Behind the Memory
- December 19, 2016
- GuraShop
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Behind the Memory" is a first-person exploration game centered around the character Hector, who returns to his haunted past. The game combines elements of the "walking-simulator" genre with an emotional story, cinematic aesthetics, and real-time plot progression. Players must explore their surroundings and gather information to reconstruct past events, leading to a final climax of love, trust, and forgiveness.
Reviews
- The game features decent graphics and a nice atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- It has an interesting premise and a dark story that some players found engaging.
- The game offers easy achievements, making it appealing for collectors.
- The story is poorly executed, with many players finding it confusing and predictable.
- The game is very short, lasting around 30-60 minutes, which left many feeling unsatisfied.
- There are significant technical issues, including slow walking speed, bugs, and unoptimized performance.
- story66 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players finding it confusing and poorly executed, often describing it as predictable and lacking coherence. While some appreciate the emotional depth and themes of bravery and family, others criticize the disjointed narrative and underdeveloped subplots, leading to a lack of emotional engagement. Overall, the story's potential is overshadowed by its execution, leaving players divided on its impact and quality.
“The story behind all of this comes out step by step, slowly you start understanding what happened, and it's a bit cliché but it was okay for me.”
“The story is interesting even if a bit cliché.”
“The game has a very rich and deep story that made it all worth it, graphics that make you go 'wow' at certain places and gameplay that is very straightforward and smooth for a walking simulator.”
“But the story is exactly the problem: the game doesn't know what it wants to be.”
“The graphics are average, the voice acting made me cringe and the story makes absolutely no sense.”
“But the lack of proper set-up and the uneven story makes it hard to get emotionally involved.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as beautiful and immersive, while others describe them as average or decent. Many highlight the visual quality as a strong point, particularly in the context of a walking simulator, though issues like screen tearing and poor voice acting detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are generally considered good, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
“Game has good graphics and a very nice soundtrack.”
“Basically, a walking simulator, we can say that, but the music and the graphics are really nice, the voices as well, they make you live this experience in a very intense way.”
“The game has a very rich and deep story that made it all worth it, graphics that make you go 'wow' at certain places and gameplay that is very straightforward and smooth for a walking simulator.”
“And I'm not talking about the fact that it's totally overpriced for a less than 1-hour game with bad graphics.”
“The graphics are average, the voice acting made me cringe and the story makes absolutely no sense.”
“In this, the graphics are just average.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience varies significantly among players; while some appreciate the straightforward and smooth mechanics, particularly in the context of a walking simulator, others find the repetitive nature and short duration lacking, especially if seeking a deeper narrative. Badge and achievement collectors may enjoy the game, but those looking for a more substantial experience may be disappointed.
“Great gameplay.”
“The game has a very rich and deep story that made it all worth it, graphics that make you go 'wow' at certain places, and gameplay that is very straightforward and smooth for a walking simulator.”
“It seems as if the game's concept was designed for a 5-10 times longer gameplay.”
“If you are a badge and achievement collector, get this game... but if you're looking for a deep story and 3-5 hours of gameplay, I can't say this is a worthy game.”
“This made it so about 20 minutes of gameplay had to be repeated, over and over, and that just isn't fun.”
“It seems as if the game's concept was designed for 5-10 times longer gameplay.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Behind the Memory" is highlighted by its engaging story and professional voice acting, which stand out in the walking sim genre. However, the lack of a strong narrative setup and uneven storytelling hinder players' emotional investment, ultimately diminishing the impact of the game's conclusion. Despite attempts at creating a shocking and heartbreaking ending, many players found it fell flat due to a predictable storyline and technical shortcomings.
“Behind the Memory is a short walking sim with an emotional story in the background.”
“Such low-budget walking sims usually don't have professional voice acting like this game does. I found the ending rather emotional, which is also unique to this genre.”
“In order for the final choice to have the right emotional impact, we have to either actually care for the main character or really hate him.”
“The emotional depth of the characters felt shallow and unconvincing, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
“I expected a gripping narrative, but the emotional moments fell flat and lacked impact.”
“The game tried to evoke feelings, but the execution was so poor that it ended up being more frustrating than moving.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a mysterious and enigmatic ambiance, predominantly set at night, which enhances the storytelling. While visually stunning and effectively conveying dark themes, the atmosphere can feel uneven due to the narrative's focus on difficult choices. Overall, it creates an interesting and immersive experience, though it may be distressing for some players.
“I liked the mysterious atmosphere, the enigmatic ambience.”
“While some screenshots showcase daylight locales, a major portion of the game takes place at night, which aligns well with the overall atmosphere.”
“Overall, it is interesting and atmospheric, if uneven in execution, and covers some very dark material that may be distressing to some.”
“While some screenshots showcase daylight locales, a major portion of the game takes place at night, which aligns with the overall atmosphere.”
“I've always been a fan of the Unreal Engine, and it makes this game perfectly stunning and ominous when the story demands such precise atmospheres.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music is highly praised, with users highlighting its beautiful soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience of the walking simulator. The combination of impressive graphics and evocative music contributes to a captivating atmosphere, earning it a perfect score for its musical elements.
“The game has good graphics and a very nice soundtrack.”
“Basically, a walking simulator, but the music and the graphics are really nice; the voices as well make you experience this in a very intense way.”
“A very good walking simulator with wonderful graphics, nice music, and a good storyline.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues that detract from the experience, leading some to abandon the game shortly after starting. Many feel that the limited setting does not compensate for the lack of optimization, resulting in a frustrating gameplay experience.
“Disastrous optimization; I gave up after 15 minutes or so.”
“Unoptimized.”
“The story is not reliable; the game takes place almost in a single location, and the performance could be a lot better.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for having little to no replay value, with users expressing that it lacks elements that would encourage them to play it again.
“It also has little to no replay value either.”
“There's no replayability.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to be very buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
“The game is very buggy.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
“There are constant glitches that disrupt the gameplay.”
