Max, an Autistic Journey (2016)
- Developer
- Professional Imagination
- Publisher
- GPAC
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 114 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A retro-styled RPG that feels like a heartfelt, handcrafted journey through a child's everyday challenges, blending whimsy with sincere autism advocacy.
retroheartfelteducationalwhimsicalfamily-friendlyturn-basedtop-downpersonal
What players say
Players split on the game's depiction of autism: some on the spectrum call it inaccurate and offensive, citing the use of the puzzle piece logo and parents reacting to diagnosis like a tragedy, while others find it emotionally moving and educational. The combat gets repetitive and there are too many fights for a story-driven game, with some players reporting audio bugs that block progress.
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