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Desta: The Memories Between

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60%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
60% User Score Based on 91 reviews

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Desta: The Memories Between is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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60%Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews
story11 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The combat system is innovative and the story is refreshing, providing a unique and engaging experience.
  • The voice acting and artwork are top-notch, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • The game offers excellent accessibility and difficulty options, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players.
  • The roguelike elements lead to frustrating resets, erasing both mechanical and narrative progress after losing.
  • The unskippable narrative and repetitive stages can make the gameplay feel tedious and slow.
  • Players are required to have a Netflix account to access the game, which can be a barrier for some.

  • story

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally praised for its emotional depth and engaging characters, with themes of rekindling relationships resonating with many players. However, some reviewers note that the roguelike elements disrupt the narrative flow, leading to a disconnect between gameplay and story. While the art style and voice acting receive acclaim, opinions vary on the overall engagement of the storyline, with some finding it compelling and others describing it as lackluster or slow.

    • “I love the story, the art, and the idea of turn-based, tactical dodgeball.”
    • “This game has a story and characters that really mean a lot to me, and is what I hope to see more of in games of all genres.”
    • “Beautiful art style, fantastic story, wonderful voice acting, great strategic gameplay.”
    • “Unfortunately, the roguelike elements are completely at odds with the story mode (I haven't unlocked challenges yet, so I'm unable to comment on those).”
    • “Art style is cool, but the storyline feels somewhat lackluster.”
    • “The story elements are burdened by boring gameplay.”

  • gameplay

    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and accessibility, making it enjoyable for players. However, some reviewers criticize the repetitiveness and the punishing roguelike elements that reset progress, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game features a beautiful art style and a compelling story, the balance between gameplay and narrative can sometimes feel inconsistent.

    • “The gameplay is awesome, I love the mechanics and the leveling up stories of each character.”
    • “A heartfelt game with interesting characters and thoughtful mechanics that require some strategic thinking but are very accessible!”
    • “Simple gameplay with a level of complexity through the turn-based design makes it a must play.”
    • “After losing a match, all progress is reset not just mechanically but narratively too.”
    • “That repetitiveness and slowing down of the gameplay meant I didn't really feel incentivized to replay it or explore the characters I didn't get around to using.”
    • “Mechanically dull and slow.”

  • graphics

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics and art style of the game are consistently praised for their quality and vibrancy, with many users highlighting the top-notch artwork and responsive visuals. However, some reviewers feel that while the graphics are impressive, the storyline and character development could be improved. Overall, the game's aesthetic appeal is a strong point, complemented by excellent voice acting.

    • “The art style is great and everything is very responsive and snappy.”
    • “Lovely art style and innovative gameplay.”
    • “Beautiful art style, fantastic story, wonderful voice acting, great strategic gameplay.”

  • monetization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers suggest that the monetization strategy could be improved by offering the app for free and generating revenue through merchandise, in-app purchases, or ad removal options, similar to other applications.

    • “It would have been much better if Netflix had made the apps free and generated revenue through merchandise, in-app purchases, or ad removal like many other apps do.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I find the constant push for in-app purchases frustrating and it ruins the enjoyment of the game.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game experiences occasional coding glitches that can lead to freezing, impacting overall stability.

    • “There are a few coding glitches that freeze the game.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and stability issues during gameplay.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its heartfelt narrative and engaging characters, evoking strong emotional responses from players, including moments of tears. Its thoughtful yet accessible mechanics enhance the overall emotional experience, making it both strategic and relatable.

    • “A heartfelt game with interesting characters and thoughtful mechanics that require some strategic thinking but are very accessible!”
    • “I cried, lol.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising the soundtrack as engaging and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The story was interesting and the music was good.”
    • “The soundtrack slaps.”
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Desta: The Memories Between is a casual role playing game.

Desta: The Memories Between is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

Desta: The Memories Between was developed by Netflix, Inc..

Desta: The Memories Between has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Desta: The Memories Between for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Desta: The Memories Between is a single player game.

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