Memento Mori

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"Memento Mori" is a first-person puzzle game that takes place in a mysterious mansion. The player must navigate through the mansion's rooms, solving puzzles and uncovering the dark secrets of its past. With a unique art style and immersive atmosphere, "Memento Mori" offers a challenging and engaging experience for fans of the puzzle genre.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

story34 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a captivating storyline with unexpected twists and a mix of psychological horror and mystery elements.
The graphics and atmospheric presentation are well-crafted, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.
Puzzles are generally logical and accessible, allowing players to progress through the story without excessive frustration.

Many puzzles lack clear indications, leading to confusion and requiring players to rely on walkthroughs to progress.
The voice acting is inconsistent, with some performances feeling forced or poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and slow character movements, which can disrupt gameplay and immersion.

story
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and rich in themes like existentialism and predestination, while others criticize it for being slow-paced, confusing, or poorly executed. Many appreciate the character development and plot twists, but some feel that the gameplay detracts from the narrative experience, leading to a lack of immersion. Overall, while the story has its merits, it often struggles to maintain player interest throughout.
- “The storyline explores themes of existentialism, the fragility of life, and the inevitable march towards death.”
- “Each character feels fleshed out, with their own motivations and secrets, adding depth to the overall storyline.”
- “Memento mori is a hauntingly beautiful video game that successfully blends psychological horror, puzzle-solving, and immersive storytelling.”
- “The story doesn't really make any sense, and by the time you get to the ending, you will have a feeling of 'WTF?!'”
- “Even though they had the character explain the entire story and why everything happened at the end of the game, it still made no sense to me at all.”
- “The storyline explores themes of existentialism, the fragility of life, and the inevitable march towards death, but ultimately falls flat.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the haunting visuals and dark aesthetic that enhance the narrative, while others criticize the quality as subpar for an enhanced version, noting issues like wonky character movements and graphical oddities. Overall, while some players appreciate the well-crafted environments and decent animations, others find the graphics lacking and not immersive enough to elevate the gaming experience.
- “The game's graphics are exquisitely crafted, with a dark and melancholic aesthetic that perfectly complements the narrative.”
- “That, and the really wonderful graphics in the many locations, fascinated me most.”
- “A lot of work went into the graphic design and it is the only solid gold star I can give this game.”
- “The game started out really boring; I honestly didn't think I was going to finish it. The graphics aren't the best for an 'enhanced' version, and the characters' movements are really wonky, to the point where it was sometimes broken.”
- “A very nice story which simply was not realized as it should have been - this game is a clear example of making a game not immersive - very bad mechanics, bad graphics, bad voice acting (English) - even the short sequences are simply poorly made.”
- “Graphical oddities such as the beaming god rays that emanate from any light source in the game.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the haunting soundtrack for enhancing the atmosphere and emotional depth, while others find it repetitive and occasionally annoying. Players appreciate the availability of a free download for the soundtrack, but note issues with volume levels and the quality of voice acting. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, it is not without its flaws, particularly in consistency and integration with gameplay.
- “The haunting soundtrack further intensifies the atmosphere, ensuring that the game consistently delivers a spine-chilling experience.”
- “+ the soundtrack (also free download with this version), was really nice and moving.”
- “nice detective work, interesting locations and a good, dramatic soundtrack (which felt a bit weird sometimes though as it was looped and didn't fit in a 100%).”
- “I had to turn down the volume when I paused the game because the random music and mumbling would get annoying to listen to for a while.”
- “I did have to turn the music volume down quite a lot though!”
- “The visuals are adequate, the background music is a bit poor and the voice acting is highly variable.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique blend of psychological horror and puzzle-solving elements, while others criticize it for being tedious and poorly executed. Many found the mechanics shallow and the overall experience lacking immersion due to bad graphics and voice acting. Although some enjoyed the logical puzzles and accessibility, the gameplay often felt meandering and filled with chores, leading to a generally disappointing experience.
