Item: We'll always have Paris
Rating: 95
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

95/100

We'll Always Have Paris is a profoundly moving experience that demonstrates the power of mobile gaming as a medium for storytelling. This is a short, narrative-driven adventure about Simon, a retired chef, and his wife Claire, who is living with dementia. The gameplay is intentionally simple and pressure-free, allowing the emotional weight of the narrative to take center stage. You participate in the mundane tasks of their daily life, which become increasingly poignant as Claire's memory fades.

The art style is soft and inviting, perfectly complementing the 'wholesome' but heartbreaking nature of the story. It’s a compact experience designed to be played in one sitting, and it doesn't overstay its welcome. Instead of high scores or leaderboards, the reward is a deeper understanding of love, loss, and the resilience of a 50-year marriage. For anyone who has experienced memory loss in their family, this game is both a comfort and a beautiful tribute. It’s an essential play for fans of narrative indie games.

Dinsun reviewed on: Mon Jul 29 2024

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1578889746

$2.99 13+★4.1 37 reviews

Author : Cowleyfornia Studios

Pubish Date : Mon Apr 04 2022

Last Update Date : Thu Jan 19 2023

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.0.5Thu Jan 19 2023

1.0.5 is a small maintenance update that fixes a small typo.
We'll always have Paris is a short narrative experience about loving someone with dementia.
This is the story of Simon Smith, a retired chef who lives with Claire, his wife of fifty years. Claire is slowly losing her memory, and Simon must balance his love for her with his desire to maintain normality and autonomy over the confusion that is infiltrating both their lives.
We'll always have Paris is a wholesome adventure that explores the lived experience of memory loss, and the beauty of a love that lasts two lifetimes.
– A powerful and emotional narrative
– Pressure-free interactions and mechanics
– A compact experience perfect for playing through in one sitting
- No in-app purchases
Requires iOS 14.5 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
We'll always have Paris is a short narrative experience about loving someone with dementia.
This is the story of Simon Smith, a retired chef who lives with Claire, his wife of fifty years. Claire is slowly losing her memory, and Simon must balance his love for her with his desire to maintain normality and autonomy over the confusion that is infiltrating both their lives.
We'll always have Paris is a wholesome adventure that explores the lived experience of memory loss, and the beauty of a love that lasts two lifetimes.
– A powerful and emotional narrative
– Pressure-free interactions and mechanics
– A compact experience perfect for playing through in one sitting
- No in-app purchases

Ratings & Reviews

4.1 out of 5 with 37 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

We’ll Always Have Paris is a short narrative experience from Cowleyfornia Studios. It follows Simon Smith, a retired chef caring for his wife Claire as she faces the onset of dementia. Through simple, pressure-free interactions and mini-games, players explore their daily lives and the enduring beauty of their relationship. This wholesome adventure is designed to be played in a single sitting and contains no in-app purchases.