Remember Me

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"Remember Me" is a sci-fi action-adventure game set in a futuristic Neo-Paris. Players control Nilin, a memory hunter who can manipulate memories, as she seeks to clear her name and bring down a corporation that has gained control over people's memories. The game features fast-paced combat and puzzles that require the manipulation of characters' memories.

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 6,407 reviews

story3k positive mentions

grinding193 negative mentions

Stunning visuals and art style that hold up well even years after release.
Engaging story with intriguing themes of memory manipulation and identity.
Unique combat system that allows for customizable combos, adding depth to the gameplay.

Repetitive combat that can become tedious, especially with enemy sponginess.
Linear level design that limits exploration and backtracking, making the world feel small.
Technical issues such as camera control problems and unskippable cutscenes that disrupt the flow of gameplay.

story
6,389 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Remember Me" is a unique and engaging cyberpunk narrative that explores themes of memory and identity in a dystopian future. Players follow Nilin, a memory hunter, as she uncovers her past and battles against a corporation that manipulates memories, leading to several intriguing plot twists. While the story is praised for its depth and emotional impact, some reviewers note that it suffers from predictability and pacing issues, with a linear structure that limits exploration and player choice.
- “A unique cyberpunk adventure with an intriguing story and innovative memory-altering puzzles.”
- “The story is rather unique and the characters are interesting.”
- “Its engaging story, innovative mechanics, and striking atmosphere make it a worthwhile play for fans of narrative-driven adventures.”
- “The story is marred by rushed and convoluted elements, with too many concepts introduced at once.”
- “The story is full of clichés, weird lines, and forgettable characters.”
- “The story is a completely original cyberpunk setting with completely stunning settings and music that staggers off into anti-tech hand-wringing that would embarrass Black Mirror writers, stumbling through every plot point that popped into the writers' heads before finally managing a resonant final act.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Remember Me" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its unique mechanics, particularly the memory remixing feature, which allows players to alter characters' memories. However, the combat system is often criticized for being repetitive and simplistic, resembling a less polished version of the mechanics found in the Batman: Arkham series. While the game's stunning visuals and engaging story are frequently praised, the linear gameplay and occasional technical issues detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception that it prioritizes narrative over gameplay depth.
- “Gameplay is unique in some way with memory editing stuff and combat is very catchy with nice combos and really useful upgrades like even what the Arkham series could use.”
- “The gameplay itself is just as smooth and satisfying as before too.”
- “The gameplay is made up of three key components: combat, exploration, and memory remixing, which adds a unique twist to the overall experience.”
- “While the gameplay feels a bit outdated and repetitive by today’s standards, let’s not forget - it’s a game from 2013!”
- “Not to mention that you have to click [tab] to assign new combinations and, goodness gracious, it is so tedious and drags you out of gameplay immediately.”
- “The gameplay is painfully shallow and repetitious, with there being combat sections, (very simplistic) puzzle sections, and walking sections.”
graphics
1,997 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Remember Me" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning cyberpunk aesthetic and detailed environments, effectively bringing the futuristic setting of neo-Paris to life. Many reviewers noted that the visuals hold up remarkably well even years after its release, showcasing impressive art direction and atmospheric lighting that enhance the overall experience. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are visually appealing, they can occasionally be marred by technical issues and a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning and hold up amazingly well even today.”
- “The neo-Paris cyberpunk aesthetic is unique and the game portrays one of the best futuristic dystopian settings I've seen.”
- “The thoughtful story, dynamic combat mechanics, graphics, and the art design all combine to create a masterpiece.”
- “This game has poor visuals.”
- “The graphics in the game are pretty bad.”
- “Considering Remember Me was released in a time when other games were pushing the boundaries of visual excellence, it is mind-boggling how subpar the graphics are.”
music
1,318 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Remember Me" has been widely praised for its impressive blend of orchestral and electronic elements, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere that complements the game's cyberpunk setting. Many reviewers highlighted the dynamic nature of the soundtrack, which adapts to the player's actions during combat, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's standout features, with some calling it a masterpiece that deserves recognition on its own.
- “The soundtrack is impressive, with a haunting and atmospheric score.”
- “The music is absolutely amazing! It fits the futuristic tone and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music truly stands out, blending orchestral elements with electronic sounds to create a unique and immersive atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is just as glitched out and confusing as the experience of the story, the aesthetic primarily brought about because the composer is just as lost as the player is in trying to understand the plot of this game, and it bleeds through into the music.”
