Who else felt this way about Grace and Emily?
I just finished the game a couple of days ago and can't stop thinking about it, feeling that sadness that comes with the aftermath.
I initially didn't care about Emily because I assumed she would become a monster the moment she left her cell. But then she got kidnapped and I got surprisingly invested. I don't know, among all the awful things happening in the game, you got this kid that is completely innocent and defenseless. The way she and Grace interact is so heartwarming, and carrying her around added an extra layer to the gameplay that I wish lasted longer. You can't help but feel the need to protect her.
I hated having to kill her, and almost stopped playing because of how awful I felt. And yeah, that whole "I didn't shoot her vitals" is some of the dumbest dialogue these games have ever come up with. But fuck it! I was so happy she survived. It didn't make sense that she turned back to normal and the whole thing was handled very clumsily, but it doesn't matter.
I have my issues with this game, just like so may other people. But this specific aspect, the way this mother daughter relationship was forged was fantastic. And that last scene, with Grace adopting her and having a happy ending? I couldn't ask for something better.
When I got back to the main menu, I actually got emotional listening to the new theme and looking at the new background. Grace had a mother that adopted her and did her best to give her a happy life, and now she's doing the same for Emily.