A Memoir Blue: Gamer Moms Will Want to Spend Mother's Day Playing This Game

"I didn't realize this until many years later, as an adult, when I discovered some of the reasons for my parents' divorce," Chen told me via email. "It was shocking to realize the romanticism of youth and how age can change your perception of things. I was inspired by this concept and how it might translate into an interesting game."

A Memoir Blue offers a fresh story in an industry that predominantly features and caters to white men. According to Chen, the lack of representation in the industry does a disservice to gamers, as well as artists and coders who want to work in gaming.

"Everybody has the right to pursue their dreams and the game industry has to catch up to accommodate the underrepresented," Chen said.

While she considers herself lucky as a female developer, Chen said her early career wasn't without its challenges. There were instances where she was given duties outside of her normal responsibilities, which often included entertaining investors and playing hostess. According to Chen, she still faces adversity as a female studio head, but the positive responses outweigh the negatives.

Whatever challenges players have faced in their own lives, Chen hopes that games like A Memoir Blue can help them heal from trauma and appreciate life's beauty in a world where it's increasingly easy to feel disillusioned and isolated.