Library News: Week of Feb. 14, 2021
The Nobles County Library, 407 12th St., Worthington, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. The Adrian Branch Library, 214 Maine Ave., Adrian, is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Friday. 12:00 am, Feb. 14, 2021 ×
The Nobles County Library, 407 12th St., Worthington, is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. The Adrian Branch Library, 214 Maine Ave., Adrian, is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Friday.
“Please be aware that this game depicts scenarios that may be distressing to people who have experienced abuse.”
A very potent warning rests under Indie Developer Nina Freeman’s new game, Freshman Year. It’s a warning I wasn’t sure how to take, being as I am lucky enough to never have experienced abuse. But Nina’s new game doesn’t necessarily pull punches when getting its point across, no matter who you are or what you’ve experienced.
Freshman Year tells the autobiographical story of Nina who has recently moved to New York to go to college. After being approached by her best friend and roommate Jenna, the two decide to go out to a local bar, but are split up when Jenna leaves to buy drugs. The game follows Nina as she waits for Jenna, drinks, and dances and ultimately shows her getting drunk, being hit on, and sexually harassed. It lasts only about five minutes, but it is a powerful experience.