MEMENTO
- July 7, 2016
- CreateLab
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Memento" is a single-player Adventure game with a good plot, developed using the RPG Maker engine. The game features a fully voiced script with rich characters and multiple endings, along with detailed pixel art and next-generation music. In the game, you play as a heroine who has been sucked into an alternate world of war relics and must find a way back to reality.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a great story and unique art style that adds charm to the experience.
- It offers a challenging gameplay experience that encourages learning from mistakes and strategic thinking.
- The developer's passion is evident, and the game has original enemy designs and multiple endings that enhance replayability.
- The game suffers from a lack of guidance and hints, making it frustratingly difficult to progress.
- The saving system is poorly designed, requiring players to find specific locations to save, which can lead to unnecessary setbacks.
- Many players have reported bugs and issues, including getting soft-locked early in the game, which detracts from the overall experience.
- story40 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its emotional depth and unique art style, effectively conveying themes of war and misery, though some players feel it lacks detail and can be confusing. While many appreciate the narrative and its integration with gameplay, others criticize it for being poorly written or not fully realized. Overall, the story is a significant aspect that enhances the experience, despite mixed opinions on its execution and coherence.
“The developer has really worked some magic; weaving a deep, emotional story, utilizing simple mechanics in challenging ways, and creating a lush and vibrant environment from simple means.”
“This was a game that truly surprised me, both in terms of story and gameplay experience.”
“It's an excellent game with a fantastic story, but it is somewhat... difficult.”
“The story is confusing, but it was very fun to play though (annoying at times but still fun).”
“Poorly written story with not much amusing gameplay, where you have to keep running from the machines.”
“Memento is a mediocre RPG Maker title with cheap deaths; its storyline is boring as hell, trying to be edgy/spooky, and its characters don't make any sense.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and enjoyment; players experience challenging mechanics with sluggish controls and unforgiving boss fights, leading to moments of being soft-locked. While some criticize the simplistic animations and basic dialogue, others appreciate the quick-paced, suspenseful nature of the gameplay and the emotional depth of the story. Overall, the game offers a unique experience that may appeal to those willing to overlook its shortcomings.
“But on the positive, I love the savage gameplay and how quick-paced and suspenseful the game is.”
“This was a game that truly surprised me, both in terms of story and gameplay experience.”
“The developer has really worked some magic; weaving a deep, emotional story, utilizing simple mechanics in challenging ways, and creating a lush and vibrant environment from simple means.”
“I got soft-locked in the early 10 minutes or so of gameplay.”
“The controls are way too sluggish for what it strives to do - the first boss fight after ten minutes of gameplay is already unforgiving; you will die the first couple of times and it throws you back several minutes.”
“Considering how plain the gameplay animations are, and how basic the dialogue is, the lack stands out.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Memento" are praised for their beautiful 2D art style and charming visuals, which contribute positively to the overall experience. While some reviews note that the game features non-traditional RPG Maker graphics, many players appreciate the stunning cut scenes and the artistic presentation, despite the game's lack of popularity. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's engaging story and gameplay elements.
“The story and ideas it has to offer are great, and its art style also gives it a particular charm.”
“Overall, Memento is a decent game with a good story and beautiful graphics that has become lost due to it not catching any popularity.”
“Absolutely loved the game, great story, beautiful 2D graphics, amazing cut scenes, multiple endings, tough boss battles and puzzles, but very satisfying when solved.”
“At first glance, this game features very non-traditional RPG Maker graphics, but the overall experience isn't that good.”
“The graphics are quite underwhelming, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“While some may overlook the graphics, they are a significant factor in the game's lack of appeal.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deep emotional storytelling, effectively using simple mechanics to enhance the experience. Players appreciate the touching plot, diverse narrative routes, and the creative design of creatures and environments, all contributing to a vibrant and engaging emotional journey.
“The developer has really worked some magic; weaving a deep, emotional story, utilizing simple mechanics in challenging ways, and creating a lush and vibrant environment from simple means.”
“Despite all the things I mentioned, it is a terrific game with a touching plot, various routes, rather creative creatures and systems.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to multiple endings and hidden secrets, encouraging players to explore different outcomes and experiences.
“With several endings and secrets to discover, there's replayability.”