- “Kinda wish the game's music was a little bit more 'bombastic' because for most of its runtime, the OST was largely forgettable if you even heard much of anything half the time.”
- “The only reason to play it is the story, but the progress through it is very slow because the game decides that it doesn't want you to finish the fight and the music just keeps on going and you're locked in the arena even though all enemies are dead, so you have to play the level over and over again, hoping that the game lets you finish the fight this time.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of "Remember Me" is widely praised for its stunning cyberpunk aesthetic, detailed environments, and immersive sound design, which together create a captivating experience reminiscent of classic titles like "Blade Runner" and "Deus Ex." Players appreciate the game's rich world-building and the emotional depth conveyed through its art direction and soundtrack, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game's atmosphere stands out as one of its strongest elements, drawing players into the dystopian setting of neo-Paris.
- “Released in 2013, it remains impressive today, offering a blend of innovative memory manipulation mechanics and atmospheric storytelling.”
- “The atmosphere and the way they design the environment of the game is really nice and enjoyable for me to watch.”
- “The atmosphere is fantastic, with top-notch graphics and music immersing the player in the story set in a futuristic dystopian world.”
- “The story seemed like a good idea but between the character stumbling around with a head wound, the smoky atmosphere and the stupid jerking camera angles I got motion sick.”
- “Controls are delayed, story is not interesting whatsoever, atmosphere is the same old run-down city bullshit.”
- “There doesn't seem to be much atmosphere in the environments that livens things up, but the environments seem moderately detailed--although nothing memorable or impressive (at least in the early stages of the game.) it seems to not run as smoothly as I'd expect, either... it runs fine, just seemed hitchy or laggy.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with many players finding the combat mechanics uninspired and frustrating. While the story and visuals are praised, the frequent and drawn-out battles detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of boredom and a lack of engagement. Players often feel that the grind for achievements or combat encounters does not provide sufficient reward, making the gameplay feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable challenge.
- “Combat system feels repetitive but still pretty fun and not too tedious.”
- “Fun, thrilling, plot-driven, yet not too tedious, with good mechanics that make you overlook the occasional bugs and glitches.”
- “The combat is about the most tedious that I've ever seen in an action game.”
- “The gameplay gets difficult and tedious quite early on.”
- “The fighting can get a bit tedious, but after completing it on the hardest difficulty in 9 hours I can say that some points provided a significant challenge and the story was very enjoyable.”
stability
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The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many players reporting a range of bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including audio issues, camera problems, and progression-blocking errors. While some users experienced smooth performance at high settings, others faced frequent crashes and frustrating control issues, particularly during memory remix sequences. Overall, the game is described as generally playable but marred by significant stability concerns that can detract from the experience.
- “This version on Steam runs great at 4K 60fps and it looks great too with a cool art style that has aged well.”
- “It's a fairly old game, so it runs great regardless of specs.”
- “Graphics are beautiful, the game runs great on my machine and is bug free.”
- “The rewind remix system is awful and super buggy, with you constantly passing over objects it won't let you interact with until you spend 10 minutes going back and forth until it decides to let you do it.”
- “There were weird glitches, and in the last two chapters of the game I got spammed with glitches (tricky platforms, glitchy animations, vanishing hit-boxes, sound popping in and out).”
- “I'm having way too many issues with this game; glitches and buttons do not seem to work at all.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is generally considered low due to its linear structure and unskippable cutscenes, which detract from the experience of replaying. While some players may find value in collecting achievements or exploring missed collectibles, the lack of meaningful choices and varied gameplay leads to a consensus that it is primarily a one-time playthrough experience. Many reviewers suggest waiting for a sale, as the game does not offer enough replay value to justify its full price.
- “A classic from 2013 when Capcom was doing well for itself, still has replayability in 2024.”
- “Tons of replayability with story replay to try and get all the collectibles!”
- “A very decent combat system (and fun to an extent), new game+, and some ingenious game mechanics (manipulating memories have never felt so entertaining), adds to the experience and makes this game worth playing, with a little bit of replay value.”
- “The game is short enough for these to be mitigated, but it's reducing the replay value.”
- “The linearity of the story, making it impossible to really make any choice and granting the title almost no replay value, might also deter some players looking for a longer time investment, especially since the game is already pretty short (7 to 9 hours without looking for all achievements).”
