The Book of Distance

Free to Play

Release Date:: Oct 8, 2020
Developer:: National Film Board of Canada
Publisher:: Astrea
Platforms:: Windows

Indie Casual Free To Play Adventure VR Only Single-player Tracked Controller Support

About This Game

In 1935, Yonezo Okita left his home in Hiroshima, Japan, and began a new life in Canada. Then war and state-sanctioned racism changed everything—he became the enemy. Three generations later, his grandson, artist Randall Okita, leads us on an interactive virtual pilgrimage through an emotional geography of immigration and family to recover what was lost.

The Book of Distance blends techniques from mechanical sculpture, film, and stage to redefine personal storytelling in virtual reality. Family archives add a haunting layer of realism. 2D and 3D hand-crafted sets reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints, evocative character design, and seamless choreography combine with surprising moments of interaction to gently whisk us across the ocean and through the years.

Okita invites us to participate in this generous act of imagination: a space of magical theatre and generational echoes. He never strays too far from our side as we move through the story’s darker moments.

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: · Intel Core i5-4590
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
Storage: 6 GB available space
VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale

FAQ

How much does The Book of Distance cost?

The Book of Distance is completely FREE to play. You can download and play it without any purchase.

What are the system requirements for The Book of Distance?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: · Intel Core i5-4590 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Storage: 6 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

What platforms is The Book of Distance available on?

The Book of Distance is available on Windows PC.

Is The Book of Distance worth buying?

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When was The Book of Distance released?

The Book of Distance was released on Oct 8, 2020.