Memory Fragment
- August 31, 2023
- PlayDay
Get on SteamIn 'Memory Fragment', "Roid," a small town repairman, starts a journey into the past as he opens an old polaroid album. When he was little, he grew up with his grandfather, who ran an old repair shop. He learns how to repair things as he grows up. He repairs various items that bring back memories of the past - from the toy train he had as a baby to the skateboard he rode with his fr…
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Reviews
- The game has a cute and quirky story that many players find entertaining.
- The fix-it puzzles provide a satisfying experience of taking apart and reassembling items.
- There is potential for improvement, and some players are hopeful for future updates and content additions.
- The controls are clunky and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many players encountered bugs that hindered progress, such as unresponsive minigames and interaction issues.
- The developers have seemingly abandoned the game, raising concerns about its future and overall value.
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and quirky, but it suffers from inconsistencies, such as anachronisms that disrupt immersion. While it attempts to convey a narrative similar to "Assemble with Care," it lacks the polish and coherence of its predecessor, leading to mixed feelings about its overall effectiveness. Despite its charm, the gameplay issues detract from the storytelling experience.
“The story is cute and quirky.”
“I wouldn't skip them but it's just nice to have options for people who don't care about the story.”
“One thing that's pulling me completely out of the story though is how the kid somehow finds his friend playing a Game Boy Color (released in 1998) in 1987?”
“The story is weird, the controls feel bad, the rotation system is clunky and frustrating, it just doesn't work.”
“Sorry for my rambling but in this state I cannot recommend it, as the better 'Assemble with Care' is available at a slightly lower price point, similar gameplay and story but with much more polish.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking polish and failing to deliver on its core mechanics, especially when compared to the more refined experience of "Assemble with Care." Reviewers suggest that this game attempts to replicate a similar narrative through repair tasks but ultimately falls short, making it hard to recommend.
“This game fails at the core gameplay though.”
“Sorry for my rambling but in this state I cannot recommend it, as the better 'Assemble with Care' is available at a slightly lower price point, similar gameplay and story but with much more polish.”
“What I do hold against the game is the gameplay itself; it is trying to be basically similar to 'Assemble with Care' which tells its story through repairing cherished broken things.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally perceived as cute and interesting, but it suffers from notable bugs that have not been addressed by the developers, leading to concerns about its stability.
“It does seem odd that the game has been buggy, but they also haven't addressed any of these issues.”
“A cute and interesting game, though a bit buggy.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing dissatisfaction with the character design, particularly criticizing the exaggerated head sizes that detract from their overall appeal. This design choice has been noted as a significant flaw, reminiscent of issues found in other games like "My Time at Portia."
“The character design is mediocre; I don't like over-emphasized head sizes, a.k.a. 'bobble heads'. This also ruined the game 'My Time at Portia' for me.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game consists of a single song that plays on loop, which has led to mixed feelings among players, with some finding it repetitive and others appreciating its simplicity.
“A single song playing on loop.”
“A single song playing on loop.”
