Distant

About

Imagine yourself diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. How would you see the world? What emotions would you experience? What would your symptoms look like? Distant aims to answer these questions by putting you in the shoes of someone with Alzheimer's disease. In this first-person 10-minute experience, you will experience some of the symptoms that those with Alzheimer's face every day. With some si…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

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The game provides a deep and insightful perspective on the experiences of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, covering emotions like fear, disorientation, and confusion.
It serves as a valuable educational tool, helping players understand and empathize with the challenges faced by those with dementia and their families.
Despite its simplicity, the game effectively communicates its message and is a meaningful experience for players, especially those with personal connections to the subject matter.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive menu buttons, which can hinder the overall experience.
Some players found the game to be very short, leaving them wanting more depth and content.
The graphics and gameplay are simplistic and crude, which may not appeal to everyone looking for a more polished gaming experience.

graphics
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The graphics of the educational game are considered adequate for its purpose, as the focus is more on gameplay and learning rather than high-end visuals.
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The visual design feels bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the game is straightforward and focused on educational content, prioritizing learning over complex mechanics or elaborate graphics.
- “The gameplay is engaging and keeps you coming back for more.”
- “I love how the mechanics are easy to learn but hard to master.”
- “The variety of challenges in the gameplay makes each session feel fresh and exciting.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
- “The pacing of the game is off, leading to long stretches of boredom between action.”