- “There is simply no replay value.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising its strong, touching narrative and the innovative concept of memory remixing that adds depth to the story. However, others criticize the execution, citing a lack of character development and emotional buildup that undermines key moments. Overall, while many found the story to be heartfelt and capable of evoking strong feelings, others felt it fell short in delivering a consistently engaging emotional experience.
- “The concept of remixing memories adds a cerebral and emotional layer to the story, making it stand out from other action-adventure games.”
- “Remember Me is the heartbreaking story of trying to deal with the painful and haunting memories of the past and stopping a corrupt and morally bankrupt corporation that makes profits from people's misery.”
- “An amazing journey and emotional storyline.”
- “Okay, so fewer details... what this game does poorly (in my opinion): it tells a terrible, boring story that you can hardly get engrossed in for less than 9 hours of single-player, story mode gameplay.”
- “This is a game with interesting ideas that are boringly implemented, a boring story with boring characters and boring gameplay.”
- “I guess some people may like the boring story, but I don't know what else there is to like.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and audio glitches, particularly on PC. While some users experienced smooth gameplay with good performance, others noted that the game requires extensive tweaking and configuration to achieve a playable state, especially on older hardware. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, with a notable divide between user experiences.
- “Performance is excellent.”
- “The game runs well in 1440p, 85hz without performance or optimization issues to mention.”
- “Game is optimized and runs really really good on low end machines.”
- “This game is a horrendously unoptimized PC port.”
- “Major warning before any pros or cons: this game is horrendously optimized on PC.”
- “You have terrible stuttering and texture loading out of the box, and you have to mess around quite a bit with text configuration files located in different folders to ameliorate it — not even fix it, just make it a little better.”
character development
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Character development in the game is notably uneven, with the protagonist, Nilin, receiving significant depth and emotional growth, while many side characters remain underdeveloped and one-dimensional. The game's strong visual and artistic elements enhance the storytelling, but the execution of character arcs often feels rushed or lacking in depth. Overall, while Nilin's journey is compelling, the lack of substantial development for other characters detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story is superb and character development is outstanding.”
- “It's an interesting commentary to the concept of using life experiences and memories as commodities in a cyberpunk dystopia, turning into deeper character development of the protagonist, Nilin, as she works out what's really happening in the world.”
- “Nihlin is strong, smart, and has nicely rounded character development throughout the story.”
- “The problem is how the character development is executed.”
- “Characters were standard and other than the protagonist there is almost no character development.”
- “Character development only focuses on the main heroine as other side characters just disappear after 1-2 appearances.”
humor
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of intentional and unintentional comedy, with players noting amusing details in the environment, quirky character names, and flat dialogue delivery that can be both cringy and funny. While some moments elicit genuine laughter, the overall execution of the story and characters often leads to a sense of absurdity, making it hard to take seriously. Players recommend approaching the game with an ironic distance to fully appreciate its comedic elements, despite its flaws.
- “The world is pretty closed, but the little exploration there is is always rewarded with funny details, foreshadowing of the upcoming bosses, health buffs, or collectibles that expand the game's world and story.”
- “The story is comically bad and had me actually laughing in some serious moments and rolling my eyes in others.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud and rolling my eyes at just about every plot point.”
- “The humor in this game feels forced and often falls flat, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “The jokes are repetitive and lack originality, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The attempts at humor often feel out of place and disrupt the flow of the story.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game is heavily intertwined with its immersive environment, filled with augmented reality advertisements and lore that enhance the overall experience. While the advertising contributes to a cohesive and atmospheric world, some players feel misled by the marketing promises of creativity and impactful decisions, noting that gameplay can be repetitive and lacks the depth suggested. Overall, the game's rich visual and narrative elements make it worth exploring, especially at a discounted price.
- “The world around you is sullen, rotten, filled with advertisements assaulting your senses from thin air, through your AR augmentations.”
- “Remember Me is misleading before purchase, in the sense that the game's advertising seems to boast that your decisions can bring about grave consequences for the world.”
- “Repetitive gameplay that doesn't exactly allow you a whole lot of creativity despite advertising said creativity.”