unmemory
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unmemory mixes puzzles and reading to immerse you in a thriller story.
About unmemory
About unmemory
unmemory mixes puzzles and reading to immerse you in a thriller story.
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unmemory
About unmemory
unmemory is a crafted combination of a thrilling story and puzzle games, an escape room inside an interactive novel about a girl gang and a broken mind. Will you solve the mystery?
🚀 Mobile Game of the Year, Stuff Awards; 🚀 Best Text-Based Game, PocketGamer 🚀 Best iPad Game 2020, Tech Radar, 🚀 Best Mobile Game 2020, MacWorld; 🚀 Best Narrative and Best Mobile Game 2020, Valencia Indie Summit; 🚀 Best Mobile Game and Best IDea, DeVuego Awards 2020
You have to find your girlfriend's murderer, but you brain is damaged and you cannot make new memories. Using notes, pictures, and recorded messages you will have to solve the mystery and maybe, just maybe, discover an uncomfortable truth in this crime story set in the 90s.
Main features:
- Text is the gameplay, a cool and innovative mix of interactive reading, story, and escape room puzzles.
- Details have been carefully crafted, from the editorial design to the sophisticated photographs.
- An immersive storytelling format that broadens the view of what games (and books) could be.
- Full of 90s references to noir thrillers, graphic adventures, or iconic devices.
- Themes: Memories, culture jamming, art pranks, empowered women and LGTBI.
MOBILE GAME OF THE YEAR. Stuff Gadget Awards 2020.
This is a stylish and smart take on a now-established genre, and from the second you hear a distant phone ringing, realize you spotted one earlier and frantically scroll back up the screen to answer it, you’ll be smitten.
IGN
An "Escape Book" that is sure to delight fans of the genre. Engaging, interactive, and with lots of narrative details that will make you spend several hours on your screen. 8/10
BEST TEXT-BASED GAME. PocketGamer.
Unmemory is the best text-based game I have played to date. It can be read as a storybook or played as a game.
BEST MOBILE GAMES OF 2020. Metro.
Dropping you straight into the action, Unmemory’s captivating blend of puzzles and mystery uses every aspect of your phone, from touch to motion to sound and visuals, making it – ironically – a singularly memorable experience. 8/10
BEST iPad GAMES 2020. Tech Radar.
It’s rare to see truly fresh games on iPad, but unmemory manages to thrill and intrigue in equal measure, doing clever things with narratives, adventures, and puzzling.
THE TEN BEST MOBILE GAMES 2020. Der Standard.
"Unmemory" has less to do with the rather dusty "interactive fiction" than with clever puzzle games like "Device 6" or even the logic puzzle "Return of the Obra Dinn". Exciting and extremely stylish.
BEST iPhone & iPad GAMES 2020. MacWorld.
Each 'chapter' of this mysterious tale is a tightly woven network of puzzles. And as lightbulbs go off in your brain, causing you to jump back and forth in the scrolling pane, gradually cracking its code, you'll feel smart. But more importantly, you'll recognize you're playing what amounts to a unique mash-up of narrative, adventure, puzzle, and touchscreen/device interaction of a quality that hasn't been seen on iPhone and iPad since the classic Device 6.
🚀 Mobile Game of the Year, Stuff Awards; 🚀 Best Text-Based Game, PocketGamer 🚀 Best iPad Game 2020, Tech Radar, 🚀 Best Mobile Game 2020, MacWorld; 🚀 Best Narrative and Best Mobile Game 2020, Valencia Indie Summit; 🚀 Best Mobile Game and Best IDea, DeVuego Awards 2020
You have to find your girlfriend's murderer, but you brain is damaged and you cannot make new memories. Using notes, pictures, and recorded messages you will have to solve the mystery and maybe, just maybe, discover an uncomfortable truth in this crime story set in the 90s.
Main features:
- Text is the gameplay, a cool and innovative mix of interactive reading, story, and escape room puzzles.
- Details have been carefully crafted, from the editorial design to the sophisticated photographs.
- An immersive storytelling format that broadens the view of what games (and books) could be.
- Full of 90s references to noir thrillers, graphic adventures, or iconic devices.
- Themes: Memories, culture jamming, art pranks, empowered women and LGTBI.
