My Memory of Us

Considering its length, My Memory Of Us is a tad overpriced, but the game itself proves a charming magnificent puzzler that tugs at both your brain and your heart strings.

81%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, replayability

90% User Score Based on 436 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 17 reviews

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"My Memory of Us" is a narrative-driven, side-scrolling game that explores a friendship between two children in a World War II-inspired setting. Players switch between the perspectives of the pair, using their unique abilities to solve puzzles and evade guards in an effort to stay together. The game features hand-drawn animations and a painterly style, immersing players in a somber tale of love, loss, and hope.

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 453 reviews

story186 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted story that explores the themes of friendship and survival during World War II, narrated by the talented Patrick Stewart.
The art style is charming and visually striking, using a monochrome palette with splashes of red to enhance the emotional impact of the narrative.
Puzzles are engaging and varied, providing a good mix of challenge without being overly difficult, making it accessible for players of all ages.

Some gameplay mechanics can feel clunky and unintuitive, particularly when switching between characters or interacting with objects.
The game lacks a save feature, requiring players to complete entire chapters to save progress, which can be frustrating for those with limited playtime.
While the story is touching, some players may find the allegorical representation of serious historical events to be overly simplistic or disconnected from the gravity of the subject matter.

story
512 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
63%
1%
The story of "My Memory of Us" is a poignant and imaginative retelling of the Holocaust, framed through the eyes of two children navigating the horrors of World War II, depicted with whimsical art and narrated by Patrick Stewart. While the narrative is touching and emotionally resonant, some players feel it lacks depth in gameplay mechanics, leading to a disconnect between the story and the puzzles. Overall, the game is praised for its beautiful storytelling and artistic presentation, making it a compelling experience despite its gameplay shortcomings.
- “The story is both charming and predictable, capturing the essence of childhood innocence amidst the horrors of war.”
- “A beautiful little story about the real events of World War II but told in a way to make it more parable so it's not so sad that you cannot continue.”
- “The story told in this game is presented wonderfully both from the perspective of its naive and hopeful protagonists as well as its in-universe intended audience, lending to a gripping presentation of the real emotions that were present both during the events of Poland in the Second World War as well as the world that was changed after their occurrence.”
- “Where it really lost me however is in the disconnect between the story it tells (about the persecution of Polish Jews during WWII) and the gameplay.”
- “It is just unfortunate that the story did not follow through on giving players a complete parable of the events, changing the subject the moment they got too close to the most insidious aspect of the story.”
- “The not so good: while this succeeds as a story-telling device, it's lackluster as a game.”
gameplay
176 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
76%
7%
The gameplay is primarily puzzle-based, featuring a mix of simple and moderately challenging puzzles that require players to control two characters with unique abilities, often utilizing a hand-holding mechanic to navigate obstacles together. While some players appreciate the innovative mechanics and the emotional storytelling, others find the gameplay lacking in depth and variety, feeling it serves more as a vehicle for the narrative rather than a compelling experience on its own. Overall, the gameplay is described as casual and accessible, with a focus on story rather than intense gameplay challenges.
- “The gameplay is also fun and brisk with just the right mix of reflex and puzzle solving.”
- “From the creative gameplay to the wonderful visuals, this game manages to tell a horrifyingly real story in the best way possible.”
- “The game play is very well designed with the puzzles having the perfect difficulty, not so hard they hinder the gameplay but still requiring some exploring or thinking.”
- “The gameplay is dumbed down and simplified to a point where it doesn't feel like a game at all anymore.”
- “I mean, yes, it is beautiful, and the story might get interesting… but the gameplay is so boring.”
- “Unfortunately, however, there are some issues with gameplay here.”
graphics
175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
43%
2%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and whimsical art style, which effectively balances a cartoonish aesthetic with serious themes, particularly in the context of war. The use of a monochrome palette with splashes of red enhances the emotional impact of the narrative, making it both engaging and visually striking. Overall, players find the graphics to be a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
- “The art style is delightful, with a whimsical yet poignant design that enhances the story's impact.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the story is heartwarming and heartbreaking.”
- “There are no complaints about the technical aspects of the project either: the graphics are simply gorgeous, like the music, a huge amount of effort and soul has been invested in the project.”
- “At first you may be disappointed with the graphics.”
- “It's true that I only just about hit the minimum requirements, but having recently played a game that offered so much more both graphically and in terms of content for a fraction of the computational demand, the bar has now been set high for me in terms of judgment, and I now consider games such as this one to be an example of poor craftsmanship.”
- “Neat idea and art style, but didn't deliver in terms of being a game in my opinion.”
emotional
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its emotional depth, with many players noting its ability to evoke strong feelings, including tears, through a touching narrative set against the backdrop of World War II. The art style and narration enhance the experience, making the story both heartwarming and heartbreaking, while also providing a respectful exploration of sensitive themes. Despite some critiques regarding gameplay mechanics, the emotional connection to the characters and the impactful storytelling resonate deeply with players, making it a memorable experience.
