Read Only Memories: Neurodiver

Critic reviews

• VGChartz

  Lee Mehr · Jun 16, 2024

  3.5

  There were several different ways Midboss could've approached this sequel, likely all of which would've been better than Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER. As a mechanically-light point-n-click/visual novel, each gameplay conceit feels vapidly implemented and stale. As a brighter cyberpunk tale, it's one told with little sense of earnest conviction or connection; in fact, it's better served as a test case about writing pitfalls (context, conclusion, sermonizing, "...and then this happened" story beats) than as a story proper. It's akin to a picture book where the colorful illustrations are the only reason to keep turning the page.

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• Pure Nintendo

  Jemma Casson · Jun 06, 2024

  7.5

  Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER revisits the world of Neo San Francisco, presenting new characters and an interesting story to unravel. The voice work and graphics are lovely, though the run time is a little on the short side. If you enjoyed 2064, you’ll likely enjoy this stripped-down experience; just be aware that there’s less to this outing than its predecessor.

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• HookedGamers

  Jack Carter · May 31, 2024

  8.0

  Neurodiver held my interest thoroughly for it's short 5 hours, and charmed me with its new characters and exciting story, but it didn't really leave a similar impact as the first one. It needed more time to really sell its ideas. If you're a fan of 2064: Read Only Memories, approach this more like another story in the world rather than a full fledged sequel. If you're new to this series altogether and you like cyberpunk anime from the 80's and don't mind simple gameplay, then give Neurodiver a shot, it's worth it for the characters and story; if it sticks in your memory, only time can tell.

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• New Game Network

  Eric Hall · May 22, 2024

  5.1

  Read Only Memories: Neurodiver feels like a step back from its predecessor on just about every level. The plot is lacking in intrigue and severely underbaked, while the simplistic gameplay offers little challenge. While it's nice to get further detail on the universe of the series, this sequel severely disappoints.

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• PlayStation Country

  Ian · May 21, 2024

  7.0

  Read Only Memories: Neurodiver is a good VN that follows on from 2064: Read Only Memories, but worked just as well for us in isolation having not played the first game. As visual novels go, it is one of the better ones we played, due to the decent voice acting and well done plot. It’s not massively long, but that may come as welcome relief to the trophy hunters that want low hanging fruit.

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• PlayStation Universe

  Timothy Nunes · May 17, 2024

  8.5

  Fans of 2064: Read Only Memories already have this game purchased. For everyone else, Read Only Memories: Neurodiver is a fantastic slice of pixelated cyberpunk world building, characters, and storyline. Some control choices don't translate as well to controller as they could, but that doesn't stand in the way of the good time that Neurodiver offers.

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