Endless Memories

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Endless Memories is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Homunculus Games and was released on October 19, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Endless Memories" is a single-player Fantasy Platformer game with stunning visuals. Explore a magical dream world filled with ARPG elements, where players must help Rem navigate through the minds of Dreamers to find a way out. With a non-linear handcrafted world, each player's journey is unique and epic.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 73 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful art style and diverse environments that enhance the exploration experience.
Combat is fast-paced and engaging, with a variety of weapons and spells that allow for customization and strategic play.
The developers are responsive to player feedback and have made significant improvements since launch, showing a commitment to enhancing the game.

The game suffers from unclear pathing and excessive backtracking, making navigation tedious and frustrating.
There are very few fast travel points, which exacerbates the backtracking issue and can lead to repetitive gameplay.
The lack of an inventory system and the imbalance in weapon drops can make the gameplay feel unsatisfying and limit player choice.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
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14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and detailed visuals, while others criticize them as simplistic or unfinished. Many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and harmonious integration with gameplay, though performance issues and lack of settings are noted. Overall, the graphics are described as functional and pleasing, contributing positively to the gaming experience for those who value visual design.
- “Amazing visuals, great controllability, great gameplay, great puzzles.”
- “It is a great game, with varied difficulty levels that challenge your skills, graphics more than pleasing to the eye, very harmonious melodies and according to the drama of each place.”
- “The graphics are pleasing to the eye, and the music is delightful.”
- “The graphics feel unfinished.”
- “The story side, graphics, and animation need a boost because it is what made me not recommend that game.”
- “This is about the performance issues; it's not like the game has any actual graphics settings, it's just vsync on/off or full screen, not that the first option ever works.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fluid combat and engaging mechanics reminiscent of titles like Dead Cells and Ori, while others criticize it for being slow, monotonous, and lacking balance. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and rewarding exploration, but report issues such as movement bugs and a parry system that feels risky and ineffective. Overall, while there are elements of great gameplay, many feel that improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “Amazing visuals, great controllability, great gameplay, great puzzles.”
- “Engaging game mechanics, beautiful art and music, and a lot of loot.”
- “The gameplay is amazing.”
- “Movement bugs can lock various mechanics randomly, and the weapon system seems to exist for a lack of method of how to design instead of having any real value.”
- “No lore, boring gameplay, everything is very monotonous, balance is ... no balance as well (I came to the 1st boss with almost nothing (lvl 3) and did nothing, I mean I died 30+ times in a row, however I like hardcore games but here I couldn't find game balance).”
- “The dialogue and lack of polish are just kinda 'indie game things' and I could live with those if the core gameplay was good, but right now it's just bad.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the variety and atmosphere it brings to different areas, while others find it forgettable or lacking in quality. While a few tracks stand out as worthy of an OST purchase, many describe the overall soundtrack as mediocre, with some even rating it poorly. Overall, the music complements the game's aesthetic but does not consistently impress.
- “Mainly the music of each area transports you to incredible places, along with the great variety of weapons that you can obtain in treasures and by eliminating enemies.”
- “The graphics are pleasing to the eye, and the music is delightful.”
- “Engaging game mechanics, beautiful art and music, and a lot of loot.”
- “Sadly, the music is just 'meh', and doesn't stand out.”
- “[h1]Soundtrack is 2/10 at best[/h1]”
- “Seriously, the music and effects of everything are so bad.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The game's story is generally perceived as weak and underdeveloped, with many players noting a lack of clear introduction and plot establishment in the early stages. While some find the narrative intriguing and appreciate its mysterious elements, others criticize it for being vague and lacking depth, leaving players wanting more substantial lore and character motivation. Overall, the storytelling appears to be a mixed bag, with potential for improvement.
- “Regarding the story, I will not give spoilers, but although not much is said, the reason why the main character is in that adventure is understood.”
- “I liked where the story is going; good graphics, good level development.”
- “The story so far doesn't spoil much of what is going on, but that gives a nice sense of mystery.”
- “The player is not introduced to the story and the goal of his quest.”
- “The game does not establish anything that resembles the plot in the first four hours that I played.”
- “I want to add that the game's story is very much non-existent until the end at least.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report experiencing several glitches that impact stability, including game-breaking issues that require restarting boss fights and getting stuck in the environment. While some minor glitches are noted, they seem to be a common occurrence in the game.
- “I encountered a couple of weird glitches, including one that forced me to exit the game and redo a boss fight, along with several other minor ones.”
- “I experienced 4 out of 5 glitches where I got stuck in the tiles after trying to bash or dash on an enemy's head and had to start back from my save point.”
- “I encountered a few glitches, but even Hollow Knight has glitches.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, primarily due to erratic vsync behavior that affects performance even on high-end PCs. Players have noted a lack of comprehensive graphics settings, limiting their ability to address these performance problems effectively.
- “The game has significant performance issues, especially on high-end PCs, as it constantly toggles VSync on and off.”
- “There are major performance concerns since the game lacks comprehensive graphics settings; it only offers VSync on/off or fullscreen, and the first option rarely functions properly.”
- “This is about the performance issues; it's not like the game has any actual graphics settings. It's just VSync on/off or full screen, and the first option never actually works.”
- “The optimization is terrible; I experience constant frame drops and stuttering, making the game nearly unplayable.”
- “There are no options to adjust the graphics, and the game runs poorly even on high-end systems.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, feeling that it hinders progress and creates confusion, particularly in the early stages where guidance is lacking.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel pressured to spend real money just to keep up with other players, which ruins the experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer little value, making it frustrating to progress.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the repetitive nature of backtracking, despite the presence of hidden areas and opportunities for exploration.
- “It gets tedious and frustrating over time.”
- “There's a fair amount of hidden areas and exploration to be done, but the backtracking gets a bit tedious.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a mix of eerie sound effects that enhance the immersive experience, though some users feel the music is lacking. The environments are beautifully crafted, drawing players into a dreamlike world that encourages exploration and discovery, making the journey feel both rewarding and engaging.
- “Each atmosphere is spectacular, with all the qualities to be identified and mechanics based on the world of dreams, making the exploration rewarding and not mandatory, creating in you the need to know what things you can find in every little corner.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, with players noting that after completing it in about 13 hours, there isn't much incentive to play through it again.
- “I finished the game in roughly 13 hours and I don't see much replay value in it.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by light-hearted jokes and playful banter, contributing to an overall fun and entertaining experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, which enhance the game's charm and engagement.