Room 301 NO.6

by Inter Frame Studio, Gamera Games

The Developer Says...

—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 Like...

❤ Gameplay Mechanics

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.

❤ Cognitive Impairment Simulation

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.

❤ Narrative Structure

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.

❤ Player Experience Highlights

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.

❤ Accessibility and Challenge

Initial gameplay confusion intentionally reflects neurological disorientation. Careful observation reveals narrative layers, rewarding patient exploration.

❤ Technical Specifications

Developed by Inter Frame Studio. Released September 20, 2022. Priced at $4. Hand-drawn 2D graphics. 91% positive player rating.

❤ Recommendation

Ideal for players seeking empathetic, narrative-driven experiences. Best approached with emotional openness and willingness to engage with challenging subject matter.

❤ Emotional Resonance

Particularly impactful for individuals with personal connections to dementia, offering compassionate, immersive understanding of memory's fragility.

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