MOBILE GAME OF THE YEAR. Stuff Gadget Awards 2020.
This is a stylish and smart take on a now-established genre, and from the second you hear a distant phone ringing, realize you spotted one earlier and frantically scroll back up the screen to answer it, you’ll be smitten.
IGN
An "Escape Book" that is sure to delight fans of the genre. Engaging, interactive, and with lots of narrative details that will make you spend several hours on your screen. 8/10
BEST TEXT-BASED GAME. PocketGamer.
Unmemory is the best text-based game I have played to date. It can be read as a storybook or played as a game.
BEST MOBILE GAMES OF 2020. Metro.
Dropping you straight into the action, Unmemory’s captivating blend of puzzles and mystery uses every aspect of your phone, from touch to motion to sound and visuals, making it – ironically – a singularly memorable experience. 8/10
BEST iPad GAMES 2020. Tech Radar.
It’s rare to see truly fresh games on iPad, but unmemory manages to thrill and intrigue in equal measure, doing clever things with narratives, adventures, and puzzling.
THE TEN BEST MOBILE GAMES 2020. Der Standard.
"Unmemory" has less to do with the rather dusty "interactive fiction" than with clever puzzle games like "Device 6" or even the logic puzzle "Return of the Obra Dinn". Exciting and extremely stylish.
BEST iPhone & iPad GAMES 2020. MacWorld.
Each 'chapter' of this mysterious tale is a tightly woven network of puzzles. And as lightbulbs go off in your brain, causing you to jump back and forth in the scrolling pane, gradually cracking its code, you'll feel smart. But more importantly, you'll recognize you're playing what amounts to a unique mash-up of narrative, adventure, puzzle, and touchscreen/device interaction of a quality that hasn't been seen on iPhone and iPad since the classic Device 6.
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
162+ Ratings
5
87+%
4
9+%
3
1+%
2
2+%
1
2+%
Community
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Wish there was more!
Jun 19, 2021 By SisterRezThis game was immediately engaging. I rarely play games with the sound on, but thoroughly enjoyed the immersive experience. I loved that clues could be found via text or audio as well as photos. Puzzles were never repetitive and required different types of problem solving to figure out. I finished it in 4 or 5 hrs time and my only regret is that it is over. Beautiful game from start to finish. Thank you to the developers. Can’t wait to see what else you do! more -
Jan 14, 2021 By Michelle BordaThis app is exactly what the description said, a combinations of puzzles games and a thrilling story. It's feels like being in a scape room while reading a novel that you can't put down. The puzzles are not easy and that makes it even more engaging. I have to warn everyone that you could get obsess by them as well. You want to solve them to see what happens otherwise you are stuck. The graphics and the art direction are beutiful as well, it's the best puzzle game I have played so far! more -
Fantastic Updated Interactive Fiction
Oct 15, 2020 By textombI am a diehard fan of interactive fiction, and love the rare occasions when someone adapts it to touchscreen. It is disappointing how much of what’s out there is just choose-your-own-adventure, without the puzzles that make great IF so addicting. This game hits the sweet spot of all the good things about IF, nicely blended with graphics, a good story, and some thoughtful puzzles done well, without overdoing the graphics and keeping it a text-based game, but without the pesky typing that turns so many people off of IF. I really wish the developers would stay on this track. I’ve been hoping that someone would adapt the truly great IF games (Counterfeit Monkey, Anchorhead, etc) for touchscreen- maybe it’s these guys. I’m knocking off a star because of one truly badly clued puzzle- opening the music box. Almost every step of clueing to open it was tenuous or plain nonsensical. Many people will either give up or resort to a walkthrough unless you re-clue many of the steps for solving that puzzle. Every other puzzle was well-designed, but that one was SO bad that it really hurt the game. Thanks so much for this really absorbing experience. Keep it up! more -
Fun interactive “novel” game!
