SINce Memories - Nintendo Switch
Review: 5 - "A masterpiece of literature" by , written on May 4, 2006
I really enjoyed this book. It captures the essential challenge people face as they try make sense of their lives and grow to adulthood.

SINce Memories - Nintendo Switch

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£40.95

SINCE MEMORIES: OFF THE STARRY SKY

Grieving the death of his brother, Junya is confronted by a mysterious girl who utters the words, ‘you should have been the one to die’. Plagued by his tragic past, yet surrounded by those that want to help him, Junya begins renovating a traditional Japanese manor house, a task so large he can not tackle it alone. A successor set 10 years after the Memories Off series and in a modern setting, a familiar coming-of-age visual novel full of growth, love, and healing.

Junya Mizumoto, a university student is mourning the loss of his brother from a tragic accident only a year prior, when he encounters a mysterious girl who tells him he should have been the one to die, before disappearing.

Carrying the weight of those terrifying words alongside the memories of his brother, Junya finds himself taking on an unexpected project with his childhood friend, Chihaya Hojo. The Hojo manor, a traditional Japanese house, needs renovating and it's Junya’s first big job to undertake. But it is a job he cannot undertake alone.

The celebrated Memories Off series returns. In a modern setting 10 years after the original series, comes a poignant tale of grief, friendship and mystery.

Uncover the mystery:
As you rebuild the Hojo manor, uncover the tangled past and the truth behind Junya’s brother’s death and the mysterious girl who blames you for it.

Branching routes:
Explore different character routes as you foster relationships both old and new, with the five heroines, Chihaya, Hinata, Chunyu, Yuriko and Azusa.

Character designs by U35:
Phenomenal artwork from U35, acclaimed character designer, bringing exquisite production values and unique character creations

A memorable story:
Scenario writing by Tsukasa Tsuchiya, Hiro Akizuki, Rio Izumi, Decocool, Moe Gungu, and Chiyo Yakaku - whose credits include the likes of Steins;Gate 0, Fate/Zero and the Atelier series

Voiced characters:
Fully voiced in Japanese, bringing the characters personalities and interactions to life, allowing you to immerse and experience their raw emotion and heartfelt reactions

Exceptional soundtrack:
Notable for his work on Steins;Gate, Chaos;Head and the Memories Off series, Takeshi Abo has produced a moving soundtrack which transform this visual novel into a cinematic experience

PEGI 16+

PEGI 16+: The game may feature realistic violence to human characters including death and injury and can often include blood and bodies that remain after they are dead. The worst forms of bad language can be heard including sexual expletives.

Sexual activity can be shown but it must not include visible genitals. Depictions of erotic nudity may feature. The use of tobacco and alcohol may be encouraged, and the game can feature the use of illegal drugs. The game could glamorise crime.

This game is rated by Games rating authority and PEGI

The Chelsea Gamer and the Video Standards Council