- December 24, 2014
- Marcos Arroyo
- 38h median play time
Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall
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Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall is a single player simulation game with romance, drama and comedy themes. It was developed by Marcos Arroyo and was released on December 24, 2014. It received very positive reviews from players.
"Nameless ~The One Thing You Must Recall~" is a visual novel game with a full Korean voice-over, targeted at a female audience. You play as Eri, a high school student who collects ball-jointed dolls and finds comfort in them as she feels alone after her grandpa's death. The story explores her relationships with the dolls, which are surprisingly human-like, as well as her everyday life.








- The game features a beautifully crafted story with deep character development and emotional depth, making it a standout in the otome genre.
- The artwork and voice acting are top-notch, enhancing the overall experience and immersion in the game.
- The game successfully intertwines multiple routes with an overarching plot, encouraging players to explore all character paths for a complete understanding of the story.
- There are numerous typos and grammatical errors throughout the game, which can be distracting and take away from the overall polish.
- Some routes can feel repetitive, especially in the common sections, leading to a slower pacing that may frustrate players.
- The main character's lack of voice acting and occasional ambiguity in her thoughts can make it difficult for players to fully connect with her.
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The story of "Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall" is praised for its depth, emotional resonance, and intricate character development, weaving together themes of loneliness, identity, and love through a unique narrative involving dolls that come to life. Players appreciate the well-crafted plot that unfolds across multiple routes, each offering distinct experiences while contributing to an overarching storyline that keeps them engaged and invested. However, some critiques mention pacing issues and occasional plot holes, yet the overall consensus highlights the game's ability to evoke strong emotions and provide a captivating visual novel experience.
“The story is well written, I love the structure of this game and how different story elements are used for the storytelling.”
“The story centers around a lonely high-school freshman named Eri who lives by herself following her grandfather's passing as her parents work abroad.”
“Nameless is a lovingly-crafted story with interesting and dynamic characters coupled with gorgeous artwork.”
“The plot did not do it for me; pretty much all of the routes felt like a real slog with occasional interesting parts thrown in.”
“The story is boring too, nothing interesting about it in sight.”
“The story was very disappointing - most of the relationships were far darker and far more abusive than Dandelion.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall is a simulation game with romance, drama and comedy themes.
Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.
On average players spend around 37 hours playing Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall.
Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall was released on December 24, 2014.
Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall was developed by Marcos Arroyo.
Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.
Nameless: The One Thing You Must Recall is a single player game.
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