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August 19, 2020

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NowHere Media

!! Winner of SXSW Best Use of Immersive Arts 2019 !!

NOTE: This is not a game, but a narrative documentary experience.

"Home After War" is a room-scale, interactive virtual reality experience that takes you to Fallujah, a city that was, until recently, under Islamic State (IS) control. The war against IS has ended but the city is still unsafe.

There’s one looming fear for returning refugees – booby trapped homes and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the neighbourhoods. ​ Ahmaied Hamad Khalaf and his family returned home after the fighting subsided.

Explore Ahmaied’s home by either walking physically or teleporting in the space as he tells you his story about returning to a home that might be booby trapped. Witness life outside the four walls of his house through 360° videos embedded in the space. ​ Hear Ahmaied speak of his loss, and his hopes. Learn what it's like to fear the home you once loved.

WARNING: This experience contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. It may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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3.85

347 ratings

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svuze

August 22, 2022

5/5

all bad reviews are just 12 year olds

this was a documentary, captivating the sad truth behind human conflict and the results. it was sad, interesting and sorrowful. Anyone who says “thought it was a shooter, trash” are extremely stupid… if you want a shooter you should look at the genre of game you’re downloading. maybe don’t assume because your entitlement says so. literally says “documentary” and gives an explanation on what too expect. maybe someone needs to leave IEDS in your home lol

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SneekerP21

January 31, 2022

5/5

Didn’t expect it to make me cry.

This is my first review and rightfully so. This is a beautifully told story that is very engaging and helps you understand what is really going on in the Middle East and how the families are affected by it. I was overcome by emotions and couldn’t stop myself from crying. I would absolutely recommend this experience!

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Gamer217

August 20, 2020

5/5

This is a great video!

This is a very sad and informative video. I’ve actually cried some tears especially towards the end of the video. We should all be lucky that we live in the United States. It could be worse. My heart goes out to all those innocent people who have died and are still going through this situation. I wish this video could’ve been longer. This video gets two thumbs up five stars! I hope all be safe.

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jonno7777

August 20, 2020

5/5

Very well done

In response to Gamer 217, believe it or not, we don’t all live in the United States, a fact that a lot of people are extremely grateful about. Back to this VR experience. Very well put together and a must download for all quest users. Whatever country you’re from.

65 found this helpful

Elite21MCFC

September 18, 2020

5/5

Back Home !

This experience was stunning, I'm a ameiraqi, a Iraqi that was raised in the us, i have never back home and this experience put me there, sure it is a sad story, but this was a step in the right direction, just imagine all the other places you can visit just within your headset, i just want to end this by saying thank you to the developers of this experience, you did a amazing job and i really recommend this, trust me

58 found this helpful

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