Before I Forget

Critic reviews

• NintendoLife

  Thomas Whitehead · May 08, 2021

  8.0

  Before I Forget is a short, beautiful experience that nevertheless approaches a challenging and rather sombre subject. It takes creative bravery to share a game that represents the impact of dementia, and to do so sensitively and as accurately as possible; it achieves this goal. We not only suffer the disease with Sunita, but engage with the successes and joys of her life. Before I Forget finds a careful balance that is to be commended.

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• TechRaptor

  David Restrepo · May 05, 2021

  8.0

  Before I Forget is a strong, concise story tracing a woman suffering from dementia as she slowly uncovers pieces of herself as well as the story framed within this mental health journey. It doesn't waste players' time with a run-time that doesn't overstay its welcome, helped by a protagonist that doesn't divulge too much information when she speaks.

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• GameSpew

  Kim Snaith · Apr 29, 2021

  8.0

  A sensitive, beautiful and emotional glimpse into what it might be like to live with Alzheimer’s Disease, Before I Forget feels as important as it is excellently executed. It’s not exactly a ‘game’ in the traditional sense, but it’s an experience that will stick with you and perhaps make you look at the world in a new light. You’ll certainly never take your most treasured memories for granted again, that’s for sure.

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• Game Skinny

  Dylan Webb · Apr 26, 2021

  10

  Before I Forget isn’t designed to make Sunita pitiable. Despite the difficulties she faces, 3-Fold never allow dementia to define who she is, making for an incredibly compelling journey.

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• Finger Guns

  Andy Manson · May 02, 2021

  9.0

  Before I Forget is heart-breaking and uplifting in equal measure. The framing of the story induces a genuine sympathy and understanding of what those who suffers such conditions go through, but successfully stops short of crossing the line into patronising schmaltz. I urge all of you to experience it for yourself and make sure you avoid spoilers for maximum effect. I cannot recommend this enough.

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• Game Reactor

  Kieran Harris · May 01, 2021

  8.0

  The game's story is able to effectively convey the struggles of living with dementia in many intelligent ways and it doesn't overstay its welcome being just one-hour long. That said, if you're not a fan of 'walking simulator' titles like Gone Home or What Remains of Edith Finch, then I don't think this does anything too drastically different that's going to win you over.

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