Navigating Grief: Video Games, Books, and Healing through Art
It's been less than a month since the world lost our Watcher, Anthony Stewart Head. A moment of silence is required. At the same time, I was dealing with the potential loss of one of my parents. I'm not entirely sure why, but I decided to pick up Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition , mostly as a way to take a break from Ori and the Will of the Wisps . If you aren't familiar with Spiritfarer , you play as Stella, who has been tasked by Charon with helping souls pass through the Everdoor with the aid of the Everlight—and your cat, Daffodil. Each spirit represents someone Stella knew: a friend, a family member, or someone whose death left a lasting mark on her. Not all of them are good people; some are bullies or cheats. Others, however, are heartbreakingly tragic (Stanley and Alice—if you know, you know). Despite their fantastical appearances, every spirit feels deeply human. There isn't a dry eye by the time you take them to the Everdoor after helping them find peace. That f...







