The Story of Davey and Coda: Dealing with Depression through Personification

Sophia S.B.·Follow10 min read·Aug 3, 2019--This article deals with various mental health issues including depression and anxiety. It also contains spoilers for the video game “The Beginning Game”. I would ask that you support the creator of The Beginning Game by playing through his video game first, or at least by watching some minutes of a playthrough to understand the style of his games before you begin reading.Davey Wreden is an incredibly successful video game creator. His biggest hit, The Stanley Parable, is currently considered a cult classic, and is something that most serious indie gamers have played by now. But the point of this article isn’t to talk about the success of the game. Wreden admitted that, after the release of The Stanley Parable, his depression skyrocketed, and he had a hard time dealing with the world around him. In 2015, he released a new video game titled The Beginner’s Guide.The Beginner’s Guide starts out as a sweet memento for his friend, who he calls Coda....