Gaming | Life Lessons
The Journey of Regret in ‘Old Man’s Journey’
At the end of our lives, we are left with the memories of the mistakes we’ve made
In my work as a psychologist in end-of-life care, a recurring theme shared by my patients was feelings of regret.
Regret for neglecting their bodies.
Regret for missed opportunities.
Regret for strained relationships with family.
When life slows down, and we have more time to reflect, it’s only natural to focus on our past mistakes.
‘Old Man’s Journey’ is a story of reliving life’s precious moments and, more prominently, reliving life’s painful mistakes.
Initially, I had no expectations about the game. All I knew was that the art was gorgeous and play time was short (just a couple of hours), which fit my hectic schedule.
It begins with the titular ‘Old Man’ looking longingly out at the sea when a mailman bikes up and delivers a letter. He reads it, and without hesitation, changes into his hiking gear and embarks upon his journey.
