Painted Memories

About

Painted Memories is an Action/Adventure game that you journey through using various equipment in your arsenal, such as a crossbow or a torch. You will encounter different creatures, bosses, puzzles and more! Most importantly, nothing will be holding your hand to guide you here, you have to discover where to go and what to do all by yourself.

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Play Modes

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

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Painted Memories offers an intriguing and mysterious plot, complemented by a captivating atmosphere and beautiful art style.
The game provides a variety of engaging puzzles and exploration elements, making it an interesting experience for players.
Many players feel that the game is worth the cost, offering a good amount of emotional engagement and enjoyment.

The game suffers from technical issues, including a low resolution cap and awkward controls, which detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and aimless, with unclear objectives and frustrating combat mechanics.
There are concerns about the game's quality, with accusations of it being an asset flip and lacking depth or polish.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's story is engaging and captivating, complemented by a breathtaking art style and thought-provoking themes about perseverance. However, some players feel that certain narrative elements may be lacking or difficult to fully grasp, suggesting that additional context could enhance the experience.
- “An interesting game with an engaging story and plenty of puzzles.”
- “The art style is breathtaking, and the story truly captivates.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “I came across a couple of notes, but I feel like I missed something in the story.”
- “The story felt disjointed and left many plot points unresolved.”
- “The characters lacked depth, making it hard to connect with their journeys.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are generally praised for their breathtaking art style and quality, particularly in map design, though some users feel they are only adequate for a 2016 game in 2023. There are concerns about potential asset flipping, suggesting that while the visuals may appear decent, they may lack originality. Overall, the graphics evoke mixed feelings, balancing between admiration and skepticism.
- “The art style is breathtaking, and the story truly captivates.”
- “Graphics quality and map design is very good.”
- “While the graphics look deceptively okay (which is why I suspect they are asset flipped), the rest of the game is awful.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging enemy selection that enhances the simple gameplay loop, while others criticize the lack of clear objectives and frustrating combat mechanics. Despite its current shortcomings, there is optimism that future updates will improve the overall experience.
- “As the GOAT of gaming, I simply had to recommend this game. While the gameplay loop is simple, the enemy selection in this game helps keep it alive.”
- “Game has a big potential; I am sure patches will improve the gameplay even more.”
- “The game only shows some shortcuts and basic mechanics.”
- “The gameplay loop is simple, but the enemy selection helps keep it alive.”
- “The game has big potential; I am sure patches will improve the gameplay further.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
"Painted Memories" is praised for its captivating atmosphere, enhanced by an intriguing and mysterious plot. The exploration elements further enrich the experience, making it an engaging adventure that offers significant value for its low cost.
- “Painted Memories is a very atmospheric game with an intriguing and mysterious plot, and you can also get it almost for free; the cards pay back more than half the cost.”
- “The atmosphere is great, and the exploration elements add to the fun.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game has been criticized, with some users comparing it unfavorably to the Marx Brothers, suggesting that it lacks the talent and comedic effectiveness associated with their work.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that the monetization practices in the industry, particularly by Quicksave/sa, are viewed negatively, with accusations of exploiting others' work for profit through low-quality releases on platforms like Steam.
- “The monetization strategy feels like a blatant cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
- “It seems like the developers are more interested in squeezing money out of players than creating a balanced game.”
- “The in-game purchases are so aggressive that it ruins the overall enjoyment of the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that while the game resembles early action RPGs like Diablo, it lacks the traditional grind for loot, which may disappoint fans of that gameplay style.
- “Although it is similar in appearance to many of the early action RPGs like Diablo, it is missing the grindy loot concept.”
- “The grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I expected a rewarding experience from the grind, but it just feels like a chore.”