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Inner Ashes is a powerful, often emotional, experience. The subject of Alzheimer’s disease is handled respectfully yet realistically, and the small details really make the narrative pop. The graphics are simple yet colorful, and the score is soothing. Not everyone will be a fan of the slow pace and the seemingly random use of tangram puzzles, but these touches do add to the immersion if you are aware of their real-life reasoning and purposes. I just wish that there was an accessibility option for turning off motion blur, and the voice acting left a lot to be desired. If you’re up for a moving narrative and don’t mind the gameplay mechanics, Inner Ashes will be up your alley.