Quell Memento

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Quell Memento is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Fallen Tree Games Ltd and was released on May 14, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

Quell Memento is an enchanting puzzle game with a new array of elements, taking the Quell series to a deeper level. Its 150 levels feature a calming atmosphere and are designed to keep you engaged without frustration. Along with its breath-taking score and beautiful visuals, Quell Memento provides a nostalgic journey through discovery.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Quell Memento offers a relaxing and engaging puzzle experience with a variety of new mechanics and over 144 levels, making it a substantial improvement over its predecessors.
The game features a beautiful soundtrack and minimalist visuals that enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a soothing environment for players.
The puzzles strike a perfect balance between challenge and accessibility, with a comprehensive hint system that allows players to progress without frustration.

Some players feel that the game becomes overly complex with the introduction of new mechanics, leading to frustration and a need for guides to complete certain levels.
The narrative elements, while intended to add depth, are often seen as unnecessary and detract from the core puzzle-solving experience.
As a mobile port, the game suffers from technical issues such as sluggish menus and limited graphical fidelity, which may disappoint PC gamers expecting higher standards.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
79%
6%
The gameplay in "Quell Memento" is praised for its introduction of numerous new mechanics that enhance the puzzle-solving experience while maintaining the core elements of the series. Players appreciate the gradual increase in complexity and variety, with each chapter presenting fresh challenges that keep the gameplay engaging and satisfying. Overall, the game strikes a balance between challenge and relaxation, making it a memorable and enjoyable adventure.
- “With its captivating gameplay, enchanting music, and ideal balance of challenge and relaxation, this game offers a memorable adventure that will leave you with a joyful heart.”
- “Rather than just adding more puzzles that are exactly the same as the puzzles from its prequels, Quell Memento manages to add several new fun game mechanics.”
- “Memento slowly introduces many new mechanics over the entire game, and never forgets to add a few tutorial puzzles, which also give you breathing room after some harsher earlier stages.”
- “While Quell Reflect introduced a couple of new puzzle mechanics to the tile-shifting gameplay, Quell Memento expands on this much further, with many more new puzzle types used both on their own and in combination.”
- “A various number of newly introduced game mechanics were sensibly used to design mind-provoking puzzles that go deep without being unfair.”
- “It just takes to the second shelf before you start seeing some of the major new mechanics (illumination), and it does not take long until you start seeing why these can be so challenging!”
story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
73%
9%
The game's story is described as a subtle yet emotional layer that enhances the overall experience, featuring a nostalgic narrative centered around an old man's reluctance to confront his past. While some players found the storyline to be generic or lacking depth, others appreciated its touching elements and the way it complements the gameplay. Overall, the addition of a storyline is seen as a significant improvement over previous entries in the series, though opinions vary on its execution and impact.
- “What surprised me most is the subtle story woven throughout—it gives the game an emotional layer that adds real depth.”
- “Takes you through the story of an old man who does not want to revisit his past, but is eventually forced to when you keep playing through the game.”
- “Not only that but the artwork, audio, and even the storyline all go together to create what I believe should be considered a masterpiece.”
- “The attempt to add a storyline to the game fell rather flat for me, but it is easy to ignore this in favor of the great puzzles that this game has to offer.”
- “The story is more of a side to the game though, so I would not buy it for that reason.”
- “Instead of 84+4 levels, now there are 144 plus 24 hidden ones, and more of a story than in the previous games, but it's still not really worth mentioning.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and enchanting qualities, often described as beautiful and sophisticated, with a strong classical influence. While the soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the gameplay, some players noted moments where the music could feel overly melancholic or tense. Overall, the combination of soothing music and engaging puzzles creates a memorable and enjoyable experience.
- “With its captivating gameplay, enchanting music, and ideal balance of challenge and relaxation, this game offers a memorable adventure that will leave you with a joyful heart.”
- “The soundtrack of this game is gorgeous.”
- “Beautiful music, relaxing atmosphere, challenging puzzles.”
- “You'd better also like classical music, because you'll be hearing it for a long time.”
- “Sometimes the music is a little bit too melancholic where it should be more relaxing.”
- “The music in the bonus levels, that are entered over the bronze rings, is like a tense drum tremor - I don't like that.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The graphics of the game are described as a mix of minimalist and enchanting visuals that create a calming aesthetic, complemented by a soothing soundtrack and emotional voiceovers. However, some users criticize the mobile app's simplistic 2D graphics, likening them to low-effort designs typical of browser games, which detracts from the overall quality expected in a PC game. Overall, while the artwork and presentation are praised, the graphics receive mixed reviews, with some noting a lack of depth and polish.
- “A gentle, guiding voice adds emotional depth and nostalgia, while the enchanting visuals draw you further into the magical world.”
- “Soothing graphics and soundtrack.”
- “Not only that but the artwork, audio, and even the storyline all go together to create what I believe should be considered a masterpiece.”
- “The mobile app features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- “Soothing graphics and soundtrack”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its subtle yet impactful storytelling, which adds significant emotional depth and nostalgia, enhanced by a gentle guiding voice and enchanting visuals. Players appreciate the touching narratives and evocative soundtracks that enrich the overall experience, making it resonate on an emotional level.
- “What surprised me most is the subtle story woven throughout—it gives the game an emotional layer that adds real depth.”
- “A gentle, guiding voice adds emotional depth and nostalgia, while the enchanting visuals draw you further into the magical world.”
- “Memento uses the same concepts of the other two games but now includes a somewhat touching story, complemented with a great soundtrack.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Quell Memento has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it is a poorly ported mobile app rather than a genuine PC game. The simplistic nature of the game further contributes to the perception of it being a money-making scheme by its developers.
- “Quell Memento is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game is a very simple pathing puzzle game.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be enjoyable turned into a paywall experience, where progress is heavily gated behind microtransactions.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the latest installment of the series to be tedious and unenjoyable, leading to a general lack of recommendation for the game.
- “The grinding in this game feels excessively tedious, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “I found the changes to the grinding mechanics to be frustrating and not engaging, which detracts from the fun.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this installment has turned what used to be enjoyable into a chore.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's controls exhibit occasional bugs, particularly due to its design for touchpad use, which leads to reliance on mouse pointer swipes instead of traditional arrow keys. This can result in a less stable and frustrating gameplay experience.
- “The controls are sometimes buggy; the game is designed for touchpad use, but it relies on mouse pointer swipes instead of arrow keys.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its nostalgic style and relaxing ambiance, complemented by beautiful music and a compelling story that unfolds gradually. Players appreciate the balance between a soothing environment and the challenge of engaging puzzles.
- “Another fantastic addition to the series with its nostalgic style, relaxing atmosphere, and this time, a story to slowly unravel.”
- “Beautiful music, relaxing atmosphere, challenging puzzles.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability after achieving 100% completion, but players can still return to it occasionally for a relaxing experience.
- “Not much replayability after completing it 100%, but you can go back to it every couple of months or years and still relax and enjoy it.”