Jan 18, 2021 By Mel to the PI really enjoyed this game. I thought the use of interactivity combined with text was very clever and fun. Most of the puzzles were logical & fun to figure out without being too challenging. (though there were a couple I needed hints for!) Thanks for creating something truly unique & entertaining! more -
Oct 20, 2020 By Kenneth RamosAlright, finished it completely, so here's my review: This is a really good game for people into unique puzzles and a good story to go with it. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for another puzzle game to scratch that itch. -
Bit too short
Oct 15, 2020 By 308.931.563Expected a bit more game play, each chapter of 8, requires a couple of minor puzzles to solve the big one that gets you to the next chapter. Interface could use touch a bit more, example early in the game you need to use a phone, which you should just be able to do on its key pad, not pan through each button and then click when you want it. Ending is somewhat disappointing. All in all I am happy with my purchase, and look forward to another story line. more -
Jul 14, 2021 By Donna DReally fun! This was challenging and quite clever. Great job! -
LOVED IT
Oct 16, 2021 By Charlie9990000999I loved this game! It reminded me of an escape room experience. If you're someone who's all about the details, this is the game for you. It requires patience and time, so if you have both, you're sure to have a great time. more -
May 7, 2021 By Andora WellsI was quite surprised by how awesome this game truly is! It's basically a game version of the movie "Momento" if anyone remembers that movie besides myself..... -
Love it
Aug 31, 2021 By YendoggyI’m not a big gamer and look for intelligent games. I have not finished this one yet but I’m thoroughly enjoying it. For those of us that don’t like action and more go into thinking this is a great game
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Wish there was more!
Jun 19, 2021 By SisterRezThis game was immediately engaging. I rarely play games with the sound on, but thoroughly enjoyed the immersive experience. I loved that clues could be found via text or audio as well as photos. Puzzles were never repetitive and required different types of problem solving to figure out. I finished it in 4 or 5 hrs time and my only regret is that it is over. Beautiful game from start to finish. Thank you to the developers. Can’t wait to see what else you do! more -
Jan 14, 2021 By Michelle BordaThis app is exactly what the description said, a combinations of puzzles games and a thrilling story. It's feels like being in a scape room while reading a novel that you can't put down. The puzzles are not easy and that makes it even more engaging. I have to warn everyone that you could get obsess by them as well. You want to solve them to see what happens otherwise you are stuck. The graphics and the art direction are beutiful as well, it's the best puzzle game I have played so far! more -
Fantastic Updated Interactive Fiction
Oct 15, 2020 By textombI am a diehard fan of interactive fiction, and love the rare occasions when someone adapts it to touchscreen. It is disappointing how much of what’s out there is just choose-your-own-adventure, without the puzzles that make great IF so addicting. This game hits the sweet spot of all the good things about IF, nicely blended with graphics, a good story, and some thoughtful puzzles done well, without overdoing the graphics and keeping it a text-based game, but without the pesky typing that turns so many people off of IF. I really wish the developers would stay on this track. I’ve been hoping that someone would adapt the truly great IF games (Counterfeit Monkey, Anchorhead, etc) for touchscreen- maybe it’s these guys. I’m knocking off a star because of one truly badly clued puzzle- opening the music box. Almost every step of clueing to open it was tenuous or plain nonsensical. Many people will either give up or resort to a walkthrough unless you re-clue many of the steps for solving that puzzle. Every other puzzle was well-designed, but that one was SO bad that it really hurt the game. Thanks so much for this really absorbing experience. Keep it up! more -
Fun interactive “novel” game!
