MementoMori: AFKRPG

"MementoMori: AFKRPG" is a Role Playing game with an interesting plot, masterful visuals, and wonderful music, yet can be very grinding and is disturbed by ads. It boasts of being the first RPG to be spoken of in the history of fine art, with a wholesome story that enhances the overall gaming experience. Despite the heavy grinding, the game's engaging mechanics and captivating story make it worthy of attention for RPG enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,859 reviews

music956 positive mentions

monetization31 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and beautiful artwork that captivates players.
The soundtrack is exceptional, with each character having their own unique theme song.
The voice acting is top-notch, adding depth to the characters and their stories.

The gameplay is largely automated, lacking interactivity and depth, which can lead to boredom.
Progression is heavily gated by a paywall, making it difficult for free-to-play players to advance.
There is a lack of events and meaningful content updates, leading to a stagnant gameplay experience.

music
1,450 mentions
66 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its exceptional quality and emotional depth. Each character features a unique theme song that enhances their backstory, contributing to a rich auditory experience that players often find themselves enjoying outside of gameplay. While the visuals and voice acting are also highlighted, the soundtrack stands out as a primary reason for players to engage with the game, making it feel more like a musical experience than a traditional idle RPG.
- “The music is phenomenal and the art is fantastic with the water colors.”
- “The music is excellent at least, you'll be doing a lot of sitting at the main menu for lack of materials (kindling orbs) but the music will be banging.”
- “The music is beautiful, and this game was created with love.”
- “The beautiful art hooked me at first, but the music got really annoying, battles are repetitive, and the hero worship waifu vibes of the characters really got on my nerves.”
- “The only upside this game has is the music.”
- “Everything in this game is horrible, except the music.”
graphics
778 mentions
70 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning watercolor art style, smooth animations, and beautiful character designs. Many players highlight the exceptional music and voice acting that complement the visuals, creating an immersive experience. However, some critiques mention that while the aesthetics are impressive, the gameplay itself can feel repetitive and lacks depth.
- “The art style is absolutely gorgeous, and the music and voice acting are top notch.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous, the backstories are touching, the songs and voices are amazing.”
- “The visuals are stunning, the music is enchanting, and the character designs are beautiful.”
- “The graphics are drab and muddy.”
- “Very different art style that I really dig.”
- “The watercolor graphics are dark and impossible to view, so I have no idea what is going on.”
story
617 mentions
43 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players praising the individual character backstories and emotional depth, but expressing disappointment over the lack of a cohesive main narrative after the initial chapters. While the art and music are consistently highlighted as exceptional, the abrupt halt in story progression and repetitive gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience, leaving players yearning for more substantial content and storytelling.
- “The story, music, and voices are all incredible.”
- “The backstories for the characters are so good it has made me emotional.”
- “The story is engaging.”
- “There is also no story to the game.”
- “Disappointed at the lack of a main story past the initial tutorial and the completely automatic battles, but I guess that's to be expected of an AFK game.”
- “The story literally just stops as you continue to progress.”
gameplay
492 mentions
31 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is largely characterized as basic and repetitive, typical of idle RPGs, with minimal player interaction and a heavy reliance on automated mechanics. While many players appreciate the stunning art and music, they often find the gameplay lacking depth and engagement, leading to a sense of monotony over time. Overall, the game is seen as more of a visual and auditory experience rather than a compelling interactive gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is very simple but honestly, I need that with my attention span.”
- “The gameplay is fun and really addicting.”
- “Great gameplay, awesome soundtrack, lovely characters, and the voice acting for each character is memorable.”
- “Everyone gets to a point in gachas where they lose interest in the story and get sick of long, drawn-out battle mechanics; you get annoyed needing to spend an hour doing the same repetitive quests just to keep up every day.”
- “The gameplay itself is lackluster, saved only by the stunning art and aesthetics.”
- “The gameplay is almost nonexistent, but holy hell does this game have superb art and music.”
character development
53 mentions
72 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised for its stunning designs, unique backstories, and engaging lore, which contribute significantly to the game's appeal. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and music that accompany the characters, although some express concerns about the gacha mechanics affecting character progression. Despite these issues, the character designs and their narratives are consistently highlighted as standout features that enhance the gaming experience.
- “The game has easy to understand mechanics, great character designs, and beautiful music, along with sad and tragic backstories for each character.”
- “Incredible art and character designs.”
- “So far I am loving the game, the music, the character designs, and the leveling up system.”
- “The character development is very forgiving, putting emphasis on quick daily quests and stress-free idle gameplay.”
- “Pros: • amazing artworks • most characters aren't made for fanservice • every character's lore/story is good • everyone has their own soundtrack and it's cool • interesting and enticing character designs cons: • characters' levels are rarity locked (need copies to ascend their level) • drop rate after early pity from gacha is very low • need constant spending money for a decent team • rune slots after the first one need to be unlocked using gems • fighting gameplay is basically non-existent.”
