Never Forget Me
- January 10, 2017
- Winter Wolves
Get on SteamLove stories don't end with marriage...can you reach your happily ever after? Sequel of the popular Always Remember Me, in this dating sim you play the married couple life. Can you stay together until the end?
Reviews
- The game explores the complexities of married life, showcasing relatable struggles and character development.
- The art style and backgrounds are beautiful, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- The soundtrack is lovely and adds to the atmosphere of the game.
- Many plotlines are frustrating and portray characters in a negative light, leading to a cynical and depressing experience.
- The game suffers from inconsistent character design and reused assets, which detracts from immersion.
- Gameplay mechanics are less engaging compared to the first game, with some players finding the new system tedious.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as a mixed bag, with some characters exhibiting problematic traits that detract from the overall experience, though Lawrence's narrative stands out positively for its depth and relatability. Players appreciate the engaging dialogue and character development, noting that the story extends beyond a simple happy ending to explore the complexities of married life. Overall, the game offers a satisfying blend of storytelling and character interaction, making it enjoyable for visual novel fans.
“Just a nice way to kill time and enjoy the story laid out before you.”
“I am delighted by the general premise, that the story doesn't stop at the 'happy ending', that married life can be tough and as much of an adventure as dating.”
“In some ways, I would say it's even better than 'Always Remember Me' because the dialogue and the story are more interesting, and you get to know the characters on a much deeper level than in the first game.”
“Which is something I don't particularly love about many visual novels: the lack of proper discussions at better times, which feels rather unrealistic storytelling-wise, and the unimportant things happening behind the scenes.”
“In every story, either the main character is terrible or the other character is terrible.”
“Lawrence's story is the only one that didn't leave a terrible taste in my mouth.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding the new mechanics challenging and preferring those from the previous installment. Critiques also highlight issues such as sexism and a lack of depth in gameplay, alongside dissatisfaction with the interface. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to be polarizing among users.
“The new game mechanic takes some getting used to.”
“I preferred the game mechanic from the first game.”
“But I didn't like the interface and game mechanics in this one.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players noting an inconsistent art style and bizarre character designs, particularly when comparing characters from the first and second games. While fans of Winter Wolves' games may find the familiar art appealing, the reuse of backgrounds from previous titles has led to a sense of repetition and lack of originality.
“There's a great graphic difference between characters from the first game and the second one.”
“There's the inconsistent art style and the bizarre characterization of everyone.”
“The art style is very familiar for fans of Winter Wolves' games, though they have re-used quite a bit of artwork (mostly background) from other games, which means Amy may be living in the house the characters' roommates inhabited, and the same town as Nicole went to university.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack as lovely and memorable, others find it repetitive and muted. Despite initial reservations, some users noted that the music grew on them over time.
“The soundtrack is lovely.”
“Did I mention it has an amazing soundtrack?”
“Even though I wasn't fond of the music at first, it got stuck in my head as I played the game :)”
“Music was repetitive and muted almost immediately.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious, particularly on the weekly screen, but overall, they still enjoy the gameplay experience.
“The grinding can feel a bit tedious at times, especially on the weekly screen.”
“I enjoyed the game overall, but the grinding aspect became repetitive.”
“While I liked the gameplay, the amount of grinding required was overwhelming.”
