My Life as a Refugee app for iPhone and iPad


4.8 ( 6848 ratings )
Games Role Playing Education Educational
Developer: Artifex Creative Webnet Ltd
Free
Current version: 1.1, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 28 Jun 2012
App size: 35.11 Mb

☆ "…My Life as a Refugee successfully uses a unique, interactive concept to get their worthy message across" - The Guardian

☆ "…My Life as a Refugee is a simple to use free app that raises awareness of the plight of the refugees and gives the viewer some sort of an insight into their tragedy" - FeedMyApp ★★★★★

☆ "…pulls no punches over the horror some people are forced to face and… is an effective tool in raising awareness" - LifeofAndroid.com

Based on real-life experiences of families torn apart by conflict or persecution. Every minute 8 people are forced to flee war, persecution or terror. If conflict threatened your family, what would you do?

Players face a series of tough decisions and chance events in these true-to-life quests to try to survive, reach safety, reunite with loved ones and rebuild their lives.

The app features three stories whose characters who are separated from their families while fleeing persecution or armed conflict.

“My Life as a Refugee” was developed by UNHCR, the UN refugee agency. Each story is based on real-life experiences of families torn apart by war or persecution.

Pros and cons of My Life as a Refugee app for iPhone and iPad

My Life as a Refugee app good for

A good game, a bit made like a visual/kinetic novel. I like it, the pace of the game is enjoyable and we learn a lot about refugees and the situations many of them face daily...
Great idea well done. Nice to make people think about the issue.
This app is really great an very touching! It puts you in the situation of a refugee and makes you think logically on what to do next, sounds easy but is very tricky! It sure does bring awareness of this situation, and makes you want to help out! Would recommend this app for everyone!
Excellent, simple educational tool on the journeys that refugees take, and the risks and decisions they make.
This app is a very heartwarming tale that I will play for many hours more.
The graphics are gorgeous and the different stories truly reach your heart.

Some bad moments

The first three times I played I was imprisoned twice and killed once. Really gives you food for thought.
salute all people out there who give help and will be helping!
I cant remember the last time I saw technology used so well to deliver such an important message. Only issue is to remember that for millions, this is far from a game. Thanks, UNHCR!
This game sounded awesome when I read the description. Well, I played it, in all its predetermined permutations and I really just expected more. This game is too easy, you win every time. Pass.
What a great way to use technology to spread awareness about what refugees go through! Maybe a little too basic, but a great start.
Very fun, although obviously depressing as its meant to help open our eyes as to what refugees go through, and educational.