"This Is Fine" Dog Fights For Therapy In Official Metroidvania
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Cartoonist KC Green's iconic "This Is Fine" comic, featuring the character Question Hound amidst chaos, has become a symbol for enduring daily struggles over the past decade.
- The character is now the protagonist of a new metroidvania-style video game, This Is Fine: Maximum Cope, where players help him confront anxieties through levels themed around common personal challenges.
- The game features puzzles, monsters, and bosses representing fears and regrets, with gameplay involving skill discovery and coffee boosts to aid in overcoming mental anguish.
- KC Green had limited involvement in the game's development, preferring to maintain creative distance to avoid further punishing the character and to retain control over the intellectual property.
- Green views the game as a therapeutic format that allows players to face and conquer anxieties, reflecting a more constructive approach to the character's enduring popularity.
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