Hidden Memory - Neko's Life
- February 25, 2021
- YAW Studios
Get on Steam"Hidden Memory - Neko's Life" is a visual novel adventure game where you follow the story of Neko, a young girl exploring her past memories. With a unique blend of slice-of-life and supernatural elements, players will uncover the truth behind Neko's hidden memories through investigation and interaction with various characters. The game features a striking art style, beautifully animated cutscenes, and a haunting soundtrack.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful minimalist art and a relaxing soundtrack, making it a soothing experience.
- It offers a charming narrative about a kitten's journey, which adds a nice touch to the gameplay.
- The puzzles, while simple, provide a good exercise for memory and logical thinking, making it enjoyable for fans of casual puzzle games.
- The gameplay can become frustrating due to unclear rules and a lack of consistent mechanics, leading to confusion during puzzles.
- The game is quite short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied.
- Unskippable end-of-level animations and a repetitive structure detract from the overall experience, making it feel tedious at times.
- music17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and chill, enhancing the overall comforting experience. While some players found the soundtrack pleasant and enjoyable, a few expressed mixed feelings about it, indicating that it may not appeal to everyone. The option for separate volume control for music and game sounds is appreciated, adding to the customization of the audio experience.
“The music is comfy.”
“I actually stopped working on the levels for a while to just close my eyes and enjoy the music.”
“The art is beautiful, the music is pleasant and it's really cool to follow the kitten's story as you progress through the levels.”
“The music was okay, and it has separate volume control settings, both for the music and for the game sounds, which is always nice.”
“End-of-level animations are still unskippable and not fast enough, but the presentation is good otherwise, beautiful minimalist art, except I didn't like the music this time.”
“A relaxing game, both in music and in gameplay, which despite being simple, can at times be challenging.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it accessible and enjoyable, though not particularly challenging or innovative. Players can complete it in 30-40 minutes if familiar with the mechanics, or up to 1-2 hours for newcomers. While it retains a familiar structure from its predecessor, the addition of a narrative element enhances the experience.
“This is the type of game I like, simple mechanics with a very beautiful and elegant look.”
“It's a lot like the first one ('Nature') in terms of gameplay, but with a new theme (cat), and now there's some kind of narrative involved, which is a nice addition.”
“A relaxing game, both in music and in gameplay, which despite being simple, can at times be challenging.”
“Not exactly the most riveting gameplay or hardest puzzles.”
“You have to remember what shape goes with which shape, and it keeps going till the end without the game evolving to its full potential by adding some unique mechanics.”
“Being familiar with the mechanics means this one won't take more than 30-40 minutes; otherwise, it will probably take 1-2 hours.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a kitten's journey to find a new home, intertwined with the lives of two cats in their city. Players engage with a heartwarming narrative as they solve simple puzzles that reveal beautiful artwork, enhancing the soothing experience of the game. Overall, the narrative is engaging and complements the gameplay effectively.
“Each puzzle makes a beautiful piece of art and it follows a little story of two cats and the city they live in.”
“The art is beautiful, the music is pleasant, and it's really cool to follow the kitten's story as you progress through the levels.”
“The story is about a kitten that is on its way to find a new home.”
“Hidden Memory is a soothing game with simple puzzles that tells a heartwarming story about a street cat's life.”
“Following the cat's story through solving puzzles is a very interesting narrative.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their charming art style and comforting visuals, contributing to an enjoyable aesthetic experience. However, some users feel that the focus on visuals may overshadow the gameplay, leading to a sense of underwhelming engagement with the puzzles. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's atmosphere but may not fully compensate for its gameplay shortcomings.
“I liked the art style and the soundtrack.”
“Lovely visuals, but a deeply underwhelming game.”
“A nice experience; the graphics and music are very comforting.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Hidden Memory" is praised for its soothing gameplay and simple puzzles, effectively conveying a heart-warming story centered around the life of a street cat, evoking a strong emotional connection with players.
“Hidden Memory is a soothing game with simple puzzles that tells a heartwarming story about a street cat's life.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its thematic depth and polish, enhancing the overall experience despite the simplicity of the memory puzzles.
“The theme, polish, atmosphere, and overall experience make up for the simplicity of the memory puzzles.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
“The game's ambiance perfectly complements the storyline, creating a captivating experience that lingers long after playing.”
