An exploration into the effectiveness of video game, Baldur's Gate 3, in engaging with players on themes of love, trauma and mortality. A poignant scene from popular video game, Baldur’s Gate 3, provided comfort to a player due for a major operation. The scene in question occurs in Karlach’s quest line and sees Karlach confronted with the physical representation of death, challenging the player's perspective on mortality. This served as a therapeutic experience and catharsis for the player who was undergoing their own confrontation with mortality in the real world. Beyond the fantastical elements of Baldur’s Gate 3 such as magic and mystic adventures, there lies a core thread of human emotions and experiences. The game's engagement with themes like love, trauma, and particularly, death, has resonated with players around the world. The game's candid approach to death strikes a chord with players, going beyond the traditional video game depictions of mortality. The depth and authenticity displayed in Baldur’s Gate 3, has made players feel deeply connected with the game's characters and their experiences. One player felt particularly connected with the storyline of Karlach. The scene that resonated deeply with the player was from Act Three, where Karlach confronts the corpse of the character Gortash, who had betrayed her. Karlach, reeling from the futility of her revenge and facing the reality of her own impending death, laments her fate. This scene and Karlach’s raw emotions provided a sense of relatability for the player, as they grappled with their own confrontations with mortality through their pre-surgery experiences. The scene from Baldur’s Gate 3 struck a chord with the player as it reflected their own feelings about confronting death. Their impending open-heart surgery and a history of heart complications made them relate to Karlach’s sense of embitterment as they both face their mortality head-on. The player identified with Karlach’s loss of control and the unfairness she felt - sentiments that are shared by many facing critical health conditions. The emotional catharsis provided by the game became a source of solace for the player. While their surgery had a high success rate, undergoing such an invasive procedure is an emotionally tumultuous experience. The game provided an outlet for the player to process their feelings of grief and fear during this challenging time. Several other players echoed the sentiment of how valuable it was to have a game like Baldur’s Gate 3 facilitate emotional processing. The game's narrative helped many players approach and take ownership of their own experiences with death, grief, and fear – experiences that can be difficult to process. An emotional testament was paid to the creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 by the player. The game's writing and voice acting were lauded for creating a scene that not only had a profound impact on the player but also helped them confront their own mortality. The scene soon became a personal anthem for the player, who was eternally grateful to the game creators for their work. In Baldur’s Gate 3, mortality isn't just portrayed as a brutal reality but as an aspect of life that has profound impacts on individuals. It shows that even in the fantasy world of video games, serious, real-world issues can be explored effectively. In conclusion, Baldur's Gate 3 has hit a nerve with it's realistic and emotional take on mortality. The game has not only provided a fun and engaging gaming experience, but also a platform for players to engage with deeper themes and processes experiences related to their personal life. By grounding the fantastical elements of the game with real human experiences, it helps players resonate more deeply with the storyline and characters. Ultimately, it manages to provide comfort to its players in incredibly personal ways, and that is true testament to its powerful narrative and gameplay.