2064: Read Only Memories

 PlayStation 4
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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 554 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 175 out of 554
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 554
  3. Negative: 368 out of 554
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  1. lusopho
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    I really wanted to like 2064 and had high hopes after seeing some of the trailers. Sadly, the ads for the game are more enjoyable than the game itself!

    The problem stems, I think, from the lack of intuitive narrative that a futuristic genre game like this requires for immersive gameplay. The "challenges" are rote and have been rehashed over and over again in precursors to 2064. The    I really wanted to like 2064 and had high hopes after seeing some of the trailers. Sadly, the ads for the game are more enjoyable than the game itself!

    The problem stems, I think, from the lack of intuitive narrative that a futuristic genre game like this requires for immersive gameplay. The "challenges" are rote and have been rehashed over and over again in precursors to 2064.

    The characters (to the extent they are developed) are very two dimensional.

    I would skip this game and save your money.    … Expand
  2. chilton
    Apr 30, 2017
    0
    Did anyone really try when they made this? Overall you can understand there was an idea, but after playing it is obvious that at some point everyone just quit caring.
  3. BlackMonday
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    I didn't find the game enjoyable.
    It was slow-paced, the characters were not entertaining and the story was bland.
    Not really a game for me, and I've enjoyed literal walking simulators like Esther and Firewatch.
  4. Cryptos
    Apr 19, 2017
    1
    I usually support Indy projects. But this game is very bad. It is just very boring and has no game play what so ever. Don't waste your time or money on this awful game. Avoid!
  5. Lugian
    Apr 18, 2017
    3
    Having heard about how groundbreaking and refreshing this game was, I was incredibly excited to see that it was coming to the PS4.
    I eagerly downloaded it on the day of release and took my time with it.
    I can honestly say I've rarely regretted buying a game quite this much. It was beyond dull. The first 30 minutes I kept telling myself "It's a slow build up, keep with it, it'll get    Having heard about how groundbreaking and refreshing this game was, I was incredibly excited to see that it was coming to the PS4.
    I eagerly downloaded it on the day of release and took my time with it.

    I can honestly say I've rarely regretted buying a game quite this much.
    It was beyond dull. The first 30 minutes I kept telling myself "It's a slow build up, keep with it, it'll get better" and... then I reached the end of the game (after a few hours, obviously) and honestly.... I felt like I wasted my time.

    The entire game is incredibly slow and, honestly, comes off as a little preachy.
    I am fully in support of rights and such for every type of person. I do not judge, and think everyone should live as they want.
    However, the plot and character development was legitimately obnoxious. At times I was convinced they'd ripped off the script of a Saturday morning cartoon PSA about identity politics...

    And don't get me started on the sound. The "voice acting" (I use quotations, as I feel it would do a disservice to people who put effort into their work) is atrocious. At points it sounded like they got the same woman to voice 5 different people, each with a slightly different vocal tone.

    Overall, honestly, it was just bland and forgettable. I have had more engagement and enjoyment from a choose-your-own-adventure game written by amateurs.
    Maybe this game was trying to appeal to those who have very strong political views, so maybe that's where I went wrong.

    On a side note, I'd like to give a shout out to the developers for going on Twitter and literally begging for good scores because their review section was "raided".
    I thought it was photoshoppped, or they'd been hacked, but nope. They actually did that.
    This is not a cool business practice. A game should not get a positive score because of something outside of the game.
    I'd like to think they'll grow up and learn from this, but they won't.
    Roll on their next poorly-voice-acted barely-game!    … Expand
  6. xenon75
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    Looked interesting from the preview, horrible game when purchased. Can't wait for the refund systems like Steam has to hit PS4 and XboxOne. Would have instantly refunded this waste of disc space.

    The programmers should be familiar with programming concepts like LIFO and FIFO (last in first out and first in first out). In the case of this game its more like GIGO (Garbage in Garbage    Looked interesting from the preview, horrible game when purchased. Can't wait for the refund systems like Steam has to hit PS4 and XboxOne. Would have instantly refunded this waste of disc space.

    The programmers should be familiar with programming concepts like LIFO and FIFO (last in first out and first in first out). In the case of this game its more like GIGO (Garbage in Garbage Out). I guess they figured if they made it CyberPunk it would be KEWL and people would overlook their nonsensical world view they try to slam down your throat at every opportunity.

