Back Then is an emotional, narrative-driven adventure game that explores memory, love, and loss through a deeply personal story. You play as Thomas Eilian, an elderly writer living with Alzheimer’s disease, who struggles to hold on to his fading memories while trying to complete one final book. The story unfolds through fragments of recollection, blending past and present as reality slowly becomes uncertain.
Gameplay focuses on exploration, light interaction, and environmental storytelling rather than traditional challenges. Players navigate dreamlike environments that shift and change, reflecting Thomas’s fragile state of mind. Conversations, objects, and locations trigger memories that reveal his life, relationships, and regrets. The game’s hand-painted art style and gentle soundtrack create a melancholic yet beautiful atmosphere that supports its emotional themes. Back Then is a short but powerful experience designed to evoke empathy and reflection, making it especially meaningful for players who appreciate story-focused games that tackle real human issues with sensitivity and care.
Features:
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Emotionally driven narrative experience
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Story centered on memory and Alzheimer’s disease
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Environmental storytelling focus
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Light exploration and interaction
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Dreamlike, shifting environments
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Hand-painted art style
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Atmospheric and emotional soundtrack
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Thoughtful, mature themes
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Short but impactful playtime
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Single-player focused experience
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
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Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
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Memory: 4 GB RAM
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Graphics: Integrated graphics supported
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Storage: 2 GB available space
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DirectX: Version 10
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Keyboard and Mouse required
