Adventure with Anxiety: A Thoughtful Game Where You Play the Worry
Adventure with Anxiety, created by Nicky Case and released in September 2019, is an unusual interactive story about the way anxious thoughts work. Instead of playing the person, you play the anxiety itself: a well meaning worry that tries to keep its human safe by warning them about every possible danger.
How to Play Adventure with Anxiety
Each scenario offers three options, and choosing one reduces the human's energy by a certain amount. When their energy runs out, you complete the level. The writing is funny and thoughtful, and the choices gradually reveal how worries can grow and affect behaviour. The game encourages reflection more than competition.
Tips for Better Results
- Read every option carefully before choosing.
- Think about how each choice would feel to a nervous mind.
- Play through to the end; the later scenes add depth.
- Take the story at your own pace.
Who Will Enjoy It
This game suits curious players who enjoy story driven experiences. It is not a clinical guide, but it can be a good starting point for conversations about anxiety.
Controls
- Click: Choose
Game Details
Game: Adventure with Anxiety
Genre: Text-Based Strategy Games
Developer: Nicky Case
Released: September 2019
Access: Free online browser play
Download: Not required
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