Jan 18, 2021 By Mel to the PI really enjoyed this game. I thought the use of interactivity combined with text was very clever and fun. Most of the puzzles were logical & fun to figure out without being too challenging. (though there were a couple I needed hints for!) Thanks for creating something truly unique & entertaining! more -
Oct 20, 2020 By Kenneth RamosAlright, finished it completely, so here's my review: This is a really good game for people into unique puzzles and a good story to go with it. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for another puzzle game to scratch that itch. -
Bit too short
Oct 15, 2020 By 308.931.563Expected a bit more game play, each chapter of 8, requires a couple of minor puzzles to solve the big one that gets you to the next chapter. Interface could use touch a bit more, example early in the game you need to use a phone, which you should just be able to do on its key pad, not pan through each button and then click when you want it. Ending is somewhat disappointing. All in all I am happy with my purchase, and look forward to another story line. more -
Jul 14, 2021 By Donna DReally fun! This was challenging and quite clever. Great job! -
LOVED IT
Oct 16, 2021 By Charlie9990000999I loved this game! It reminded me of an escape room experience. If you're someone who's all about the details, this is the game for you. It requires patience and time, so if you have both, you're sure to have a great time. more -
May 7, 2021 By Andora WellsI was quite surprised by how awesome this game truly is! It's basically a game version of the movie "Momento" if anyone remembers that movie besides myself..... -
Love it
Aug 31, 2021 By YendoggyI’m not a big gamer and look for intelligent games. I have not finished this one yet but I’m thoroughly enjoying it. For those of us that don’t like action and more go into thinking this is a great game
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Oct 16, 2020 By Tyron FerreiraGets to The Red Book loading page then crashes. Thankfully got a refund -
I think this is buggy. ...careful possible spoilers
Nov 1, 2020 By Michael McLaughlinI’ve taken chapter 2 through all the possibilities; times, phone calls to the point I had to look at appunwrapper’s walkthrough, who did even less than I did but got the debaser to show itself. I’m using an iPad air2, 13.3. Can’t figure out why it won’t kick in. Was enjoying it, up until this point. more -
Not working?
Oct 23, 2020 By psupachicI’ve read hints and they say there should be audio and I can’t hear anything! Volume is definitely on :-( -
Keep crashing!
Oct 14, 2020 By terplinzEvery time I get to the end of chapter 1, the app crashes, and none of my progress is saved -
Don’t waste your money
Jan 3, 2021 By ctrem3659I was hoping for a good game during the pandemic and spent $5.99 for this. It started off good but then can’t move beyond screen scene one. No directions. Terrible waste of money. -
Game Freezes
Oct 13, 2020 By beth3267.... will not load first page of text
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Wish there was more!
Jun 19, 2021 By SisterRezThis game was immediately engaging. I rarely play games with the sound on, but thoroughly enjoyed the immersive experience. I loved that clues could be found via text or audio as well as photos. Puzzles were never repetitive and required different types of problem solving to figure out. I finished it in 4 or 5 hrs time and my only regret is that it is over. Beautiful game from start to finish. Thank you to the developers. Can’t wait to see what else you do! more -
Jan 14, 2021 By Michelle BordaThis app is exactly what the description said, a combinations of puzzles games and a thrilling story. It's feels like being in a scape room while reading a novel that you can't put down. The puzzles are not easy and that makes it even more engaging. I have to warn everyone that you could get obsess by them as well. You want to solve them to see what happens otherwise you are stuck. The graphics and the art direction are beutiful as well, it's the best puzzle game I have played so far! more -
Fun interactive “novel” game!
Jan 18, 2021 By Mel to the PI really enjoyed this game. I thought the use of interactivity combined with text was very clever and fun. Most of the puzzles were logical & fun to figure out without being too challenging. (though there were a couple I needed hints for!) Thanks for creating something truly unique & entertaining! more -
Oct 20, 2020 By Kenneth RamosAlright, finished it completely, so here's my review: This is a really good game for people into unique puzzles and a good story to go with it. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for another puzzle game to scratch that itch. -
Bit too short
Oct 15, 2020 By 308.931.563Expected a bit more game play, each chapter of 8, requires a couple of minor puzzles to solve the big one that gets you to the next chapter. Interface could use touch a bit more, example early in the game you need to use a phone, which you should just be able to do on its key pad, not pan through each button and then click when you want it. Ending is somewhat disappointing. All in all I am happy with my purchase, and look forward to another story line. more -
Jul 14, 2021 By Donna DReally fun! This was challenging and quite clever. Great job! -
LOVED IT
Oct 16, 2021 By Charlie9990000999I loved this game! It reminded me of an escape room experience. If you're someone who's all about the details, this is the game for you. It requires patience and time, so if you have both, you're sure to have a great time. more -
May 7, 2021 By Andora WellsI was quite surprised by how awesome this game truly is! It's basically a game version of the movie "Momento" if anyone remembers that movie besides myself..... -
Love it
Aug 31, 2021 By YendoggyI’m not a big gamer and look for intelligent games. I have not finished this one yet but I’m thoroughly enjoying it. For those of us that don’t like action and more go into thinking this is a great game -
Nov 1, 2021 By Vilma VelazquezLov it!