monetization
47 mentions
9 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
66 % negative mentions
The monetization in this game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the absence of ads and the ability to play for free, while others criticize it as overly greedy and reminiscent of cash grabs. Although some find the gacha mechanics fair and the in-game rewards generous, the presence of a VIP system and high-pressure in-app purchases have led to complaints about pay-to-win elements and a lack of meaningful gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a visually appealing experience, its monetization practices have left a significant portion of the player base feeling frustrated and exploited.
- “I adore the art style so much, the characters are beautiful. I love the fact that it has a skill option, there's no ads so far, and you can collect rewards when you log on.”
- “It is ad-free, with in-game purchases that don't need to be made, simple, and AFK.”
- “The game seems decently balanced for free-to-play, while obviously encouraging in-app purchases like every other app that has them (how else is the developer going to make money?).”
- “Great music and art, but marred by a subpar experience and obvious cash grab mechanics with limited packs.”
- “Simply put, it's an idle game: the story ends abruptly after completing the first country, the grinding is ludicrous upon reaching level 80, the PvP sucks thanks to whales, the gameplay is nothing special, the game loves to screw you over with its very low gacha rate, and the monetization is egregious.”
- “The most blatant cash grab I have ever seen.”
grinding
40 mentions
5 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with many players finding it excessively grindy and tedious, especially at higher levels, often requiring significant time or money to progress. While some appreciate the idle mechanics and find the game enjoyable despite the grind, others criticize the paywalls and the slow pace of advancement, particularly for free-to-play users. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant factor that can detract from the game's enjoyment, despite its appealing art and music.
- “It's really not grindy at the moment; it's easier to get good draws, and you get a lot of draws too.”
- “Good game, it's pretty fun and not grindy.”
- “The system is really grindy and not worth the amount of grinding compared to other gacha games.”
- “Progress is hard locked behind a huge paywall which you can only overcome after months of grinding assuming you have decent luck.”
- “At the beginning of the game it seems free-to-play friendly but as soon as you keep leveling up past 120, you have to wait 2 weeks of AFK grinding in order to level up just one character.”
emotional
30 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players highlighting its heartbreaking and beautiful stories, touching character backstories, and exceptional music that evokes strong feelings. The artwork complements the narrative, creating a heartfelt experience that resonates deeply with players, often leading to emotional reactions such as tears. While some find the main story's lore complex, the individual character arcs are consistently described as moving and well-crafted, making the game a compelling choice for those who appreciate emotional storytelling in gaming.
- “The stories are heart-wrenching and beautiful.”
- “The artwork is gorgeous, the backstories are touching, the songs and voices are amazing.”
- “The storytelling is so emotional and well written.”
optimization
9 mentions
78 % positive mentions
11 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews; while some players praise its smooth performance and impressive UI, others criticize it for being poorly optimized. Despite these discrepancies, many users appreciate the game's artistic elements and engaging audio.
- “The UI and optimization are amazing.”
- “Best game I have ever played on mobile; it runs smoothly.”
- “I've played many different gacha games, and this one has truly optimized the grind.”
- “Great game but optimized poorly.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals, including a watercolor art style, and an evocative soundtrack that enhances the storytelling. Reviewers appreciate the balance between a relaxing and immersive experience, with a mix of both light and dark themes that contribute to a rich, emotional ambiance. Overall, the combination of art, music, and narrative creates a captivating and memorable atmosphere.
- “Beautiful art style and color work, the musical atmosphere is also splendid, feels like a walk in the Louvre without having to travel.”
- “The game's atmosphere feels gloomy, making the game realistic despite it being 2D.”
- “The watercolor art style is visually appealing, and the music really sets the tragic atmosphere of the game.”
- “The soundtracks, the visuals, the atmosphere, the overall setting, and storytelling of the game.”
stability
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs causing crashes, freezes, and problems with basic functionality like starting the game and switching worlds. While players appreciate the art and content, the overall experience is marred by these technical shortcomings, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- “I was really excited to play this game, and seeing that it's new, I expected some bugs. However, I can't even start the game; every time I click to start, it brings me to the notices/updates section, and switching worlds doesn't work.”
- “Wouldn't it be swell if software developers would stop releasing unfinished and buggy products?”
- “Unfortunately, on my phone, it freezes on the first image.”
humor
7 mentions
86 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in the game's quirks, such as the irony of paying for an autoplay experience and the absurdity of receiving boxes without keys. While some aspects, like the pressure of beginner quests, are seen as less humorous, the overall tone remains light-hearted, with players enjoying the comedic elements and funny character designs.
- “It's funny because I usually hate idle games, but this game is awesome!”
- “Honestly, it's funny seeing some of the 1-star reviews.”
- “While the timing is low-key funny, this is the least pushy I've seen a game in a while.”
- “It's really nice, but making newcomers rush to finish the 7-day beginner's quests in time is not funny.”