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[Firebal69]

INTRODUCTION

Back Then is a yet unseen take in the videogame industry about an elderly poet diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, dealing not only with how our elders and their families change and learn to adapt to this newfound unavoidable and inevitable loss of memory and identity, but also show players that there is more to these situations than simple forgetfulness as we age.

Thomas Eilian is an elderly poet and writer diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Bound to only move around in a wheelchair, he finds himself alone for what seems like years roaming an empty house. “The clock is ticking, the hours are going by. The past increases, the future recedes. Possibilities decreasing, regrets mounting.”

Key Features:

In-depth narrative and storytelling experience.
Creative gameplay mechanics related to Alzheimer’s and forgetfulness, where the character starts to remember (and forget) his past and present.
Inspired by real events and stories of people with Alzheimer’s and neurodegenerative diseases, told by family members and loved ones.
Focus on interactivity, grab, interact with everything and learn as much as possible.
Scientific breakdown via collectibles about Alzheimer's.

Developer:
Outriders

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Hi, I'm Ruben, I do PR and programming for Outriders, I'm honored to be the one sharing this beautiful and very meaning project with you all.

Expect new updates every saturday until the game's release later this year.

I'll leave you with our story teaser trailer released last halloween and a few screenshots to start off with





















Please note that we're halfway there, textures, lighting, etc are all subject to change.


If you like our project consider joining our discord! We have more than 120 members already and we're active there daily
https://discord.gg/nkCqh9M

Other social media:
Steam: https://bit.ly/3m6aQEd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Back-Then-434776743771927/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BackThenGame
IndieDB: https://www.indiedb.com/games/back-then
Gamejolt: https://gamejolt.com/games/Backthen/423497
Itch.io: https://firebal69.itch.io/back-then
IGDB: https://www.igdb.com/games/back-then


Excited to create more awareness with you,
Cheers,
Ruben

[Firebal69]

Time ticks away as the memories fade. Here's a #WIP gif of our dining room.

[Firebal69]

"In our moment of birth we have knowledge of death... Yet we're compelled to be reborn."


Here's our post for this week! Stay safe everyone!

[Firebal69]

"We're really a composite of our life experiences - memory layered upon memory and Alzheimer's steals that away."
-Meryl C.

Can you spot what's different about the player in this gif? 

Happy weekend!

[Firebal69]

For this week's #screenshotsaturday, we'd like to show you an evolution of Back Then's art.

Complete with a before and after gif! 

[Firebal69]

Time devours us into the darkness of the night so we can see light of day once more.

Join our discord: http://bit.ly/3lx5P7z

[bram_dingelstad]

Is it just me or am I the only one that doesn't see any of the GIFs or any of the posts? I'm a little confused 

[Alain]

Is it just me or am I the only one that doesn't see any of the GIFs or any of the posts? I'm a little confused 

They work fine for me. I just checked and here it is not Dropbox, which seemed to be a problem in Thaumaturges devlog recently.

[Firebal69]

Is it just me or am I the only one that doesn't see any of the GIFs or any of the posts? I'm a little confused 

Hey! Sorry for the trouble, I've been messing around with the gifs a bit, can you see them now? 

[kingoftheconnors]

I can see them. Not sure about everyone else. The art looks great, by the way!

[Beastboy]

Is this going to be a sad experience ?

[Firebal69]

I can see them. Not sure about everyone else. The art looks great, by the way!

Thank you! Appreciate it

[Firebal69]

Is this going to be a sad experience ?

It's definitely bittersweet :c

[Firebal69]

We're so very proud of how far we've come with this project.

Not only have we been learning a lot in both technical prowess and raising awareness, but we've been making great connections and friends along the way.

Today, after much teasing, we'd like to officially announce our steam page 

Wishlist us: https://bit.ly/3m6aQEd

Thank you all for the support so far, and mark your calendars, September is close.

[Firebal69]

"And all I had left were memories. And the feeling that I lost it all. So I wanted to stay... To evade death..."

Happy #screenshotsaturday everyone! 

Wishlist here: https://bit.ly/3m6aQEd

[Firebal69]

Happy to announce that tomorrow we'll be joining @DigitalDocGames #podcast to talk about #BackThen and exploring #mentalhealth in videogames.

Best part? It's live, and we'll be joined by @negaoryx as well! 

Tune in tomorrow at 12pm CST | 5pm GMT+1

https://www.twitch.tv/digitaldocgames

[Firebal69]

"The noise kept me unsettled. That hum of... Silence."

Happy #screenshotsaturday everyone!

[Firebal69]

"Take a walk with me. I'll show you the fragments... Your past, your present, your memories... You will forget and remember."

Happy weekend everyone!

Don't forget to wishlist: https://bit.ly/3m6aQEd 

[Firebal69]

Gone insane we fall from the stars of our own accord. To the ground we wither and gather in the roots.

Happy #screenshotsaturday! 

Wishlist on steam: https://bit.ly/3m6aQEd