That Dragon, Cancer (2016)

An immersive, narrative videogame that retells Joel Green's 4-year fight against cancer through about two hours of poetic, imaginative gameplay that explores themes of faith, hope and love.

Point-and-click Puzzle Simulator Adventure Indie Educational go-kart guitar playing death doctor side-scrolling art multiple protagonists narration dog singing autobiography level selectionOuya, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac

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Earnest, contemporary, contemplative and grave.

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ForbesAndy RobertsonJan 201610/10
Like any good art That Dragon, Cancer redefines the boundaries of its genre. This is creativity unfettered, matched in weight only by the likes of The Last of Us.
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TelegraphTom HogginsJan 20165/5 stars
While nothing can ever bring back their little boy, I am glad the Greens had that faith. And I am glad they were brave enough to share it with us.
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TwinfiniteChris JecksJan 20165/5
With the emotionally draining effect that That Dragon, Cancer will have on you in mind, I'd still implore you to play it. If only to further understand the harm that cancer brings, not only to those diagnosed with the disease, but to their family and loved ones too.
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The EscapistTaylor HidalgoJan 20163/5 stars
Like inventing and describing a new color, That Dragon, Cancer tries to describe something indescribable, and does an admirable job of it.
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TechRaptorGeorgina YoungFeb 20166.5/10
A beautiful game but not quite successful for me as a social experiment.
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About the game

Platforms: Ouya, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac
Developer: Numinous Games
Publisher: Numinous Games
Released: January 11, 2016
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Engine: Unity
Time to beat: 1.5 h rushed · 2 h main story

IGDB rating 7.6/10 from 34 ratings.

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