Japan Gaming Guide

Mental health has been getting a lot of coverage in the media lately and there have also been some interesting attempts by game developers to explore the subject. Recently, we discovered Yumenikki – Dream Diary, a 3D reboot of an old game featuring a Japanese recluse – a ‘hikkimori’ or shut-in. There a many people in Japan who get to a certain point in their lives and simply decide not to go outside any more than they have to. For games to give this subject coverage has to be valuable, so this might be worth a look for anyone interested, or affected by the issue.

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