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Fantastic Updated Interactive Fiction
Oct 15, 2020 By textombI am a diehard fan of interactive fiction, and love the rare occasions when someone adapts it to touchscreen. It is disappointing how much of what’s out there is just choose-your-own-adventure, without the puzzles that make great IF so addicting. This game hits the sweet spot of all the good things about IF, nicely blended with graphics, a good story, and some thoughtful puzzles done well, without overdoing the graphics and keeping it a text-based game, but without the pesky typing that turns so many people off of IF. I really wish the developers would stay on this track. I’ve been hoping that someone would adapt the truly great IF games (Counterfeit Monkey, Anchorhead, etc) for touchscreen- maybe it’s these guys. I’m knocking off a star because of one truly badly clued puzzle- opening the music box. Almost every step of clueing to open it was tenuous or plain nonsensical. Many people will either give up or resort to a walkthrough unless you re-clue many of the steps for solving that puzzle. Every other puzzle was well-designed, but that one was SO bad that it really hurt the game. Thanks so much for this really absorbing experience. Keep it up! more
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Super great game, but...
Oct 22, 2020 By VyssiraeI love this game. Really cool concept. But every 2 chapters the game crashes and it loses a few chapters of save data. I’m on an older iPad, I may have to wait to play on a different device :(
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I think this is buggy. ...careful possible spoilers
Nov 1, 2020 By Michael McLaughlinI’ve taken chapter 2 through all the possibilities; times, phone calls to the point I had to look at appunwrapper’s walkthrough, who did even less than I did but got the debaser to show itself. I’m using an iPad air2, 13.3. Can’t figure out why it won’t kick in. Was enjoying it, up until this point. more -
Not working?
Oct 23, 2020 By psupachicI’ve read hints and they say there should be audio and I can’t hear anything! Volume is definitely on :-( -
Keep crashing!
Oct 14, 2020 By terplinzEvery time I get to the end of chapter 1, the app crashes, and none of my progress is saved
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Oct 16, 2020 By Tyron FerreiraGets to The Red Book loading page then crashes. Thankfully got a refund -
Don’t waste your money
Jan 3, 2021 By ctrem3659I was hoping for a good game during the pandemic and spent $5.99 for this. It started off good but then can’t move beyond screen scene one. No directions. Terrible waste of money. -
Game Freezes
Oct 13, 2020 By beth3267.... will not load first page of text
What’s Groovy
Its a fun game, felt like an escape room in a story. I do feel a few clues were a little tough (had to cheat on 2), because it wasnt set up prior on how you could solve them. Examples: the slides were perfect. The dancing girls was a little tough - thought that was steps into the debaser... But I really enjoyed it an am glad i played it. Glad I tried this at PAXEast to get me here.
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What’s Subpar
Really sad. The game started so well. I've really liked the first chapter, the red notebook. But then it was impossible to continue to play. I've tried several times and it always hanged while loading the hospital chapter. And it isn't about the space on the phone as you claim in some other comment. I've cleaned my phone specifically for this game so I had over 3GB free space. Sad that it wasn't worth it. Do you think guys you'll be able to fix it or do I need to give up and ask for refund?
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unmemory
Release Notes
1.1.0
1.1.0
1.1.0
July 5, 2021
This major update adds an original soundtrack to every chapter for the first time and fixes some general bugs.
1.0.02
November 26, 2020
Fixed portuguese language
Added a rating pop-up
1.0.01
November 2, 2020
Russian and Portuguese translations
0.7.05
October 26, 2020
Game Release
0.7.01
October 13, 2020
Game Release
39MB
English & 6 more
- English
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish
Everyone
No
1.08
1.08
July 6, 2021
This major update adds an original soundtrack to every chapter for the first time and fixes some general bugs.
1.07
February 9, 2021
Bugs fixed.
1.06
December 1, 2020
Fixed portuguese language
Added a rating pop-up
1.05
November 1, 2020
- Bugs fixes
1.04
October 16, 2020
- Hint bugs fixes
1.03
October 14, 2020
All languages added
1.02
October 9, 2020
Crash fixes
1.01
September 17, 2020
New icon
Bug fixes
1.0
September 7, 2020
2.6GB
English & 6 more
- English
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish
12+
No
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