I've played a variety of games on PC. Most recently & most frequently, free, point & click puzzle & hidden object games whilst I watch/listen to my favourite streamers, YTers, podcasts etc. I've never really considered myself a gamer in any serious fashion, though I've always been gamer adjacent. & I've always appreciated gaming as an art form capable of telling compelling stories & interesting narratives.

This last week I've felt the need to revisit gaming. A few days ago I played through 'Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons' (2013) which is very sweet, very easy, & helped me pick up a controller again after years. I wanted a similar experience so I've got 'A Plague Tale: Innocence' (2019) ready to go next.

I struggle with ganglion cysts & carpal tunnel syndrome, & a complete inability to separate my hands (arms, legs, everything) from my viewing. I swerve, I drive a controller, jump, kick, stand up, I have been known to kick seats in front of me at dance performances and get cramps in my feet from pointing my toes. I am trying to teach myself to separate my body in this way because I always end up in intense pain. Slower, less frantic gameplay seems to be the only thing I can do this with for any length of time.

Does anyone else have physical issues with gaming? How do you / did you overcome that? Any suggestions for similar games to 'Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons'?

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