2064: Read Only Memories

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3.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 554 Ratings

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  1. CriticoDubioso
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Oh my Lord, this is one of my favorite games.

    - It's heart-wrenching in all the right ways.
    - You get super attached to all the characters.
    - Incredible voice acting.
    - Amazing story.

    Honestly I strongly suggest this game if you can get around the pixel graphics and point n' click part of it. (Personally neither of those things bother me, infact i quite like pixel graphics.)
  2. 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.
  3. Clean
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    It makes me sad that these guys got review-brigaded because of the politics on their Twitter account.

    For what it's worth, I played this game when it first came out, and I found it to be adorable. Something like a cross between a point and click adventure and a visual noverl, it has amazing stylistic choices and real heart to it. 10 stars! Would play again.
  4. DuskSnare
    Apr 21, 2017
    10
    It's a great game that deserves the 10 stars! All the negative votes are just attacking it because it's queer friendly. The music is good, alongside the story, even with the harshest of critics I would give the game a 7.5/10. All the 0's are undeserved and some seem to be from the same user with random/simple usernames.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. fastrathero
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    A lovely game with great pixel art and a soundtrack that SLAPS. The world leans toward an aesthetically brighter and bouncier vision of the future than most cyberpunk stories, which is refreshing for this oft explored setting. It's also one of the few games that lets you set custom pronouns for the player character; a little thing that meant a lot to me.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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!
  21. yosempai
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Lush original music, and now some of the best damn voice acting I've heard in a video game in a long time. Get immersed in the story, setting and unique characters, and don't forget to use the headphones on everything!!!
  22. 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!
  23. 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!
  24. nightmargin
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Oh, where do I start!
    This game has been on my radar since like, what, 2014? I was quite excited about it at the time, and it did not disappoint!
    Great art direction (love the colors!), great music, also a robot is your friend.
    All around a wholesome package for fans of adventure games out there.
  25. AJTigner
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    i'm probably more of a 7 for what is an important and relevant story playfully told with relatively shallow gameplay, but certain petty morons who will harass and threaten anything that puts them in any other headspace besides busting a nut while shooting minorities in the face have rendered this a binary decision. Read Only Memories is a game that needed to exist much more than ai'm probably more of a 7 for what is an important and relevant story playfully told with relatively shallow gameplay, but certain petty morons who will harass and threaten anything that puts them in any other headspace besides busting a nut while shooting minorities in the face have rendered this a binary decision. Read Only Memories is a game that needed to exist much more than a thousandth Call of Duty or Dark Souls-like for twitchy adolescents to show off how well timed their button presses are. If it feels like you're being lectured to, it's probably because you haven't had a single godhonest conversation in your life that wasn't focused on abusing a stranger or yelling at your mom to buy you more pizza rolls. Play more games like this, listen to less people who want to rant about "mental illness" while unironically joining campaigns to sink small developers with little means of exposure.… Expand
  26. hank_hank_hank
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Awesome pixel art, cool take on cyberpunk tropes. I was a big fan of Snatcher, and I feel like Read Only Memories did a great job of taking the cooler parts from that game but modernizing them in several key ways. It's nice to see that the point and click adventure games haven't entirely disappeared. More cyberpunk games like this, please.
  27. Acrowman
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    This game genuinely surprised me for how incredible of a throwback adventure game it was...there are multiple ways to solve puzzles, the soundtrack and graphics are excellent, I fell in LOVE with the story and characters, and the whole thing just oozed with style and polish. Pretty incredible to have something like this come out in this day and age!
  28. Spoob
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    This game is an absolute treat. It has a stellar soundtrack, lovely cyberpunk aesthetic, fascinating story, and endearing, diverse characters. If you're a fan of point and click adventure games, this is the game for you.
  29. HikariOblivion
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Excellent soundtrack and VA in a very interesting storyline with fun characters. Definitely a great throwback to games like Snatcher. Also the fact it has the ire of trolls wanting to regress society to an imaginary ideal makes me like it even more.
  30. roguequit
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    The game is amazing. Voice acting makes it even more enoyable. Charming environment and really good writing. Don't listen to the alt-right **** Read Only Memories is great and worth playing.
  31. spikepoint
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    I'm sure the creators of this game will no doubt be tired of my opinion on this game, without intention of being reductive, ROM (and the 2064 iteration) reminded me most of classic adventure game SNATCHER. I spent like 20 years awaiting an English release of that game's sequel, but we finally got what plays like a spiritual successor to that classic, and in that context ROM did notI'm sure the creators of this game will no doubt be tired of my opinion on this game, without intention of being reductive, ROM (and the 2064 iteration) reminded me most of classic adventure game SNATCHER. I spent like 20 years awaiting an English release of that game's sequel, but we finally got what plays like a spiritual successor to that classic, and in that context ROM did not disappoint me one bit. I see a lot of hate here for this games inclusion of diverse characters, so if the idea of characters unlike yourself bother you, you might want to skip this; but if you're a longtime gamer and want to play a NEW graphic adventure game in the style of some of the greatest- ROM is here for you.… Expand
  32. LaughingGear
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    A brilliant mix between an adventure game and a visual novel. Probably my favourite of this genre since the original Ace Attorney games with smart writing and memorable characters.
  33. macroflation
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    if you like games with great music, engaging characters, clever puzzles, adorable robots, and people from various parts of the LGBT community (in the game and on the creation team), then you should absolutely play 2064: Read Only Memories. and if you liked VA-11 HALL-A, you should ABSOLUTELY play 2064: Read Only Memories, because they exist within the same universe and take place within aif you like games with great music, engaging characters, clever puzzles, adorable robots, and people from various parts of the LGBT community (in the game and on the creation team), then you should absolutely play 2064: Read Only Memories. and if you liked VA-11 HALL-A, you should ABSOLUTELY play 2064: Read Only Memories, because they exist within the same universe and take place within a decade of one another.

