Retention (2015)

- Developer
- Sometimes You
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 1.8 of 5, 705 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.1 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A reflective journey through fragmented memories as you piece together a life story while lying helpless on the ground.
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What players say
Players are divided: some see a thoughtful memory exercise, but most call it a slideshow with no meaningful gameplay. Nearly all agree it is more like clicking through a photo album than playing a game, with vague pictures that do not tell a clear story.
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