Remember: Room Escape

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Remember: Room Escape is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by inDgenious and was released on November 19, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Remember: Room Escape" is a full, horrifying room escape game with no ads or in-app purchases, intended for mature audiences. As you awaken in a morgue with no memory, you must solve puzzles and search for clues in an increasingly disturbing world to discover your identity and purpose. The game features over 100 challenging interactive puzzles and is played through eerily beautiful 3D environments with an expertly-crafted auditory experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 457 reviews

story93 positive mentions

monetization8 negative mentions

The game features an intriguing story with a captivating atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
Puzzles are varied and challenging, with a helpful hint system that allows players to progress without frustration.
The graphics and sound design are top-notch, enhancing the overall horror experience.

Navigation can be clunky and disorienting, making it difficult to explore and interact with the environment.
Some puzzles, particularly the block puzzles, are frustrating due to poor physics and controls.
The ending may leave players feeling unsatisfied or confused, lacking a clear resolution.

story
144 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and atmospheric narrative, with many players appreciating its intriguing twists and immersive horror elements. However, some reviewers noted that the storytelling can be confusing, particularly towards the end, and that the reliance on text can disconnect players from the gameplay experience. Overall, while the story captivates many, it also presents challenges in clarity and coherence for some players.
- “What an amazing world and story this team has created!”
- “The engrossing storyline keeps you guessing and rooted on the spot, unable to drag yourself away.”
- “The story was brilliant, the gameplay was good.”
- “The story was there but hard to follow due to the jumping around, and the ending made no sense.”
- “Didn't care about the storyline, which is messy and confused.”
- “The premise is fresh, but the storytelling relies heavily on text, which leads to a couple of problems: one, the environments you're exploring often seem disconnected from what you're reading; and two, the writing is okay but not really good enough to carry a text-heavy story.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
26%
7%
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their impressive quality and immersive design, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many players noted that the visuals are beautifully crafted, contributing to the game's engaging story and challenging puzzles. However, some users mentioned issues with visibility due to dark graphics, suggesting a need for improved lighting in certain areas.
- “The graphics are immersive and pull you into the game, and the music constantly maintains that sense of dread and foreboding.”
- “I am totally obsessed with your game; after playing it all the way through the first time, I had to go back through again, with headphones, and with no screen glare so I didn't miss a single pixel of the horrifyingly beautiful graphics.”
- “Great storyline, amazing graphics, loved everything about the game.”
- “Some items you miss because the graphics are too dark.”
- “Awful navigation and the graphics aren't even close to supporting the way you find clues; it's impossible unless you want to randomly click every room hoping to find an item.”
- “The 'jump scares' are easily forgettable due to the 80's style paper graphics, and the game, like most puzzle games, is linear but it's like the devs didn't mask it.”
atmosphere
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, effectively blending horror elements with a captivating storyline. Players appreciate the balance of creepy ambiance and logical puzzles, although some find the darker visuals occasionally hinder navigation. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the gaming experience with its engaging and chilling mood.
- “The atmosphere is creepy, and there are some good jumpscares sprinkled in as well.”
- “The narrative is incredibly well woven through the game, the atmosphere is fantastic, the puzzles are varied and interesting, and the sense of urgency is very well created without actually forcing you forward.”
- “I was drawn in by this game, the dark atmosphere and storyline were pretty engrossing.”
- “It's horror elements aren't too scary, but it did successfully create a dreadful atmosphere every now and then, which you have to commend!”
- “Not taking points off for jumpscares just because I don't like them (though the screen effect animations for the last one should be shortened). Well done on creating the eerie atmosphere.”
- “Creepy atmosphere.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay received mixed reviews, with some praising the mechanics and overall enjoyment, while others criticized navigation issues and frustrating puzzle mechanics. Players appreciated the story and programming but felt that certain gameplay elements detracted from the experience, leading to a lack of engagement for some. Overall, while there are highlights, the gameplay's execution has left room for improvement.