    I hope their parents have room to have them move back in once this game falls flat on its face.    … Expand
  7. antimonycup
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    Very thinly veiled political push behind this narrative, which I can actually forgive if the rest of the game rocks and all the nuts and bolts are in place and perform smoothly, but nah. Unimaginative naming protocols. Neo this neo that. Flat and tepid writing. Also very annoying soundtrack. Voice acting has that boring millennial twang that doesn't mesh at all with some of the archaicVery thinly veiled political push behind this narrative, which I can actually forgive if the rest of the game rocks and all the nuts and bolts are in place and perform smoothly, but nah. Unimaginative naming protocols. Neo this neo that. Flat and tepid writing. Also very annoying soundtrack. Voice acting has that boring millennial twang that doesn't mesh at all with some of the archaic lingo.
    This is hollow propaganda wrapped in cheap plastic. Do not spend your money. Do not recommend. Will never buy anything from midboss again and any of my friends that do, I will hound and rag on.    … Expand
  8. thoughts82
    Apr 18, 2017
    2
    Uninspired design in terms of both gameplay and characters. Glitches galore. With so many great games out there to play I honestly can't find a redeeming quality for this... There's no real pull or aspect that sets it above the rest. Don't waste your time.
  9. Sawatdeekrub
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    All around weak and boring a very amateurish effort. Plenty of better games around much more deserving of your money. Ok maybe the graphics are kind of OK.
  10. chiorul
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    Bad game. graphics are horrible. You can not understand what is going on. Its just a bunch of pixels. Controls are bad and projectiles kill u although they do not hit you. Terrible experience with this game. Its indie and its supposed to be inspired by 90s games but all it does is it takes the bugs of games from the 90s and combines them all in an overall bad game. Avoid at all cost.
  11. thirsten55
    Apr 18, 2017
    2
    Gameplay feels very outdated and unstable, crashed multiply times.
    There's a lot better out there, the day after I finished the game I realized that I really don't have any memories about the story....and that says a lot.
    Honestly simply not worth the time or money.
  12. criticalmeta
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    I was hoping for the throwback feelgood game shown in the trailers but it was honestly weak in every aspect. Huge disappointment and likely a historical tale of how not to promote a game pretending to be entertaining.
  13. Vinceral
    Apr 18, 2017
    2
    Trailers looked decent, game was very lacking in gameplay. Artstyle is okey i guess? If it where released a couple of years ago when the whole "pixel" look wasnt a fad then it might have been somewhat original. Now it just drowns in a sea of uninspired Unity games garbage.
  14. A_Free_Mind
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    This is a terrible game and quite possibly the worst I have ever played. Everything is bad about it. It's extremely boring and the graphics are absolutely garbage. The story is a mess. I wouldn't recommend this "game" to anyone. I want a refund for wasting hours of my life playing this piece of garbage.
  15. Ciubhran
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    A game that tries to tug at your nostalgic heart strings, but fails. The game might've been fun in the 90s, when there was not very many games to choose from, but has little to offer today. Uneventful and not very engaging.
  16. FlapjacksNsyrup
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    There's no other way to put it - just an awful game. Horrible controls and gameplay feels lacking. Safe bet just to skip this and save the money. Most I would pay for this is maybe $1.99 and even then, you can find better games for that price.
  17. frostini
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    I tried to play this game then after like 15 minutes I went back to minecraft. I thought it was 'cyberpunk' but I guess I was punk'd.

    It got to the point where I tried to use the gun that was given to me on Turing and TomCat(your two main NPC's throughout the game's journey) to see if I could get some sort of negative reaction yet I guess I was just threatening to pull the gun not    I tried to play this game then after like 15 minutes I went back to minecraft. I thought it was 'cyberpunk' but I guess I was punk'd.

    It got to the point where I tried to use the gun that was given to me on Turing and TomCat(your two main NPC's throughout the game's journey) to see if I could get some sort of negative reaction yet I guess I was just threatening to pull the gun not actually doing it. Ehhhh this game was a waste of time-if you're looking for an inexpensive story game just buy ANY of the TellTale games-even the badly reviewed older ones, and you will have a better experience.    … Expand
  18. TyronePointer
    Apr 18, 2017
    2
    This is a game that clearly cares more about messaging than gameplay or user experience. I have to assume that 'all their friends' thought it was great, and wonder if there was anything beyond a minimal QA process. It doesn't perform well, leaves the user feeling empty. Cyberpunk should be fresh and dazzling; this game is neither. Pedestrian retread.
  19. Ladyfortuness
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    There are far better games out there on the market for 20$ i feel as though this game is a total rippoff. The look of the game and music were nice but it's a shame there isn't much else warrant to playing this crap game.
  20. SamboVanS
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    There is no part of this game that could be considered fun. The writing is embarrassingly amateurish and preachy, the graphics are abysmal, the pace is tedious to deal with. Hugely disappointed in this one.
  21. ohboyitsthisone
    Apr 18, 2017
    2
    Unfortunately, I feel like this game was meant to be made as a statement rather than an actual piece of enjoyable media.

    It is very regrettable that the developers decided to use this media as a platform to browbeat viewers with their political viewpoints, but as most people can well see, their supporters feel the same way about anyone who disagrees with them. The music is passable,    Unfortunately, I feel like this game was meant to be made as a statement rather than an actual piece of enjoyable media.

    It is very regrettable that the developers decided to use this media as a platform to browbeat viewers with their political viewpoints, but as most people can well see, their supporters feel the same way about anyone who disagrees with them.

    The music is passable, the graphics are mediocre, and the story is very much up its own ass. The developers should be ashamed for using politics as a means for monetary gain, they are worse than the strawmen they point to in the game or on their Twitter.    … Expand
  22. thekeeblerelf
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    Game was a colossal waste of my time how I spent even an hour playing this is beyond me! The old pong have was more entertaining than this garbage, if i could get a full refund I'd do it in a heartbeat.
  23. Valkilrie
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    If you see a high score they are being paid. This game is terrible. The story if full of political messages hidden behind what appears to be a sub par story game. Sub-par is being generous. To play this game is to waste part of your life. I never felt like I wasted time playing a game until this title. Be warned. This game is not a game but a political agenda that is masked as a game.
  24. JoeDimaggio
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    Completely uninspired garbage. As other people have mentioned, for a story driven game, the story is utterly lacking. Genuinely feels like it was written for a highschool English project, and by a particularly unimaginative student at that. Each character is bland and forgettable, using nontraditional sexuality and gender in a shallow attempt to give them depth. The voice acting wasCompletely uninspired garbage. As other people have mentioned, for a story driven game, the story is utterly lacking. Genuinely feels like it was written for a highschool English project, and by a particularly unimaginative student at that. Each character is bland and forgettable, using nontraditional sexuality and gender in a shallow attempt to give them depth. The voice acting was also incredibly disappointing, and there is no excuse for this given the nature of games with little active gameplay.

