Memorize Me is a third-person roguelike survival horror game set in a hauntingly atmospheric pixel-art world. Each run delivers a completely unique experience as you guide one of over 15 distinct characters through the ever-shifting labyrinth of the Cluster — a melancholic dreamscape constructed from the fractured memories of a mysterious protagonist.

The narrative unfolds without traditional dialogue, relying on environmental storytelling, item discovery, and psychological metaphors to piece together a deeper story. You'll explore eerie, procedurally generated locations, solve puzzles, and encounter hostile entities known as Goliaths — manifestations of fear that adapt to your behavior and stalk you through the maze.

Core mechanics revolve around a tactical inventory system where every item affects how you survive. Items belong to two opposing types: Art and Pride. Balancing these grants powerful "Illumination" with both benefits and penalties, altering your gameplay drastically. You cannot drop items — only destroy them, gaining “Memory Points” that influence progression.

To escape each level, you must create an Opus — a drawing-key crafted with materials from hidden rooms. If destroyed, it’s replaced by a Pride-affiliated version called Ispora, which unlocks an alternate, more punishing route.

The AI-driven Goliaths are the heart of the threat. They evolve through three phases — Roaming, Hook, and Chase — reacting to player sounds, object interaction, and visual clues. Each behaves differently, creating dynamic encounters that require stealth, timing, and quick decision-making.

In-game features:

• Deep inventory-based progression

• Environmental puzzles

• Randomly generated levels

• Tension-filled encounters with adaptive enemies

• A melancholic pixel-art aesthetic and immersive ambient sound design

• A rich narrative explored through multiple character arcs and alternate versions (Cycles)

This early demo aims to showcase the core loop, tension mechanics, and inventory-based storytelling. We welcome feedback and player impressions as we continue development.

🗂️ The full design document outlining mechanics, lore, and systems is attached below the devlog for those curious to dive deeper.