Campus Notes: Forget Me Not.
- April 6, 2016
- 4th cluster
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Campus Notes: Forget Me Not" is a narrative-driven adventure game that follows the story of a student suffering from memory loss. Players must explore the campus, interact with NPCs, and uncover clues to regain their memories and uncover the truth behind their identity. With a unique art style and engaging storyline, this game offers a deep and immersive experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art is bright and high quality, with expressive character sprites and a cute art style.
- The story has an interesting concept and features likeable characters, particularly Togi, who stands out as a favorite among players.
- The game offers a decent length of gameplay with multiple routes and endings, providing some replayability.
- The writing is often weak, with vague philosophical discussions and a lack of engaging story progression, leading to a somewhat boring experience.
- There is no voice acting, which may disappoint players accustomed to higher-budget visual novels, and the translation has some grammatical issues.
- The romantic endings feel lackluster and the conclusion is rushed, leaving many plot points unresolved.
- story90 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging characters and interesting twists, while others criticize it for being sparse and lacking depth. Many players enjoyed the unique premise and the cerebral nature of the narrative, though some found the philosophical elements vague and poorly integrated. Overall, while the game offers a decent story with potential, it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of significant branching paths.
“Great story and wonderful characters!”
“Highly recommend, the plot is super interesting and the characters are all fun.”
“This is a great game, with an excellent story.”
“The story was very cerebral, so you really had to pay attention to the conversation since many little hints were sprinkled everywhere to help you solve the mystery.”
“There was barely any story progression.”
“It has a fever dream of a story, often trying to jump above its own heights with attempted profundity, and it lacks proper grounding and drama.”
- music22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with several standout tracks that are described as unique and haunting, particularly during key scenes. However, opinions vary, as some tracks are considered hit or miss, with a few becoming repetitive or annoying over time. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated, some players feel it lacks variety and depth.
“I was particularly impressed by the soundtrack; it just stood out as unique and haunting.”
“The art is beautiful and the soundtrack is also really good.”
“Music is great; however, it feels limited.”
“Music is a hit or miss - some of the tracks I absolutely love, some were getting on my nerves a bit when they played for too long.”
“The cheesy carnival music can be muted.”
“Characters feel alive and choices do affect the game, cliffhangers will get you hooked and the music is tolerable (this coming from a metalhead!).”
- graphics12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received a score of 7.5/10, indicating they are very good, with a lovely and quirky art style that many players appreciate. However, reviewers noted a limitation in the variety of character poses and expressions, suggesting that while the artwork is delightful, it could benefit from more content and diversity.
“The art style is lovely.”
“I absolutely love the artwork and style, though I do feel there could've been more content.”
“The art style - especially the more quirky expressions - is really delightful.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is advertised as offering over 10 hours of content, but players can complete it in about half that time by skipping previously read text. While the price of 12 euros is considered reasonable for the gameplay duration, some players express a lack of motivation to explore different paths after their initial playthrough.
“12 euros for 10 hours of gameplay (if you skip the parts you have already read) is also totally worth it.”
“The description advertises 'over 10 hours of gameplay,' but if you are a quick reader and make use of the skip function for already read text, you should be able to 100% complete the game in a little over half that time.”
“I like the concept of the game; however, throughout the gameplay (over 4 hours on the first playthrough), I don't feel like I want to continue and take a different path.”
“12 euros for 10 hours of gameplay (if you skip the parts you have already read) is also totally not worth it.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the heroine routes are often seen as mediocre or weak, the true ending delivers a powerful emotional impact, especially after investing significant time in the game. The loveable characters, enriched with personal and emotional depth, contribute significantly to the overall emotional experience.
“But what's most important are the lovable characters who have been equipped with a lot of personal and emotional details.”
“~ heroine routes are mediocre or weak, but the true ending was emotional and great (after playing for a significant time).”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humorous writing, featuring a lighthearted tone, engaging storylines, and amusing situations, all complemented by appealing character designs. Players find the blend of comedy and narrative enjoyable, making it a standout aspect of the visual novel.
“The writing for the game overall is pretty funny.”
“Very funny, lighthearted visual novel with beautiful girls, hilarious situations, and a nice interesting story to read.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the replayability for achieving 100% completion is hindered by a malfunctioning skip feature, which detracts from the overall experience. This issue has led to frustration among players attempting to revisit content for achievements.
“The replayability to get all the achievements was really bad, though, because the skip feature didn't work properly (for me at least).”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as surprisingly comfortable, significantly enhancing the overall experience for players.
“The surprisingly comfy atmosphere really enhanced the overall experience for me.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development, particularly in the romance aspect, is noted to be lacking and at times feels unrealistic, leading to a less engaging experience for players.
“It's just lacking in some parts of character development in the romance department, as it feels a bit unreal.”
