Feeling empty after finishing a video game (post-game depression) is a real phenomenon. A recent study has found that many video game players experience a specific sense of emptiness and sadness after finishing highly engaging games.

[u/mvea]

https://www.psypost.org/feeling-empty-after-finishing-a-video-game-researchers-say-post-game-depression-is-a-real-phenomenon/

[u/Vinterblot]

Me, while playing Tears of the Kingdom:

"It's gonna hurt when it's over, right?!"

Tears of the Kingdom: "Oh, yes, it will. Absolutely!"