    To the developers: I would not have even come here to rate this game, I don't use metacritic, but after seeing you blame the review score on "alt right trolls", I had to chime in. In fact, after reading some of the 10/10 reviews, it appears that the only positive reactions you have gotten are based on your political leanings rather than gameplay elements.

    If you want to sit through a few hours of PBS Kids style feel good **** this is the game for you. If you want decent gameplay and a substantive, intelligent storyline, please don't purchase this game.    … Expand
  25. Chaosmaker
    Apr 18, 2017
    3
    Another bland title capitalizing both on retro pixel graphics and political controversy. While graphics are kinda cute, the game itself is boring, the characters are plastic and uninteresting, and the "puzzles" require the intelligence of a 7-year old.

    The game itself is wholly submerged in fake political drama, with every single character spewing strawman arguments. You'll hear about    Another bland title capitalizing both on retro pixel graphics and political controversy. While graphics are kinda cute, the game itself is boring, the characters are plastic and uninteresting, and the "puzzles" require the intelligence of a 7-year old.

    The game itself is wholly submerged in fake political drama, with every single character spewing strawman arguments. You'll hear about evil bad conservative protesters, all right. They'll even talk self-defeating speeches there so you will know to hate them!

    Did I mention boring characters? The worst is your robot assistant, with which you'll interact the most. He's annoying - there is one puzzle near the beginning where I kid you not, he explains it twice as long as solving that actual puzzle takes. Every other character is stupid or snarky (especially women of color). While playing, I longed for old communist cartoons I watched when growing up in Poland. They were less preachy than this game. And had better graphics.

    At the price tag of $19,99 it's not advisable to buy this game, mostly due to the very low level of challenge and paper-thin story.    … Expand
  26. Ealgerino
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    As far as game goes, it's your generic indie garbage with too much artsy nonsense and not a lot of meaning. You've probably played better point and clicks in the 90s on an actual Windows 95. In fact a game like Carmen Sandiego would be way worth your time both in locating and trying to install on a modern system. Doing both of those is probably more fun than this game, which was soAs far as game goes, it's your generic indie garbage with too much artsy nonsense and not a lot of meaning. You've probably played better point and clicks in the 90s on an actual Windows 95. In fact a game like Carmen Sandiego would be way worth your time both in locating and trying to install on a modern system. Doing both of those is probably more fun than this game, which was so unmemorable that I almost forgot I played it... until I saw a recent tweet from the developers which greatly motivated me to finally tell people to stay away. I'm not going to get into the content of the tweet, but that tweet probably raised awareness of this game and as a result, people should know... it's terrible. Don't buy it.… Expand
  27. chiggyz
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    Repetitive and boring, bad attempt at retro. NOT worth full price at 19.99. If you have to have it, wait until it's deeply discounted, or better yet skip it and buy ANYTHING else. Salt and Sanctuary is cheaper and far better. Frankly burning a 20 dollar bill is more fun than this excuse for a game. Avoid.
  28. Beowufknight
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    SJW trash agenda pushed into a game. The entire game is nothing but one big left wing message. Do not buy this trash and for the love of god to not encourage this type of crap to keep getting put out!
  29. PizzaSoftDrink6
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    Another boring "game" that's not actually a game, but a walking simulator with no interesting story. It would be a better use of your time to purchase paint and watch it dry.
  30. JeffMyNameIs
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    I saw the developers pushing this game claiming some kind of controversy of alt-right folks voting it down. They asked folks that enjoyed it to vote it up. curious I bought it and played it. I can't finish it because it's really boring, the story is boring, really the only redeeming factor is the characters have some depth but they are all far left characters smug about their superiority.I saw the developers pushing this game claiming some kind of controversy of alt-right folks voting it down. They asked folks that enjoyed it to vote it up. curious I bought it and played it. I can't finish it because it's really boring, the story is boring, really the only redeeming factor is the characters have some depth but they are all far left characters smug about their superiority. I like retro games but I don't like how this looks, The pixel art is bad, there is no separation between the foreground and the background, it's too busy and not obvious about what things are. It's also only pixilated, it's not actually consistent with a retro look. Example, the color pallets are huge and draw from colors only available on high bit modern systems. Why have giant pixels that look 8-16 bit then use large color pallets? The high quality voice audio mixed in with 8 bit digital effects is grating. I really don't like this **** of art styles.… Expand
  31. mememaster69
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    The developers need a few lessons in subtlety. Trying to inject politics into a game is risky to begin with. Literally punishing the player for not agreeing with their stances is ridiculous. The game needs a refund option for those who didn't know they weren't actually buying a game designed for the player to enjoy and instead a talking points adventure game.

    Graphics, sound and even    The developers need a few lessons in subtlety. Trying to inject politics into a game is risky to begin with. Literally punishing the player for not agreeing with their stances is ridiculous. The game needs a refund option for those who didn't know they weren't actually buying a game designed for the player to enjoy and instead a talking points adventure game.

    Graphics, sound and even gameplay all fall to the side when a game no longer becomes a game and instead an interactive liberal arts degree.

    I wonder how many H-1B abusers were used to make this, that certainly would explain the tone used throughout it.    … Expand
  32. username1222
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    This game was bad, so bad I quit after three or four hours despite having paid for it. It has no redeeming quality. It's just a mess of bugs and missed opportunities. I wish I could have my time, and money, back.
  33. XanGambit
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    i WANT A REFUND! WHAT A PATHETIC GAME!