    the game involves mysteries, puzzles, action, and all sorts of good stuff. plus you get to carry around a carton of spoiled milk the entire game and try interacting with things with it while your partner, the worlds most adorable robot, tells you that you should absolutely not do that. what more could you ask for?    … Expand
  34. sam_of_legend
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Could gush about the game's looks and writing all day but do yourself a favor and just go play the game. Interesting to note that 100% of the user ratings below a 5 never actually played the game or seen a naked woman irl. Wouldn't be surprised if the bulk of these are from the same people. Sad!
  35. Bunhious
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    Breathes new life into a thoroughly neglected genre. And with a strong emphasis on inclusion! A few gameplay and story pitfalls are easily overlooked when this game is just overflowing with heart and style. It's one of my favorite indie titles of the past 5 years and I will come back to it time and again, no doubt.
  36. kyleedingo
    Apr 18, 2017
    10
    One of the greatest games in a generation from one of the most on-target developers. Mesmerizing visuals, exceptional character depth. One in a million!
  37. ir1s
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    People are thrashing ROM just because it's made by devs who people love to pick on by calling them out for "having spent too much time in tumblr" - the game features more than one non-cis character and is overall trans/etc friendly, asking you for your pronouns at the start of the game and whatnot.
    Don't fall into this trap, this game used to have good scores, it's a good and very unique    People are thrashing ROM just because it's made by devs who people love to pick on by calling them out for "having spent too much time in tumblr" - the game features more than one non-cis character and is overall trans/etc friendly, asking you for your pronouns at the start of the game and whatnot.
    Don't fall into this trap, this game used to have good scores, it's a good and very unique game.

    Short but sweet, and very well made.    … Expand
  38. MaxFunkenstein
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    Ignore the Gamergaters, this is a lot of fun. Diverse, interesting characters, cute design, GREAT score. Relationships between the main characters drive the plot, this is definitely worth picking up if you enjoyed classic point-and-click adventures. Strongly recommended.
  39. uristgazpacho
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    I really enjoyed the original release, and 2064 only added to my enjoyment of the game. A good classic style point click adventure game. The soundtrack and art for this game fits the cyperpunk theme and made the whole game really memorable.
  40. PixelMoon
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    RoM is so beautifully crafted in plot and characterization I am agog at how much was accomplished. The world building is executed in such a way that does not feel like tedious exposition when brought up and the climate of 2064's politics was entirely believable AND intriguing. My first run through of the game I ended up getting the "Good Listener" achievement because I was so into hearingRoM is so beautifully crafted in plot and characterization I am agog at how much was accomplished. The world building is executed in such a way that does not feel like tedious exposition when brought up and the climate of 2064's politics was entirely believable AND intriguing. My first run through of the game I ended up getting the "Good Listener" achievement because I was so into hearing about this future. Truly worth playing.… Expand
  41. animesocialism
    Apr 24, 2017
    10
    2064: Read Only Memories is fantastic; it features beautiful pixel art supplemented by fantastic music and a colorful cast of characters. Its developers also have wonderful political views. 150 words aren't enough to do this game justice -- it must be played!
  42. karotkake
    Nov 5, 2018
    10
    Finally, a game for true conservatives!

