Underplayed Gems

Alzheimer's: Memories (2021)

Alzheimer's: Memories cover
Developer
Gillian Yue
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.6 of 5, 47 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A subdued, reflective point-and-click narrative that evokes the quiet confusion and gentle sadness of memory loss through minimalist puzzles and dreamlike sequences.

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What players say

Players appreciate the game's emotional depiction of Alzheimer's and its poignant, bittersweet ending, but many find the point-and-click puzzles frustrating due to a lack of clear interactivity hints and a difficult musical puzzle. The game is very short, around an hour, with no save feature, and some mention a memory leak issue.

Screenshots

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