    Boring, crappy sound, atrocious and annoying character development, and just non-existent meaningful game play. I waited for release date for this game. Downloaded it straight away. I feel I've been ripped off. I've flagged these developers. Never buying another game from them again. What a joke!
  34. ryanroush
    Apr 18, 2017
    2
    I thought it had potential, but the the puzzles and general gameplay was redundant and quickly became more tedious than fun. The characters were rather droll, but overall stereotypical and even somewhat offensive, yet far from memorable. Overall, lacking in thematic substance and technical challenge.
  35. Benja367
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    game sucks a lot
  36. Falkes666
    Apr 19, 2017
    3
    I actually like the art style and animation, other than that it is a pretty mediocre game. I also didn't appreciate the developers attacking half of **** the Western world saying as a conservative I should **** off. I actually was following the game so I still tried it. I even saw them begging on social media to give it a high review. I'm not going to give it a zero because I ACTUALLY didI actually like the art style and animation, other than that it is a pretty mediocre game. I also didn't appreciate the developers attacking half of **** the Western world saying as a conservative I should **** off. I actually was following the game so I still tried it. I even saw them begging on social media to give it a high review. I'm not going to give it a zero because I ACTUALLY did play it, and I really appreciated the pixel-art graphics. Voice overs were pretty good. Really boring, I'm glad I didn't pay for it and just played it on my friends PS4. Try again, next time try not to make it so political. Also don't try to start a war in real life with the same people that put Trump in the White-House, that is just the most piss poor capitalist move ever. It is equal to Nike coming out with a new shoe and saying "If you own a pair of ADIDAS go **** yourself, we don't want your filthy kind touching NIKE."… Expand
  37. 21ml
    Apr 19, 2017
    1
    So I decided to try it out on steam. It's really overpriced for a visual novel with pixel graphics but I thought I can always get a refund if it's bad. The art is nice, but the novel is really badly written and just not enticing at all. Without spoiling too much, the story essentially shoves political opinion in your face, constantly.
  38. TommyMc
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    I turn down the lights, fire up the game, and what do I get? Pure unadulterated crap. The game is flawed in every way. The controls are stiff and not responsive, which for this type of game seems like a huge setback from the get go. Now the setting is "cyberpunk" which is hardly noticeable other than the color pallet being neon colors. The tone of the world isn't cyberpunk which yetI turn down the lights, fire up the game, and what do I get? Pure unadulterated crap. The game is flawed in every way. The controls are stiff and not responsive, which for this type of game seems like a huge setback from the get go. Now the setting is "cyberpunk" which is hardly noticeable other than the color pallet being neon colors. The tone of the world isn't cyberpunk which yet another huge let down. Feels like you are being told that "this is cyberpunk" and doesn't really fit in the whole fifth element, shadowrun feel you would normally come to expect from a game claiming to have a cyber punk vibe. It really seems like a game you would only enjoy on drugs, but you are really only enjoying the high of the drugs and the game is just there.… Expand
  39. SkyMod
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    Bought the game. It was terrible. I hated it. Demanded a refund. The looks are terrible. Soundtrack is awful. Creators are hostile to anybody who is right-leaning. Don't buy this game.
  40. yanksrock
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    I really don't like this game. It seems like very little effort was put into making it and I wouldn't encourage anyone to waste their time playing it. I almost fell asleep while playing it.
  41. thephalanx1453
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    After buying this game on PC and trying it out, I was disapppointed. However, I thought to give it another chance and got the PS4 version too. Maybe the comfort of couch-gaming will suit the atmosphere of this game better.
    Turns out, the PS4 version is no better than the PC version. Again, we come to the problem of having next to nil gameplay and an uninspired story.
  42. NZAnimeManga
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    This game is trying very hard to hit "dem nostalgia 'n' retro feels", with a modern twist like undertale did. Doesn't work. At all. Boring game. Pathetic to beg for high review scores too.
  43. mongomcmichael
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    Buggy and all around mediocre. Gameplay is completely uninspired. If you want to buy it to support the devs, that's understandable, but you'll ultimately be left with a very underwhelming game.
  44. gsantiago
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    I didn't give this game a zero because I'm a fan of the genre and usually support indy projects. However, this game's content is the worst I have ever seen. I programmed better games when I was in 7th grade. Don't waste your time or money on this title.
  45. gaviidae
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    This was not the game I was expecting. I don't know who the developers were making the game for but it certainly wasn't me. Wish I hadn't wasted my money.
  46. KeKsst2
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point & click adventure game that takes place in Neo-San Francisco in the year 2064. While the soundtrack is good, the story makes the game really unappealing. There are better point & click games out there.
  47. Tekkie
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    The game did not meet expectations and has quite a few bugs that need to be ironed out. The characters were relatively bland as well. Hope to see a better effort next time.
  48. drazah
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    Was looking forward to this game, but unfortunately it is far too buggy to play. Constantly losing frames and it often closes itself, losing all my progress.
  49. Banzo
    Apr 18, 2017
    1
    Games controls are sloppy, art is uninspired, writing feels like it was done from a new person on fanfiction.net. All in all an amateur game. I don't see how this game could be considered good by an objective standard.
  50. Derpington_2017
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    Long winded and boring game, lacking direction and relying on outdated tropes to push divisive narratives. Bordering on racially discriminatory micro-aggressions and non-inclusive uses of gender charged langauge from NPCs.

    Terrible, low energy game. Sad.
  51. OldBiddy
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    A "cyberpunk" "game" in which the player reads for three hours about how difficult life is for San Francisco socialites in a candy-colored robo-utopia where fursecution is the greatest threat to their comfortable lives.
  52. Switchbutton
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    An awful, uninspired, boring game with no actual gameplay. The game's story is completely void of any real meaning, and the gameplay just doesn't exist.

