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Public Transition and Identity TimelinePublic Transition and Identity TimelineGame Development Career: Pre-TowerFall (Early Projects)Game Development Career: Pre-TowerFall (Early Projects)Collaborations and Team Members TimelineCollaborations and Team Members TimelineMain milestonesMain milestonesEarly Life and Education TimelineEarly Life and Education TimelineTowerFall Development and Release TimelineTowerFall Development and Release TimelineTechniques, Tools and Software TimelineTechniques, Tools and Software TimelineMatt Makes Games / Maddy Makes Games TimelineMatt Makes Games / Maddy Makes Games TimelineThemes of Mental Health in Game DevelopmentThemes of Mental Health in Game DevelopmentCeleste Development and Release TimelineCeleste Development and Release Timeline
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Themes of Mental Health in Game Development

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This timeline highlights the exploration of mental health themes within Maddy Thorson's games, particularly Celeste.
Incorporating Mental Health Themes in Celeste
Celeste Development
During the development of Celeste, the team consciously decided to incorporate themes of anxiety, depression, and self-doubt into the narrative. The character Madeline's struggle to climb the mountain becomes a metaphor for dealing with internal challenges.
Positive Reception and Player Connection
Post-Release Impact
Celeste's honest and relatable portrayal of mental health resonated with many players, who praised the game for its sensitive and nuanced depiction of these issues. It sparked conversations about mental health within the gaming community.
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Main milestonesMain milestonesCeleste Development and Release TimelineCeleste Development and Release TimelineCollaborations and Team Members TimelineCollaborations and Team Members TimelineEarly Life and Education TimelineEarly Life and Education TimelineGame Development Career: Pre-TowerFall (Early Projects)Game Development Career: Pre-TowerFall (Early Projects)Matt Makes Games / Maddy Makes Games TimelineMatt Makes Games / Maddy Makes Games TimelinePublic Transition and Identity TimelinePublic Transition and Identity TimelineTechniques, Tools and Software TimelineTechniques, Tools and Software TimelineTowerFall Development and Release TimelineTowerFall Development and Release Timeline