Some games do explicitly investigate death, but they are far from the norm. One I found quite touching was "To The Moon", which is a quirky but surprisingly emotional story around the death of an old man, and his lifelong struggles and regrets. It's short, but well worth a look (as is the sequel).
I think this type of narrative-driven investigation of a complex and uncomfortable topic is something which games can do extremely well. But few games attempt it. I wish more did; it adds a level of depth and intimacy which I haven't experienced with other media such as books or film (though some came close).
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Some games do explicitly investigate death, but they are far from the norm. One I found quite touching was "To The Moon", which is a quirky but surprisingly emotional story around the death of an old man, and his lifelong struggles and regrets. It's short, but well worth a look (as is the sequel).
I think this type of narrative-driven investigation of a complex and uncomfortable topic is something which games can do extremely well. But few games attempt it. I wish more did; it adds a level of depth and intimacy which I haven't experienced with other media such as books or film (though some came close).