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.
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| Developer(s) | MidBoss |
| Publisher(s) | Chorus Worldwide |
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| Genre(s) | Adventure, visual novel |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gameplay
editPlayers 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
editDeveloper 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
editOn 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] 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.[5] RPGFan said they enjoyed Neurodiver but felt conflicted because the story was so short that it left them feeling unsatisfied.[6] Shacknews praised the world and characters but criticized the writing for being simple.[7] Digitally Downloaded called it "a phenomenal psychic mystery game" and said it can be enjoyed on a breezy or a deeper philosophical level.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Read Only Memories: Neurodiver ". Gamepressure. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ a b Caldwell, Brendan (2024-05-15). "Read Only Memories: Neurodiver review - a bright cyberpunk noir overdosing on easter eggs". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Home". MidBoss. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER". Metacritic. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Clark, Justin (2024-05-15). "Read Only Memories: Neurodiver Review: Operation Mindcrime". Slant Magazine.
- ^ Chandran, Neal (2024-05-15). "Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER". RPGFan.
- ^ White, Lucas (2024-05-15). "Read Only Memories: Neurodiver review: Existential Bubblegum Crises". Shacknews. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Mayhew, Lindsay (2024-05-16). "Review: Read Only Memories: Neurodiver (Nintendo Switch)". Digitally Downloaded. Retrieved 2024-09-09.