Spoiler heavy - Ending discussion.
First off, I really liked the game. I didn't love it, and I have certain issues and things I disliked, but I enjoyed my time playing it and it's evident a lot of love was put into this game, so kudos for that.
Anyways, I may be a bit slow but I did not really understand the story / ending. Obviously, massive spoilers below, so if you haven't finished the game, leave the thread now.
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At the very end, are those Thomas and Ila waiting for you ?
We know:
- Thomas was missing - is he dead ?
- Ila should be dead.
So then, Is Will dead ? if so, how did he die ?
Is Derek (Will's father) dead or alive ???
I also just now noticed that the storm at the very start of the game is also the last storm we face at the end of the game :
- At the start of the game , we sail through 2 big dangerous waves, and it seems the final one will kill us (Will yells "NOOOO" desperately , and then it fades to black )
- At the end of the game, we sail through the same 2 big waves, but after that we see the light... and follow the light ( Metaphor for dying ??)
So in my eyes the outcome is the same - but on the last storm it seems the difference is we made peace with Derek and we also stop blaming ourselves for not being there for Thomas after Ila passed, same way Derek went missing when Will's mom passed.
Chronologically, when does this storm happen ?
Anyways I may be talking nonsense but I want to hear what's your guys take on the story and ending.
Peace!