Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.
Out of Memories, a unique horror-puzzle adventure game, has been released on Steam.
I remember the first time I saw a monochrome PC display. My dad had taken me to work one weekend, and showed me the 286 system he was using to play F19 Stealth Fighter. I couldn’t understand why it didn’t have any colour… it just seemed dull compared to my Commodore 64.
(And I was right…)
But there is a lot to be said for limited colours and characters. Out of Memories, a unique horror-puzzle adventure game, has been released on Steam. This minimalist title, crafted using the limited character set of early 80s PCs, offers a surreal and unsettling experience.
Are you Out of Memories?
The game presents players with a series of challenging puzzles and deadly traps. As you navigate through the game’s eerie, pixelated world, a countdown timer relentlessly ticks away, adding a layer of tension and urgency to each move.
With its distinctive visual style, inspired by the limitations of early computer graphics, Out of Memories is evoking a nostalgic and eerie atmosphere. I’m particularly petrified intrigued by the game’s audio design, featuring a mix of retro sound effects and haunting ambient noise.
(Look, I had a recurring nightmare as a kid based around weird noises coming from my dad’s Hitachi Stereo Music Center SDT-2680, so I can be scared by weird sounds if I want to be.)
Interested? Key features of Out of Memories include:
- Minimalist Horror: A stripped-down approach to horror, focusing on atmosphere and puzzle-solving.
- Time Limit: A ticking clock adds a sense of urgency and tension to the gameplay.
- Challenging Puzzles: Test your problem-solving skills with a variety of mind-bending puzzles.
- Nostalgic Aesthetics: Experience the retro charm of early PC graphics.
Out of Memories is available on Itch and Steam for $1.99 and supports English and Brazilian Portuguese languages. Check the project page on Itch.io.
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Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.
