Always Remember Me
- April 18, 2014
- Winter Wolves
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Always Remember Me" is a romantic visual novel that explores the theme of memory loss. Play as Amy, a young woman who forgets everything when she falls asleep, and must rely on her partner to help her remember. Navigate complex relationships, make choices that affect the story, and uncover the truth behind Amy's condition in this engaging and emotional game.
Reviews
- The art style is beautiful and well-received by many players.
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who played it in the past.
- The story has a cute premise and can be enjoyable for fans of dating sims.
- The gameplay is repetitive and heavily focused on stat raising, which many players found tedious.
- Character development is lacking, with many characters described as stereotypical and one-dimensional.
- The endings are abrupt and unsatisfying, leaving players feeling disconnected from the story.
- story79 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The story in this dating sim is often described as cute but lacking depth, with many reviewers noting its reliance on clichés and repetitive gameplay that detracts from the narrative experience. While some appreciate the potential of the plot, particularly the amnesia theme, they criticize the execution, citing underdeveloped characters and abrupt endings that feel disconnected from the story progression. Overall, the writing is seen as mediocre, with many players feeling that the game prioritizes stat-raising mechanics over a compelling narrative.
“I really enjoyed all of its potential storylines.”
“Overall, though, it is a very enjoyable story and I felt like the characters were well thought out and given proper personalities.”
“The story for this is heartbreaking.”
“The story is cute enough but has no depth, and the gameplay is just a grindfest of repeating actions to max one specific stat and the affection meter on the guy you want.”
“You spend a ton of time grinding through simple, repetitive actions only to get a few snippets of story that are maybe a few sentences long each, and are typically about something utterly mundane.”
“The game has like 6 cutscenes/conversations total per character with little cohesive story or progression, and the ending comes very suddenly where one minute you're friends with the dude, the next you're married with kids and it does not even tell you how.”
- music34 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and occasional awkward timing during gameplay, leading to moments of silence that disrupt immersion. While some appreciate the catchy opening song and find the soundtrack enjoyable, others describe it as bland or annoying, with a desire for more variety. Overall, the music complements the game's graphics but tends to wear thin over time.
“The opening song goes so hard.”
“I do love the soundtrack of this game a lot though.”
“Great story and nice soundtrack though I will never get that song out of my head now!”
“The only real issue I had with the game was the music; it wasn't because it was bad, but it did seem to mostly be randomized in when certain music would play.”
“The music was repetitive and got super annoying after a while, not to mention the opening song had very grating vocals.”
“Overall, the writing was mediocre, the music wasn't very good, the skill building didn't seem to achieve anything at all, there is minimal story and lots of grinding doing the cafe, sleeping, going to the park etc.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with many players describing it as a grindfest focused on stat-raising rather than meaningful choices or engaging romance. While some appreciate the simplicity and find enjoyment in the overall experience, others feel it detracts from the narrative and character development, leading to a dull and linear gameplay experience. Overall, the mechanics are seen as basic and uninspired, making it less appealing compared to other visual novels and dating sims.
“Pretty typical for the genre, but if you play all possible endings there is a good twenty hours of gameplay.”
“Also as expected of a dating sim, your character has several stats, and doing your daily job for money as well as a variety of activities to increase one or more stats is an integral part of the gameplay.”
“It's got very simplistic choices and game mechanics, which makes it enjoyable for those experienced with the genre or those who are just trying it out for the first time.”
“The gameplay is sort of like Princess Maker or Long Live the Queen, but without the charm of those games, while the romance lacks the depth of choice and story you'd get from a more traditionally structured visual novel/otome.”
“I found that the gameplay was almost non-existent and what little there was was stretched and repeated until it was dead and buried.”
“Additionally, the game seemed to focus more on the stat-raising mechanic than the romance plot itself, leading to some annoying and boring 'save & load' back and forth since you want to raise your stats as soon as possible in order to get both endings easily.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style and pretty backgrounds, with many users highlighting the quality of the character designs and overall artwork. However, some reviewers noted that while the visuals are attractive, the characters lack emotional depth, and the gameplay can feel repetitive despite the aesthetic appeal. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions on the overall enjoyment of the game vary.
“I personally really like the art style and think it's a great game.”
“The art style is nice and I enjoyed the 'stat' building aspect part.”
“I had some expectations before playing this game since the visuals seemed fairly appealing and I actually wasn't disappointed by the (few) CGs - they were drawn well and the character designs weren't bad either.”
“The art style is pretty, the backgrounds were also pretty, but the characters lack emotions and personality.”
“Graphics are okay, but I wouldn't recommend this game to anyone.”
“Artwork is pretty, but I don't think this game is particularly enjoyable aside from that.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is tedious and repetitive, often requiring players to engage in monotonous activities for minimal story progression. Many users find the stat grinding boring and feel it detracts from the overall experience, as the effort invested does not yield satisfying narrative rewards. The emphasis on skill building and point farming is criticized for overshadowing the potential for a more engaging story.
“You spend a ton of time grinding through simple, repetitive actions only to get a few snippets of story that are maybe a few sentences long each, and are typically about something utterly mundane.”
“The endings seem to come out of nowhere and there aren't enough big plot points to make up for how much skill grinding it takes to reach the ending.”
“Overall, the writing was mediocre, the music wasn't very good, the skill building didn't seem to achieve anything at all, there is minimal story and lots of grinding doing the cafe, sleeping, going to the park etc. It would have been much better if they focused less on making it like a game with a skill tree and such, and just focused on writing a good story.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is profoundly impactful, with players reporting intense feelings that lead to tears and real-life emotional breakdowns. While some find parts of the story a bit slow, the overall narrative is described as touching and heartwarming, featuring adorable characters that enhance the emotional experience.
“I won't lie, I cried.”
“I had an emotional breakdown in real life because I thought I was doing good and then my life flashed before my eyes, and I'm tearing up again.”
“The story for this is heartbreaking.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a significant lack of character development and meaningful character scenes, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience despite appealing visuals and well-designed characters. While the character designs are praised, the overall depth and progression of the characters fall short of expectations.
“I had some expectations before playing this game since the visuals seemed fairly appealing, and I actually wasn't disappointed by the few CGs - they were drawn well, and the character designs weren't bad either.”
“I loved the character designs and the details very much, but after a while, the game does become a bit repetitive when you're trying to play it over and you know what's coming.”
“There is a huge lack of character development and character scenes.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by the shallow character arcs and missed opportunities for deeper storytelling.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with players expressing a desire to skip previously experienced content, indicating that while it is enjoyable, it may not justify a full-price purchase due to its limited replay value.
“I ended up wanting to skip pretty much everything I had seen previously, as this game has little to no replayability.”
“It's fun, but I wouldn't pay full price for it mostly because it lacks replay value.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted for being genuinely funny while also incorporating emotional depth, creating a balanced and engaging experience for players.
“Besides that, it's actually funny yet feelsy at the same time.”
