Autoscopia Interactive launched their first game project today, As Long As You're Here. This is a new narrative focused game that were inspired by real life events where you see life through the eyes of a woman, Annie, suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
You will see events from the past and present bleed together as Annie's health continues to decline.
Originally conceived as a student project, the response from the public led the team to turn it into a full-length title. As Long As You're Here was nominated for Game of the Year at SXSW Sydney 2025.
You can purchase As Long As You're Here for $9.99 through Steam with a launch week discount bringing that price down to $8.49.
I plan to have a review up soon for As Long As You're Here.
About the game
As Long As You’re Here is an emotional family drama seen through the eyes of a woman with Alzheimer's disease. Annie and her family cope with reversed caretaking roles when she moves from her long-time home. As she unpacks her life, memories of her deceased brother and homes from her past bleed into the present.
Players share in Annie’s doubt, social isolation, and vulnerability through a mature first-person experience that centers an often neglected perspective. The game is a subtle reflection on what life with dementia might look like, as well as a story about regret, being in transit, and the complex relationships between siblings.
History
As Long As You’re Here comes from a very personal space. After losing her grandmother to Alzheimer’s Disease, creator Marlène Delrive began working on the project as a way of processing the grief and trying to understand her grandmother’s perspective in her final years. Initially an 8-week student project, the prototype garnered over 13.5k downloads on itch.io, 7+ million views on YouTube, and a nomination for Best Student Game at the 2020 Independent Games Festival. The full-length version launches on Steam on October 28th.
Features
As Long As You’re Here is an emotional family drama seen through the eyes of a woman with Alzheimer's disease. Annie and her family cope with reversed caretaking roles when she moves from her long-time home. As she unpacks her life, memories of her deceased brother and homes from her past bleed into the present.
Players share in Annie’s doubt, social isolation, and vulnerability through a mature first-person experience that centers an often neglected perspective. The game is a subtle reflection on what life with dementia might look like, as well as a story about regret, being in transit, and the complex relationships between siblings.
History
As Long As You’re Here comes from a very personal space. After losing her grandmother to Alzheimer’s Disease, creator Marlène Delrive began working on the project as a way of processing the grief and trying to understand her grandmother’s perspective in her final years. Initially an 8-week student project, the prototype garnered over 13.5k downloads on itch.io, 7+ million views on YouTube, and a nomination for Best Student Game at the 2020 Independent Games Festival. The full-length version launches on Steam on October 28th.
Features
- Short & Subtle: A short and subtle experience designed to be enjoyed in one sitting.
- Personal: Inspired by real stories and includes real-life photos of the developers' own family members, some of whom suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
- Story Rich: Explore Annie's life through dialogue, mementos, and letters from the past. Meet family members and unpack the tensions and dynamics between them.
- Subversive Vignettes: The player's own memory comes into play. As the world around Annie shifts and changes, players share in her failing faculties.
- Immersive Audio & Original Music
