As Long As You're Here v1.0.1

As Long As You're Here is a short, intimate narrative experience that places you in the fragile mind of Annie, an elderly woman whose memory is failing. The game unfolds as a quiet family drama: as Annie’s sense of time and place slips, you uncover memories of her deceased brother and watch the emotional strain between her and her children as caretaking roles reverse. The story is inspired by real lives and told with restraint-subtle vignettes, mementos, letters and dialogue slowly reveal family tensions and the small, devastating losses that come with dementia.

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The pace is gentle and reflective rather than action-driven. Gameplay centers on exploration and discovery: interacting with objects, reading letters and encountering shifting scenes that mirror Annie’s fading faculties. The narrative design even blurs the player’s own memory as the environment changes, so the experience can feel disorienting in ways that echo the themes. Visuals include real-life photos from the developers’ family, and the sound design and original music aim to heighten the emotional atmosphere without melodrama.

As Long As You’re Here is brief and intended to be played in one sitting. It’s a personal, mature piece made by a small, international team (Autoscopia Interactive) that aims to give players a compassionate, introspective look at life with dementia and complex sibling relationships.

Key features:
- Short and subtle: a compact, single-sitting experience designed to be quiet and contemplative.
- Personal origins: inspired by real stories; includes real-life family photos from the developers.
- Story rich: explore Annie’s life through dialogue, mementos, and letters; meet family members and unpack relational dynamics.
- Subversive vignettes: the world shifts as Annie’s memory fails, involving the player in the experience of forgetting.
- Immersive audio and original music: sound design supports emotional tone and atmosphere.

Note and recommendation:
This is a thoughtful, emotionally focused game rather than a conventional interactive title-best for players looking for a poignant, reflective narrative. Content deals with dementia and loss and may be upsetting to some players; if the topic is difficult for you, approach with caution.