Quell Memento

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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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Play Modes

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

+11

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Quell Memento offers a relaxing yet challenging puzzle experience with a beautiful soundtrack and minimalist visuals.
The game introduces a variety of new mechanics and a subtle, emotional storyline that adds depth to the gameplay.
With over 144 levels and a gradual increase in difficulty, players can enjoy a satisfying and engaging puzzle-solving journey.

Some players find the user interface cumbersome, with too many submenus that can be annoying to navigate.
The game has been criticized for feeling like a mobile port, lacking the technical polish expected from a PC game.
While the new mechanics add variety, some players feel that they can complicate puzzles unnecessarily, leading to frustration.

gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
80%
6%
The gameplay in the latest installment of the Quell series, "Quell Memento," is praised for its introduction of numerous new mechanics that enhance the puzzle-solving experience while maintaining the core gameplay elements. Players appreciate the gradual increase in complexity and variety across the 200+ stages, which keeps the challenges fresh and engaging. The balance of relaxation and challenge, combined with captivating visuals and music, contributes to a memorable and satisfying adventure.
- “The third installment adds plenty of new mechanics for players to challenge, making even those familiar with prior installments look deeper into potential solutions and secrets.”
- “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.”
- “While I expected favorable gameplay, I didn't expect the underlying story.”
- “The puzzles start easy, but later become more complicated as new mechanics and objects are introduced.”
- “A lot of new game mechanics are introduced as well, making levels more challenging more quickly.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
76%
8%
The story in the game is described as a subtle yet emotional journey, primarily revolving around themes of nostalgia and love, told through the perspective of an old man. While some players found the narrative to be touching and well-integrated with the gameplay, others felt it was somewhat generic or underdeveloped, serving more as a backdrop to the puzzles rather than a central focus. Overall, the addition of a storyline has been seen as a significant enhancement to the series, providing depth and context to the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “Some of the levels are a bit more cluttered, the difficulty seems easier overall and the story doesn’t really go anywhere, but it’s a great game nevertheless.”
- “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.”
- “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
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and enchanting qualities, often described as beautiful and sophisticated, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the gameplay. While most players appreciate the soothing soundtrack, some note that certain tracks can feel overly melancholic or tense in specific contexts. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a key element that contributes to the game's charm and immersive 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.”
- “The music... oh god, the music.”
- “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 tense drum-tremor - I don't like that.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The graphics of the game are described as minimalist and soothing, complementing the relaxing soundtrack and enhancing the overall calming aesthetic. While some users appreciate the beautiful artwork and polished presentation, others criticize the simplistic 2D graphics in the mobile version, suggesting it lacks the quality expected from a PC game. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's emotional depth and narrative, though opinions on their quality vary.
- “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.”
- “The graphics options work as they should (several fixed resolutions, full screen, windowed mode).”
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 a memorable journey.
- “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.”
- “It introduces a simple, but touching story.”
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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Quell Memento has been criticized for its monetization strategy, with users labeling it a cash grab from mobile developers, as it appears to be a simplistic mobile app rather than a genuine PC game.
- “Quell Memento is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game is a very simple pathing puzzle game.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it feel like the developers are more interested in profits than providing a quality gaming experience.”
- “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which ruins the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 grinding mechanics to be a chore rather than a fun challenge, which really detracted from my enjoyment.”
- “The changes to the grinding system have made it feel more like a punishment than a rewarding part of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is hindered by buggy controls, as it is designed for touchpad use but relies on mouse pointer swipes instead of traditional arrow keys, leading to a less intuitive 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.”