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Path to Mnemosyne

68%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
music, grinding
68% User Score Based on 97 reviews

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"Path to Mnemosyne" is a single-player horror simulation game with phenomenal graphics, taking you on a hypnotic journey to explore your mind and recover lost memories. With an open narrative, simple controls, and dozens of challenging puzzles, the game provides a bizarre and memorable experience through its atmospheric visuals and disturbing sounds. Can you reach the end of the path and unlock the mysterious story?

Path to Mnemosyne screenshot
Path to Mnemosyne screenshot
Path to Mnemosyne screenshot
Path to Mnemosyne screenshot
Path to Mnemosyne screenshot
Path to Mnemosyne screenshot
Path to Mnemosyne screenshot
Path to Mnemosyne screenshot
Path to Mnemosyne screenshot

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews
story7 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions

  • The game features a unique and impressive art style that creates a surreal and trippy atmosphere.
  • Puzzles vary in difficulty and can be engaging, providing a sense of accomplishment when solved.
  • The game offers a short but memorable experience, making it suitable for casual players looking for a quick puzzle adventure.
  • The story is vague and lacks depth, leaving players confused about the narrative and its resolution.
  • Many puzzles can feel repetitive or overly simplistic, with some requiring frustrating trial and error to solve.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, such as desynchronized audio and visual elements, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is often described as minimal, vague, and lacking in detail, leaving many players feeling confused and unsatisfied with its resolution. While some appreciate the atmospheric and psychological elements, others criticize the narrative for being disjointed and not effectively conveyed through gameplay. Overall, the game seems to prioritize art and puzzles over a compelling story, resulting in a mixed reception regarding its narrative depth.

    • “Creepy, hand-drawn graphics and a good soundtrack wrapped in a disturbing story.”
    • “The story seems simple, but the way they feed you the details makes it look complicated.”
    • “There is a narrative that pops in every once in a while, describing how the protagonist is on a quest for her memory, but the full story isn't clear.”
    • “The story is... way too light on detail to be anything close to compelling or engaging.”
    • “Let's start with the story: there is none.”
    • “Path to Mnemosyne is a simple 'art first, game second' puzzle game with interesting hand-drawn art, but no real rhyme, method, plot, or purpose behind the art; it's more like a showcase than any kind of adventure or story.”
  • graphics
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and eerie art style, featuring a hand-drawn aesthetic and an infinite zoom effect that creates a surreal atmosphere. While many reviewers appreciate the visuals for enhancing the game's creepy ambiance, some note that the repetitive environments and minor variations can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the art style is considered the standout feature, making it a worthwhile pick for those seeking a visually intriguing puzzle game.

    • “The way it shows a surreal and hyper-realistic unique art style within the original corridor is impressive, illustrating the concept of 'moving forward means delving inward.' It feels like navigating through an unstable inner path, following the protagonist's memories and unconscious mind.”
    • “The visuals are also really cool, with a constant infinite tunnel effect that's simultaneously interesting and unnerving for the entire game.”
    • “You really feel like you're in a dream with this game, very good atmosphere and original gameplay, amazing visuals and a really cool technical aspect that shows the developers are trying to do something unique.”
    • “They would have been better off just saving a screenshot and used it as the game graphics because that's what it actually is.”
    • “The last section of the game shuns this established rule, and turns into a game of doing things with precise timing which, since the protagonist moves with clunky, delayed responses, becomes incredibly frustrating, especially when combined with the annoying audio and flashing visuals.”
    • “Since there are four different pathways in the game, up, left, down, and right; all the paths have the same texture, all the portals have the same graphics, and all the portals are just lying on the ground.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique mechanics and aesthetic presentation, while others criticize it for being tedious and lacking depth. The infinite zoom and world rotation concepts are seen as interesting but underutilized, and while the puzzles vary in complexity, the final puzzle's timing element was particularly frustrating. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing experience but struggles to effectively convey its story through gameplay.

    • “The mechanics are really solid overall, and I enjoyed them.”
    • “You really feel like you're in a dream with this game, very good atmosphere and original gameplay, amazing visuals and a really cool technical aspect that shows the developers are trying to do something unique; they deliver in my opinion.”
    • “It switches up puzzle mechanics frequently enough to never get stale.”
    • “The final puzzle was a bit finicky; it was the only one that relied on any sort of timing element, and I'm glad that mechanic wasn't used elsewhere, because it wasn't great.”
    • “The visual style is interesting and the infinite zoom gimmick is worth a look, but the gameplay is completely lacking.”
    • “Interesting art style, atmospheric presentation, but way too tedious gameplay.”
  • atmosphere
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its creepy, unsettling, and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive visuals and a unique art style. Players appreciate the psychological themes and surreal elements that contribute to a sense of unease, although some find the gameplay tedious. Overall, the atmosphere effectively captivates players, creating a dreamlike experience that complements the game's narrative.

    • “Besides that, I definitely enjoyed the creepy atmosphere and touches of psychological themes that seem to be aimed at in the story.”
    • “You really feel like you're in a dream with this game; it has a very good atmosphere and original gameplay, amazing visuals, and a really cool technical aspect that shows the developers are trying to do something unique.”
    • “Story was minimal and nothing too exciting, but it does help lend to the atmosphere.”
    • “A short, surreal trip down a creepy and unsettling hallway of memories - solving puzzles as you spiral further into the fractal curves of hypnotic art and tense atmosphere.”
    • “A game with this kind of trippy, never-ending, surreal atmosphere is nothing like I've ever seen before.”
  • music
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the background music excessively loud and repetitive, while others appreciate the fitting ambient sounds that enhance the creepy atmosphere. The soundtrack is described as interesting and suitable for the game's aesthetic, though some users criticize it for sounding cheap and annoying. Overall, the sound design is noted to be solid, contributing to the game's unsettling vibe.

    • “The sound design is solid with fitting ambient music.”
    • “Creepy, hand-drawn graphics and a good soundtrack wrapped in a disturbing story.”
    • “The soundtrack is interesting and creepy.”
    • “When I opened it for the first time, oh my... the background music was really loud... wow.”
    • “The soundtracks sounded cheap, not to mention the annoying high pitch.”
    • “How about we talk about the game soundtrack? Imagine 5 seconds worth of notes being repeated the whole game!!!!”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly as they progress, which detracts from the overall enjoyment despite the interesting puzzles and appealing art style.

    • “The puzzles were interesting, but got slightly repetitive and tedious, especially near the end.”
    • “Since the puzzles turn tedious, I feel like you'd get a bit tired of it after one go.”
    • “Interesting art style and atmospheric presentation, but the gameplay is way too tedious.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a significant improvement in stability, noting that many previously encountered bugs and glitches have been resolved. Players have successfully completed the game without issues, including obtaining both endings in a single playthrough.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is rated moderately, with a score of 7/10, indicating that while there are enjoyable elements that encourage players to return, it may not offer enough variety or incentives to keep them engaged long-term.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as stemming from a blend of trauma and memory, highlighting how the recollection of past events can be both unsettling and amusing. This unique approach to humor adds depth to the narrative, making players reflect on the complexities of their experiences.

    • “The humor in this game is brilliantly woven into the storyline, making even the most serious moments feel lighthearted.”
    • “I found myself laughing out loud at the clever puns and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
    • “The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions kept me entertained from start to finish.”

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