Bury me, my Love

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Summary

Bury me, my Love tells the story of Syrian refugee Nour and her husband Majd, as Nour undertakes a perilous journey to safety in Europe.

Bury me, my Love is a Text Messaging Adventure game about Nour, a Syrian migrant trying to find her way to Europe. Her husband Majd, who remains behind in Syria, communicates with Nour through a messaging app, advising her as best he can so that she reaches her destination safely.

“Bury me, my love” is a Syrian goodbye phrase that roughly means, “Take care, don’t even think about dying before I do.” This phrase takes on a deeper meaning as Majd says it to his wife, Nour, as she undertakes her perilous journey to reach Europe.

A co-production from ARTE, the European cultural network, with The Pixel Hunt and Figs.

Storyline

Bury me, my Love is a “reality-inspired game”, a documented fiction that draws inspiration directly from real-world events. The original idea stems from an article written by Le Monde journalist, Lucie Soullier, telling the story of Dana, a young Syrian woman who fled her country and is now living in Germany.

This experience may affect the sensitivity of younger people.


Bury me, my Love Activation Instructions

Game Information
Release Date October 26, 2017
Publisher Plug In Digital, Playdius, ARTE France, Figs, The Pixel Hunt
Content Rated E10+ (Everyone 10+)
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives Text
Genres Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Themes Historical, Educational
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch