No Recollection

45%
Game Brain Score Based on 16 reviews
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About the story: You’ve awoken in a strange bedroom - a bedroom that is certainly not your own, located in a building you’ve never been inside of before. An equally strange building, with 10 different floors, all lacking windows of any kind. Upon further inspection, you come to the realization you are trapped in this mysterious building. You have no recollection of where this is or why you’re her…

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45%
Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
music3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The story is beautifully written, with unexpected plot twists and well-developed characters that evoke strong emotions.
  • The game features multiple endings and achievements, encouraging exploration and replayability.
  • Despite its flaws, the game showcases impressive creativity for a single developer, offering unique mechanics not commonly found in visual novels.
  • The visuals are considered unattractive, detracting from the overall immersion and experience of the story.
  • The pacing is often criticized for being slow and filled with unnecessary dialogue, leading to a tedious experience.
  • Some sensitive themes are handled poorly, with a lack of appropriate content warnings and instances of tasteless humor.
  • story30 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its creativity and unexpected plot twists, while others criticize its execution and reliance on clichés. Many players noted issues with pacing, character development, and the handling of sensitive themes, which detracted from immersion. Despite these flaws, the core premise is seen as having potential, making the game worth experiencing for those willing to overlook its shortcomings.

    • “The developer of this game really has a lot of creativity, providing a story with unexpected plot twists and intriguing character backgrounds that we can learn more about as the story continues.”
    • “Despite these issues, the game is worth a try for its engaging story and creative effort.”
    • “The creator's creativity is really impressive, creating a story that keeps you focused with unexpected plot twists and intriguing character backstories.”
    • “The story line in this game is ripped off at its best and egregiously offensive at its worst.”
    • “Honestly, the general premise of the story and most plot points (while being a little 'generic looking') is good, and has potential; it's just the execution is painful.”
    • “The beginning is definitely just a little egregious in having fluff without also having the substance paired with it; it feels like the pacing between the plot and character building stuff is imbalanced.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics in "No Recollection" have received significant criticism, with users highlighting the poor quality of the visuals, particularly the vroid models, which detract from the overall storytelling experience. The use of posterized stock assets is also noted as an ineffective attempt to create a cohesive art style, ultimately pulling players out of immersion.

    • “The visuals took away from how well the story is written and pulls the player away from complete immersion.”
    • “Lastly, the visuals.”
    • “The biggest gripe I have about No Recollection has to do with some unnecessary dialogue and the visuals as a whole.”
    • “The visuals took away from how well the story is written and pull the player away from complete immersion.”
    • “Holy mother of god, even ignoring the ugly Vroid models, the dev seems to think posterizing a stock asset instantly makes it look like it's in the art style; it does not.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is generally fitting, with sound effects complementing the overall experience. The main theme, "smoov," features a humorous sample that adds a unique touch, though some players feel there is room for improvement in the overall musical quality, especially considering the game's indie development.

    • “The music was fitting, and the usage of sound effects also complemented the gameplay perfectly.”
    • “The song 'Smoov,' which is like Jane's main theme, has a sample that sounds like Squidward falling off a building, and we laughed every time it came on.”
    • “Although it is an indie game developed by one person, the music adds a unique charm that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The song 'Smoov,' which is like Jane's main theme, has a sample that sounds like Squidward falling off a building, and we died every time it came on.”
    • “Although, as an indie game developed by one person, there are quite a few aspects that could be improved when it comes to the music.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever use of visual gags, such as the recurring joke of empty plates accompanied by the phrase "you haven't touched your food," and amusing third-person perspectives. Players also find humor in the interactions between characters and the environment, as well as the unexpected stress of time-based options that add a comedic twist to gameplay.

    • “It would be hilarious if you added food to the plates; every time it says 'you haven't touched your food' and then shows an empty plate, I can't help but laugh.”
    • “Seeing myself in third person along with my arms, and watching the other characters interact with the environment is so funny. The best part was the time-based options; the first time it happened, I was stressed for a second!”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, leading to frustration as they feel compelled to skim through lengthy content to reach key plot points.

    • “The premise is intriguing, but the narrative is incredibly slow and tedious, and I don't want to skim-read for hours to get to the reveal.”
    • “The grinding feels endless, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous and unfulfilling.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay features quick time mechanics that result in varied outcomes, offering a unique experience compared to previous games.

    • “It has quick time game mechanics that lead to different outcomes and a unique concept altogether, at least unique to what I've played in the past.”
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