TheMemory
- May 2, 2019
- TeamNPC
Get on Steam"The Memory" is a single-player horror game set in a closed hospital, where you wake up with memory loss. To survive, you must find painkillers, avoid enemies sensitively reacting to light, and follow clues to escape while regaining your memories. The game was patched for issues such as password display and note visibility, ensuring a smoother experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Clever puzzles and engaging gameplay mechanics, such as collecting keys and disarming traps, enhance the horror experience.
- The game effectively balances moments of tension with opportunities for exploration, providing well-earned jump scares.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique atmosphere and a mysterious storyline that some players find enjoyable.
- The English translation is poor, making the story difficult to follow and diminishing the overall experience.
- Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with controls and AI behavior, detract from gameplay enjoyment.
- The game is short and lacks a save feature, which can be frustrating for players who prefer to play in shorter sessions.
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it obtuse and difficult to follow, while others appreciate its mysterious elements. There are concerns about logical inconsistencies in the plot, particularly regarding the character's motivations and choices. Overall, the narrative seems to evoke curiosity, but clarity and coherence are lacking.
“I'm definitely digging this game because of the mysterious storyline.”
“There are some story moments that seem a little illogical, like if the object is to escape the asylum, there are some boarded up windows where the main character could probably fit through and escape that way, rather than take the front door.”
“We're hoping this is covered in the story and that she's compelled to stick around for some reason.”
“The story is completely obtuse and throwaway; it might have been more understandable if I could comprehend any of the text.”
“I'm not even sure what the ending was or what the story was really about.”
“There are some story moments that seem a little illogical, like if the objective is to escape the asylum, there are boarded-up windows where the main character could probably fit through and escape that way, rather than taking the front door.”
- gameplay4 mentions
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The gameplay involves managing health by collecting randomly placed pills and searching for flashlight batteries to improve navigation within a trapped asylum setting. Players have shared their experiences through gameplay videos and commentary, highlighting the game's mechanics and challenges.
“So far the core gameplay involves keeping your health up by taking pills that are randomly placed around the asylum you're trapped in, and also hunting down flashlight batteries to navigate more easily.”
“So far the core gameplay involves keeping your health up by taking pills that are randomly placed around the asylum you're trapped in, and also hunting down flashlight batteries to navigate more easily.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users reported experiencing significant graphical glitches when playing on high settings, prompting them to lower their graphical settings to improve performance.
“I had to turn my graphical settings down as low as they would go because I experienced many graphical glitches with them all set to high.”
“I had to turn my graphical settings down as low as they would go because I experienced many graphical glitches with them all set to high.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users reported initial stability issues, including graphical glitches at high settings, which required them to lower their graphical options. However, once these bugs were addressed, players found the experience enjoyable.
“I had to turn my graphical settings down as low as they would go because I experienced many graphical glitches with them all set to high.”
“At first, it was really buggy, but after that was fixed, I thoroughly enjoyed it.”