    The worst of the worst when it comes to walking simulators
  53. dahamper
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    What an enormous piece of garbage. I had no fun playing this bland, boring, cringy game. The music was awful, too. I'd rather listen to Hillary REEEEEing on repeat. Please stop making video games.
  54. UselessThing
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    Definitely not what I wanted from a video game like this. I recommend people avoid it so as to not encourage this sort of thing. Bit of a shame all round.
  55. DonJoe
    Jan 30, 2017
    3
    I will admit that the game looks good; but in my experience the sound direction was generic and uninspired, the puzzles increasingly arbitrary as the game progressed and worst of all the story was utterly forgettable. If you are looking for a way to spend too much cash on something you will vaguely enjoy but forget about as soon as you've finished I might recommend it, but otherwise it isI will admit that the game looks good; but in my experience the sound direction was generic and uninspired, the puzzles increasingly arbitrary as the game progressed and worst of all the story was utterly forgettable. If you are looking for a way to spend too much cash on something you will vaguely enjoy but forget about as soon as you've finished I might recommend it, but otherwise it is not worth your time.… Expand
  56. g35spaceship
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    This is easily the worst thing i have ever experienced while alive on this planet. Im not talking about JUST the crappy animation style and artwork. Or the complete lack of fun to be found in this game. This game shows NO effort put into it. Its quite terrible, honestly ive never wanted to kill myself so badly after playing a video game. The creator of the video game has to beg people forThis is easily the worst thing i have ever experienced while alive on this planet. Im not talking about JUST the crappy animation style and artwork. Or the complete lack of fun to be found in this game. This game shows NO effort put into it. Its quite terrible, honestly ive never wanted to kill myself so badly after playing a video game. The creator of the video game has to beg people for a good review and insult the audience.. why? the game is crap and they cant accept the fact or any criticism for improvement. its just "youre all stupid dont buy my game were being brigaded" no. your game sucks. sorry man.… Expand
  57. EnixSquared
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    It feels like a shell of a game and the writing is terribly sloppy and forced. Basically if you distilled a cringe compilation into a game and added some decent visuals
  58. Jimmyrustle9372
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    This game is completely unoriginal. If you're looking for a fun thought provoking story game, look elsewhere. Thankfully, the PS4 has a vast library of better games you can try instead. I do not recommend this one sadly.
  59. Thegardener31
    Apr 19, 2017
    1
    Was the person responsible for the control scheme on drugs? Completely unplayable. Seriously? Hire a competent person for this job at the very least. At least I got my refund.
  60. candyman6969
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    This game is pretty awful. I gave it a try hoping it would get better but it didn't. Pretty much every element of the game was a miss. Not trying to be mean
  61. Ilovegaming
    Apr 18, 2017
    3
    This game might pass as good in another time period but these days standards are much higher and this game is simply not worth the money. Gaming is about value these days and this game just doesn't give you the value other games that are much cheaper, provide.

    Unfortunately the user reviews have been compromised by alt left and alt right nutters giving the game a 10 or a 0. Even    This game might pass as good in another time period but these days standards are much higher and this game is simply not worth the money. Gaming is about value these days and this game just doesn't give you the value other games that are much cheaper, provide.

    Unfortunately the user reviews have been compromised by alt left and alt right nutters giving the game a 10 or a 0. Even official reviewers seemed to have given this game overly favorable reviews as kind of a Trump protest. Anyway just saying the game is meh and with so many incredible games these days meh games should be skipped.    … Expand
  62. OutlawTX
    Feb 1, 2017
    0
    Garbage game from a garbage developer. As a fan of the cyberpunk genre and growing up with games like Shadowrun, I picked it up. All this is is agenda pushing propaganda. Very poorly done propaganda....Garbage story, garbage sound, garbage gameplay. Get bent, Midboss! I wont make the mistake of buying anymore of your crap games.
  63. not_good
    Apr 18, 2017
    2
    Another indie pixel non game where you wonder around not doing **** because there isn't anything to actually do.

    The cyberpunk theme would be cool if it didn't look like a PBS kids show. You want to play a PBS kids show? No that's stupid, just like this game.
  64. 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 this, rethink that. Give some money to charity instead.
  65. Alecj
    Jan 19, 2017
    4
    A mediocre retro adventure game with an overt left wing message. If you want to bathe in the glow of your prescribed progressive point of view, you will get far more out of 2064:ROM than i did. Its not a bad game but its virtually impossible to enjoy if you lament the inclusion of preachy politics in your video games.

    The issue with a game like ROM is, its built on the foundation of    A mediocre retro adventure game with an overt left wing message. If you want to bathe in the glow of your prescribed progressive point of view, you will get far more out of 2064:ROM than i did. Its not a bad game but its virtually impossible to enjoy if you lament the inclusion of preachy politics in your video games.

    The issue with a game like ROM is, its built on the foundation of its ideology. That causes anyone who disagrees with any of its premises to have trouble enjoying the experience. Even if you are apolitical and merely would like to get lost in a game, i fear its impossible to escape that hammer the game bangs you in the head with, repeatedly.

    If this review seems far too focused on things other than the actual game play.....then you understand exactly how it feels to play 2064:ROM.

    There is something there for a very specific audience. Are you part of that audience? If, like me, you are not.....i wouldnt spend money on and engage with 2064:ROM    … Expand
  66. medacris
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Beautiful pixel art with a cool, retro color scheme, a smart, snappy story, amazing voice acting, & lots of memorable, diverse characters-- just the way I like them. A must-play for aficionados of cyberpunk.
  67. MouseyB
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Deeply moved

    With a good sense of direction design wise, wonderful pixel art, and giving such a retro feel, it takes on the cyberpunk theme fantastically well, but mostly as an aesthetic, with a good soundtrack, and interesting characters it sure is a keeper!
  68. segfaultvicta
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Fantastically well-written game. There are characters in the game who aren't straight cisgendered nerdboys! If this is a problem for you, probably don't play the game. If, like me, you want charming and excellent queer representation in your lightly transhumanism flavoured cyberpunk, though, definitely give this game a shot.

