Another Code: Recollection
January 19, 2024
MISSING PARENTS. LOST MEMORIES. DARK SECRETS. TRY IT FOR FREE! ON THE CASE As Ashley, follow your investigative instincts, observe your surroundings and gather potential clues to unravel the mystery. TWO MEMORIES After receiving a letter from her father who she thought had passed away, 13-year-old Ashley sets off for …
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"Another Code: Recollection brings together puzzle-solving, fun stories with twists and turns, and very interesting characters and lore all in one place. This is a wonderful remake of the games that came out in 2005 and 2009. While the games …"
Read original review"Without being a perfect compilation, Another Code: Recollection brings up to date two memorable adventures that fans of the genre in the strict sense of the word will like, those in which exploration and puzzles are the protagonists, although at …"
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"Despite having slight errors, I think I can definitely recommend it for those who are fans of point and click or visual novels, since the story is engaging and the puzzles are challenging but fair. Even those who have never …"
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"Another Code: Recollection is a heartfelt experience that’s unique and fun, despite it not being the most challenging game around, and it&s;s hard not to recommend. Now, let’s hope we see Hotel Dusk and its sequel Last Window released in …"
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"So much more than a simple remaster, Another Code: Recollection completely rebuilds both games from scratch, making it a brand new experience not only for newcomers, but long-time fans of the series too. With beautiful environments, endearing characters and a …"
Read original review"Another Code: Recollection features two great games in one package, featuring a deep and well-written story, and some excellent puzzles."
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"In the first decade of the 2000s, Cing was synonymous with atmospheric adventures and extraordinary gameplay ideas. Two of those now arrive on Switch with a complete graphic makeover and modernized gameplay. Slow pace, plenty of atmosphere and intriguing storylines …"
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"Another Code: Recollection is a good example that Nintendo can bring back any game that surprised decades ago. The included titles allow reliving 2 amazing stories that were well-received on DS and Wii, but improved in every aspect to conquer …"
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"Remaking an older series that never got much limelight is always a good thing, and Another Code: Recollection has gone above and beyond updating its look and feel for the modern day. The problem is that those updates have removed …"
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"As a remake operation, that of Another Code: Recollection is perfectly successful, especially for the new visuals of Two Memories, while as graphic adventures the two games suffer a bit from the weight of years."
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"Another Code: Recollection brings together a pair of stone cold cult classics Switch owners wont want to miss."
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"Another Code: Recollection left me with a lasting impression that&s;s sure to keep my memory of the lost series alive."
Read original review"Do Switch owners absolutely have to own Another Code: Recollection? If you&s;re a fan of adventure games and/or own the games from that era, you should definitely check it out. Other than that, you should think twice before buying it. …"
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"Another Code: Recollection is a good remake package that cosy gamers will love. While Two Memories was engaging with its well-crafted storyline, Journey Into Lost Memories loses that spark with a less endearing protagonist and magic lost from the capabilities …"
Read original review"Another Code Recollection is a sweet, breezy mystery adventure that&s;s enjoyable but doesn&s;t leave a lasting impression."
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"Another Code: Recollection breathes new life into a dormant series by creating a cohesive narrative in a remake with updated visuals. While some great effort has gone into modernising the games from a presentation standpoint, some of the creative liberties …"
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"Nintendo and Arc System Works remake of the Nintendo DS and Wii cult classics successfully recreates Another Code for a new generation."
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"Another Code: Recollection is a solid repackage of two classic adventure titles that manages to celebrate the Cing games despite some lacklustre puzzles and clumsy camera controls."
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"While not the most challenging puzzle game, ANOTHER Code: Recollection is an engaging enough experience for anyone interested in this unique Nintendo time capsule."
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"Another Code: Recollection is a fun new experience but a very different experience from the games it remakes."
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"There are pros and cons to this Recollection. Two Memories is worsened by departing the Nintendo DS, for instance, while A Journey Into Lost Memories is dramatically improved by the trip to Nintendo Switch, the hybrid handheld suiting it far …"
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"Another Code: Recollection is recommendable if you have never played the original Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii titles — or if it has been a very long time since your last encounter with them. In particular, the game benefits from …"
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"The worst thing about Another Code: Recollection is that it ends. Being able to enjoy Ashley, the Robbins family and the mysteries that these games envelop is a true delight."
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"Another Code: Recollection is a chill, breezy return for a dormant Nintendo series that’s light on challenge but heavy on charm."
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"At this point we’re circling back to the beginning. I think it’s super awesome that Another Code: Recollection exists. A deeply underrated classic I thought was, due to the literal expiration of its dev studio, never going to see the …"
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"Another Code: Recollection is laidback storytelling with likeable characters, the odd puzzle, and a little sci-fi sprinkled in for good measure. I&s;m glad that I got to play through these lesser-known adventure games all of these years after their initial …"
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"Another Code: Recollections is a “memory” that should be valued and now, thanks to this release, will avoid “fading” for some years to come yet. You can argue that it highlights fundamental weaknesses in puzzle and adventure games, where developers …"
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"Nintendo is serving double pack of excellent adventure titles from the past. And it is also a great showcase how to remake two solid games to great adventure with updated graphics, new interface, dialogues and even high-quality puzzle and exploration."
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"Another Code: Recollection may seem a bit quaint compared to some of the visual novels and narrative adventures that have come along since Cing’s games helped reinvigorate those genres, but there’s an undeniable easygoing charm to these stories, characters, and …"
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"All in all, I had a great time with Another Code: Recollection. I recommend it to fans of interesting stories, mysteries, and puzzles. It won’t provide a real challenge, but it has a great atmosphere. And if you haven’t played …"
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"Another Code: Recollection is a smart and well-made revival for the beloved series that be believed was long forgotten by Nintendo: we are happy to know that it wasn&s;t and that new players and long-time fans alike can now enjoy …"
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"Another Code: Recollection brings two overlooked mystery adventures together in a visually refreshed and narratively cohesive package. While the puzzles are mostly easy and the pacing slow, the emotional themes and respectful remastering make it a worthwhile experience—especially for younger …"
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"Another Code: Recollection&s;s biggest addition to the original DS and Wii experiences, besides the slick new graphics and fully explorable 3D environs, is its all-new navigation and puzzle aids. With the obtuse nature of some puzzles now a triviality - …"
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"Another Code: Recollection is an excellent video game full of improvements and with a ton of mystery, and it will please even those who already played the originals. It has kind of a slow start, but it doesn&s;t take too …"
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"The work that has gone into bringing Another Code: Two Memories and its sequel to Switch is impressive, giving us a pair of enthralling adventures to follow. The DAS is an excellent little gadget, and the characters and overall story …"
Read original review"Ultimately, Another Code Recollection is a product that brings with it two authentic classics of the past, so far lost in the folds of time."
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"Another Code: Recollection recontextualises two of gaming&s;s most obscure and heartfelt stories into a single cohesive whole, improving upon them in almost every way and providing a much wider audience with a chance to enjoy the adventure of Ashley Robbins. …"
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"The periods between puzzles and cutscenes feel like content droughts; they&s;re too long and there&s;s not enough to keep the game feeling engaging. It&s;s primarily a walking simulator. The writing in the story babies you to the point that there …"
Read original review"So, while Another Code: Recollection didn’t really do much for me, I hope that it finds an audience, whether it’s newcomers to the series or fans of the old."
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