Great Games Done Slow, Non-profit organisation CheckPoint is launching their own Twitch Channel. Spearheaded by Big_Bad_Kaiju, they have already recruited a number of streamers, both experienced
Mental Health Representation in Games
When playing a game, you become immersed in the characters you play as. We often get asked, when those characters have mental health issues, how realistic are they? Are they