—Look at the world around you, and see that left long forgotten. Room 301 is a narrative game portraying the lived experience of those with Alzheimer's. Progress through similar puzzles time and again. Each day, you must sort through your belongings to see your past: your slowly fading memories
Players navigate a maze using WASD controls on the left screen while clicking objects on the right, revealing fragmented memories. Each in-game day challenges players to uncover four significant personal artifacts that slowly reconstruct the protagonist's life story.
Blurred screen borders and restricted vision simulate Alzheimer's neurological challenges. Discovering pill bottles temporarily expands the player's perceptual field, directly embodying the protagonist's cognitive struggle.
Repetitive daily sequences create a disorienting experience, mirroring memory loss progression. Players collaborate with the protagonist's daughter, meticulously sorting through personal belongings to reconstruct increasingly fragmented life memories.
Generates profound emotional responses through minimalist storytelling. Offers unprecedented first-person simulation of memory deterioration. Transforms personal tragedy into interactive art. Provides raw, unfiltered insight into dementia's psychological landscape.
Initial gameplay confusion intentionally reflects neurological disorientation. Careful observation reveals narrative layers, rewarding patient exploration.
Developed by Inter Frame Studio. Released September 20, 2022. Priced at $4. Hand-drawn 2D graphics. 91% positive player rating.
Ideal for players seeking empathetic, narrative-driven experiences. Best approached with emotional openness and willingness to engage with challenging subject matter.
Particularly impactful for individuals with personal connections to dementia, offering compassionate, immersive understanding of memory's fragility.
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