- “Developed by a talented team of developers, this atmospheric adventure offers a unique blend of psychological horror and puzzle-solving gameplay.”
- “The game successfully strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, providing a satisfying gameplay experience for both casual and hardcore gamers.”
- “The puzzles overall are mostly logical and have a unique mechanic by allowing you to rotate around objects to find clues, information, or switches, which adds a nice element that 2D counterparts don't or aren't able to showcase.”
- “A very nice story which simply was not realized as it should have been - this game is a clear example of making a game not immersive - very bad mechanics, bad graphics, bad voice acting (English) - even the short sequences are simply poorly made - I will test the second part too, I guess, just to see if improvements have been made, but I'm not really excited to do so yet.”
- “The gameplay, although very easy to pick up, was meandering for the most part and littered with chores to keep the player busy for as long as possible.”
- “This game is terrible... the camera sucks, the angle, can't rotate, everything... voice over is really bad, even the gameplay... not worth its price even though it's already discounted.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "memento mori" is a standout feature, characterized by a haunting soundtrack and a rich, immersive presentation that enhances its psychological horror and puzzle-solving elements. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a spine-chilling experience through its engrossing storyline and atmospheric design, making it a compelling choice for fans of atmospheric adventures. While the graphics and dialogues complement the overall mood, some music tracks are noted as less impactful in contributing to the atmosphere.
- “Developed by a talented team of developers, this atmospheric adventure offers a unique blend of psychological horror and puzzle-solving gameplay.”
- “The haunting soundtrack further intensifies the atmosphere, ensuring that the game consistently delivers a spine-chilling experience.”
- “Additionally, the game's rich atmosphere and engrossing storyline make it worth revisiting to fully appreciate the nuances of the narrative.”
- “There are occasional deep male vocals accompanied by orchestra, but none of the tracks contribute that much to the atmosphere.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is highlighted by its quirky characters, particularly Lara, a Russian interpol agent in France, whose amusingly loud commentary contrasts with the stealthy context. Players find humor in the use of outdated technology and the comedic parallels drawn with other narratives, such as the similarities to "Still Life." Overall, the blend of quirky character traits and situational irony contributes to the game's comedic appeal.
- “Enjoyed the game, funny to use ancient technology like CDs in the game.”
- “Lara, who works in France as a Russian Interpol agent, was one of the better characters; she was a bit quirky and funny.”
- “Despite the context of the situation, the character always speaks out loud, which is hilarious when you're supposed to be keeping a low profile.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be mostly tedious, with some parts feeling misleading and repetitive. While the number of locations is manageable and puzzles are straightforward, the overall gameplay experience is often described as lacking excitement, leading to a sense of monotony over the course of about 10 hours.
- “The gameplay is sometimes fun but mostly tedious.”
- “Only 10 hours of tedious gameplay.”
- “Replaying it, I realized that in comparison to other adventures, it can be quite tedious or misleading sometimes.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Memento Mori's replayability is primarily driven by its intricate puzzles and hidden secrets, despite the absence of multiple endings or branching paths. Players are encouraged to revisit the game to uncover all its mysteries.
- “Each playthrough reveals new layers of the story, encouraging players to explore different choices and strategies.”
- “The dynamic gameplay elements ensure that no two runs feel the same, making it a joy to revisit.”
- “While Memento Mori may not offer multiple endings or branching paths, the game's replayability lies in its intricate puzzles and hidden secrets.”
- “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play again since the story remains the same and the choices don't significantly alter the experience.”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options makes replaying the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers noted that the voice acting effectively conveyed emotional depth, with clear enunciation and distinct foreign accents enhancing the overall emotional experience of the game.
- “The voice acting had clear foreign accents but was still clear both in enunciation and in emotional tone.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted to be somewhat buggy and may not appeal to all players, but those who appreciate less polished point-and-click experiences might find it enjoyable, especially when purchased on sale.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game is inconsistent, with performance varying significantly across different systems and setups.
- “Overall, the performance is hit or miss.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “I often experience long loading times and stuttering during gameplay.”