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About Blind Memory
Blind Memory is a first-person puzzle adventure from OliveRoots that drops you in a fractured reality. You wake up with partial blindness and no memory, stuck reliving the same day in a decaying suburban neighborhood. The twist is shifting between 3D and 2D perspectives to uncover hidden details, like seeing through walls in 2D or navigating 3D spaces with limited vision. Released in 2026 for PC, it’s a single-player experience that leans into psychological unease and environmental storytelling. The game’s core hook is its time-loop structure, where each cycle reveals new fragments of the mystery. Think of it as a minimalist, mind-bending journey where the environment itself is the puzzle.
Gameplay
You control a character with a field of view split between black-and-white 3D and static 2D sections. Movement is standard WASD, but puzzles require switching perspectives to find objects, avoid hazards, or trigger events. For example, a locked door in 3D might appear as a clickable hotspot in 2D. Time loops reset every 24 minutes in-game, pushing you to piece together clues about your past and the world’s collapse. Each session involves trial-and-error exploration, with audio logs and environmental cues offering sparse context. The camera occasionally glitches to mimic your character’s disorientation. It’s slow-paced but tense, with a focus on spatial reasoning and pattern recognition.
What Players Think
Blind Memory holds a 4.2/5 on PlayPile, with 78% of players completing it. Average playtime is 12.5 hours, though 32% finish it in under 8. Community moods skew tense (68%) and curious (54%), matching its eerie tone. Metacritic averages 76, praising its originality but critiquing repetitive puzzle design. A common review notes: “The perspective shifts are clever but disorienting at first, takes time to adjust.” Achievement completion sits at 91%, with 35 total, including “See the Full Picture” for unlocking all 2D areas. Price-sensitive players appreciate the $29.99 tag, though some argue it feels short for the cost.
PlayPile's Take
Blind Memory is a niche pick for fans of abstract puzzles and slow-burn narratives. The time-loop mechanic and perspective shifts are fresh, but the lack of guidance might frustrate casual players. At $30, it’s a risky buy if you prioritize replayability, but the 78% completion rate suggests most see it through. The 35 achievements add light incentive, though none are particularly challenging. If you enjoy games like The Witness but prefer cerebral over action-heavy, this is worth a shot. Just expect to spend more time figuring out mechanics than story.
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