Memento Mori 2

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Memento Mori 2 is a single player arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Centauri Production and was released on May 13, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

An award winning adventure crime thriller with a deeply plotted storyline which takes you to atmospheric settings all around the globe, including among other locations, South Africa, Finland and the USA. Three playable characters solve richly varied puzzles and tasks, where differing approaches have a direct effect on the outcome of the game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

story38 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game features high-quality and detailed 3D graphics and character models, making it visually appealing.
The story is intriguing, with a complex murder mystery that keeps players engaged, and there are multiple endings that encourage replayability.
The game offers a long gameplay experience with a variety of challenging puzzles that are well integrated into the narrative.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes, audio issues, and problems with the save system, making it frustrating to play.
The narrative becomes convoluted and hard to follow towards the end, with some puzzles feeling tedious and unnecessary, which detracts from the overall experience.
Voice acting quality is inconsistent, with mismatched subtitles and audio levels, leading to a disjointed experience during dialogues.

story
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is described as intriguing and complex, with a strong murder mystery element that initially captivates players. However, many reviewers noted that it becomes convoluted and tedious towards the end, suffering from a lack of cohesiveness and frustrating puzzles that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciated the depth and twists in the narrative, others found it difficult to stay engaged, especially compared to the first game in the series.
- “The story is awesome and could be put in a real movie out there like The Da Vinci Code and sorts.”
- “The gameplay is good with puzzles that tie into the story very nicely with no random stuff to do just to prolong game time.”
- “I was surprised by the strong story with nice twists, sweet puzzles, and especially the amount of hours this game will keep you entertained for...”
- “Memento Mori 2 is one of the adventure games I abandoned without finishing because playing this game felt like a chore and a waste of time after a while, but for the sake of the story, I watched the rest of the game on YouTube.”
- “The story never really hooked me even after 9 hours of gameplay.”
- “I referred to Memento Mori 2's poor conveyance of the story (lack of flow) and the required actions to further it, and the issue here is evidence of that.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the long playtime and well-integrated puzzles that enhance the story, while others criticize it for being linear, buggy, and tedious, particularly towards the end. Despite some innovative elements, many found the puzzles easy and the mechanics cumbersome, leading to a lack of engagement. Overall, the game offers a traditional adventure experience but suffers from various gameplay issues that detract from its potential.
- “If you can tolerate any of the annoyances, you will find a deep mystery story and a detective mechanic that is fun and rewarding.”
- “Another old school adventure (in gameplay style) in modern graphics.”
- “The gameplay is good with puzzles that tie into the story very nicely with no random stuff to do just to prolong game time.”
- “Buggy and glitchy gameplay.”
- “Extremely linear puzzle-solving process and gameplay.”
- “This game is so bad, it's boring and has no gameplay to it at all; I would not recommend this game to a 5-year-old.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their high quality, detailed 3D models, and impressive level of detail, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience. While some users noted occasional technical issues and a lack of facial expressions, the overall visual presentation is considered strong, especially in comparison to other recent adventure games. However, a few reviews mentioned that certain aspects of the graphics feel dated, which may detract from the experience for some players.
- “The story is intriguing and interesting, graphics look great and personally I did only twice encounter a driver problem/memory bleed with Windows 10 which resulted in a 1fps slowdown but which could be fixed by simply restarting the game.”
- “Also, the graphics look very nice (I mean the level of detail and the post-processing effect add nicely to the overall feel of the game).”
- “Graphics are great and much care and attention went into the many locations.”
- “Puzzles are easy, graphics are dated, mechanics are cumbersome, and the voice acting is second rate.”
- “Another old school adventure (in gameplay style) in modern graphics.”
- “Graphics.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with frequent crashes, freezes, and sound glitches detracting from the overall experience. Players report issues with saving progress and navigating the menu, leading to a frustrating and buggy gameplay experience. Overall, the game's technical problems significantly hinder enjoyment and immersion.
- “I had to save and save frequently because of the crashes and freezes, and issues with some puzzles and screen transitions.”
- “I made it to chapter two okay, that's when the trouble started; when I try to save my progress and press Esc or click the menu icon on the upper bar on the game screen, the game freezes completely.”
