Forgotten Hill Mementoes

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Forgotten Hill Mementoes is a single player casual puzzle game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by FM Studio and was released on March 6, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Get ready for a puzzling journey through the memory of Forgotten Hill

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 309 reviews

story25 positive mentions

monetization44 negative mentions

The game features interesting and challenging puzzles that keep players engaged without being overly frustrating.
The graphics and art style are well-designed, contributing to the creepy atmosphere of the game.
The game offers a long gameplay experience with a compelling storyline that ties into the Forgotten Hill series.

Frequent ads can interrupt gameplay, especially when switching between locations, which can be frustrating for players.
There are several bugs and glitches that can hinder progress, such as items disappearing or the game crashing after ads.
Some puzzles are overly cryptic or illogical, leading to confusion and requiring players to rely on walkthroughs for guidance.

story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a dark and intriguing narrative that resonates well with players, often drawing comparisons to other horror-themed titles. While many appreciate the well-crafted plot and its connection to the puzzles, some feel the storyline could benefit from further development or less disturbing elements. Overall, the combination of creepy graphics and engaging storytelling contributes to a compelling gaming experience, though opinions on its depth and execution vary.
- “The gripping plot is amazing, the mysterious characters, dark locations... 'puppeteer' is my favorite one :).”
- “The dark storylines, the unique graphics, and the goth-based challenges set the Forgotten series apart from the rest.”
- “The story is so intriguing, and the puzzles are just challenging enough to keep your interest without distracting from the plot.”
- “I wish that there was a more developed storyline.”
- “I find myself pixel hunting to try to progress the story and it ends up boring me.”
- “Also, the story sucks.”
monetization
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, which many players find excessive and disruptive to gameplay, particularly during critical moments or transitions. While some users appreciate the game being free and acknowledge that ads are a common trade-off, the frequency and intrusiveness of ads have led to frustration, with reports of bugs related to ad playback further complicating the experience. Despite the option to pay for ad removal, many players noted that this did not eliminate all ads, leading to mixed feelings about the overall monetization approach.
- “Ads were fine in the beginning and made the game almost unplayable at the end.”
- “Way too many ads.”
- “Fun game to play but way too many ads that killed the game for me and took the fun out of it.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and ability to enhance the eerie atmosphere, effectively complementing the dark storylines and gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the unique and creepy visuals that contribute to the horror experience, while some express that the graphics are a standout feature, even if the storylines vary in quality. However, a few users noted instances of poor graphics, indicating a mixed reception in that regard.
- “The graphics are beautiful and fit the tone.”
- “Great game, creepy graphics, good story, good controls.”
- “The graphics are perfect for the creepy storylines, with original puzzles that make sense unlike a lot of escape games; the Lost Hill games' clues follow with the story.”
- “Very poor graphics.”
- “Oh my god this graphics... the story is so dark and my phone was even shaking when some scary things happened :))) double fear.”
- “Intellectually challenging, disturbing graphics and gripping music.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, praised for its length, challenging puzzles, and engaging storyline, which adds depth to the experience. However, frequent ads can disrupt the flow, requiring players to restart the app at times, though many users find the content and lore compelling enough to overlook this issue. Overall, the game offers a rich and immersive experience, especially for fans of the series.
- “Really impressed with gameplay, considering this is a free game (with adverts) I was impressed with the amount of games and puzzles you have to work through.”
- “Those others were merely preparing you for the rest... lots of content, tons of lore to the franchise (it's chronologically first), and challenging gameplay that makes you feel twisted and lasts awhile so start the morbid journey into Forgotten Hill!”
- “Ads are frequent and do interfere with gameplay as I needed to restart the app whenever an ad popped up in order to unfreeze the game.”
- “2-3 puzzles were unsolvable so I had to play ads to skip.”
- “The gameplay is really long but the discovery of the truth about the villains in Forgotten Hill is definitely worth it.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from several stability issues, including glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as puzzles changing shapes and items disappearing, which may require players to restart sections or even the entire game. While some players enjoyed the experience overall, these technical problems significantly hindered their ability to complete the game.
- “Some glitches, for example, parts of the puzzle change shapes and you have to restart the puzzle in order to complete it.”
- “Glitches out so you can't play what I think is the last house (after horse).”
- “There are some glitches, for example, if I open a ladder with a key in it, and then accidentally leave the room before picking up the key, there will be no key when I come back and I'll have to start the game all over again.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its eerie and immersive quality, enhanced by fantastic puzzles and impressive graphics. Players appreciate how the combination of these elements creates a captivating experience that draws them into the game's world.
- “The puzzles, the graphics, the eerie atmosphere; everything was going great, until one of the puzzles opened up, where you've used the deities of six ancient religions of the world.”
- “Fantastic puzzles, spooky atmosphere, and great graphics to back all that up; I really do love it.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both fun and challenging, but many also describe it as excessively tedious, particularly due to the repetitive back-and-forth nature of the tasks involved.
- “Super fun, challenging, but ridiculously tedious.”
- “The back and forth becomes very tedious.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it funny and entertaining, complemented by an engaging story and art style. However, some users have noted issues with progress not being saved, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Funny and entertaining! I love the story and the art, but sometimes progress is not saved.”
- “Great and funny game.”
music
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The music in the game is described as gripping and evocative, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the intellectually challenging and disturbing graphics.
- “The music is especially evocative.”
- “Intellectually challenging, disturbing graphics and gripping music.”