    Extra shout-out to the portrayal of Jess, who I would like to    Fantastically well-written game. There are characters in the game who aren't straight cisgendered nerdboys! If this is a problem for you, probably don't play the game. If, like me, you want charming and excellent queer representation in your lightly transhumanism flavoured cyberpunk, though, definitely give this game a shot.

    Extra shout-out to the portrayal of Jess, who I would like to see tear into the alt-right brigadiers leaving negative feedback clearly without having paid for or played the game whatsoever.    … Expand
  69. theRooikat
    Feb 25, 2017
    10
    As someone who doesn't have the patience for point 'n click adventure games, 2064 has been a refreshing experience for the game is laser focused on maintaining it's pacing rather than throwing nonsensical adventure game puzzle logic at you. I was enraptured with the game's mystery and loved the characters, especially Turing & TOMCAT. If I were to nitpick, some of the voice acting was poorAs someone who doesn't have the patience for point 'n click adventure games, 2064 has been a refreshing experience for the game is laser focused on maintaining it's pacing rather than throwing nonsensical adventure game puzzle logic at you. I was enraptured with the game's mystery and loved the characters, especially Turing & TOMCAT. If I were to nitpick, some of the voice acting was poor which might have to do with the fact some of vo were from Internet personalities. Otherwise, I adored the game and definitely plan to Platinum it.… Expand
  70. QuestForTori
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    One of the best adventure games I have ever had the chance to play - a true evolution of the genre while also being a loving homage to the inspirations that preceded it. A soundtrack that I still hum to this day, unforgettable characters, and confident steps forward for representation in games. Highly recommended!
  71. RevC
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    It's really quite cute, I've enjoyed it. The art style is lovely, I love the music, and the characters are enjoyable. I've not finished it yet, but I've spent a few hours so far enjoying a lovely game. I'd truly score it about 7/10, but the brigading is rather poor taste.
  72. BumbleBrand
    Jan 25, 2017
    10
    What an experience, the game plays like a point 'n' click from the 90s and the aesthetic too reeks of the 90s, the characters are memorable and quirky, the music is brilliant and there are quite a number of endings to have you playing through multiple times, the storytelling is broken up every now and then by puzzles/mini games which is fine, although the last one is considerably difficultWhat an experience, the game plays like a point 'n' click from the 90s and the aesthetic too reeks of the 90s, the characters are memorable and quirky, the music is brilliant and there are quite a number of endings to have you playing through multiple times, the storytelling is broken up every now and then by puzzles/mini games which is fine, although the last one is considerably difficult and may frustrate sum. I recommend this game to anyone who wants a good story.… Expand
  73. flemishdog
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    a brilliant love letter to the Japanese Point & Click Adventures of the Late 80s and Early 90s. Good sprite work, very amusing dialogue and interesting story.
  74. chrispwolf
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    I found this game's art incredibly charming. I love cyberpunk, and a brighter, more fun version of that genre was very refreshing. Great music, charming characters and a cool plot!
  75. Ninjaxenomorph
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    I don't count many games as among my favorites, but this is definitely one of them. An homage to Kojima's SNATCHER, 2064 is a game about identity. No, not gender identity, but what makes something sapient. It's wrapped up in a good mystery with lots of great characters, music, and humor. I can never interact with a plant in a game the same way again.
  76. An4rchcorp
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    It's a great game with a great narrative and some super charming characters. Plus the voice acting is quite charming people like Jim Sterling and Dan Ryckert really delivered. Highly recommended
  77. Kanozu
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    A really great game, even for people who usually don't enjoy Point'n'click. Story's really interesting, but it was the character development who stuck the most to me. Soundtrack's aced too.
  78. jezzlucena
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    This is a great game. Great cyberpunk graphics, great storyline, a diverse cast and a more-than-underlying political message. I'd give it an 11 if I could.
  79. Xharos
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing game that captures what is actually good and important about videogames. It's pure fun from start to finish, I don't have any complains about the game really.
  80. Falcorps
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Ah it's subtle and beautiful piece of storytelling that has important insight into many issues we face today as humans (and beyond). It had a succinct and gorgeous aesthetic that shows the care put into its creation. I haven't played a game with better voice acting and I think that added so much to the balance of humor and heart in the game.
  81. sharkvince
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played the original Steam release of this game, and loved it. If you're into sci-fi with a dazzling character cast, give this a go. The soundtrack is incredible as well; listened to it long after I finished the game. Spoiler: This game contains milk.… Expand
  82. lucharider
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    2064 ROM is a game about what make humans humans, about politics, about trees, about morality and duality and about you. Don't listen to the bad reviews, this game will give you insight and thoughts about what could happen in the future and what's going on right now around you. I would not spoil you but you can trust me in this one, you will love it
  83. drolltergeist
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    2064 is by no means a PERFECT game, but I'm of the opinion that such things don't exist, anyway. What it does, it does well: good characters, strong writing, an immersive world, and tons of stuff to look at and explore. It's full of charm and authentically in love with its own premises, and plus, as everyone knows, the soundtrack is bangin'.
  84. foundthesun
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    ROM was one of the more enjoyable gaming experiences I had last year. It's a neat little point and click game set in a pretty rad future settings. The game has only gotten better with age since gaining the voice acting and all the extra goodies involved with the 2064 version. Smart writing, fun VAs, an eclectic cast of characters (including a bear, of all things), and one of the bestROM was one of the more enjoyable gaming experiences I had last year. It's a neat little point and click game set in a pretty rad future settings. The game has only gotten better with age since gaining the voice acting and all the extra goodies involved with the 2064 version. Smart writing, fun VAs, an eclectic cast of characters (including a bear, of all things), and one of the best little sidekicks (voiced now by TWDG's Clementine's VA) I've seen in these sorts of games had me glued to my computer to finish it. If you're looking for a game to spend an afternoon getting lost in, I heavily suggest you give this one a shot.… Expand
  85. Inarizushi
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    I've played this game from start to finish a handful of times and it's definitely one of my favorites in recent memory. It's also the only game I can think of that actually asked me which pronouns to use, which I appreciated as a non-binary person.
  86. FireElegy
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    2064 ROM is a very charming game. I forgot I bought it and was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed the overall apeal of the game. I did have some dificulties with sections, but that didn't ruin my experience.
    I will that this game does kind of have a niche group of people who will enjoy it. Due to the types of characters and how the game playes in general. I and a good friend of    2064 ROM is a very charming game. I forgot I bought it and was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed the overall apeal of the game. I did have some dificulties with sections, but that didn't ruin my experience.
    I will that this game does kind of have a niche group of people who will enjoy it. Due to the types of characters and how the game playes in general. I and a good friend of mine enjoyed it fully.    … Expand
  87. kenjisalk
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    A wonderful throwback to classic adventure games/visual novels like Snatcher. Clever writing, awesome music, and an endearing cast of characters populate a world that feels both distant and all too familiar. Worth checking out! : )
  88. theirstar
    Jan 21, 2017
    10
    Read Only Memories is a fascinating game. With amazing music from 2mello, graphics and UI that evokes classic 90s adventure games such as Snatcher.

