Always Remember Me

Though it was refreshing playing a female protagonist. The game was very bland and I felt could have been better.

The story is cute enough but has no depth, and the gameplay is just a grindfest of repeating actions to max one specific stat and the affection meter on the guy you want. The gameplay is sort of like Princess Maker, or Long Live the Queen, but without the charm of those games, while the romance lacks the depth of choice and story you'd get from a more traditionally structured Visual Novel/Otome. Maybe snag it on sale if you really want it.

Se potessi dare voto neutro, lo farei. Avevo adocchiato da tanto questo gioco, aspettando che fosse in sconto per non pentirmi del prezzo pieno. Ho atteso finchè non è stato il momento e, ad essere sincera, sono contenta di aver aspettato gli sconti. Always Remember me è un dating simulator tra i più semplici che abbia mai giocato. Non è una storia continua, non ci sono molte scene, devi sbloccarle tu andando nei luoghi definiti (e non sono nemmeno molti) della mappa, fare le attività e aumentare le statistiche. Il programma stesso, che io ho provato in passato, è stato sfruttato al minimo. Riassumendo: GRAFICA 5 Gradevole, anche se si ha l'effetto manga per tutto: i vecchi sono giovani con le rughe, i ragazzi sono stereotipi di ogni shoujo esistente sulla terra (il fighetto col cuore tenero, il timido, il maturo e il protagonista che ha tutto e niente). I chibi di Amy sono sempici e pure sbagliati (due mani sinistre, sigh) SISTEMA DI GIOCO 6/10 In realtà è appunto molto semplice, non terribile, ma se si vogliono fare tutti i finali (8 finali + 1 da single) diventa noiosetto (per fortuna c'è il tasto ctrl per velocizzare). TRAMA 6/10 Parte da una bellissima idea. Aaron si dimentica totalmente di Amy in seguito a un incidente in moto con lei. L'intento sarebbe fargli recuperare la memoria. Tuttavia, perde di intensità se si sceglie di seguire un'altra route. L'amore che c'era all'inizio della storia va nel vuoto cosmico e tanti saluti al titolo "Remember" PERSONAGGI 5/10 Un po' macchiette, poco originali, i finali con chi è diverso da Aaron sono abbastanza tristi (non nel senso commoventi. proprio tristi) DURATA 3/10 In 4 ore l'ho finito tutto. Tutti i finali, tutti i bonus possibili. Troppo corto, per quello che costa. PERSONALISSIMA VALUTAZIONE FINALE 5/10 5, è tutto e niente. Il gioco è apprezzabile e gradevole se lo si prende per quello che è, ma non consiglierei di comprarlo a prezzo intero, perchè dal mio punto di vista, non ne varrebbe la pena.

It's pretty good - the replays are VERY repetitive and the protagonist can get extremely frustrating, but overall, enjoyed it.

I'll be honest... this is a pretty tough game for me to review. On one hand, I have a lot of nostalgia for it. I remember trying to play it over 12 years ago and enjoying it for what it was. On the other hand, I'm trying to be as unbiased as possible, and it's hard to ignore just how much this game has aged. The music is actually pretty good. I especially enjoyed the main theme by Christina Vee. Throughout the game, you'll hear several remixes of the same song, including a techno remix, a hip-hop remix, and an instrumental version. Although the soundtrack can still get repetitive, I appreciate that they put in the effort to include multiple versions of the main theme instead of looping the exact same track over and over. The concept itself is really cute, and I still think it has its charm. If you enjoy visual novels or dating sims like Backstage Pass, Clannad, or Hatoful Boyfriend, there's a chance you'll find something to like here as well. The artwork is cute, but the image quality hasn't held up particularly well. Many of the CGs look blurry or pixelated by today's standards. I'll be honest, though: unless you have some nostalgia for this game—or for older visual novels and dating sims in general—you probably won't find much enjoyment here. There are plenty of newer, higher-quality titles that make for a better introduction to the genre. While I still enjoy Always Remember Me, I recognize that most players today are looking for modern quality-of-life features, sharper visuals, and more engaging gameplay. This game shows its age in nearly every aspect, making it difficult for me to recommend to newcomers. That said, if you're looking for an older indie dating sim and don't mind some dated mechanics, Always Remember Me is still a charming little time capsule. Just don't go into it expecting it to compete with modern visual novels.

I personally really like the art style and think it's a great game

While maybe not the best dating game out there, I do enjoy the fact that it's more of an open ended world like the flash dating games of old instead of a click-through story like most visual novel dating games are. I enjoy this game for what it gives. Simple entertainment. My problem is I'm too petty of a person to ever date anyone but Aaron. As stereotypical as the story can feel, I just can't willing let some Abigail chick steal my boyfriend just because he forgot me. I'd recommend it if you really enjoy sim dating games - especially the flash games. It has an incredibly similar vibe.

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