and Roger

Just play it. Great use of simple mechanics to convey emotion.

I knew this game would be good, but it turned out to be even better than I imagined. What impressed me the most is how brilliantly the gameplay mechanics are woven into the narrative. Nothing feels out of place; every mechanic serves a purpose in telling the story. On top of that, the art style, the choice of colors, and the gorgeous soundtrack created an atmosphere that completely immersed me. ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT Speaking of the story, it slowly builds up and eventually devastates you in the most beautiful, depressing way possible. It leaves you with a heavy heart and a profound realization: life is short, good moments pass in the blink of an eye, and our health is fragile. Yet, seeing such a powerful, unwavering love endure through sickness and hardship was deeply moving. An absolute masterpiece of storytelling. 10/10.

This review contains some spoilers about the game! If you intend to go in blind, I would not read this review!! Okay, that out of the way I suppose it's really easy to give this game a really awesome review. At first, it was kind of spooky and I wasn't exactly sure what this game was supposed to be about. I thought it might be about a sexual assault, or a kidnapping, or some other horror concept. By the end, it was clear that the game was more of a real life horror concept if you want to put it that way. You experience the game through the eyes of a woman with what I assume is dementia or some kind of memory disorder, and it really is so sad playing through what you initially genuinely believe is this woman running away from some scary guy, only to realize she's fleeing from her husband who is simply trying to care for her. I think it's a really nice way of demonstrating just how scary it can be to live with a disorder/disease that messes with your ability to perceive time and reality. It was a very emotional story, and yet ended on a very sweet note and gave me much to think about, especially when it comes to loved ones and my own future. Take care of yourselves people, and be kind and give grace to the people you care about.