Bury Me My Love
Platforms: Android, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC and iOS
Genres: Adventure, Narrative and Turn-Based
Released: October 2017, updated in 2020. Added to this library 4 months ago, last updated 11 weeks ago.
Overview
Don’t be put off by the name and theme of this intriguing game, an adventure played by choosing responses in what looks like a messaging app. You take the role of the husband of a Syrian migrant travelling to Europe. As the game unfolds in real time, her messages pop up on your phone throughout the day. Choosing the different answers to her questions influences the decisions she makes and the path of her journey. Each playthrough results in a different journey and one of 20 different endings.
The mature theme, easy progression and low time-commitment make this an excellent first game for adults to try. Experience the life of a Syrian migrant in a unique and moving way.
Tip
This game is good if you want to play BAFTA nominated games, control how the story ends, learn something playing a properly great game, face tough decisions, walk in someone else's shoes or play your first video game.
Commitment
Players: This is a single player game.
Costs
You can try a demo of the Prologue to the narrative for free via a web browser.
Ratings
Accessibility
System settings: Android has accessibility settings including ways to navigate and interact, although not all games support this. Nintendo Switch has some built-in features, including a lockable zoom, that can be used on all games. Windows has extensive accessibility features. Some, like colour correction, work with games. Lots of accessibility software can be used with PC games, from voice recognition to input device emulators. iOS has a very extensive suite of accessibility settings including ways to navigate with voice and comprehensive screen reading, though most of the features don't work with games... read more.
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