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. 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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  2. 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.
  3. 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
91
#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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