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The Emotional tag, when used to describe a game on Steam, refers to games that evoke strong emotional responses in players. These types of games often focus on storytelling, character development, and delivering impactful narratives that touch the player's heart or provoke deep emotions.

Emotional games can elicit a wide range of emotions such as joy, sadness, fear, anger, or empathy. They may explore themes like love and loss, friendship and betrayal, personal growth and redemption. Through compelling storytelling techniques and immersive gameplay mechanics, these games aim to create emotional connections between players and the characters or situations portrayed in the game.

Some common characteristics of emotional games include:

• Narrative-driven Gameplay Emotional games typically prioritize strong narratives that engage players on an emotional level. The plot unfolds gradually as players progress through the game while building an attachment to the characters and their struggles.
• Aesthetic Atmosphere Visuals, sound design, music choices - all these elements come together to enhance the emotional impact of these games. Artistic styles may vary from realistic to artistic interpretations but are carefully crafted to evoke specific feelings.
• Moral Dilemmas Many emotional games present players with morally challenging decisions or situations where they must face consequences for their choices. These dilemmas often prompt reflection on one's own values and beliefs.
• Empathy Provoking Characters Characters play a crucial role in evoking emotions by presenting relatable struggles or deeply flawed personalities that resonate with players' own experiences.
• Suspenseful Moments & Climactic Events Emotional games often create suspenseful moments or feature climactic events that intensify the player's emotional involvement.

Examples of games with the 'Emotional' tag include:

• To The Moon An indie game that follows two doctors who traverse a dying man's memories to fulfill his final wish. It explores themes of regret, life choices, and the nature of happiness.
• Journey A visually stunning game where players embark on a mysterious pilgrimage through a desert, exploring themes of companionship and perseverance.
• What Remains of Edith Finch Players uncover the stories of family members as they explore an eerie house. Each narrative showcases different emotions while delving into tragedy and interconnectedness.

These emotional games offer players a unique and impactful experience by tapping into their emotions, challenging them to reflect on deeper issues, and creating immersive narratives that resonate long after the game is finished.

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