Remember Me

Game review by Marc Saltzman, Common Sense Media
Remember Me Poster Image

Common Sense says

age 18+

Intriguing sci-fi game has sex, violence, and profanity.

PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360 2013
Rate game

Parents say

age 13+

Based on 3 reviews

Kids say

age 11+

Based on 2 reviews

Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.
Rate game
  • Remember Me Game: Screenshot #1
  • Remember Me Game: Screenshot #2
  • Remember Me Game: Screenshot #3

Did we miss something on diversity?

Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by suggesting a diversity update.

A Lot or a Little?

The parents' guide to what's in this game.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know Remember Me is an action/adventure game with mature themes. It takes place in a disturbing future, with mutant-like humans crawling around, who you must fight; plus, the game has some sexual imagery (topless women) and strong profanity. While it's not one of the worst games out there, it has scenes with excessive combat and "memory" sequences with bloody scenes.

Community Reviews

Sam M.
Sam M. Adult
June 12, 2020
age 13+

ok game

Little blood, violence, profanity or anything. Not much to say other than it shouldnt be 18.
BaraMika
BaraMika Adult
August 14, 2019
age 13+
See all 3 parent reviews

What’s It About?

In this story, set a little over 70 years from now, our memories can be digitized, bought, and sold. While the technology was originally created for good –- allowing a lonely recluse to experience falling in love, for example –- a power-hungry corporation called Memorize has begun collecting memories for control over civilization, and has even employed “memory hunters” to break into people’s minds to steal their experiences. You play as a young woman named Nilin, an elite memory hunter who could not only steal memories but “remix” them to alter the past events altogether. After you narrowly escape imprisonment at the start of the game –- from the very same company that once employed you –- it’s your job to stay alive long enough to discover your identity and unravel the reasons for Memorize turning on you.
\
\
Played from a cinematic third-person perspective, Nilin will navigate the dangerous world of Neo-Paris in 2084, use her agility to jump across ledges and shimmy across rooftop ledges, collect SAT patches to regain health, and master combat moves to unleash against the varied enemies in the game. One of the game’s unique features is a Combo Lab, which lets you customize Nilin’s fighting skills and chained attacks. You’ll be able to assign various kicks and punches, known as “Pressens,” to preset slots – but these melee moves might require unlocking first.

Is It Any Good?

REMEMBER ME offers a unique story, a female protagonist you care about, and gorgeous graphics. While the combat can get a little repetitive -- yes, even with the customizable moves -- the ability to enter people’s memories and “remix" them is a fun puzzle-like element. You’ll watch part of a scene play out -– a stored memory inside someone’s head –- and then rewind and fast-forward through the scene to look for the right objects to interact with (highlighted in red), and then make adjustments based on the objective. After you’ve scrubbed through the scene, it’ll play out differently each time, which could work in your favor or not. You might need to go back and try different approaches until you get it right.
Unfortunately, the game limits your movement far too much. You’re kept on a very tight leash, with prompts on where to go throughout the various indoor and outdoor set pieces. In other words, there’s very little ability to veer off your predetermined path, which hurts the game’s suspension of disbelief, and replayability. Other small beefs: the camera can also obscure your view at times, and it’s not unusual for half of Nilin’s body to temporarily disappear through an object, such as a ladder or storefront window. Overall, however, Remember Me is a refreshingly fun new game –- that isn’t a sequel or based on a familiar intellectual property, such as a movie or book. Sci-fi fans in particular will likely find this 10+ hour adventure worth remembering, warts and all.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how Capcom is trying something different and unique instead of milking an existing franchise or relying on a licensed product. Is it refreshing when game companies try something new or should they stick with familiar characters and universes?

  • What is the impact of media violence on players?

Game Details

Our Editors Recommend

Themes & Topics

Browse titles with similar subject matter.

  • Cartoon magic wand on orange background
    Magic and Fantasy
    See all
  • Cartoon picture of luggage and a map
    Adventures
    See all
  • Cartoon hands high fiving
    Friendship
    See all
  • Cartoon picture of a ghost and vampire
    Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
    See all
  • Cartoon picture of a robot
    Robots
    See all
  • Cartoon picture of a beaker
    Science and Nature
    See all

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

See how we rate