I adored Europa, the ‘last human alive’ game that made me sob

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Trouble in paradise

I picked up Europa at the suggestion of a friend, but his recommendation (“it’s very pretty”) understated its breathtaking beauty. Masterminded by environment artist Helder Pinto (whose credits include Overwatch 2) and created by a small team of developers in their spare time, it feels like a labour of love; at one point I ended up sobbing at my keyboard,…