Memories Off
Template:Short descriptionPage Module:Infobox/styles.css has no content.
| Memories Off | |
|---|---|
| Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:InfoboxImage/data' not found. Series logo | |
| GenreTemplate:Pluralize from text | Visual novel |
| DeveloperTemplate:Pluralize from text | KID, 5pb. |
| PlatformTemplate:Pluralize from text | iPhone OS, Windows, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Dreamcast, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch, WonderSwan Color, Neo Geo Pocket |
| First release | Memories Off September 30, 1999 |
| Latest release | Memories Off Sousou: Not always true April 10, 2025 |
Script error: No such module "Nihongo". is a series of Japanese romance visual novel video games released by KID. The first game in the series, simply called Memories Off, was released in 1999 for the PlayStation. Memories Off titles have been released on the PC as well as video and handheld gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 2, Dreamcast, WonderSwan Color, and the PlayStation Portable. Several of the series' games' story have been adapted into original video animations, novels, or manga.
With the bankruptcy of KID in 2006, the development of Memories Off #5: Encore was cancelled. It also marked a temporary halt to any development of the game series. However, after Cyberfront took over the brand, development resumed and Memories Off #5: Encore was released on July 12, 2007. However, as of November 30, 2007[update], 5pb. Games has acquired exclusive rights of the series from Cyberfront and all future development of the series will be handled by 5pb. Games.[1][2]
Gameplay
The gameplay of Memories Off follows the style of most visual novels; the majority of time spent playing the game is spent on reading through the dialogue or story that appears on screen. Every so often, the game will pause and the player is given a chance to choose from two to five options regarding how he or she wishes to advance the game. The plot will then branch into paths focusing on a single heroine depending on the choices that were made by the player; a conclusive character ending will be presented at the end of any given path. Starting from Memories Off 2nd, all main series games offer the possibility of multiple endings for each of the heroines. Hence, in order to experience the game and all of the main plotlines in their entirety, the player will have to replay the game multiple times and make difference choices to further the plot in alternative directions. Some of the Memories Off games may also contain a hidden "True" plotline that is only made available to the player after all of the other main plotlines are completed.
Voice acting is usually present during all key points of the games, and all main series games from Memories Off 2nd onward have had full voice acting. Environments and objects in game are also generally non-interactive and non-free-roaming, but some background animations have been added to the series, starting with You That Become A Memory ~Memories Off~, in order to enhance the visual experience.
Games
The first installment of the series was released in Japan on September 30, 1999. Subsequent titles were tied together based on the ending of a specific route from the previous installment. Since the game's original release, many Memories Off games have been localized for the Chinese and Korean-speaking markets as well as being ported on multiple video game consoles, handhelds, and the PC. As of June 2013[update], there are 17 games in the series. This number includes the main series as well as direct prequels and sequels and spin-offs. The first seven games in the main series are planned for release across two collections titled Memories Off Historia Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, with four and three games included respectively, on March 25, 2021, for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 consoles.[3] All 7 titles were for released on Steam in 2024 as standalone titles, as well as a Memories Off Historia bundle containing all 7 titles.
Main series
- Memories Off (PS: 1999, PC: 2000, DC: 2000, PS2: 2002, PSP: 2008, iPhone: 2009)
- Memories Off 2nd (PS: 2000, DC: 2001, PC: 2002, PSP: 2008, iPhone: 2010)
- Omoide ni Kawaru Kimi: Memories Off (PS2: 2002, DC: 2002, PC: 2004, PSP: 2008, iPhone: 2010)
- Script error: No such module "Nihongo". (PS2: 2004, PC: 2004, PSP: 2008)
- Script error: No such module "Nihongo". (PS2: 2005, PC: 2007, PSP: 2009)
- Memories Off 6: T-wave (PS2: 2008, PSP, 360: 2009, iPhone: 2010, PS3, PSV: 2013)
- Memories Off: Yubikiri no Kioku (360: 2010, PSP: 2011, PS3, PSV: 2013)
- Memories Off: Innocent Fille (PS4, PSV, PC, Switch: 2018)[4][5][6]
- Memories Off Sousou: Not always true (PS4, PS5, PC, Switch: 2025)
Direct prequels, sequels, and spin-offs
- Memories Off Pure (NGP: 2000) – Prequel to Memories Off
- Memories Off Festa (WSC: 2001)
- Memories Off Duet (PS2: 2003, PC: 2008) – A compilation of Memories Off and Memories Off 2nd, includes additional prequel story Script error: No such module "Nihongo".
- Memories Off Mix (PS2: 2003)
- Memories Off After Rain Vol. 1~3 (PS2: 2005, PC: 2008, PSP: 2009) – After stories to Memories Off and Memories Off 2nd.
- Script error: No such module "Nihongo". (PS2: 2006)
- Memories Off History (PC: 2007)
- Memories Off #5 encore (PS2: 2007, PSP: 2008)
- Your·Memories Off ~Girl's Style (PS2: 2008, PSP: 2009) – The only otome game in the series (targeted at female players)
- Memories Off 6: Next Relation (PS2: 2009, 360: 2009, PSP: 2010, PS3, PSV: 2013) – Sequel to Memories Off 6: T-Wave.
- SINce Memories: Off the Starry Sky (PS4, PC, Switch: 2021) – Spin-off set ten years after the main series.
OVA adaptations
- Memories Off
- Memories Off 2nd
- Script error: No such module "Nihongo".
- Script error: No such module "Nihongo".
- Script error: No such module "Nihongo".
Notes
Page Template:Reflist/styles.css has no content.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."5pb.'s press release about the Memories Off series' acquisition" (in Japanese). 5pb. 2007-11-30. Archived from the original on 2007-12-18. Retrieved 2008-06-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."PlayStation 3 & PlayStation Vita Ports of 2 Memories Off Games Announced – Interest – Anime News Network". Anime News Network. 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
[The] Memories Off game series was originally created by KID, but the rights to the series are now owned by game publisher 5pb. due to KID's closure in 2006.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Romano, Sal (October 22, 2020). "Memories Off Historia Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 launch March 25, 2021 in Japan for PS4, Switch". Gematsu. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Romano, Sal (2017-09-29). "5pb. announces Memories Off: Innocent Fille". Gematsu.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."7年振りのシリーズ最新作『メモリーズオフ -Innocent Fille-』がPS4、PS Vita、Steamにて発売決定". ファミ通.com. 2017-09-30.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Pineda, Rafael Antonio (2018-08-07). "Memories Off -Innocent Fille- Game Gets Fan Disc in Spring 2019". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2018-12-17.
References
- Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Memories Off Visual Fan Book (in Japanese). エンターブレイン. 2000. ISBN 4-7577-0062-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
External links
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Navbox/configuration' not found.
