Software:Read Only Memories: Neurodiver

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Short description: 2024 video game
Read Only Memories: Neurodiver
Developer(s)MidBoss
Publisher(s)Chorus Worldwide
Director(s)John James
Producer(s)Via Pruitt
Programmer(s)Sergio Kossio
Artist(s)John James
Composer(s)Ken Snyder
Platform(s)
Release
  • WW: May 16, 2024
Genre(s)Adventure, visual novel
Mode(s)Single-player

Read Only Memories: Neurodiver is a 2024 visual novel developed by MidBoss and published by Chorus Worldwide. It is the sequel to 2064: Read Only Memories. Players control a person with extrasensory perception in a cyberpunk story with adventure game elements.

Gameplay

Players control a psychic detective named Luna who can use a creature called a neurodiver to experience someone's memories. Players investigate a fellow psychic who has been causing damage to people's memories.[1] Players mostly read text, as in visual novels, though there are some adventure game elements where players must solve puzzles. It uses retro-style pixel art.[2]

Development

Developer MidBoss is based in Berkeley, California.[3] Chorus Worldwide released Read Only Memories: Neurodiver for Linux, macOS, Windows, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and Switch on May 16, 2024.[1]

Reception

On the review aggregation website Metacritic, Read Only Memories: Neurodiver received positive reviews for Windows and Switch, but the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions received mixed reviews.[4] In Japan, four critics from Famitsu gave the game a total score of 30 out of 40.[5] Rock Paper Shotgun called it stylish and occasionally endearing, but the reviewer became exhausted with all the pop culture references and metahumor.[2] Slant Magazine felt that it failed to live up to the promise of its Scanners-style premise.[6] RPGFan said they enjoyed Neurodiver but felt conflicted because the story was so short that it left them feeling unsatisfied.[7] Shacknews praised the world and characters but criticized the writing for being simple.[8] Digitally Downloaded called it "a phenomenal psychic mystery game" and said it can be enjoyed on a breezy or a deeper philosophical level.[9]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Read Only Memories: Neurodiver ". Gamepressure. 2024-03-14. https://www.gamepressure.com/games/read-only-memories-neurodiver/z85829. Retrieved 2024-09-09. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Caldwell, Brendan (2024-05-15). "Read Only Memories: Neurodiver review - a bright cyberpunk noir overdosing on easter eggs". Rock Paper Shotgun. https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/read-only-memories-neurodiver-review. Retrieved 2024-09-09. 
  3. ↑ "Home". MidBoss. https://midboss.com/. Retrieved 2024-10-01. 
  4. ↑ "Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/read-only-memories-neurodiver/. Retrieved 2024-09-09. 
  5. ↑ Romano, Sal (May 15, 2024). "Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1849". https://www.gematsu.com/2024/05/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1849. 
  6. ↑ Clark, Justin (2024-05-15). "Read Only Memories: Neurodiver Review: Operation Mindcrime". Slant Magazine. https://www.slantmagazine.com/games/read-only-memories-neurodiver-review/. 
  7. ↑ Chandran, Neal (2024-05-15). "Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER". RPGFan. https://www.rpgfan.com/review/read-only-memories-neurodiver/. 
  8. ↑ White, Lucas (2024-05-15). "Read Only Memories: Neurodiver review: Existential Bubblegum Crises". Shacknews. https://www.shacknews.com/article/139884/read-only-memories-neurodiver-review-existential-bubblegum-crises. Retrieved 2024-09-09. 
  9. ↑ Mayhew, Lindsay (2024-05-16). "Review: Read Only Memories: Neurodiver (Nintendo Switch)". Digitally Downloaded. https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2024/05/review-read-only-memories-neurodiver-nintendo-switch.html. Retrieved 2024-09-09. 



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