Before I Forget
July 16, 2020
A woman alone in a house. A mystery and a love story. Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived. A narrative exploration that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled. A game about dementia and …
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84.1
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"While it isn’t perfect in execution, it is doing a lot with a little and carries more weight than one would expect from first glance. It is cathartic, moving, hopeful, witty, and affecting all wrapped up in a relatively short …"
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85.0
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78.0
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"Brief and concise, but being no less affecting for its brevity, Before I Forget is heart-breaking and uplifting in equal measure. The framing of the story induces a genuine sympathy and understanding of what those who suffers such conditions go …"
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60.0
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75.0
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"At only an hour long, Before I Forget feels like less of a traditional videogame and more of an interactive art piece, designed to offer insight into the topic of dementia and does so by portraying an impactful story with …"
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35.0
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55.0
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90.0
"A brilliant woman&s;s life is centre-stage in a game filled with insight and generosity."
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75.0
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70.0
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"Before I Forget is a strong, concise story tracing a woman suffering from dementia as she slowly uncovers pieces of herself as well as the story framed within this mental health journey. It doesn&s;t waste players&s; time with a run-time …"
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70.0
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80.0
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95.0
"Before I Forget is a highly emotive tale about one woman&s;s struggle with dementia, and a story that everyone should experience."
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65.0
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"Before I Forget examines an extraordinary life, told through the mundane and profound details scattered throughout a home. Players get the chance to understand the debilitating effects of neurocognitive disease through a story about love, loss, and living on."
Read original review"A sensitive, beautiful and emotional glimpse into what it might like to live with Alzheimer’s Disease, Before I Forget feels as important as it is excellently-executed. It’s not exactly a ‘game’ in the traditional sense, but it’s an experience that …"
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60.0
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70.0
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"Mystery and melancholy combine in this affecting exploration game in which you navigate through a life unravelling"
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80.0
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75.0
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"Before I Forget is a short, beautiful experience that nevertheless approaches a challenging and rather sombre subject. It takes creative bravery to share a game that represents the impact of dementia, and to do so sensitively and as accurately as …"
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65.0
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70.0
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"Beyond a simple, yet expressive artistic presentation and a nostalgic tone, this narrative, subjective, hence immersive experience addresses dementia issues with such authenticity that Before I Forget not only proves unforgettable, but ultimately useful."
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