    The MAGA levels in this game is off the charts! So much representation for the oppressed white male minority in America. MidBoss is my new hero. If you're leaning right, give this company your money immediately so that they may not be silenced. Do not listen to the bad reviews for this game; they are misinformation pushed by the demonic left to    Finally, a game for true conservatives!

    The MAGA levels in this game is off the charts! So much representation for the oppressed white male minority in America. MidBoss is my new hero. If you're leaning right, give this company your money immediately so that they may not be silenced. Do not listen to the bad reviews for this game; they are misinformation pushed by the demonic left to silence their opponents.    … Expand
  43. twmiller419
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    This is a solid little game in the vein of late 80s/early 90s point-and-click adventure games. A simple but fun mystery set in a futuristic cyberpunk setting, with a good soundtrack, great voice acting, and a nostalgic look and feel. The gameplay is casual, but to some degree that reflects the genre of game as much as anything else. Ignore the bulk of the negative reviews, which seem to beThis is a solid little game in the vein of late 80s/early 90s point-and-click adventure games. A simple but fun mystery set in a futuristic cyberpunk setting, with a good soundtrack, great voice acting, and a nostalgic look and feel. The gameplay is casual, but to some degree that reflects the genre of game as much as anything else. Ignore the bulk of the negative reviews, which seem to be more about the politics of the developers than the game itself.… Expand
  44. Altx
    May 21, 2020
    10
    It’s actually a good game. Excellent voice acting with multiple endings. Reminds me of those 80’s cartoons. It’s a shame idiots have been review bombing this game here. Those complaining about it being "political"... that's the actual plot of the game... you know what a plot is, right?
  45. 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.
  46. 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! : )
  47. 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
  48. 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'.
  49. 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
  50. JoeTouhou
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    Read Only Memories was a really enjoyable experience, with many cute and memorable characters! I recommend it to anyone who's a fan of interesting sci-fi narratives that aren't all noir-esque or grimdark, especially if you like having lgbt characters that aren't just tragedy-porn. I consider it an 8 or 9 out of 10, but for the purpose of combating garbage review-bombers, I'm giving it a 10.
  51. Maxtimot
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    Pretty good Point 'n' Click, reminded me the good old one from LucasArt 90's era. The whole game is very well written not to mention the voice acting that definitely fits every characters, most of dialogues made me chuckle, there's a whole lot of situations that were very close of older point'n'clicks (the part where you get to choose a special kind of cocktail is very close to PhattPretty good Point 'n' Click, reminded me the good old one from LucasArt 90's era. The whole game is very well written not to mention the voice acting that definitely fits every characters, most of dialogues made me chuckle, there's a whole lot of situations that were very close of older point'n'clicks (the part where you get to choose a special kind of cocktail is very close to Phatt City's Library search from Monkey Island 2). The scenario, while not being the most unconventional, was interesting enough for me to actually want to finish the game.
    Character development is well thought, not only there is -finally- more than enough diversity through the whole game so that it don't feels like a plain Hollywoodian blockbuster's script, but we get a lot of colourful characters, which everyone seems relatable in some way.

    The graphics overall are okay, it's your usual old-school pixel art indie game with a neon palette. Animations are well made, especially facial animation during dialogues. Nothing spectacular but it really does the job.

    Gameplay is, well it's a Point 'n' Click, so mostly based on story and choices, puzzles could have been a little more harder, but all the dialogues makes it a good game. Though it does not keep to the same interface everytime so you don't get bored with it.

    Soundtrack is definitely good, all the musics are super chill to listen and some of them are really catchy, if that game was only made of the music player with these soundtrack, I would still buy it (though I wouldn't write the same review); voice acting makes a really nice addition to the game, as I stated before, it really seems they found the right actor for everyone, even simple background character. We have dubbing on the same level as Steven Universe except there is no songs (though I haven't 100% completed the game so maybe I'm mistaken).

