Don't Forget Me

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Don't Forget Me is a single player puzzle game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by The Moon Pirates and was released on September 27, 2019. It received negative reviews from both critics and players.

"Don't Forget Me" is a narrative-driven cyberpunk adventure game. As an amnesiac with unique memory-altering abilities, you'll navigate a twisted reality, uncovering conspiracies and making difficult moral choices. Your decisions will shape the outcome of the story, as you explore themes of memory, identity, and manipulation in a dystopian future.

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story14 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The pixel art and soundtrack are standout features, creating a charming atmosphere.
The game presents an interesting concept with engaging side stories that could have been further developed.
Some players found the gameplay mechanics, particularly the memory digging, to be fun and unique.

The narrative is poorly written, lacking depth and character development, leading to a disappointing experience.
Gameplay is minimal, with most of the experience consisting of lengthy dialogues and very few actual puzzles.
The game is too short for its price, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and wanting more content.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being generic and rushed, lacking depth and character development, which leads to a confusing main narrative overshadowed by more engaging side stories. While some players appreciate the intriguing premise and atmosphere, many feel that the plot falls flat due to insufficient worldbuilding and a disappointing conclusion. Overall, the narrative is seen as underwhelming, with limited player impact on the story's progression.
- “The storyline is great and the gameplay is interesting because it really makes you think and it's unlike any other game I've played before.”
- “Each story told was incredible and felt very real.”
- “This game has great atmosphere and the premise is built on a solid foundation of intriguing backstory and characters.”
- “The worst part is the main storyline it's trying to build for us is kind of confusing, and not as interesting as the side stories.”
- “It contradicted itself and was full of plot holes.”
- “The story falls utterly flat on its face towards the end due to the lack of worldbuilding and character development.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique word-puzzle mechanics but criticizing the overall lack of content and depth. While some found the gameplay engaging and thought-provoking, others noted that it was underwhelming due to a limited number of puzzles and repetitive dialogue, leading to a lack of incentive for replayability. Overall, the game feels short and fails to fully deliver on its promising concepts.
- “The gameplay mechanics are super fun; you want to sit there and go digging in memories forever.”
- “The storyline is great and the gameplay is interesting because it really makes you think, and it's unlike any other game I've played before.”
- “There are two kinds of gameplay in this game: the classic 'walk around and interact with stuff until things happen' and the hacker-esque 'keyword guessing' parts.”
- “Unfortunately, the narrative is just lacking and there's not enough actual gameplay.”
- “There is nothing to incentivize you to replay this game multiple times, because 90% of the dialogue is essentially always the same and when you've played the gameplay sections once they're just a chore every time after.”
- “Tl;dr - aesthetic is fine, writing isn't great, gameplay is underwhelming, way too little content for even half the original price.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as good but not exceptional, with a fun aesthetic that appeals to some players. While the art style has its charm, opinions vary, with some finding it mediocre and others appreciating its cyberpunk elements. Overall, the visuals are seen as a redeeming quality amidst criticisms of the writing and gameplay.
- “The game's not too complex to understand and has charming writing and artwork.”
- “Art style is good.”
- “The redeeming quality I'd like to mention is the aesthetic.”
- “An interesting plot idea that is not fleshed out, characters that never develop, and an art style that is mediocre at best.”
- “Bought it thinking it's a cyberpunk point-and-click but it turned out to be a graphical novel with branching paths instead.”
- “The narrative/graphical novel genre is filled with games that have poor writing that is either simplistic emotional or barely philosophical, filled with lengthy dialogues and monologues focusing on ethics and morality.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Don't Forget Me" is generally praised for its soothing and cozy soundtracks, which enhance the game's atmosphere, particularly with a jazz influence. However, some players noted that the more synth-heavy tracks can occasionally become overwhelming or sound dissonant. Additionally, there are criticisms regarding the lack of music in a game that markets itself as a "jazz-punk adventure."
- “If there's something I liked about Don't Forget Me, it was the pixel art, as well as the soothing soundtracks that were cozy enough to tickle your eardrums and lightened up the jazzy mood. Honestly, I highly recommend checking out and purchasing the soundtracks separately if you're still somewhat interested in this game.”
- “The music was great mostly; sometimes the more 'synthy' songs can start to sound like garbled noise combined with the 'techy' sound effects and ambiance noises.”
- “For a 'jazz-punk adventure game', there's remarkably little music, punk, or adventure.”
- “There are things to love here - the visual style and the soundtrack stand out.”
- “If there's something I liked about 'Don't Forget Me', it was the pixel art and the soothing soundtracks that were cozy enough to tickle your eardrums and lighten up the jazz mood. Honestly, I highly recommend checking out and purchasing the soundtracks separately if you're still somewhat interested in this game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features branching paths that contribute to its replayability, allowing players to explore different outcomes. However, some users note that the short completion time of under two hours limits its overall replay value.
- “And because of the branching paths, it even has replay value.”
- “Can finish the game in under 2 hours and the replay value is low.”
- “Can finish the game in under 2 hours and the replay value is low.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is notably lacking, leading to a disappointing narrative that fails to engage players, particularly towards the end. The absence of meaningful growth for the characters contributes to an overall flat storytelling experience.
- “The story falls utterly flat on its face towards the end due to the lack of worldbuilding and character development.”
- “There's not much character development.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a divide in the emotional quality of narrative and graphical novels, with some games criticized for simplistic emotional storytelling, while others are noted for their heavy reliance on lengthy dialogues that delve into ethics and morality, often lacking depth. Overall, the genre struggles with inconsistent writing quality, impacting the emotional engagement of players.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and repetitive, leading to a negative experience.
- “Sorry, this is too tedious.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its captivating atmosphere, supported by a compelling backstory and well-developed characters that enhance the overall experience.
- “This game has a great atmosphere, and the premise is built on a solid foundation of intriguing backstory and characters.”