Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER

"If you&s;re into this style of game, the studio behind it or manga/anime culture and are looking for a jaunt this sequel to 2064 may well be for you!"

"It’s strange going back to Read Only Memories. There was a time I would have been ecstatic about a sequel. And now that one is here, I’m not sure how to feel. Neurodiver was an enjoyable return to this style …"

"Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER provides a fantastic futuristic experience that we were all too eager to dive into. While we would have appreciated more runway with its brief tale, ES88’s hunt for the Golden Butterfly is well worth a trip …"

"Read Only Memories: Neurodiver takes players on a nostalgic journey into the world of point-and-click games, with a Cyberpunk twist. As ES88, an Esper with special powers, you are tasked with hunting down the Golden Butterfly, a Rogue Esper who …"

"The strong foundation sets this title up perfectly. However, with a new team behind the scenes, it had the potential to fall short. Luckily, the writing was strong and I adore the varied characters. Moreover, the visuals capture a sci-fi …"

"Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is a simple and intuitive experience that brings a fresh outlook to the genre."

"Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER has a lot to like for fans of 2064: Read Only Memories, but falls far short of the scope and impact of its predecessor. The gorgeous design, intriguing world, and charming characters create a huge amount …"

"The general quality of Read Only Memories: Neurodiver is surprisingly good. Between the facial animations, likeable protagonist, and general humour, the game hits a lot of key points that are rare nowadays. What really drags things down is that some …"

"Read Only Memories: Neurodiver feels like a step back from its predecessor on just about every level. The plot is lacking in intrigue and severely underbaked, while the simplistic gameplay offers little challenge. While it&s;s nice to get further detail …"

"Read Only Memories: Neurodiver is an adventure game with a fascinating world. With good characters and a phenomenal work on its audiovisual aspects, it&s;s a comfortable experience. Unfortunately, when it comes to the plot and main systems, the general feeling …"

"Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER revisits the world of Neo San Francisco, presenting new characters and an interesting story to unravel. The voice work and graphics are lovely, though the run time is a little on the short side. If you …"

"Read Only Memories: Neurodiver is worth the wait. As you play through it, you can see why it took Midboss so much time to craft the adventure, its characters, and its world."

"If you&s;ve already played 2064: Read Only Memories, you may get a bit of a kick out of NEURODIVER, but you&s;d probably be better served replaying the original, which overshadows its follow-up in almost every way. As likable as most …"

"One gets the sense that adding that little bit of extra context might’ve made Neurodiver feel more Phoenix Wright than the folks at MiniBoss intended. But that wouldn’t have necessarily been a bad thing given that the game always feels …"

"If you’re into cyberpunk vibes, a bit of light-hearted fun, and nothing terribly taxing, it could be a decent time"

"There were several different ways Midboss could&s;ve approached this sequel, likely all of which would&s;ve been better than Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER."

"Despite the snags I’ve mentioned, I’m still thinking about Read Only Memories: Neurodiver well after I finished the story. It’s such a pitch-perfect execution on its premise, mixing the worlds of modern cyberpunk with ancient PC technology and western anime …"

"Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is a wonderful sci-fi romp with a story that has to be experienced to be believed."

"Read Only Memories: Neurodiver is a game that wears it&s;s influences on it&s;s sleeve, from corny 90s anime dubs to slick sci-fi and even Mexican culture. It&s;s all worn and shown off so proudly that the resulting mix is loud, …"

"A decent game that ends before it begins."

"Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is an atmospheric and graphically great ride of a visual novel, which is peppered with lots of cool characters and great music. But even if games can be short, the adventure ended quite abruptly here and …"

"As for Read Only Memories: Neurodiver, it’s a very tight, focused experience that’s a lot of fun and has a great style and flair for its setting, and I loved it. I just wish there was more to it."

"I’m still really happy with Neurodiver. It’s got the shine and polish that you wouldn’t have expected, and the interactions and storytelling are excellent right up until the end. It does what I wanted: it gives me more of the …"

"A beautiful picture book with an intriguing mechanic that devolves into flavourless surface-level commentary of consent, character, and childlike curiosities. (Review Policy)"

"Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is a great narrative game with very interesting themes and an engaging story, driven by both its creative themes and captivating characters that bring the Neo-San Francisco universe back to life."

"Fans of 2064: Read Only Memories already have this game purchased. For everyone else, Read Only Memories: Neurodiver is a fantastic slice of pixelated cyberpunk world building, characters, and storyline. Some control choices don&s;t translate as well to controller as …"

"Read Only Memories: Neurodiver dials down the puzzles but dials up the graphics and charm by making ES88 a wonderful lead in an engrossing storyline that feels far too short for its own good."

"There is a lot to love in Neurodiver, and I feel as if my time with it has been a net positive overall. It has a fun, upbeat story, and many lovable characters are in every corner. The gameplay concept …"