    If I had to summarize this game in one word: H A S S Y !    … Expand
  52. schmendrick07
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    A well executed love letter to adventure games and 90's cyberpunk themes. If those two aesthetics sound good to you you can't do much better than this in 2016.
  53. embeing
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    This is a delightful little scifi game about having a robot buddy and how much you want to love them for being a cute robot pet but robots aren't pets they're people. Love them, but respect them for who they are.
  54. MeowMix64
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    I honestly loved my time with ROM. It felt like a true PnC title from the 90's while updated and streamlined so the story can progress. It's very VERY text heavy, but the world told is realized and thoughtful. There's very honest questions that come up, and deals with those questions is a satisfying manner. As mentioned, the game is very text heavy and that could turn off a large part ofI honestly loved my time with ROM. It felt like a true PnC title from the 90's while updated and streamlined so the story can progress. It's very VERY text heavy, but the world told is realized and thoughtful. There's very honest questions that come up, and deals with those questions is a satisfying manner. As mentioned, the game is very text heavy and that could turn off a large part of the audience who might want to enjoy the world but feel that the story slogs too much. Besides that, the new update really brings a whole new life to this game if you've played it before the 2064 update.… Expand
  55. Cutemonster
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    I own both the original ROM and got 2064 from a Humble Bundle. If you like Kojima adventure games like Snatcher this game is definitely for you, no further reading is required. Go play the game, you'll enjoy it. If you see a negative review for this game it is highly likely that they just came here because they were told to try and drop the score but some angry kid with an agenda. If youI own both the original ROM and got 2064 from a Humble Bundle. If you like Kojima adventure games like Snatcher this game is definitely for you, no further reading is required. Go play the game, you'll enjoy it. If you see a negative review for this game it is highly likely that they just came here because they were told to try and drop the score but some angry kid with an agenda. If you don't like adventure games this might not be for you, it's not a perfect game but its very well done, especially given the restraints of the genre.

    The game is purposefully a throwback to an older era of adventure games. The pixel art supports this well and reads crisply while having a destinct style of its own. Rarely did I find myself hunting for pixels. The music of this game both fits the style of the games it's inspired by while being a good soundtrack overall. The music is done by artist 2Mellow of Chrono Jigga fame and I would love to see him produce more for video games if this is any merit.

    The story is good. Some twists and turns that aren't too predictable though this is a noir cyberpunk and plays to it's tropes. 2064 fixes alot of issues of certain characters being a bit more one dimensional than in the original ROM and is a welcome fix. There is enough going on and enough for you to change for the interactivity to be engaging. Occasional puzzles break things up and have been improved slightly since the original as well. Most of the voice acting is done quite well definitely adds to many already memorable characters.

    Honestly the most impressive thing about this game, having realistically depicted and statistically accurate demographics for future San Francisco should not be impressive. This should be the bar that most games strive to meet, not that every story needs to have as much diversity but having a game match real life statistics shouldn't be as difficult as it is. Not everyone in the game is LGBT, but realistically characters that are gay or trans will spend time with people in similar situations. The world feels authentic for what it is going for.

