r/AlanWake • u/Sallzemander • 22d ago
Thank You, Remedy General
A few months ago my dad got diagnosed with ALS. He was always a huge gamer, and loved games with good stories. When he lost dexterity in his hands, I spent as much time as I could with him playing story games next to him while he watched. His absolute favorite was Alan Wake, he was entranced by the story and loved it so much. Yesterday, when I flew back home for winter break, we started Alan Wake 2, and played it all day long. It was fantastic, pointing out all of the details and connections to the first game together. I lost him this morning. I'm unbelievably grateful that I got to spend such a great last day with him bonding over something that we both enjoyed so much. I wish he could have seen the end of the story.
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u/vidaisonline Remedy Entertainment 22d ago
my condolences for your loss. thank you so much for sharing your story. your dad sounds like he was a great gaming partner <3 it's an honour to hear alan wake (and alan wake 2) played such an important role in you and your dad's relationship, and that you could spend precious moments together bonding over it. sending lots and lots of love to you from cold finland <3
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u/qsmart1234 22d ago
I hope things go for well you brother. I am sorry for your father's loss Remedy helped me connect with other gamers too The games are a masterpiece
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u/Serbian_Lawyer 22d ago
I'm sorry for your loss! It's really beautiful what you did for him during the end - never forget that! Your father is now a master of many worlds.
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u/navidee 22d ago
Hugs! Damn I wasn’t expecting to get choked up this early in the day. Losing a loved one is a hard thing to deal with, let alone a parent. Getting to share a connection like this is huge and I’m so happy you got to share this time with him, in the moment over a shared bond. My condolences to you and your family. It’s not a lake, it’s an ocean. ❤️
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u/pandahulk85 22d ago
Thank you! I have been working on the game for many years, also my mother passed away because of ALS.
Glad you enjoyed the game together! I am sure they are in a wonderful place now :)
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u/RealmJumper15 Herald of Darkness 22d ago
I’m truly sorry for your loss.
It’s good that you and your dad connected over these games. While the emotions might be too raw right now perhaps one day you’ll be able to replay them with him in mind.
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u/cBurger4Life 22d ago
My man, I am so, SO sorry for your loss. As a dad myself, I truly cannot imagine a better last day though. Your dad appreciated that
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u/YurchenkoFull 22d ago
I’m so sorry about your dad, ALS is fucking evil. I am grateful that you were both able to spend that last day together doing something you both love. Alan Wake 2 is a very special game, probably even more special to you now.
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u/Schecter941 Champion of Light 22d ago
I'm so sorry to hear that, man. It's awesome that you have those memories of playing games with him. Hold onto those. I lost a parent just over three years ago now, and it's a weird feeling to watch others go about their daily lives as if nothing's changed despite the fact there's been a monumental shift in your life.
Give yourself time. Be patient and kind to yourself. Feel what you need to feel.
If you're anything like me, video games will always be a part of your life. Even though he's not here anymore, just imagine all the incredible games with deep, moving stories that will be released in our lifetime. Imagine what your dad would think of those.
Thank you for sharing this story with us. I'm wishing you and your family peace during this time.
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u/thinkingagoodbit 22d ago
You two were so very fortunate to have each other. I can only imagine how much joy this final gift of a day together, doing something you both cherished, must have brought to you both.
Any stopping place in any story is never truly the end. Your father’s story continues through you and your actions and the stories you tell, and your story also continues through all of us, now. It’s not a loop…it’s a spiral.
We are all holding you in the light.
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u/RedReapz 22d ago
My condolences... It's a beautiful thing that you both managed to spend some quality time together through gaming.
Wishing you all the best 🍀💛
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u/Independent_Ad_2817 22d ago
My condolences. I had a very similar story with my father, I lost him to cancer. We used to absolutely love playing the Batman Arkham games, and he passed before the last one.
Know that he's watching you play them now from above, and he wants to see the ending too!
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u/Azutolsokorty 21d ago
Remedy is next level. I love all the games they create. MP, Quantum Break, Alan Wake, Control. I cant wait for FBC firebreak, and control 2
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u/simba_kitt4na 21d ago
Sorry for your loss, both you and your dad have incredibly good taste in games
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u/Chimeron1995 19d ago
I’m so very sorry for your loss, I’m happy at least your last memories with him were filled with happiness. I don’t think anybody can be ready to lose their parents, but I would hope to spend my last moments with them similarly, doing things we both love together. I hope you can finish the game, it has a beautiful story, and I hope you don’t find yourself in the dark place.
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u/shandi99 20d ago
I'm sending you all the love that I can, and a big hug. I lost my mum to ALS, she lived 9 years of pure hell like this, and I adore Alan Wake and Alan Wake 2. I feel you so much. You were so sweet, playing for him. My deepest condolences 💙
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u/LadySigyn 22d ago
Sending so much love. Control was the last game my late father played and when I got his ps4 after his death, I just fired up his save and kind of...walked around. Felt like we were playing together again.
I hope our dads are gaming together in the hereafter <3 Dr. Sigyn's Dad will show your dad around <3