MementoMori

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MementoMori is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Bank of Innovation, Inc. and was released on March 24, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

MementoMori is a role-playing game blending single-player and multiplayer modes, featuring intense PvP battles, a gripping story about persecuted witches, and a world on the brink of chaos. Its sensational graphics and a powerful soundtrack by renowned artists immerse players in a haunting tale of justice and survival. Experience the emotional journey with headphones for full impact.

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Audience ScoreBased on 175 reviews

music72 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The art style and character designs are stunning, featuring beautiful watercolor aesthetics and Live2D animations.
The music is exceptional, with each character having their own unique theme song available in both English and Japanese, making it a great experience for music lovers.
The game is casual and easy to play, allowing players to enjoy the visuals and music without needing to invest a lot of time.

The gameplay is largely automated and lacks depth, making it feel more like a music player than a traditional game.
Progression can be extremely slow and grindy, especially for free-to-play players, often requiring significant time or money to advance.
The gacha system is heavily pay-to-win, with many players feeling that spending money is necessary to enjoy the game fully or to keep up with others.

music
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in this game is universally praised, with players highlighting its incredible quality and the unique theme songs for each character, available in both English and Japanese. Many users recommend treating the game as a music player rather than a traditional game, as the engaging soundtrack and beautiful art significantly enhance the overall experience, despite the gameplay being considered lackluster. Overall, the music stands out as the game's strongest feature, making it a must-try for fans of great soundtracks.
- “The music is incredible, too!”
- “There are over 100 characters, and each of them has their own theme songs sung by various artists, in both Japanese and English.”
- “The best thing about this game for me is each heroine has their own uniquely composed song that matches their character, providing more in-depth story about their past or personality.”
- “Music is in loop so gets boring very fast.”
- “This is a music player disguised as a game.”
- “All in all great art and music, but awful game.”
story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
59%
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The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth and continuity, with most players noting that after the initial chapter, the narrative becomes sparse and relies heavily on character backstories that are unlocked through gacha mechanics. While the character stories are often described as interesting and emotionally engaging, the overall plot is considered vague and underdeveloped, making it more of a side element rather than a central focus. The beautiful art and music are frequently highlighted as the main draws, overshadowing the thin narrative structure.
- “Every character has their own story which you can read through or let the character tell it themselves as it’s all voice acted in both English and Japanese.”
- “Amazing art, interesting story, each character has a deep backstory.”
- “While the gameplay itself is relatively simple, the immersive storytelling, emotional depth, and artistic presentation make this game a standout title in the genre.”
- “Besides the prologue/tutorial, there’s pretty much no mention of the main story, but what’s there is solid enough to set up the game.”
- “There was so much potential in this, but after the opening chapter, the story just stops and the gameplay is set to your waifus and press skip.”
- “It is completely impossible to build a mature game worldview and story through fragmented character side stories, lament, and map backgrounds.”
gameplay
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it overly simplistic and lacking depth, often describing it as a casual, auto-battler experience that requires minimal engagement. While some appreciate the laid-back nature and the ability to grind without much effort, others criticize the repetitive mechanics and reliance on RNG, leading to a sense of boredom. Overall, the gameplay is often overshadowed by the game's artistic elements and soundtrack, which many players find more appealing than the actual mechanics.
- “To be fair, because of the laid-back gameplay, you can grind this game without breaking a sweat too much, so it's pretty balanced in a way.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I've now been playing for half a year and what I can say in regards to the game is - you need to learn a ton, and it is a marathon - it is a test of endurance.”
- “While the gameplay itself is relatively simple, the immersive storytelling, emotional depth, and artistic presentation make Memento Mori a standout title in the genre.”
- “There’s like no gameplay even for an autobattler.”
- “The gameplay is boring, but the art and soundtrack are very beautiful.”
- “The poor gameplay makes it almost impossible for Memento Mori to retain other players, making it one that is quite selective in its audience.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning art style, beautiful character designs, and immersive music, creating a visually appealing aesthetic experience. However, some players note that the blurry art style can detract from clarity, and while the visuals are impressive, they feel the overall gameplay lacks depth and content. Overall, the game is recommended for its artistic qualities, though it may not satisfy those seeking substantial gameplay.