- “An incredibly touching story of... being human.”
- “I also believe that this is the first time a video game has actually brought actual tears to my eyes, which only proves the beauty, sadness, and heart-wrenching realism of this incredible experience.”
- “By the end of the game, I caught myself thinking that I remember absolutely all the characters, even secondary ones; the emotional connection between the story and the player is so strong.”
music
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
33%
4%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and emotional depth, with a soundtrack that complements both the narrative and gameplay. While many reviewers highlight the beautiful and fitting musical score, some note instances of dead silence that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the combination of excellent sound design, appropriate voiceovers, and a captivating soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and immersion.
- “The musical score fits the atmosphere perfectly, and the voiceover in cutscenes is very appropriate, adding depth and emotion to the narrative.”
- “Besides the story, the visuals and music are absolutely mesmerizing, and the innovative gameplay makes the game stand on its own.”
- “The music was very well done and captured the sadness and hopelessness of certain scenes as well as the happiness and joy of other scenes.”
- “Awful controls, boring pixel hunting puzzles, AI of a trash can - the enemies see you one time and when you do the same thing again they don't, you can be out of cover and they won't spot you. Awful music, repetitive and boring; the characters make sounds on a loop and if you are stuck in one place for more than 2 minutes it is like someone is jumping on your brain.”
- “The soundtrack made me rather aggressive and the way the characters in this game 'talk' sounds horrible.”
- “There's a lot of dead silence as far as the soundtrack goes, which just further brings down the atmosphere of those oppressive puzzles.”
atmosphere
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
35%
9%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its effective use of a fitting musical score and appropriate voiceovers, which enhance the emotional depth of the narrative. Players appreciate the blend of cheerful and gloomy elements, with the art style contributing significantly to the overall mood, evoking feelings of adventure, sadness, and hope. While some noted moments of silence that detracted from the experience, the overall ambiance is described as beautiful and immersive, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “The musical score fits the atmosphere perfectly, and the voiceover in cutscenes is very appropriate, adding depth and emotion to the narrative.”
- “The atmosphere of the game was very good and helped with this feeling of sadness, but also hope.”
- “Very nice atmosphere, beautiful dark graphics, obviously made with love.”
- “There's a lot of dead silence as far as the soundtrack goes, which just further brings down the atmosphere of those oppressive puzzles.”
- “Not the best of controls but the atmosphere and well written story more than make up for it.”
- “It changes with the situation in the game world, building an emotional atmosphere.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
85%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the dual protagonist mechanic keeps gameplay engaging, certain sections, particularly those involving timed challenges and convoluted controls, can feel tedious and frustrating. Overall, the game manages to minimize the tedium associated with grinding, but some players still encounter moments that disrupt the flow.
- “These are the only times the game felt really tedious.”
- “This makes one timed section in which you are trying to outrun a robot guard much more tedious than it needs to be.”
- “Tedious sections and irritating control quirks.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game strikes a balance between lightheartedness and the gravity of its themes, featuring heartwarming and funny moments that are never overly silly for the setting. The charming art style and comedic elements create a contrast with the serious narrative, reminiscent of classic Disney cartoons, making it accessible and engaging for younger audiences while still allowing for deeper reflections on difficult subjects. Overall, the humor is both uplifting and sobering, providing a nuanced experience.
- “The contrast between cute graphics, funny moments, and the seriousness of the events occurring on the screen is with you every second of the game.”
- “This is more my speed; it reminds me of the old Disney black and white cartoons with the slapstick humor.”
- “Funny but sobering and sometimes sad, though it's not hard to find the happiness.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game has limited replayability, with many players viewing it as a one-time experience rather than one that invites repeated play. While it offers a unique and impactful experience, the gameplay does not encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The gameplay is not immensely replayable.”
- “I would still recommend this game to people just for the experience of it, but man this is not a replayable game, at least to me.”
- “Replayability is pretty much non-existent as this is, in my opinion, a one and done affair.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game is reported to be well optimized in terms of its code and game engine, leading to a smooth performance overall.
- “I feel fairly confident the game is very well optimized in its code and game engine.”
- “I feel fairly confident the game is very well optimized in its code and game engine.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while there are no significant frame drops or crashes, some players encounter occasional glitches that necessitate frequent restarts. Control issues also contribute to the perception of instability for some users.
- “I encountered some glitches, so I have to restart quite often.”
- “There are no frame drops, glitches, crashes, or issues other than a few control problems.”
- “I experienced some glitches that require frequent restarts.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is visually impressive, with great character design; however, the lack of unique enemies detracts from the experience, as the repetitive nature of mass-produced robots limits diversity in encounters.

63%Critics’ scoreBased on 18 critic reviews

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