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
- The game features clever puzzles and engaging gameplay mechanics, such as collecting keys and solving traps, which enhance the horror experience.
- Jump scares are well-timed and feel earned, providing moments of tension without constant pressure from enemies.
- Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique atmosphere and a mysterious storyline that some players found enjoyable.
- The English translation is poor, making the story difficult to follow and diminishing the overall experience.
- The game is plagued by bugs and glitches, including issues with controls and graphical performance, which can hinder gameplay.
- Many players found the game too short and lacking a save feature, making it frustrating to replay after dying or needing to take breaks.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it mysterious and intriguing, while others describe it as obtuse and difficult to follow. There are concerns about logical inconsistencies in the plot, particularly regarding the protagonist's choices, leaving some players unsure of the overall narrative and its resolution. Despite these issues, the enigmatic nature of the storyline has captivated certain players.
“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, although 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 some boarded-up windows where the main character could probably fit through and escape that way, rather than take the front door.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 88 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
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, highlighting the survival mechanics and exploration elements.
“So far the core gameplay is keeping your health up by way of taking pills that are randomly placed around the asylum you're trapped in, and also hunting down flashlight batteries so that you can navigate easier.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Many users reported significant graphical glitches when playing on high settings, prompting them to lower their graphical settings to avoid these issues.
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game initially suffers from significant stability issues, including graphical glitches at higher settings, prompting players to lower their graphical options. However, once these bugs are addressed, users report a much more enjoyable experience.
“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.”
