# We'll always have Paris > Narrative adventure game about love and dementia. (iPhone/iPad app by Cowleyfornia Studios.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/well-always-have-paris/id1578889746 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Cowleyfornia Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540600041) - Category: Games, Adventure, Casual - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.20/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 14.5 · 31 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2022-04-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/well-always-have-paris/id1578889746/reviews.md ## What is We'll always have Paris? We'll always have Paris is a short narrative experience about loving someone with dementia. This is the story of Simon Smith, a retired chef who lives with Claire, his wife of fifty years. Claire is slowly losing her memory, and Simon must balance his love for her with his desire to maintain normality and autonomy over the confusion that is infiltrating both their lives. We'll always have Paris is a wholesome adventure that explores the lived experience of memory loss, and the beauty of a love that lasts two lifetimes. – A powerful and emotional narrative – Pressure-free interactions and mechanics – A compact experience perfect for playing through in one sitting - No in-app purchases ## Key features - Emotional narrative - Pressure-free mechanics - Compact experience - Explores memory loss - Focuses on enduring love ## Chart rankings - #197 in Top Paid · Casual (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/well-always-have-paris/id1578889746/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Wow *2024-01-20* An incredible insight to life with dementia. Painful for those who understand it, and I’d like to hope helpful for those who don’t. ### 5/5 — A gentle and poignant game *2023-11-01* A glimpse into a day of someone battling dementia. A short but thoughtful game to take you out of your busy world and think about what really matters. Well worth the small price. You should start this game by making a cup of tea. ### 1/5 — Too short, not very long or entertaining *2023-01-23* Not long enough to warrant money in my opinion. Disappointed in the difficulty and lack of branches, I thought it would be harder with multiple ending based on choices. Not awful be any means, just disappointing that it’s paid. ### 2/5 — Expensive for length *2022-09-25* I liked the storyline and the general gameplay but for its length, it’s definitely not value for money. Only took me about 20 minutes to complete it and I selected every news article to read, otherwise it prob have been 15 odd minutes. For what you pay this game needs to be hours long, not minutes. ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2022-07-31* I never write reviews, but this game was so heartbreaking and lovely. My grandparents are going through this right now and it's encouraging to see that there's still happiness in there. ### 5/5 — beautiful! *2022-07-12* the game is so pretty. one thing though is that it wasn’t long enough :( i finished it in under an hour but it’s really beautiful and the music chosen is great! ### 5/5 — Amazing Story! Highly recommend! *2022-07-12* I went into this game blind, and I loved it. If you’re contemplating buying the game, it’s definitely worth the price. It’s short, but there’s many little mini games to entertain you as you play through the story. But the real gem is the story itself. I don’t want to spoil anything, so I’ll just refer to it as my disease of study. The game excellently portrays the disease in an easy to understand and culpable way. If you want to experience a lifetime in 10 minutes, this game provides. ### 1/5 — Very short for the price - disappointing *2022-07-11* This is basically a follow along story, that lasts about 10 minutes. There is no deviation, or possibility of a different outcome or story line. There is no gameplay. No replay value. There are no real puzzles. Graphics are very minimal, but not in an arty way. In a “didn’t bother to put in a lot of effort” way. Its games like this that make consumers hesitant to purchase anything any longer. ### 3/5 — Meh *2022-07-11* Kinda interesting story, but honestly not worth the money. Plus it’s really short… ### 5/5 — Great Game! *2022-07-11* CAUTION: Spoiler I overall really enjoyed it. It’s a short and emotional story definitely worth playing. While the twist could have easily been poorly handled and seen a mile away, it managed to execute it perfectly and leave me surprised, making the reveals as the resolution played out feel more poignant. The only issue that really bugged me was the dialogue writing. Some of it felt unnatural and stiff to read, with one or two heavy expositions as well. I can’t recall exactly which one, but I do remember one of the Jean-Marc messages being particularly clunky and expositional when I read it. The art style also feels a tad generic for this type of text-based story game, with the minimalist forms contrasting against the solid colored background. That’s not to say it was bad by any means, it just feels very run-of-the-mill for such a game, and while I don’t have a specific example off the top of my head, I know I’ve definitely seen it before. It was clearly handled with much more care than it’s rivals, and maybe if I hadn’t seen it from the App Store first, I wouldn’t have made such a connection, since it’s usually cheap, quickly put together mobile games that use it just to save time. Given the personally done illustrations, thematic significance, and symbolic use on things like the absent faces, I can say wasn’t the case here. My first impression was an assumption it would be like those other games based on the art, and it wasn’t at all, but I almost skipped it completely. If I saw it on the App Store without the game of the day tag, I probably would have skipped and missed out on the story. This paragraph is less of a real issue than it is my personal opinions on the art, and the industry itself is much more at fault for my gripes than the artist or work. Because the impression almost made me ignore it, and I’m sure someone else probably thought the same thing, but they might not have downloaded it anyways, I added it in here. Might be worth something to you. Again, great game! The review sounds mostly negative, but take it as a complement because that means the complaints were so few I could address them specifically, and the praise was so much I couldn’t fit it in beyond generalizations! 5/5! ## Frequently asked questions about We'll always have Paris ### What is We'll Always Have Paris about? We'll Always Have Paris is a narrative experience focusing on a retired chef caring for his wife who is experiencing memory loss due to dementia. It explores themes of love, memory, and maintaining normalcy. ### How long does it take to play We'll Always Have Paris? The game is designed as a compact experience, perfect for playing through in one sitting. It offers a focused narrative without lengthy gameplay. ### Does We'll Always Have Paris have in-app purchases? No, We'll Always Have Paris does not feature any in-app purchases. The game is a one-time purchase with no additional costs. ### What devices can I play We'll Always Have Paris on? We'll Always Have Paris is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms. ### What is the age rating for We'll Always Have Paris? The age rating for We'll Always Have Paris is 12+. This indicates content suitable for players aged 12 and above. ### How often is We'll Always Have Paris updated? The latest version of We'll Always Have Paris is 1.0.8, last updated on March 4, 2026. Further update frequency is not specified but indicates ongoing support. ### What is the price of We'll Always Have Paris? We'll Always Have Paris is available for purchase at $2.99. This is a fixed price for the full game experience. ### What kind of gameplay mechanics does We'll Always Have Paris use? We'll Always Have Paris features pressure-free interactions and mechanics, focusing on the narrative experience rather than complex challenges or puzzles. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.8 — 2026-03-04 Bugfixes and updates to keep current with new iOS versions ### 1.0.5 — 2023-01-19 1.0.5 is a small maintenance update that fixes a small typo. ### 1.0.4 — 2022-04-28 As well as spelling and editorial changes, this update fixes an issue that could get you to get stuck in the library scene if you check all articles in the library and play for a second time without restarting. ### 1.0.1 — 2022-04-11 Minor editorial changes ### 1.0 — 2022-04-04 No release notes. ## More apps by Cowleyfornia Studios - [Iron Roads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-roads/id1621948033) All apps by Cowleyfornia Studios: https://appshunter.io/developer/1540600041 ## Related topics [cowleyfornia studios](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cowleyfornia-studios) · [ageing app game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ageing-app-game) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*