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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features decent graphics and a nice atmosphere, enhanced by a good soundtrack.
- It offers easy achievements, making it appealing for badge and achievement collectors.
- The story, while short, has emotional depth and can be engaging for players who appreciate narrative-driven experiences.
- The game is very short, lasting around 30-45 minutes, which may not justify the price for some players.
- The story is criticized for being confusing, predictable, and poorly executed, with many plot holes and weak character development.
- Technical issues such as slow walking speed, bugs, and poor voice acting detract from the overall experience.
- story133 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many reviewers noting its lack of coherence and predictability, often describing it as a confusing blend of themes such as father-daughter relationships and post-apocalyptic scenarios. While some appreciate the emotional depth and unique concepts, others criticize the dialogue and overall execution, leading to a narrative that feels disjointed and unsatisfying. Overall, the story is seen as short and lacking the depth expected from a walking simulator, leaving players divided on its impact.
“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 very interesting, the ending is shocking and a bit controversial; I liked it.”
“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.”
“The decision the character made that is the centerpiece of the story isn't entirely shown to us.”
- graphics40 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as beautiful and immersive, particularly in the context of a walking simulator, while others describe them as average or experiencing technical issues like tearing. Overall, many agree that the visuals contribute positively to the experience, enhancing the storytelling, though there are criticisms regarding the lack of customization options.
“Game has good graphics and a very nice soundtrack.”
“Beautiful graphics.”
“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.”
“In this, the graphics are just average.”
“It is unfortunate that graphics cannot really be tweaked and due to this, VSync cannot be turned on at all.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as straightforward and smooth, particularly for a walking simulator, but some players find it repetitive, requiring them to redo segments multiple times, which detracts from the experience. While badge and achievement collectors may enjoy the game, those seeking a deeper narrative and longer playtime may find it lacking. Overall, the gameplay is seen as enjoyable but potentially frustrating due to its brevity and repetitiveness.
“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.”
- emotional12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Behind the Memory" is mixed; while some players appreciate the professional voice acting and find the ending impactful, many criticize the uneven storytelling and lack of character development, which hinder emotional engagement. The game's attempt at a shocking conclusion falls flat for some, leading to a general sentiment that the emotional depth is not fully realized. Overall, the emotional experience is undermined by technical issues and a predictable narrative.
“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; plus, 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.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as mysterious and enigmatic, effectively utilizing both night and daylight settings to enhance the storytelling. While visually stunning, particularly due to the Unreal Engine, the atmosphere can be uneven, reflecting the dark and distressing themes of the narrative. Overall, it creates a compelling ambiance that aligns with the game's progression, despite some execution flaws.
“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 is also in line with the 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.”
- music8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users highlighting its quality and ability to enhance the immersive experience of the walking simulator. The soundtrack, along with impressive graphics and voice acting, contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment, earning it a perfect score from some reviewers.
“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.”
“Very good walking simulator with wonderful graphics, nice music, and a good storyline.”
“10/10 music.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from severe optimization issues, with many users reporting poor performance that detracts from the experience. Players have expressed frustration, with some abandoning the game shortly after starting due to these problems. Overall, the optimization is considered disastrous, significantly impacting gameplay.
“Disastrous optimization, I gave up after 15 minutes or so.”
“The story is not reliable; the game takes place almost in a single location, and the performance could be a lot better.”
“Unoptimized”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for having little to no replay value, with multiple users expressing that it lacks elements that would encourage players to revisit it.
“It also has little to no replay value.”
“There's no replayability.”
“It also has little to no replay value.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with multiple users describing it as "very buggy." This suggests a lack of polish and reliability that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
“Very buggy”
“Very buggy”
