Read Only Memories: Neurodiver
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| Developer | MidBoss |
| Publisher | Chorus Worldwide |
| Director | John James |
| Producer | Via Pruitt |
| Programmer | Sergio Kossio |
| Artist | John James |
| Composer | Ken Snyder |
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| Genres | Adventure, visual novel |
| Mode | 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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
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