    Taking place in the year 2064, in the city of Neo San-Francisco, 2064: Read Only Memories tells a story of intrigue and identity as the possible existence of the first sapient artificial life leads the player down a path of danger as they    Read Only Memories is a fascinating game. With amazing music from 2mello, graphics and UI that evokes classic 90s adventure games such as Snatcher.

    Taking place in the year 2064, in the city of Neo San-Francisco, 2064: Read Only Memories tells a story of intrigue and identity as the possible existence of the first sapient artificial life leads the player down a path of danger as they strive to figure out who is hunting this robot, and why.

    With clever, sharp dialogue and characterisation that defies expectations and the labourious rhythm of standard video game dialogue and development, 2064: Read Only Memories incorporates both the history of cyberpunk fiction with inspiration from the experiences of the LGBT+ community in the United States to tell a unique story of identity and self-actualization.

    Combining this with its bright, cheerful aesthetic and excellent sense of humour that ensures its points are never too heavy handed, 2064: Read Only Memories is one of the best graphic adventure games to be released in the last 15 years.    … Expand
  89. ArkonBlade
    Oct 4, 2017
    0
    Made by a bunch of Alt left Pedos, who are racist. I don't support devs who are radical loons who want to enforce there sick views on to others. I will never buy your game and I will make sure to put the word out to every gamer I know to never ever support these people.
  90. killfaz
    Oct 4, 2017
    0
    The game is absolutely terrible and the devs are stuck up and volatile towards anyone who doesn't agree with them. Maybe they should spend more time on the actual game before wasting money on fancy ad campaigns. Huge waste of money.
  91. Redfield70x7
    Dec 13, 2017
    0
    Pushes a political agenda and focuses more on using a platform as a "game" to do so than it does on focusing on gameplay. Can't recommend this garbage. MidBoss needs to learn to respect the players beliefs and keep their own to themselves. Ridiculously smug and self-righteous. No thanks.
  92. luneki
    Jun 23, 2017
    1
    It's a shame a game like this is so underdeveloped, because you can see the potential in it. The art design is fantastic, it's a visual treat. But everything else drags it down. The story is uninteresting and boring. Characters are either archetypes we've seen a hundred times or completely devoid of emotion and motivation. The main character is uninteresting and it's sort of there, youIt's a shame a game like this is so underdeveloped, because you can see the potential in it. The art design is fantastic, it's a visual treat. But everything else drags it down. The story is uninteresting and boring. Characters are either archetypes we've seen a hundred times or completely devoid of emotion and motivation. The main character is uninteresting and it's sort of there, you never see much emotion from it. The villain is even worse, it acts like a child and is very annoying, it certainly doesn't feel like it's a threat at any point. The game design is just laughable, everything is on rails, there's no challenge to speak of, you just go from one place to another, talk to people and hope you get sone basic action and move on to the next location. It's like a visual novel in that regard, and it's a shame because you can see the potential for a great point and click game here. I was completely disappointed in this game, and I cannot sincerely recommend it to someone looking for either a great story with memorable characters, or a point and click fan. It fails in both aspects.… Expand
  93. TornadoCreator
    Oct 7, 2017
    0
    Thinly veiled political diatribe from bigoted social justice warriors, who think anyone who voted Republican (so half of all Americans) are evil... no wonder the plot in this game is utter **** when you have such delusional egotistical pricks writing it. As for the gameplay, well it doesn't play well either, in case you don't care about the terrible plot; you really aren't missingThinly veiled political diatribe from bigoted social justice warriors, who think anyone who voted Republican (so half of all Americans) are evil... no wonder the plot in this game is utter **** when you have such delusional egotistical pricks writing it. As for the gameplay, well it doesn't play well either, in case you don't care about the terrible plot; you really aren't missing anything. It's an adventure game, if the writing isn't any good, it's worthless. Frankly there are better things you can do with your money, like burn it.… Expand
  94. WarPhoenix
    Oct 4, 2017
    0
    the team at midboss can screw right off with the politics in saying a slightly shortened version but i quote "dont play our game and just go **** off!" end quote honestly i was thinking of getting this game but now i can tell them to just **** right off back.
  95. Sharuez
    Oct 4, 2017
    0
    I'm a trump supporter guess I'll do what you told me and **** off. adding your devs to my blacklist and will pirate you forever. thanks for being bigots you alt left devs.
  96. elitegeek79
    Oct 7, 2018
    5
    What's going on there are mostly 10/9 or 0 reviews by first time reviewers. Let me get this out of the way-the SJW stuff is laid on extra thick; I say this not because I'm closed minded but it comes off forced. It is however an enjoyable game if you enjoy older games like Scanner or Rise of the Dragon. My score is based on the fact that it is a bit to linear, a lot of the characters areWhat's going on there are mostly 10/9 or 0 reviews by first time reviewers. Let me get this out of the way-the SJW stuff is laid on extra thick; I say this not because I'm closed minded but it comes off forced. It is however an enjoyable game if you enjoy older games like Scanner or Rise of the Dragon. My score is based on the fact that it is a bit to linear, a lot of the characters are bad stereotypes that just focus on their gender, identity or accent rather than developing then as characters, and there is not enough interactions to make it worth every replaying.… Expand
  97. SmartCatcorey
    Apr 22, 2017
    0
    The game was really slow-paced and lacked any depth at all. Awfully boring. I regret wasting my time on this game because it really lacked any gameplay at all. I don't know how this made it.
  98. KEKISTAN
    Apr 21, 2017
    0
    Possibly the worst game on the market, an embarrassment to gaming. You would think these guys had some time to put into the game, but clearly not, its awful. I recommend you play with a dead mouse than this garbage, dont waste your time, its truly the worst game on earth.
  99. Catpuntering
    Apr 19, 2017
    5
    I wasn't impressed by this game. It's a very weak entry to the cyberpunk and point-and-click genres with writing to match. The "puzzles" are nothing more than picking up an item and then interacting with something else - think putting a vhs tape into a vcr player type. The game would have worked much better as a visual novel. Additionally your character does very little to influence theI wasn't impressed by this game. It's a very weak entry to the cyberpunk and point-and-click genres with writing to match. The "puzzles" are nothing more than picking up an item and then interacting with something else - think putting a vhs tape into a vcr player type. The game would have worked much better as a visual novel. Additionally your character does very little to influence the game's story other than get text dumps at every turn. Which leads me to the most important issue of the game to me - it isn't cyberpunk, or punk at all.