- “Characters seem to be more or less well written, but the voice over (not just the acting) is wrongly implemented to the point that some voice scripts are clearly sped up or down, and sometimes the voice doesn't correspond with the line of dialogue... again, buggy.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users finding the soundtrack forgettable and the audio settings frustratingly reset to low quality. However, others appreciate the overall quality of the music, noting it complements the game's engaging story and artwork, despite some issues with voice clarity being overshadowed by the music.
- “Art, music, UI, everything was top notch.”
- “If it wasn't for the interesting story, interesting characters, nice artwork, music, and having played the first game, I think I would have struggled to complete the game. But as it is, if you can put those issues aside, you will be rewarded with a very nice adventure game about love and death.”
- “+ soundtrack”
- “Forgettable soundtrack.”
- “The voice is so low and completely lost in the music.”
- “It never saves your settings, defaulting to a low-resolution setting with the music at full blast.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a lengthy and slow-paced experience, often bogged down by tedious puzzles and investigative tasks that detract from the narrative. Players find that the game becomes increasingly frustrating and boring as it progresses, with many documents and puzzles feeling overly tedious to engage with. While the story starts strong, it ultimately suffers due to the excessive padding and lack of focus on gameplay.
- “As an adventure game, this one is quite lengthy, but it is also padded out with too many tedious puzzles, and most of the time, it just drags on.”
- “After a while, this game's narrative becomes secondary to puzzles, some adventure-game-style tasks that you must complete in order to progress and some tedious investigative sections, which makes the game quite boring.”
- “Overall, this is a good adventure and puzzle game with an interesting story, but towards the end, it becomes tedious due to frustrating puzzles, lack of focus in the narrative, and slow-paced gameplay.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised, featuring a variety of visually stunning locations such as South Africa, Finland, and the USA. Reviewers commend the cohesive integration of sound, scenery, and voice acting, which collectively enhance the immersive experience and maintain a consistent atmosphere throughout the game.
- “The puzzles are very logical (with maybe 2 exceptions), and the atmosphere is great.”
- “The sound, the scenery, the atmosphere, the actors all are really well done and are so in tune in this story.”
- “The voice acting is also excellent, something which is often badly done by other click/search adventures. Throughout the game, there is a constant and very defined atmosphere which I also found in part 1, nice :)”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some scenes feeling unnecessary while others provide a degree of amusement. Many players noted that the mismatched subtitles and dialogue contribute to the comedic effect, albeit unintentionally. Overall, the humor seems to be inconsistent, eliciting mixed reactions from users.
- “It's kinda funny.”
- “Subtitles and dialogue are often hilariously mismatched.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to the impactful choices that affect the endings, allowing players to experience different outcomes. However, some users feel that the potential for replaying the entire game for alternate endings may be limited, particularly in comparison to previous titles in the series. Overall, while there are incentives to replay, the extent of replayability may vary among players.
- “Definitely replayable.”
- “There are several occasions where the choices you make impact the ending of the game, so it even has replay value.”
- “You can also get the two main different endings by a choice that comes up very late in the game.”
- “You can also get the two main different endings by a choice that comes up very late in the game. I could see how some may not consider this as an improvement, but I don't think many people replayed the whole game to get another ending; it doesn't have much of a replayability potential.”
- “There are several occasions where the choices you make impact the ending of the game, so it even has a replay value.”
- “Definitely not replayable.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's strong character development as a standout feature, especially in contrast to recent titles like Broken Age and Moebius, which have fallen short in this area. The depth and progression of characters are noted as significant strengths that enhance the overall experience.
- “I appreciated its length and character development, important features that have lately made games like Broken Age or Moebius feel like a letdown.”
- “I found the character development lacking, especially compared to other recent titles that have set a higher standard.”
- “The character development felt rushed and superficial, leaving me disconnected from the characters' journeys.”
- “I was disappointed with the character development; it didn't provide the depth and growth I was hoping for.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the emotional disconnect in the game, noting that while they receive rewards for trivial actions, they are often unable to perform more significant and contextually relevant tasks. This inconsistency detracts from the overall emotional engagement and immersion in the narrative.