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Max, an Autistic Journey is a retro style top-down turn-based RPG filled with mini games, monsters and most of all, heart. Developed by a devoted dad who made a game with his son about his son's autism.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 80% — of 114 reviews
Released: 2016-08-19
Developer: Professional Imagination
Publisher: GPAC
Genres: Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 94%

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