I bought and played through the game yesterday and enjoyed it quite a bit. Nick and May's storylines were incredibly emotional and very endearing. May's brought tears to my eyes live on stream lol. Nick's story I found not only relatable but a lot of things he would say were also things I found myself saying post-break up. If the entirety of the game was like this, I'd be able to give it my full recommendation but sadly there are three other storylines that just don't hit quite as hard and have a hard time with a comforting resolution. Most of them just sort of end without any concern for what happened to the rest of the character's. I would have liked to have seen more in Jim's and Rose's stories but they both seemed to end so quickly just as they were starting to pick up. I'm not sure if the lack of a real life counterpart made it more difficult to develop a cohesive story for the other characters but they just sort of felt unfinished. I should also say, I was not a backer ...
apartment: a separated place
- Release Date:
- Feb 14, 2020
- Developer:
- The Elsewhere Company
- Publisher:
- The Elsewhere Company
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
a•part•ment is a story-driven game, a bit like an interactive novel or movie where the way you play helps to tell the story rather than giving you power over it. We wanted to create a strong connection between you, the player, and the characters whose stories are told in the game. Different sections of a•part•ment have different mechanics that put you in the lives of the characters you play. In some sections you actively build the story, in others the story is in the environment and unfolds as you progress through it.
Key Features
- A Personal Story: a•part•ment explores the story of a breakup first hand. You will join Nick as he reflects on his relationship with Madison -- how they met, how they broke up, and milestones in between leading to that point.
- An Interactive Anthology: Just beyond the walls of Nick's apartment are his neighbors, each with their own struggles for you to discover. Their stories are told through a series of interactive vignettes, with different mechanics designed specifically to convey their stories in a relatable and emotionally powerful way. In these vignettes you get to step into their shoes, experience a part of their emotional turmoil, and understand how they relate to the important people in their lives.
- Text-Based Experimentation: In games, text is often something you want to skip in order to get to the “good parts.” In a•part•ment, we want to make text the “good part” by using it in unique and interesting ways. Text and reading are central to the game.
a•part•ment is a short game! A playthrough of a•part•ment runs about the length of a movie (2-2.5 hours, shorter if you hustle).
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User Reviews
First review I've ever written. This game doesn't have much replay ability. However, when enduring a lazy day and need a one shot game to pass the time, this game did it. I enjoyed the art as well as the soundtrack. Thought the story telling was phenomenal. 9/10.
This game made me want to call up old friends to see how they were doing. That's how you know it's good.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: 1.80GHz Processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10 Video card with 512MB of VRAM
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit
Recommended
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
FAQ
How much does apartment: a separated place cost?
apartment: a separated place costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for apartment: a separated place?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or newer Processor: 1.80GHz Processor Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DX10 Video card with 512MB of VRAM DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit Recommended: Recommended: DirectX: Version 9.0c
What platforms is apartment: a separated place available on?
apartment: a separated place is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is apartment: a separated place worth buying?
apartment: a separated place has 100% positive reviews from 3 players.
When was apartment: a separated place released?
apartment: a separated place was released on Feb 14, 2020.
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