    Is this game perfect? No, sometimes you will wander around not knowing what to do and like any adventure game there is a bit of logic you have to dance around when progressing through the game. But for what it aims to do, that is an interesting small dev team's take on a Snatcher style game with good writing for it's LGBT characters, the game succeeds. I look forward to seeing more games like this since gaming can be so broad for different types of games and gamers.    … Expand
  56. Bookereon
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    This game made me feel warm and good deep down. It's a good story, and the tone of the game through and through is just great, it's an excellent science fiction game.
  57. HoChiWaWa
    Apr 20, 2017
    9
    Solid art, good soundtrack, fun concepts like AI and the singularity, not too long, but plenty of interesting story. In traditional old-school Point and Click style its got some mini games that I could do without, but there aren't that many of them and they aren't as bad as many of the actual old school ones. If you're the type of person who thinks that having a diverse cast makes a gameSolid art, good soundtrack, fun concepts like AI and the singularity, not too long, but plenty of interesting story. In traditional old-school Point and Click style its got some mini games that I could do without, but there aren't that many of them and they aren't as bad as many of the actual old school ones. If you're the type of person who thinks that having a diverse cast makes a game "SJW propaganda" you'll hate it, hence the huge brigade of low scores that have clearly not even played the game. If you, however, enjoy a mystery and like robots/ai/cyber polar bears then I suggest you ignore those reviews and give this game a look.… Expand
  58. SigmaUnchained
    Oct 10, 2019
    9
    One of the best point-and-click games I ever played. The only critique I have would be that some of the characters seem one-dimensional. Also, there are a few sections in the game that you'll probably get stuck on for a little while. But in the end, I believe you should play it. The graphics are cute and puzzles aren't as cryptic as your typical point-and-click. This may turn off someOne of the best point-and-click games I ever played. The only critique I have would be that some of the characters seem one-dimensional. Also, there are a few sections in the game that you'll probably get stuck on for a little while. But in the end, I believe you should play it. The graphics are cute and puzzles aren't as cryptic as your typical point-and-click. This may turn off some players than others, but I believe this is a different experience that deserves a chance.… Expand
  59. oakleez
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    How do you know there's a bunch of butt-hurt Trump trolls? 164 positive reviews, 5 mixed, and 351 negative. This is a very good game... not perfect, but it's definitely an 8. All of the negative reviews are from neo-conservative snowflakes who don't like how the developer has been outspoken against the Trump regime. I bought it digitally and will buy the Limited Run Games physicalHow do you know there's a bunch of butt-hurt Trump trolls? 164 positive reviews, 5 mixed, and 351 negative. This is a very good game... not perfect, but it's definitely an 8. All of the negative reviews are from neo-conservative snowflakes who don't like how the developer has been outspoken against the Trump regime. I bought it digitally and will buy the Limited Run Games physical release as well. Hilarious that these trolls think their negative reviews have any real impact when the critic score is a solid 75.… Expand
  60. Lewmzi
    Apr 18, 2017
    8
    When nostalgic love letter to the old adventure games on Sega CD goes right. I came in for Snatcher, stayed with unique and captivating story, setting and broad, fun and well written bunch of character and good thrill of mystery. Extra points for very stellar pixel art and groovy tunes. Good stuff!
  61. Lefuulei
    Apr 20, 2017
    8
    I played this game on PC recently for a YouTube Series and only played for about 1.5 hours, so I'm not remotely close to done. Even so, the game is enjoyable.

    First and foremost: This game is a point-and-click Narrative/Visual Novel style game. Unlike Visual Novels, however, the way you treat other characters changes their relationship with you and the way events unfold. It's    I played this game on PC recently for a YouTube Series and only played for about 1.5 hours, so I'm not remotely close to done. Even so, the game is enjoyable.

    First and foremost: This game is a point-and-click Narrative/Visual Novel style game. Unlike Visual Novels, however, the way you treat other characters changes their relationship with you and the way events unfold.

    It's definite the Developers were intending to make a "game changer" type of game by involving socio-political ideas into their game. From the blatant sexism of people assuming a female sports player is cheating in a news article to dealing with ethics involving robots. While not new for a video game, it's a pretty integral part of the game.

    One nice thing is that when you get to the character building portion (albeit 20 minutes in), you can chose from a variety of genders to associate as including making your own. And from that point the game does use those pronouns for the character.

    What's sad is that there's now around 320 fake reviews, about 290 bad and 30 good, on this game all because the Developers have opinions about the current Socio-political state of the U.S.

    That aside: Use the Spoiled Milk on everything.

    Over all:
    Art: Good
    Story: OK
    GamePlay: Good    … Expand
  62. McJazzhands
    Feb 3, 2020
    8
    I don't really remember exactly when I got this in my Steam library, but I decided to give it a try within the past couple of months and you know, it's not bad! The music's amazing (seriously, check out "Home (not) Sweet Home" if you're curious), the pixel art is really nice, and the story's engaging. At least to me, anyway. Definitely not for everyone, but I had fun with it.
  63. wafle
    Apr 20, 2017
    7
    One of the few instances where you should go with the critics score, user reviews are politicized, politics ruin videogames, the devs were stupid enough not to know that.

    Remember critics scores can be over inflated or in some rare cases, underinflated, so better yet to skip it all together and get Nier Automata, more lewd content is always better, and it's sure to trigger more lewd    One of the few instances where you should go with the critics score, user reviews are politicized, politics ruin videogames, the devs were stupid enough not to know that.

