Path to Mnemosyne

Starting at $0.99Buy now

"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?

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and beautiful art style that creates a surreal atmosphere.
Some puzzles are interesting and provide a decent challenge, making the gameplay engaging.
The game offers a short but memorable experience, with a distinctive aesthetic that sets it apart from typical puzzle games.

Many puzzles are either too simple or poorly designed, leading to frustration and confusion.
The story is vague and lacks a satisfying resolution, leaving players with more questions than answers.
The game suffers from technical issues, such as a lack of checkpoints and clunky navigation, which detracts from the overall experience.

graphics
23 mentions
61 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique and eerie aesthetic, featuring beautiful hand-drawn artwork and a surreal, immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players noted that the visuals can become repetitive, with limited variation in environments, which detracts from the overall impact. Despite these criticisms, the art style is generally considered a standout feature, contributing to a memorable and atmospheric puzzle adventure.
- “The art style is great and the perspective of the 'tunnel' you walk through is certainly its selling point.”
- “I loved the strange aesthetic, and the almost dolly zoom-like effect that gave it a very unique and eerie feel.”
- “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 using it as the game graphics because that's what it actually is.”
- “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 graphic, and all the portals are just lying on the ground.”
- “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.”
story
22 mentions
23 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The story in the game is often described as vague, confusing, and lacking a satisfying resolution, with many players feeling it is either non-existent or poorly executed. While some appreciate the intriguing premise and the way puzzles contribute to the narrative, the overall consensus is that the storytelling is frustratingly elusive and fails to engage players meaningfully. Despite its artistic elements, the narrative leaves many feeling disappointed and unsatisfied.
- “The story seems simple, but the way they feed you the details makes it look complicated.”
- “Creepy, hand-drawn graphics and a good soundtrack wrapped in a disturbing story.”
- “Really beautiful puzzle game and amazing story.”
- “The 'story' lacks a satisfying resolution, too.”
- “Honestly, I was waiting for some seriously damaging Junji Ito moments, but Path to Mnemosyne is just a long, annoying puzzle game with no real plot or actually interesting horror elements.”
- “Combined with a badly paced story that commands no sense of intrigue due to the abrupt plot dump, there's little actual reason to play this, especially when it's being sold for ten dollars.”
gameplay
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its unique mechanics and impressive visuals, creating an atmospheric experience that feels dreamlike. However, many users find it lacking in depth and variety, with some describing it as tedious and suggesting that the developers could enhance it with more engaging situations. Overall, while the aesthetic and technical aspects are praised, the gameplay itself leaves room for improvement.
- “I liked the aesthetic of the game's universe and enjoyed the gameplay for a while.”
- “The gameplay is unique, and I really liked the dolly zoom effect.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “But all in all, with the current amount of mechanics, the game got one big prop for me - it was short!”
music
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the background piano music loud and repetitive, while others appreciate its creepy and atmospheric qualities that complement the game's aesthetic. However, there are criticisms regarding the quality of the soundtracks, with some describing them as cheap and annoying. Overall, the music contributes to the game's unique and disturbing atmosphere, but it may not appeal to everyone.
- “If you're up for a little puzzle game with a creepy aesthetic and loud piano music, grab it, but... on sale.”
- “- The soundtrack is interesting and creepy.”
- “Creepy, hand-drawn graphics and a good soundtrack wrapped in a disturbing story.”
- “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.”
- “Imagine 5 seconds worth of notes being repeated the whole game!!!!”
atmosphere
7 mentions
71 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as disconcerting and surreal, creating an immersive experience that feels dreamlike and unique. While the art style and presentation are praised for their originality and depth, some players find the gameplay tedious and are frustrated by the lack of a save feature. Overall, the combination of unsettling visuals and innovative design keeps players engaged, despite some gameplay drawbacks.
- “The great, unsettling atmosphere and the awesome graphic style kept me glued to the chair until I completed it.”
- “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.”
- “A game with this kind of trippy, never-ending, surreal atmosphere is nothing like I've ever seen before.”
- “If you want a simple game with a disconcerting atmosphere, some mind-boggling puzzles, and a unique infinite zoom perspective, this might be a game for you.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
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, atmospheric presentation, but the gameplay is way too tedious.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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.