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memories

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2023

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Quick resume

memories is a sapphic visual novel dress-up game where clothes are linked to painful memories of a failed relationship.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator, Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Emotional and relatable story
    • Beautiful hand-drawn art style
    • Free and short playtime
    • Strong lgbtq+ representation
    • Soothing music and atmosphere

    Cons

    • Slow text speed with no adjustment
    • Lack of gameplay and interactivity
    • No save or skip options
    • Repetitive music loop
    • Linear story with no alternate endings

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can choose among three preset characters and make dialogue choices, but the story is largely linear with limited impact of choices."

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    • Competence

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      "Gameplay is mostly reading and simple clicking with no skill challenges or variation, making it a predictable and straightforward experience."

      Capsule for The Monster Inside The Monster Inside

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    • Competition

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      -5

      "No competitive elements or comparison to others; purely personal experience."

      Capsule for Proteus Proteus

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    • Continuation

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      "Short playtime (~30 minutes) but players express desire to replay for emotional impact."

      Capsule for A Taste of the Past A Taste of the Past

      "Short game (~30 min) with some players replaying for emotional impact but limited habitual play."

    • Cooperation

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      "Single player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

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    • Creativity

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      "Players make choices affecting story outcomes but limited creative expression or building/customization."

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      "Players select outfits linked to memories, a creative narrative device, but limited modification."

    • Domination

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      "No elements of control or superiority over others; cooperative and respectful tone."

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    • Escapism

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      "Provides emotional immersion and distraction from real-life stress through story and character engagement."

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      "Strong emotional immersion and distraction from real life through story and mood."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and emotional experience, no obligation or pressure noted."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for emotional experience; no obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

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      "Limited choices and linear story discourage experimentation."

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    • Exploration

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      "Linear narrative with no exploration of new areas or secrets."

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      "Narrative unfolds in fixed sequence; no discovery of new areas or secrets."

    • Expression

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      2

      "Some character customization and visual novel choices allow limited self-expression."

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      "Outfit selection allows some self-expression within a constrained visual novel format."

    • Fantasy

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      "Story grounded in realistic, relatable social issues without fantasy or improbable elements."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Mostly solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    • Growth

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      "Players experience emotional growth and personal reflection through story and character development."

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    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention to story and interactions; not designed for background or idle play."

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      "Requires focused attention to read and experience story; not background or idle play."

    • Intimacy

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      "Strong emotional connection to characters and story; evokes empathy and personal feelings."

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      "Strong emotional connection to characters and story; evokes empathy and closeness."

    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual experience."

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      "No leadership or group management roles; purely individual experience."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      1

      "Progression through story and unlocking achievements, but no item or power accumulation."

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      "Some progression through unlocking memories and achievements, but no power accumulation."

    • Relaxation

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      3

      "Atmospheric music and pacing create a melancholic but calming experience."

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    • Sensation

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      "Visuals and music provide moderate sensory enjoyment; not highly stimulating but pleasant."

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    • Status

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      "No social recognition or status systems; experience is private and personal."

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    • Story

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      5

      "Narrative-driven visual novel with strong emphasis on story, characters, and emotional engagement."

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    • Strategy

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      "No strategic or problem-solving elements; linear story progression."

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      "No strategic or problem-solving elements; straightforward linear story."

    • Thrill

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      -4

      "Low risk, controlled environment without suspense or intense emotional tension."

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    • Value

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      5

      "Free game with positive reception for emotional impact and short playtime."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable, safe narrative environment."

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Survival, Competence, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

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