    Remember critics scores can be over inflated or in some rare cases, underinflated, so better yet to skip it all together and get Nier Automata, more lewd content is always better, and it's sure to trigger more lewd content in the future. Thank goodness for Japanese immunity to western political correctness stupidity.    … Expand
  64. PSGaming
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    I am not into pixel-art games,but since i got i give it a try.The story is good and it has good voiceover.But 90% of the game(if you call this a game) is dialogue between the characters.There is almost no gameplay here.If you like storytelling without any gameplay than this game is for you.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. jakeakatheone
    Dec 6, 2019
    5
    Somewhat fun but, an insane left-wing political story it can be quite lackluster, not optimized well for PS4.
  68. 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
  69. Kwehno
    Sep 11, 2022
    4
    Game bleeds wokeness throughout. It's a shame because the story/voice acting is good. I'm not sure if the port is just meh, but there's extreme input lag for password sections or even to type your name in the beginning.
  70. 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
  71. DrBobLee
    Jul 25, 2020
    3
    Honestly I don't dislike this game because 80 percent of the characters are gay or trans, I actually found that silly and could careless, I am one of those horrible liberals some on here are complaining this game was made for/by. I dislike this game because its boring and the story isn't interesting. So this game doesn't have shooting or platforming or RPG elements or any of the manyHonestly I don't dislike this game because 80 percent of the characters are gay or trans, I actually found that silly and could careless, I am one of those horrible liberals some on here are complaining this game was made for/by. I dislike this game because its boring and the story isn't interesting. So this game doesn't have shooting or platforming or RPG elements or any of the many elements most games have today. It is instead a story game which is awesome but the story sucks, the characters aren't likable or memorable, and there is nothing that makes this game unique. Picture Heavy Rain with a horrible story and boring characters-what would you be left with-maybe a walking simulator? Unfortunately this game is even worse due to the fact that it isn't anywhere near as pretty. I finished this whole game because once I start a game I can't put it down till i'm done and finishing this game was a choir. It made me feel the same way Beyond Two Souls, Assassins Creed Unity and Rouge Legacy did-unenjoyable and felt like actual work to play accept Beyond Two Souls looked pretty and had a likable main character and Ac Unity and Rouge Legacy were fun at moments but this game was not. 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 poorly reviewed older ones, and you will have a better experience.… Expand
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. Primary
    Apr 19, 2017
    3
    It falls short of being a pastiche by appealing to a common denominator so low that it doesn't even exist. People don't play games while washing doing the dishes. The gameplay is overshadowed by one too many headbangers.
  77. crazyrabbits
    Apr 19, 2017
    3
    Proof that politics has no place in video games.

    2064: Read Only Memories is a game that tries to be all things to all people, wrapped up in a story that ostensibly boasts love and tolerance of different ideals, but instead settles on a half-hearted concept that isn't a speck on other beloved point-and-clicks from a better era of gaming. I wouldn't have given this game another    Proof that politics has no place in video games.

    2064: Read Only Memories is a game that tries to be all things to all people, wrapped up in a story that ostensibly boasts love and tolerance of different ideals, but instead settles on a half-hearted concept that isn't a speck on other beloved point-and-clicks from a better era of gaming.

    I wouldn't have given this game another thought, but after reading about the developers openly antagonizing anyone who didn't vote a certain way in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, I felt I might as well give it a shot and see if it has anything compelling. I knew I was walking into a political minefield, but I still wanted to try it just the same.

    For the first half-hour, the concept of a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure with a robot buddy and influences from real-world issues is not only enticing, but delectable. The early setpieces of 2064 relish in allowing you to experiment with different combinations of items and details in the environment, with lots of custom responses for each pair you try out. The game's aesthetic and color palette heavily evokes a cross between a late-80's Sierra PC game (like the Laura Bow titles) and a mid-90s interactive novel for the Sega CD. Even though the prologue is on-rails, it does a good job introducing you to the wider world set-up in the opening cinematic, and it feels like there's the promise of a much wider exploration of gender issues as seen through the lens of individuals who genetically modify themselves.

    Then the plot gets going, and that's when everything goes to hell.

    The biggest problem with the game is that it seems to be a study in gender dynamics. The set-up of how and why Professor Webber disappeared takes a backseat to numerous scenes of NPCs and other characters talking down to the player because the latter doesn't understand the choice others have made to modify themselves. This doesn't even take into account that there is next-to-no player agency whatsoever, and the plot is built in such a way that Turing does most (if not all) of the decision-making for you. The entire experience feels like an on-rails story where you do very little except watch and listen as other characters play out the story for you. Compare this to titles like the aforementioned Laura Bow series and other Sierra titles, where you gave the player character agency and it was your actions and investigations that drove the plot.

