with HOME

Smartphones and the much-talked-about IoT (Internet of Things) will make your life a little more convenient.

Towards a "slightly comfortable" life with IoT

You can check the operation of home appliances and the amount of electricity used from outside,

Check on children and pets, talk to them,

It's safe, convenient, and fun even when you're out and about.

That is "with HOME".

[Main functions]

- With Anshin Watcher, you can check the whereabouts of important family members and things on your smartphone.

- You can detect the movement of your family and the risk of heat stroke with a simple monitoring plug.

- You can check the opening and closing status of doors and windows, the movement status of people and pets, the electricity usage status of home appliances, etc.

- You can check the state of children and pets with the camera.

- You can remotely control home appliances that support infrared remote control from outside.

- Using the location information and sensor information of the smartphone, you can automatically operate home appliances that support infrared remote control.

- You can collectively manage your home appliances.

The with HOME app can be used with the following services.

・with HOME

・Cable Plus HOME

・Eneria Connected IoT

・Commufa Hikari Smart Home

・PPit HOME

Overview

HOME is a first-person adventure game developed by Benjamin Rivers and released in 2020. It follows the story of an elderly woman named Kathleen as she navigates the desolate ruins of her former home. The game focuses on themes of loss, memory, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity.

Gameplay

HOME is primarily an exploration game. Players control Kathleen as she traverses the overgrown ruins of her house, solving puzzles and uncovering fragments of her past. The game features a minimalist interface, with no traditional inventory or dialogue system. Instead, players interact with the environment through natural gestures, such as opening doors and picking up objects.

Story

Kathleen is a solitary woman living in a crumbling old house. As she explores the ruins, she encounters remnants of her past life: old photographs, forgotten letters, and abandoned possessions. Through these fragments, players piece together the story of Kathleen's family and the events that led to her isolation.

The game explores themes of loss and grief as Kathleen grapples with the memories of her loved ones and the realization of her own mortality. It also delves into the power of memory and the ways in which it can both sustain and haunt us.

Setting

HOME is set in a desolate and overgrown version of Kathleen's former home. The once-familiar rooms are now filled with overgrown vegetation, crumbling walls, and faded memories. The house itself becomes a symbol of Kathleen's past and the passage of time.

Reception

HOME received critical acclaim upon release, with praise for its atmospheric visuals, poignant storytelling, and innovative gameplay. It was nominated for several awards, including the Game of the Year award at the 2020 Golden Joystick Awards.