- “The art style is beautiful and refreshing; it has amazing details that surprised me going in to this.”
- “Amazing music with beautiful art and aesthetics.”
- “I will say that the visuals, soundtrack, story, animations, characters, and voice acting are staggeringly beautiful.”
- “The turn-based combat is just you watching your character's artwork zip across the screen as you listen to the same lines repeated over and over.”
- “I feel bad not recommending this because it's definitely not the most offensive gacha, even though I do find there's more of an onus on spending here, which… I mean, you're just paying for some Live2D artwork and a few voice lines.”
- “Really good artwork, great soundtrack, but lacking in content.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, especially for free-to-play users, with many noting that the leveling system becomes tedious over time. While some appreciate the slower pace compared to other gacha games, the automatic combat and reliance on character stats can make the grind feel less rewarding. Overall, the game is considered enjoyable despite its grindy nature.
- “A long grinding game if you're free-to-play, but it's worth it because the game is genuinely good.”
- “Honestly, it's really grindy and it doesn't have an actual combat system; it's all automatic. You can skip ahead or just watch it run at 4x speed, but what affects the combat is the stats you put on your characters.”
- “The leveling system feels really grindy, to the point where it can feel more tedious than rewarding.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its immersive storytelling and character narratives, which are often dark, brutal, and heartbreaking. While some reviews note a lack of depth in the overall plot, the emotional resonance and captivating character stories contribute to a unique and visually stunning experience. Overall, the game effectively combines simple gameplay with profound emotional engagement.
- “So depressing and heartfelt.”
- “If you actually read/listen to them, they are dark and most often brutal and heartbreaking.”
- “A simple game that offers unique visually stunning characters, an emotionally captivating story, and beautifully well-done songs.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in this gacha game is heavily criticized as a cash grab, requiring players to obtain multiple copies of units to progress, which can lead to frustration and a reliance on real-money purchases for essential materials. Players express disappointment over the game's design, feeling it prioritizes profit over enjoyment, and note the lack of transparency in its promotional materials.
- “I appreciate that the game offers a fair monetization model, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “The monetization system is transparent and doesn't interfere with gameplay, making it easy to enjoy the game without constant prompts to purchase.”
- “It's refreshing to see a game that prioritizes player experience over aggressive monetization tactics, allowing for a more enjoyable and immersive adventure.”
- “It is a gacha game, but not a well-done one; it's a ridiculous cash grab where you are required to get multiple copies of the same unit, because each extra copy increases the maximum level of your units.”
- “It was fun for speed running until level 100+, but then it's impossible to get stronger without some specific materials which take a long time to acquire, forcing you to buy with real money. It tends to be a cash grab unless you wait months to gather resources.”
- “It's sad how much of a cash grab this game really is.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its beautiful character designs and animation, which enhance the overall aesthetic experience. The engaging and grim story adds depth to the characters, while the simple gameplay allows players to easily connect with them. Overall, the combination of art and narrative contributes to a compelling character-driven experience.
- “Love the music, interesting and grim story, lovely character designs, and the gameplay is simple to learn and deal with.”
- “Awesome soundtrack, doing the daily things is pretty easy, character designs are beautiful too.”
- “Aesthetically, the art style, character designs, and animation look beautiful.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is praised, with users reporting smooth performance on both Android and PC platforms, minimal memory usage, and a variety of basic settings available for customization. No significant issues have been encountered, indicating a well-optimized experience.
- “I've been playing since it became available on Android in 2022, and it runs smoothly without taking up much memory.”
- “The PC client is well optimized, has several basic settings, and I haven't encountered any issues so far (I hope I didn't just jinx it).”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a melancholic tone that complements its narrative-driven RPG elements, enhanced by a visually appealing watercolor art style that resonates with players.
- “If you love narrative-driven RPGs with a melancholic atmosphere, this game is definitely worth trying.”
- “I love the watercolor style for the characters; it matches the game's overall atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game's power scaling, noting the absurdity of event mobs being disproportionately stronger than their teams, which contrasts sharply with the more balanced scaling of regular cave enemies. This discrepancy creates a comedic frustration that highlights the game's design inconsistencies.