Memento Mori 2

56%
Game Brain Score Based on 50 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Memento Mori 2" is an award-winning crime thriller adventure game with a deep, twisting storyline. Play as three characters and solve puzzles to progress through atmospheric locations around the world. The game features multiple endings, detailed 3D scenes, and original puzzles that will test your detective skills. Collect detective points for optional tasks and see the events unfold from different perspectives.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

56%
Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
story19 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game features high-quality graphics and detailed character models, enhancing the visual experience.
  • The story is intriguing with a complex murder mystery that keeps players engaged, and there are multiple endings based on player choices.
  • The gameplay is lengthy, providing a substantial amount of content for fans of the point-and-click adventure genre.
  • 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, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Many puzzles are poorly designed or tedious, leading to a slow-paced gameplay that can feel like a chore.
  • story41 mentions

    The story of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing and well-developed, particularly in its murder mystery elements and character depth, while others criticize it for becoming convoluted and tedious towards the end. Many appreciate the integration of puzzles into the narrative, although some feel that the pacing and cohesiveness suffer, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, while the story has its strengths, including engaging twists and a solid foundation, it can be hampered by execution issues and a lack of clarity in later stages.

    • “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...”
    • “I had too many issues and the story in this one bored me compared to the first one.”
    • “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.”
    • “The voice acting, dubbing, and script (for most of Max's and Lara's interactions) is a dreadful miss on all points and the character animation at times is a bit wacky (mainly with Lara), and finally, due to multiple endings, the story can feel a bit disjointed or anti-climactic.”
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the long playtime and well-integrated puzzles that enhance the story, while others criticize it for being buggy, linear, and tedious, particularly towards the end. Although some find the detective mechanics rewarding, many express frustration with the game's pacing and lack of engaging narrative. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of old-school adventure elements with modern graphics, but it struggles with execution and enjoyment for some players.

    • “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.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    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 dated elements, the overall visual presentation is considered strong, enhancing the game's intriguing story and atmosphere. However, a few critiques mention a lack of facial expressions and cumbersome mechanics that detract from the visual experience.

    • “The graphics are high quality and feature detailed 3D graphics and character models.”
    • “Also, the graphics look very nice; the level of detail and the post-processing effects 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.”
    • “Compared to recent adventure games, I think the graphics still hold up and are challenging enough without being unfair.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and sound glitches, particularly with voiceovers that are poorly implemented. Many players experienced significant gameplay interruptions, requiring them to save often to avoid losing progress, leading to an overall frustrating experience.

    • “I had to save and save frequently because of the crashes and freezes, and issues with some puzzles and screen transitions.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise the soundtrack as top-notch and integral to the experience, others find it forgettable and poorly balanced, with voice levels often drowned out by the music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, but technical issues detract from its effectiveness.

    • “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”
    • “Plus never saves your settings, defaulting to a crappy low-res setting with full blast music.”
    • “Its voice is so low and completely lost in the music.”
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, as it is filled with tedious puzzles and slow-paced gameplay that detracts from the narrative. While the adventure and story are initially engaging, the excessive padding and frustrating tasks lead to a sense of boredom and fatigue as the game progresses.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its diverse and visually appealing locations, including 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 are all really well done and are so in tune with this story.”
    • “The voice acting is also excellent, something which is often poorly 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 :)”
  • humor3 mentions

    Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the humor in the game; some find certain scenes unnecessary or poorly executed, while others appreciate the comedic value in mismatched subtitles and dialogue. Overall, the humor appears to be hit-or-miss, with moments that can elicit laughter but also instances that fall flat.

    • “It's kinda funny.”
    • “Subtitles and dialogue are often hilariously mismatched.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers notable replayability due to impactful choices that affect the ending, encouraging players to explore different outcomes. However, some users feel that the limited number of distinct endings may not warrant multiple full playthroughs, suggesting a mixed perception of its overall replay value.

    • “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 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.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, noting that while certain actions yield rewards, they often feel disconnected from the narrative's emotional weight. This dissonance arises from the inability to perform more significant actions that would enhance the story's impact, leading to a sense of missed opportunities for deeper engagement.

  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers highlight that the character development in this game is a strong point, particularly in contrast to recent titles like Broken Age and Moebius, which have been criticized for lacking depth in this area. The game's length and character arcs are seen as significant strengths that enhance the overall experience.

    • “I also appreciated its length and character development, important features that have lately made games like Broken Age or Moebius feel like a letdown.”
    • “I also appreciated its length and character development, important features which have lately made games like Broken Age or Moebius kind of a letdown.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
5hAverage play time
1-9hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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