10 Things I Could Write in a Video Game Review that I Could Write in My Suicide Letter

Written by Tyler Tyrell

1. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it through to the end; I found myself lost from the start.

2. I wish more tips and hints were available whenever I ventured the wrong path.

3. I found myself unable to cope with the challenges that stood in front of me as each stage grew progressively more difficult.

4. I wish the journey was more based around co-op rather than being solo; I think an increase of friendly NPCs would have made the experience more manageable.

5. Whose idea was it to make “Permadeath” a thing? How is it fair to only be given one chance at everything?

6. I don’t know how I managed to start with nothing and, after years spent grinding, I’m still feeling like I have gained nothing at all. Free 2 Play is advertised, but those that paid their way through have a significant advantage. I just wish I didn’t start out this poor.

7. There are too many bugs! Most of them are annoying but manageable. Okay this one's a joke to lighten the mood, but I really don’t feel like I was coded right when I was put into this world. Like my own thoughts are attacking me, the things that are supposed to raise my happiness meter don’t. Whenever I think I made the right choices, they lead me to bad endings, but If I choose the more selfish choice, I get an even worse ending. . .. I don’t think a good ending is possible for me. Is this a glitch?!

8. I don’t like having to role play as someone I’m not. Why couldn’t I just be me? The option to create my own character is there, but if I stand out too much, I am penalized. I just want to be myself and not have everything decided for me. We live in an open world filled with wonderful lore and endless possibilities. So, why’s the pathway through life made linear?

9. I didn’t mean for this to turn into a rant; there were, admittedly, some good moments, moments when despite my being lost, I still had fun. I couldn’t accomplish everything I wanted to in one run, but the accolades, the relationships I built, and the vastness of the unexplored world kept me motivated for the time being. But potential without the kinetic within me is just wasted energy.

10. I hope the sequel is better, or maybe I will move on and there never is a sequel. Who knows? At least I can say I gave it my best effort.

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