2064: Read Only Memories

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 3, 2016
    90
    Read Only Memories is an excellent arena for some old-fashioned adventure. [Jan 2016]
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  2. RPG Fan
    Oct 14, 2015
    90
    A polished cyberpunk graphic adventure with themes other developers rarely handle with this much finesse.
  3. Game Revolution
    Oct 7, 2015
    90
    That everything feels organic and genuine in futuristic SF is an incredible feat, especially considering the entire game is just text and deliberately low-tech visuals.
  5. IGN Japan
    Dec 14, 2017
    82
    The city of Neo San Francisco in 2064 feels like a future directly connected to the world we live in today. As always, there are plenty of social issues, yet of course, there is also always hope.
  6. IGN Sweden
    Mar 15, 2016
    80
    Read Only Memories is a very well written and entertaining cyberpunk adventure that does a great job with seamless inclusion of LGBT characters. A text adventure that should be played by all fans of the genre.
  7. The Escapist
    Jan 6, 2016
    80
    A fantastic cyberpunk game whose biggest strength is its writing.
  8. GameSpot
    Nov 14, 2015
    80
    It's a bold, declarative statement backed with aesthetic skill on nearly every front. ROM is a resounding success and one of the most affecting adventures I've ever had.
  9. DarkZero
    Oct 16, 2015
    80
    Read Only Memories has patched itself through and into my brain unlike a lot of other games this year. There are a lot of thought provoking ideas about topics that have made me think differently about things that I interact with daily like technology, xenophobia, humanity and time.
  10. Destructoid
    Oct 2, 2015
    80
    It's also a great choice for anyone who is looking for more diversity in their video games, as it does a wonderful job of promoting inclusion without making it the sole focus. Plus, there's an awesome, adorable little robot friend to hang out with, and who doesn't want that?
  11. CD-Action
    Mar 30, 2016
    70
    A well-written cyberpunk graphic adventure that tackles some weighty subjects. [03/2016, p.62]
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  12. Games.cz
    Nov 19, 2015
    70
    Visual novel about an artificial intelligence, digital, emotions and soul hidden in a PCB is brilliantly written, but perhaps too simple from the gameplay perspective. Still it’s a good choice for fans of the genre.
  13. Adventure Gamers
    Nov 23, 2015
    60
    Though let down by weak gameplay, Read Only Memories is one of the most human games available this year, which is remarkable for a cyberpunk game dealing with robots and transhumanism.

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best PC Game of 2015
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#91 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015

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User Score
4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 125
  3. Negative: 67 out of 125
  1. SmashLampJaw
    Oct 8, 2015
    4
    When I picked up this game I thought it looked pretty good, and indeed the first half hour or so was enjoyable. Then there is a moment whereWhen I picked up this game I thought it looked pretty good, and indeed the first half hour or so was enjoyable. Then there is a moment where the game decides to dress you down for making a very expected leap in logic, and even more unforgivable is the fact that even if you figure out why you shouldn't do said action, the game refuses to progress until you DO.

    The game only gets worse from there. A potentially enjoyable experience is muddled with clumsy writing that all to often breaks immersion so the creators can lecture you, even though games that sell themselves on 'diversity' tend to not find much audience outside of people who already agree with them anyway. Way to preach to your choir.

    Most distressingly, while most Cyberpunk works leave the merits of augmentation and gene therapy up to the audience, ROM feels fit to decide for you, which goes against the entire point of the genre. I can't honestly recommend this game, it's not particularly pleasant.    … Full Review »
  2. junoncross
    Oct 23, 2015
    0
    It has some homage to old school DOS based graphic novels, thats one of only two redeeming qualities it has. Soundtrack is great, but theIt has some homage to old school DOS based graphic novels, thats one of only two redeeming qualities it has. Soundtrack is great, but the heavy handed need to assume what your audience feels and then berate them for giving them no choice is lame. The open model for LGBT players setting their own character up is pretty sweet.

    The story takes a back seat to the pedantry, and it very much suffers for it. I was actually interested in the game, but by the end, I found myself just hoping it would be over soon.

    Let me be clear. This is not a bad game. Its just not for everyone. This game has a very specific audience. It, however, pantomimed as a game for everyone. And thats a bit dishonest.

    Not at all worth the price tag.    … Full Review »
  3. partyintheback
    Jan 30, 2017
    0
    I bought it, I played it, I regretted it. Go flip hamburgers, MidBoss, and stop making "games."

    If you're thinking about dropping money on    I bought it, I played it, I regretted it. Go flip hamburgers, MidBoss, and stop making "games."

    If you're thinking about dropping money on this, rethink that. Give some money to charity instead.    … Full Review »
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