Video game mothers who felt the game at home: a Mother's Day Tribute

Ah, the hug of a very special video game … it's more than games, isn't it? It is a port, a digital sanctuary in which we as a player not only be adventurous, but really feel. We get lost in these lively, pixelated worlds, and in the middle of the quests and battles there is something deep – our hearts combine. And under all the difficulties we feel some video game mothers who just feel at home and keep us warm.

On this Mother's Day, my thoughts on these unforgettable video players last, the violent and delicate souls who painted these digital landscapes with the colors of the home. Some offered a voice like a calming balm when the world felt hard and overwhelming outside. And the others roared with the anger of a lioness, her love an unbreakable sign against every threat to her own. In their own beautiful, diverse species, everyone waved the sound of motherhood: this unshakable warmth, this calm strength, this mystical resistance, which shapes all of us.

Keep everything together without saying a word

Let's start with the mothers who are silent and yet protected. You may not see that you are fighting through blood, but your sweat and tears are always commendable. To find such a video game, the mother started Maria Auditore From Assassins Creed 2, who did not fight with blades. Nevertheless, their strength was steadfast.

After the tragedy, she captured most of her family. Quiet. Graceful. Her pain was not loud, but her presence formed Ezios chaotic life. In addition, she remained for the entire trilogy at Claudia, Ezios sister, and made her a secret and resilient warrior. So if there was a new Assassin's Creed game, I missed the presence of a mother like Maria. She reminded me of the mothers who hold on to everything, wear the weight without a complaint, And build the character in their children through wisdom.

When I grew up with Pokemon and trade cards, another mother only took care of a simple caring representation of motherhood: Ash's mother DeliaOr should I say 'your mother'? No, no, not this joke; It's more like that Mother of the player. Actually, every mother in the Pokémon games is the same, so she feels exactly the feeling of how Delia Ash feels.

For example: Delia never left Pallet Town, but she was always there – the warm meal, the farewell computation, the memory of the calm. It was something as human as she had Ash chased his dreams, but always thought the light was held for him. This kind of simple love, even though it was pixelated, captured me.

Then there is Lady Dimitrescu From Resident Evil Village – for many, but a terrible figure, but Highly mothers to their daughters. Your love was twisted and possessivebut undeniably present. Even in the horror, we see a reflection of the need to protect, to promote in this way. There is a good secret behind her relationship with the daughters, but when it came to protecting her, she was definitely one “MAMA.” These video game mothers taught me that strength is not always loud, but it is always powerful.

When love fights with fire and anger

On the contrary, some video game mothers are not only ready – they raise in front of us. Yennefer of Vengerberg One of them comes from the Witcher series. She is complicated, yes, but when it comes to Ciri, her love is pure fire. She defends, sacrifices and teaches Ciri with hard love. Yennefer helped me understand that it is not about being a mother, being soft. It's about being present, even if it is difficult.

When I spoke of the present, I was led to Assassins Creed: Brotherhood beyond the borders for their children. Although her appearance in the AC series in 2 began, my first impression of Caterina Sforza showed me that she is another violent protector. As a ruler, a mother and a fighter, she was up, even if she was imprisoned. Her power not only came from her sword, but also from her refusal to bow. She moored with courage and this courage stayed with me.

While she could just say “Bastardi! (Bastarde!) You think you can threaten me? I give you nothing! You want my children? Take them! I have the instrument to do more!” For the Orsi brothers, she always had the plans to protect her. Talk about a video game mother who could simply teach in bad situations how you are wild.

Loud, faulty and full of heart

While the quiet or violent mothers sound pretty bad in a game, as an unconventional guy, I was most able to connect to that “Imperfect and apologetical” Types. And only one mother fits this place: Mad Moxxi From Borderlands. She is loud, wild and far from a traditional mother – and that's why I love her. She protects her children in her own chaotic way. She leads bars, takes care of the business and shoots with style while making it clear She would burn the world for her children.

It doesn't fit into the shape. And not many real mothers either. But Moxxi shows us how so many others Maternity does not come with a template. She reminded me that it is a video game mother, like being a real one, in the best way to appear on mistakes and everything.

These video game mothers made their virtual worlds feel in which they lived. They reminded me of my own mother and all the ways that showed up when life felt overwhelming. Sometimes gentle, sometimes violent, always there.

They not only support characters. They were the reason why these games felt real. Felt safe. Felt at home. To every video game mother who gave us comfort, fire and love – thank you. Happy Mother's Day.