TAPE: Unveil the Memories

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TAPE: Unveil the Memories is a single player puzzle game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by BlackChiliGoat Studio and was released on April 13, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Iria, a girl from the small town of Antumbria, receives a VHS tape from her father asking for help. From this message, Iria will dive into her memories, where she will have to use her father's old video camera to explore her memory and discover her family's dark secrets.

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100%

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gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

TAPE: Unveil the Memories features a captivating narrative that explores dark themes and the complexities of human nature, making it a thought-provoking experience.
The unique camera mechanic allows players to manipulate time and objects in interesting ways, enhancing the puzzle-solving aspect of the game.
The game boasts a well-crafted atmosphere with beautiful visuals and a haunting soundtrack that elevates the overall experience.

The horror elements are underwhelming, lacking the intensity and scares typically expected from a horror game, which may disappoint fans of the genre.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as the camera's time manipulation, can feel tedious and sluggish, detracting from the overall flow of the game.
The narrative can be fragmented and lacks clarity at times, making it difficult for players to fully grasp the story and its symbolism.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Tape: Unveil the Memories" unfolds in a small town, utilizing fragmented narratives through various media like videos and documents to create an atmosphere of intrigue and uncertainty. While the game features a captivating and atmospheric narrative with horror elements, some players found the story's progression to become predictable and the puzzles occasionally disconnected from the plot. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate dark themes and a unique storytelling approach, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and puzzle relevance.
- “Despite there being only two forms of settings in which the plot develops, these express personality and symbolism to strengthen the narrative.”
- “Tape is a great game with an enthralling narrative and original game mechanics; I was hooked on the story throughout the whole game.”
- “If you’re looking for a standard horror game experience, you’ll have to look elsewhere, but if you’re after a thriller game that offers an interesting puzzle mechanic and a scintillating story full of secrets to uncover, Tape: Unveil the Memories is just waiting for you to press play.”
- “Nevertheless, the degree to which the story is stated in fragments, sketches, snapshots, memories, and voices confined in texts, magazines, and films strives to stress the intrigue and uncertainty of not realizing what will play out later on.”
- “I assume the image grabbed greater priority, even though the ambiguity of the story lacked cause (no causes, only it befalls), the latter being important in horror and terror video games and films.”
- “By the end of it, the story had gotten a little flat and predictable to the point where I was ready to just receive my ending, but the game wanted me to float a bunch of stairs around some more before I get that.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by straightforward mechanics that incorporate a unique camera feature allowing players to manipulate time, which enhances puzzle-solving elements. Players can choose between a stealth-focused mode and a narrative-driven mode, catering to different playstyles. While the innovative mechanics and engaging story initially captivate, they tend to lose momentum towards the game's conclusion.
- “Its gameplay also represents an experiment, as it matches the narrative.”
- “The game offers two gameplay modes: a normal mode with areas that require stealth, and a narrative mode where all the hide-from-the-monster sequences were removed, allowing us to focus on the story and puzzles.”
- “Tape is a great game with an enthralling narrative and original game mechanics; I was hooked on the story throughout the whole game.”
- “The elements that comprise the entire gameplay remain straightforward.”
- “The camera mechanic is neat, but feels underutilized and tedious to use.”
- “It's got a fairly unique game mechanic with a decent story; however, both game mechanics and story run out of gas by the end of the game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its captivating and mysterious qualities, particularly in its story-driven horror elements. However, some players noted that certain environments can feel dull, and the time-rewinding mechanic may disrupt the immersive experience. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a rich narrative experience, despite some drawbacks.
- “If you like atmospheric, story-driven horror and don't mind the Spanish-only dubbing, you should definitely give it a try.”
- “A captivating story with some horror touches and a very well done atmosphere.”
- “I recommend it to everyone who searches for an enhancing narrative experience wrapped in a mystery atmosphere.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack, composed by Paul the Player, significantly enhances the emotional depth of the journey, featuring diverse songs that correspond to different endings. Players appreciate the combination of captivating visuals, music, and puzzles, highlighting these elements as standout features of the game.
- “The game's soundtrack, composed by Paul the Player, manages to elevate the drama of the journey, with various songs appearing toward the different endings.”
- “What I really like about this game are some of the cool visuals, music, and puzzles, as those really shine the most in this.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and solid quality, contributing significantly to the overall experience alongside the engaging visuals and music.
- “What I really like about this game are some of the cool visuals, music, and puzzles, as those really shine the most in this.”
- “The visuals in this game are pretty solid!”
- “Graphics: beautiful”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the games is criticized for failing to effectively convey emotional depth, with performances lacking the intended impact on the audience. This shortcoming detracts from the overall experience, making it feel less immersive and engaging.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and underutilized, suggesting that while the camera mechanic has potential, it ultimately detracts from the overall experience.

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TAPE: Unveil the Memories is a puzzle game with horror, mystery and thriller themes.

TAPE: Unveil the Memories is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

TAPE: Unveil the Memories was released on April 13, 2022.

TAPE: Unveil the Memories was developed by BlackChiliGoat Studio.

TAPE: Unveil the Memories has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

TAPE: Unveil the Memories is a single player game.

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