Endless Memories

by Mikhail Nov 5, 2022 | 1 Votes | 69 Played | 0 Reviews

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Adventure , Dark Fantasy , Fantasy Setting , Metroidvania

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Clickteam Endless Memories is a Metroidvania by Clickteam. Now available on the Nintendo Switch, this action-packed title puts you in the shoes of Rem, a traveler across interconnected worlds in the Laboratory of Dreams. You’ll take on hordes of enemies, but don’t fret; you’ll get to use a massive selection of weapons and spells in your journey. Play Now Similar Games

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Summary

Metroidvanias continue to impress, especially today when developers have free rein on whatever they want to include in their games. Some go for a more explosive experience, like Castlevania and Metroid. In contrast, others endeavor to achieve a quiet, eerie stillness with a chunk of action and extensive exploration, like Hollow Knight. What I’m trying to say is there are a lot of options today, and Endless Memories deserves to be among the top entries on your wishlist.

In a nutshell, it’s a typical Metroidvania, and much like its peers, it has several locales taking the form of interconnected worlds. To compare, the experience it provides is a merger between Hollow Knight and Castlevania with a nostalgic retro JRPG-looking aesthetic. Though it lacks the extensive customization options and depth its peers offer, it’s a reasonably well-made game that delivers a relatively fun experience.

Now available on the Nintendo Switch, should you give Endless Memories a shot? Let’s check out what it has to offer:

Plotline

Being vague is a storytelling tactic most games use well today. They keep you guessing, trying to keep you hungry for what comes next, coaxing you to see the game to the end.

This is the vibe I get from Endless Memories. You’ll play as Rem, a traveler traversing around worlds through the Laboratory of Dreams. Things get pretty vague, leaving you to ask why you’re in the state you’re in or why there is a laboratory in the first place. Moreover, everyone seems to know who the main character is, and this is despite him being an amnesiac. You’ll encounter a few characters across the many worlds you’ll explore, and through them, you’ll get to know more about the protagonist.

Gameplay

Endless Memories is a textbook 2D sidescrolling Metroidvania. It is not as comprehensive as its peers, but it offers a lot of depth and has exciting combat mechanics. Its gameplay revolves around traversing between many worlds and fighting hordes of enemies to escape the Laboratory of Dreams.

As Rem, you will have access to several weapons archetypes taking the form of a melee weapon, projectiles, and spells. The melee weapons stand out the most since they have different ranges and effects on your enemies. For example, there are close-quarters claws that let you repeatedly attack, along with slower yet more devastating claymores and long-range staves and hammers. Projectiles are composed of bow weapons, and spells range from fireballs and meteors to poison frogs that extend their tongue to poison enemies.

Combat is fast and frantic, especially if you’ll start fighting bosses. Though many were on the easy side, dealing with the mobs and smaller enemies was tricky. Adding to the appeal are their different attack patterns and variety; no two monsters are alike. It’s common to find a reskinned opponent in other areas in Metroidvanias, but I never encountered these in my playthrough. Moreover, there’s also an exciting parry mechanic that stuns opponents when you execute it flawlessly.

Traversal is fun yet challenging in Endless Memories. You’ll collect runes and powerups that let you travel through areas more easily. For example, there are electric balls floating in midair in some stages - obtaining the corresponding rune will let you travel between them, which will help you go around spiked floors. You can also dash and double jump; once you reach a ledge, you’ll automatically climb.

Exploration is quite fun. The levels are well-designed and are not overly confusing, unlike labyrinthian types in other games. Locations also have their fair share of NPCs you can talk to and shops you can purchase weapons and spells. Plus, there are also save points that look like computer terminals and fast travel points scattered across levels, convenient for making quick trips and for going in and out of the game. Most of the items you’ll obtain will come from treasure chests scattered across various regions.

There’s not much of a character development aspect, but your character levels up and gets stronger as you progress. Moreover, you can equip specific character buffs that will give you an edge in combat. One good example is a one-handed attack buff that enhances your damage whenever you use claws and lighter weapons.

Graphics/Sound

In terms of presentation, Endless Memories excels. The graphics don’t pop, but they have this old JRPG vibe to the character and world designs that deliver an ounce of nostalgia. Moreover, the game runs reasonably well on the Switch; there were no framerate drops or issues at all. The audio elements don’t stand out that much but are serviceable enough to provide a somewhat immersive experience.

Conclusion

Overall, Endless Memories is a fantastic Metroidvania that warrants a spot in your video game library. If you’re looking for a typical yet unique and fun title in the aforementioned genre, you’ll never go wrong in giving it a shot.

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by Mikhail Nov 5, 2022

Endless Memories is a Metroidvania by Clickteam. Now available on the Nintendo Switch, this action-packed title puts you in the shoes of Rem, a traveler across interconnected worlds in the Laboratory of Dreams. You’ll take on hordes of enemies, but don’t fret; you’ll get to use a massive selection of weapons and spells in your journey.