Road to Acceptance: A Gamified VR Narrative Journey Throughthe Stages of Grief

This paper presents Road to Acceptance, a gamified virtual reality (VR) experience that brings awareness about the five stages of grief through a fantasy narrative.Grief, a universal human experience, manifests in five stages outlined by Kbler-Ross and Kessler (2005): Denial, Anger, Bargain, Depression, and Acceptance.These stages characterize the emotional journey faced by those grappling with loss, whether it be the passing of a close friend, family member, or loved one.