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The independent studio Autoscopia Interactive has released As Long As You're Here, a narrative experience centered on the human impact of Alzheimer's disease. The game, which originated as a 2018 student project titled Forgotten, has received international critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the 2025 SXSW Sydney festival.
Players experience the game from a first-person perspective as Annie, an elderly woman navigating the fragmentation of her memory. The gameplay involves interacting with past correspondence and managing complex dialogues while the environment shifts to reflect the loss of cognitive and spatio-temporal orientation. The narrative forces players to confront the emotional strain placed on family members as roles invert and memories of a deceased brother blur with the present reality.
The development team utilized personal family experiences and authentic photographs to ensure a realistic, clinical portrayal of memory disorders. While the title is noted for its emotional maturity and effectiveness, the developers have issued a strict warning regarding its potential impact on a player's mental health.
Available for under 10 euros on PC and Mac, the game features full support for Xbox and PlayStation controllers and is compatible with the Steam Deck. The title is fully translated into French and maintains very positive user reviews on Steam.