    It's a very watered down attempt that feels like it's just modern day with some technological advances rather than a dystopian hell future where anything goes, life is cheap, and corporations own the government. There's anti-gene splicing protesters but that's it. You never really feel there's a danger to any of the characters and that the complaints about gene splicing actually make sense. I wanted to side with them more and was given no options to other than having every character hate and scream at me for being a "bigot" when I had no idea what any of it meant to begin with. Where's my caustic punk rock nazijaegers? Where's my chrome plated street samurais who'll take any milk run? Where's the corps pushing through unsafe gene splicing, paying protesters to flood the streets and violent hate groups forming? Where's the people who don't give a **** and just laugh in your face when you whine like a child at them about how gross they are to you? Instead you get pastel furries whining about how hard it is when you give yourself cat ears to get a job.

    It feels like the main creator behind it (who is a gay white cis man) really wanted to show lgbt issues in a good light but forgot to portray them accurately, which includes all the negative and horrifying aspects. It's so tonedeaf it feels like a children's show's take on serious issues. When it was first released I wrote on twitter I hated the X-men style mutant=queers writing and had the creator show up to whine at me, having his coworker/friend jump in and try to lecture me on how it's "transgender people" not "trans" despite me being a) transgender myself and b) dropping the long form to "trans" because of twitter's character limit. I really get the feeling they care more about themselves than showing the realities of what living like I do is, and it's an even worse punch to the gut when they ignore the issues of being a gay transman trying to date in an extremely gynophobic/femmephobic part of the lgbt community. But hey, they're the "progressive" ones and I should be thankful I have any representation at all, even if it's inaccurate and borderline offensive, right?

    Don't waste your time unless your politics align completely with theirs or you'll be disappointed. There isn't enough in the writing, gameplay or story to keep you there.    … Expand
  100. mitchelextra
    Apr 19, 2017
    0
    Huh. What a waste of time. I've dropped and lost a $20 bill on the ground and moved on with my life, but the one I spent on this game is the one I regret the most.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. RPG Fan
    Jun 12, 2017
    88
    Bugs aside, I had a killer time with 2064. Although series like Phoenix Wright and Danganronpa have successfully reinvented the Japanese-style adventure game for the 21st century, there's a certain allure to the mysterious world of menu-driven microcomputer adventures of decades past. 2064 not only successfully simulates that feeling, it welcomes players of all backgrounds and orientations with open arms. 2064's future is one that belongs to all of us.
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  2. PSNStores
    Feb 24, 2017
    90
    2064: Read Only Memories presents an interesting, if not predictable, narrative that is propelled by its strong cast of characters and excellent world-building. It’s refreshing to see a developer put so much care into creating a cast as diverse and interesting as this.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Jan 31, 2017
    60
    I alternated between enjoyment and stretches of indifference. I am genuinely glad, though, that we have this addition to our growing Western library of visual novel hybrids (!).
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