visual novel
Memories Off: Yubikiri no Kioku
By 5pb. Inc., released 1 Jan 2010
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation Vita
- bishōjo game
What it is
Memories Off: Yubikiri no Kioku is a visual novel from 5pb. Inc. Its story follows Naoki Serizawa, whose ordinary school life is disrupted when the mysterious Kasumi Nagumo appears and a secret cohabitation begins. The narrative advances through text and choices, with decisions branching the story toward multiple endings. A central “yubikiri” system asks whether to make a promise by linking fingers. The game is available only in Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. This Windows release is a Full HD port of the 2010 game, and supports single-player, Steam Achievements, DualShock controller support, partial controller support, and Family Sharing. The listed platforms also include PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Its genre listings include visual novel and bishōjo game, with Adventure as its Steam genre.
What players like, and what they don't
- Choices branch toward multiple endings
- Full HD port
- Steam Achievements
- DualShock controller support
- Available only in Japanese and Chinese
- Steam listing is Windows-only
Who it suits
It suits players seeking a choice-driven visual novel with multiple endings and a story about school relationships and a sudden disruption to everyday life. Readers should be comfortable with one of its three supported languages.
Memories Off: Yubikiri no Kioku centers on branching choices and a promise-making system within a school-life story. Its language availability is limited to Japanese and the two listed Chinese variants.
