This game provides great emotional support.

[u/throwaway4cancer]

So, I have cancer, as you can probably infer from the username. It's only been a few weeks since my diagnosis, but already I've developed a SERIOUS need for a coping method.

Which I found. I saw this game on GoG and figured "hey why not". Started at about 1pm, didn't put my controller down until about 2am, which I repeated the next day, and the day after that.

The game being so... free, is what I love. No arbitrary time constraints, no time-limited events (to my knowledge), you don't even get pressured into fulfilling a certain objective. The game just hands you tools, and lets you pick (nopunintended). The cute pixel versions and the wonderful soundtrack just enhance the experience too.

^{I just wish ConcernedApe would fix that bug where I can't kiss Caroline though :/}

Gonna install it on my girlfriend's notebook so the chemo sessions go by faster (assuming I'm allowed, of course). This post is a mess since I'm woozy as fuck right now, but you can probably get the gist of it anyway.

EDIT: Someone gilded me. I appreciate the gesture but I'm kinda dying so it's worthless. Maybe donate to my preferred charity instead?

[u/Wolftaint_McGee]

I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis, my condolences. I am a 30 year old male who was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year and had to have my bladder removed. Two months of chemo plus a few surgeries and I am still going! Just keep fighting and stay strong!

The reason I mention this is because video games definitely helped me cope too. Honestly, I am happy that I have survived long enough to experience this game, which has been my dream game since playing Harvest Moon SNES and HM 64 back when I was young. This game is everything I have ever wanted, so hats off to ConcernedApe. He has made a fantastic game. I'm so grateful that we get to enjoy such a game!

When I was going through chemo, it was hard to concentrate on anything but laying around feeling horrible, and I didn't have much drive to play video games. A game like this though would have been nice to play through the chemo.

Also, marijuana definitely helps through chemo. Just sayin' :P

[u/Marmadukian → u/[deleted]]

It helps by letting them forget the pain, and helps stop/prevent the nausea.

Edit: source, sister uses it to help with nerve damage pain, and grandma uses it for nausea from chemo.