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"and Roger" receives Grand Prix & Best Audio accolades at Taipei Game Show

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"and Roger" receives Grand Prix & Best Audio accolades at Taipei Game Show
Developed by TearyHand Studio, and Roger (ダレカレ) was recognized with Grand Prix and Best Audio awards at the Taipei Game Show's Indie Game Awards.

The independently developed title previously received the Audience Award at the Game Developers Choice Awards and Grand Prix award at the Tokyo Game Show's Sense of Wonder Night.

One theme was arranged for orchestra and performed live during the GDC concert, conducted by Austin Wintory. "It was a truly dreamlike, wonderful moment," composer Yasuhiro Nakashima commented via his social media account.


The independently developed interactive novel, featuring design by yona, is comprised of three chapters and can be played in its entirety in about one hour. The 19-track soundtrack album by Nakashima is available for purchase through Steam, published by Kodansha. All tracks are hosted on Apple Music and YouTube Music.

Vocal track "Journey" is streaming on Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited, performed in Japanese and English by Eureka Republic (Unicorn Overlord) and Julie Elven (Horizon Zero Dawn), respectively. Cover art is by illustrator Hirannko Konohana.

and Roger is currently available for Nintendo Switch. The PC edition is available for Windows and Mac through Steam, verified for use with the Steam Deck. The demo is available for Nintendo Switch consoles, Windows and Mac operating systems.


From the Nintendo product page:
It's just another morning for this young girl. She wakes up and starts getting herself ready while shaking off the sleepiness like always. Except something, somehow, feels off.

When she steps into the living room, she expects to find her dad preparing for work. Instead, she finds a stranger sleeping on the couch. The man wakes up, looks at the girl, and sighs. Ignoring her confusion, he mumbles to himself with a hint of sadness in his voice.
and Roger - Apple Music / YouTube Music

Journey - Single ~ Yasuhiro Nakashima - Apple Music / YouTube Music