    I actually thought that the early-game choice to designate which pronouns you want to reflect yourself as in dialogue was a tongue-in-cheek joke towards the same real-world disputes about gender identity and self-identification. It turns out that it wasn't a joke, and that this moment is just part of an ongoing, more subtle attempt to bring the player onboard with a left-wing ideology that you can't discuss, criticize or confront in any way. Any attempt to play the game as a bystander or ask questions is met with resistance, insults and put-downs. Turing talks down to you and treats you like an idiot constantly, despite the fact that it voluntarily came to you and asked for YOUR help. As the player, I had no choice to criticize some of the choices the in-game NPCs were taking, like deliberately gene splicing themselves and attempting to have children despite the obvious challenges such a procedure would have from an in-universe standpoint.

    The promise of the early-game setup doesn't bear itself out for the rest of the game, and the material becomes preachy and belittling as a result. The game just doesn't give you enough information to make an informed choice in conversations, and as someone who generally plays as an inquisitive, pious character in RPGs, I quickly found myself being insulted, belittled and yelled at because I wasn't playing the game the way it was "meant to be".

    Even more confusing is the ending, which changes based on whether you've been overly loyal to Turing or not. I never made it through the rest of the game and ended up watching the rest on Youtube. Safe to say, I didn't really miss anything.

    At the end of the day, 2064: Read Only Memories has a handful of compelling ideas and a promising start, but quickly devolves into a preachy, simplistic mess that wants to hold the player's hand and shovel a message down their throats at every turn.

    Avoid.    … Expand
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. threeRivers
    Apr 19, 2017
    2
    I have to say, when I saw the trailers for this game I went in with high hopes. I have no objection to the retro graphics--there have been some fantastic roguelikes in the genre of late, and one doesn't need to run a game in Unreal to tell a good story. Look no further than FTL: Faster than Light for a first-class example with amazing replay value. This game, however, doesn't even comeI have to say, when I saw the trailers for this game I went in with high hopes. I have no objection to the retro graphics--there have been some fantastic roguelikes in the genre of late, and one doesn't need to run a game in Unreal to tell a good story. Look no further than FTL: Faster than Light for a first-class example with amazing replay value. This game, however, doesn't even come close. FTL does repetitive correctly. Afraid that this game misses the mark. Spend your money elsewhere.… Expand
  86. onewalleee
    Apr 19, 2017
    2
    Cute graphics, decent lore, but the game quickly becomes tiresome.

    If it was a little shorter and cheaper (this game should be $6.99) or they revised the pacing I would put it at a 6 or 7. But as it stands I can't recommend a buy, maybe watch part of it on YouTube to see if the pacing and lore is right for YOU.
  87. danield80
    Dec 27, 2020
    2
    Oh, January 2019, the time when I had no worries and knew nothing about politics and western "culture." This game has just dropped on PS plus and I decided to give it a try.
    After several hours in this pixelated click-and-point world I've finally finished the story. It was a slow-paced drive through a weird world full of L+ freaks and discriminative cyber-furries with only one normal    Oh, January 2019, the time when I had no worries and knew nothing about politics and western "culture." This game has just dropped on PS plus and I decided to give it a try.
    After several hours in this pixelated click-and-point world I've finally finished the story. It was a slow-paced drive through a weird world full of L+ freaks and discriminative cyber-furries with only one normal character. You, the player yourself. Wondering why the deuteragonist calls ?self in plural, my eastern block brain couldn't take the amount of propaganda so I failed the "subtle" homophobe test and got the ending number three for you're a bigot, reee!!
    Looking back at this, I laugh and can't believe I was so blind and beat the game and also thought the game was a 7/10 just two years ago.
    This game belongs to oblivion for its blatant propaganda. But at least it was more intriguing than Gone Home (aka "explore your little sister's lesbian frolics") and Tacoma (aka "obese lesbian astronauts solving their relationship"). Gaynor must be proud of you, folks.
    The number on my review is just the number of genders, I give this game a 5/10.    … Expand
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. 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.
  95. 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.
  96. 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.
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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!
  100. 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.
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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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