You're probably as humble as you're shy :D I can't say I've played many games where I was forced into a bad ending, but yes it's really aggravating when that happens. Like, I've done my best, you know? Why can't I have my happy ending :( (I do enjoy tragedy though, so I wouldn't be against a "bad" ending if it makes sense in a story). I like horror, but my preference goes to elegant, subtle, atmospheric horror. Leaning more towards mystery, that thing you can barely recognize in the fog over there, is it a monstrous creature or just a lamppost and its shadow? Or when NPCs say weird dialogue, did you hear wrong, or are they really this way? Etc. Depression is a tough one, they're not helpless but even though we try to help them from outside, true resolve is strongest when it comes from within oneself. You've made me nostalgic about the Bad Dreams series! I need to replay all of them. I only remember the Hospital one the best, because I really wanted to be able to get out without harming anyone. Even at my own expense I guess... (And no I didn't ask but it's very interesting to read, so please do tell :D)
I've had it for awhile too, and no matter what everyone else outside said to help me, it just wouldn't reach me :) I managed to get better only once I myself had come to a realization. The Bad Dream games are perfect the way they are to me, there's no need to remake them unless you really want to give them a rehaul. I know the original ones will remain the ones dear to my heart, that's for sure :)