Game Description
As Long As You’re Here is a narrative adventure in which the world around the main character constantly and subtly changes, creating a feeling of disorientation. The blurring of boundaries between past and present is a central element through which the vulnerability of an elderly woman named Annie, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, is conveyed. Delving into her mind from a first-person perspective, the participants share her doubts and feelings of social isolation. The plot reveals a complex family drama in which Annie and her children are forced to switch roles as caregivers after she moves away from her home.
As her children disagree over how best to manage their care, Annie’s mind begins to resurface with long-forgotten images of her late brother. The exploration of her life occurs through interaction with letters, dialogues and memorabilia that gradually clarify the tense relationships within the family. As Long As You’re Here is a sensitive reflection on the topic of living with dementia, telling a story of regret and difficult family ties. The atmosphere of what is happening is enhanced by immersive sound and original music.
This title offers a short but action-packed personal experience based on true stories. The developers from Autoscopia Interactive set out to place the gamer in a role that is rarely covered in the media space, allowing one to look at the world from an unusual perspective. The whole process of unpacking things in a new place turns into a metaphorical trip down memory lane, where fragments of memories from the past seep into the present, forcing us to relive key moments in the life of Annie and her loved ones.