- “The mechanics throughout the game shocked me at how amazing they were.”
- “Great gameplay!”
- “Awesome gameplay, wished it was longer.”
- “However, the navigation makes the gameplay terrible.”
- “Points for good programming, controls, and story (what I had seen of it), but without quality gameplay I can't justify keeping this game.”
- “There's a block puzzle that requires you to be exact in your placement, but the actual mechanics of the puzzle make that impossible.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and the option to pay for an ad-free experience. Players value the lack of intrusive advertisements, which enhances gameplay, and they are satisfied with the in-game hints provided without additional costs. Overall, the game is seen as worth the purchase, offering a seamless and enjoyable experience without the burden of ads or aggressive monetization tactics.
- “Has no ads!!!”
- “Best part is no ads!”
- “No ads, nothing to buy, just a fun game!”
- “It was totally worth paying for; if you don't pay, the ads make it really annoying to play the game.”
- “They fail to let you know until you read the agreement that there are third-party entities involved in data collection for ads, which goes against the quick blurb of no third-party collection on the Google Play app page.”
- “One that doesn't dumb things down or make you have to watch ads for hints.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its high quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, creating a sense of unease and tension that complements the gameplay. Players appreciate how the ambient score immerses them in the experience, with many noting that it elevates the game's narrative and puzzle-solving elements. Overall, the soundtrack is described as a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's enjoyment and horror elements.
- “The music/sound keeps you enthralled.”
- “But what really put it to a whole other level was the music and ambient score, which gave the whole thing a sense of uneasiness and tension more than any puzzle/escape game I've played.”
- “Great game, absolutely amazing music.”
- “Excitement turned to exasperation at the midpoint, and by the time it was asking me to learn a simple song on the piano to get one clue, I was done.”
- “The graphics are immersive and pull you into the game, and the music constantly maintains that sense of dread and foreboding.”
- “The ambience and music really add the elements of a scary movie!”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation to continue. While the graphics, story, and most puzzles are well-received, certain puzzles are criticized for being overly tedious or difficult to engage with, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The game just started to feel tedious and repetitive after a while, so I didn't finish it.”
- “Some things are a little too hard to see and a couple puzzles were like 'I understand what to do but it's too tedious to bother' but other than that I loved it.”
- “Needs work, tedious annoying puzzles.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user feedback on stability is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with no glitches, others encounter significant bugs that hinder gameplay, such as being unable to move or turn. This inconsistency suggests that stability may vary widely among different users.
- “Now, I can enjoy this blood-curdling horror game with no glitches.”
- “No glitches, and the movement some complain about is normal depending on what games you have played.”
- “Love what I could play in it, but too many glitches kept me from getting out of the dining room.”
- “Seemed a little buggy.”
- “It looks cool, but there is no way for me to move around. Maybe it's glitches, I don't know, but I can't turn, and when I do, I'm just stuck on a still image and can't do anything.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is generally considered low due to its semi-linear story structure, which limits the incentive to replay once the narrative is completed. While the challenging puzzles and engaging story are praised, players feel that unless they missed elements during their first playthrough, there is little motivation to revisit the game. Overall, it is recommended for mature audiences, but not for those seeking high replay value.
- “The puzzles are challenging and really required taking time to observe your environment for clues and information.”
- “Updates helped make the game much more playable.”
- “Not too sure on replayability unless you happened to miss any of the story on your way through the first time.”
- “I'd recommend trying it, but replay value is 0% for me.”
- “Interesting story, the puzzles and scripted aspects were well done... I am not so sure about replayability, because of its semi-linear story.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express mixed emotional responses, with some feeling frustrated and inadequate due to challenging puzzles, while others find the game evokes a haunting and eerie atmosphere. The control mechanics also contribute to a sense of disorientation, impacting the overall emotional experience.
- “Emotional and eerie all in one.”