A Memoir Blue
Journey Into Depths of Memory
Ratings
Age
4+
Category
Adventure
Languages
English
Invalid Date
From Annapurna Interactive, A Memoir Blue follows a champion swimmer as she dives into the memories of her childhood and the complicated relationship she shared with her mother. This 'interactive poem' uses a unique aesthetic that combines hand-drawn and 3D art to bring Miriam’s magical-realist journey to life. A heart-wrenching tale of sacrifice, regret, and victory.
Dinsun Expert Review
Our Expert Score
A Memoir Blue is a stunning 'interactive poem' that trades high scores for high emotions. Developed by Cloisters Interactive, it tells a wordless story about the relationship between a superstar athlete and her mother, utilizing a gorgeous blend of 3D environments and hand-drawn 2D animation.
The gameplay is light, focusing on environmental puzzles and tactile interactions that serve as metaphors for memory. You might find yourself scrubbing a window to reveal a childhood home or turning a radio dial to tune into a forgotten feeling. It’s short—completable in about an hour—but its impact lingers long after the credits roll. It is a poignant, artistic achievement that demonstrates the power of games as a storytelling medium.
Features
Stunning hand-drawn and 3D art style
Emotional, wordless narrative
Tactile puzzle mechanics
Atmospheric soundtrack
Tips & Walkthrough
Interact with the environment to trigger transitions between the present and the past. Drag, tap, and slide objects to solve simple puzzles that represent Miriam's emotional hurdles.
Gameplays
There is no dialogue. Pay close attention to the 2D animated sequences which represent memories; they provide the context for the 3D 'present day' world Miriam is navigating.
Screenshot
Q&A
The game is a concise narrative experience that typically takes about 1 to 1.5 hours to complete.
Ratings & Reviews
Lovely, beautifully drawn and animated story — not a puzzle game, but..
Sat Mar 30 2024 sjm49This is a beautifully crafted experience and sadly, the posted description, as evidenced by several other reviews, really needed to clarify this point so that disappointment might have been avoided for buyers who expected to get a puzzle game. ******* There’s an interesting review by a Russian player that I used Apple’s native photo app to translate so (English-speaking-only) people reading the reviews before deciding whether to buy the app could take it into account too… anyway, here’s the translation: “ Music is life! -by: 23июня — A game that will take forty minutes of your time and make you look at your relationship with your parents from a slightly different angle. Understand that they live for you, that even when they are not around, they worry and think about you. Thank you very much to the heroine, for this little adventure, which made me rethink some things.”
Beautiful, but…
Tue Dec 27 2022 U R A MommyA beautifully illustrated story, but I thought I was getting something of a puzzle game as well. Aside from moving a few things around on the screen to advance the story, there was no puzzle to it at all. Kind of disappointing. Am I missing something?? Kinda feel like I just wasted a couple bucks.
No Sound
Mon Mar 25 2024 GalleryTit has no sound and no direction.
Waste of time and money
Mon May 15 2023 A-Z mamaFirst, I had no sound at all. Went through settings and that didn’t help. Second, there is no clear way to “play”. It’s just clicking randomly on things. Don’t waste your time.
Not worth it
Mon Jan 16 2023 broski.02I was so disappointed when I got to the end, it felt like there was no point to it🤦♀️. My few dollars were wasted….
Stuttering at times on the iPhone 14 pro
Sat Apr 22 2023 WinterSkyGamerThis game should not be running bad on the newest iPhone. Why is there even stutter?
Love this
Sat Nov 05 2022 chowderrrrrrrrrrrrrrrVery unique and beautiful game.
Laggy
Wed Mar 08 2023 CieiosckjwkksVery laggy and unclear how to play. Had to click around without any prompting and the story was very slow
News found!
Annapurna Interactive acquires South African support studio 24 Bit GamesCocoon and Thirsty Suitors publisher Annapurna Interactive has acquired South African co-development studio 24 Bit Games for an undisclosed fee.
Game Developer Wed Jul 02 2025
South African Studio, 24 Bit Games Has Been Acquired By Annapurna InteractiveIn recent years, the gaming industry has been witness to colossal mergers and acquisitions, transactions that reverberate across the...
mxdwn Games Wed Jul 02 2025
‘A Memoir Blue’ Review: An Aquatic Tale That Treads WaterIn 2021, Annapurna Interactive had its best year to date. After releasing Maquette, Twelve Minutes, Last Stop, and Solar Ash, it thoroughly...
Forbes Thu Nov 02 2023
A Memoir Blue review: Underwater melodyAnnapurna Interactive and Cloisters Interactive team up for this soothing underwater tale.
Shacknews Thu Nov 02 2023
A Memoir Blue Review: Artful, Autobiographical Mother-Daughter JourneyA Memoir Blue review on PlayStation 5: Cloisters Interactive has crafted a brief, beautiful, clever piece of art with Annapurna Interactive.
The Escapist Thu Nov 02 2023
A Memoir Blue Is a Puzzle Game Moms and Daughters Will LoveThe magical-realism game from Annapurna Interactive is a beautiful tribute to motherhood.
CNET Sun Jun 02 2024
A Memoir Blue Review (Switch eShop)We'd be lying if we pretended we hadn't experienced impressive games published by Annapurna Interactive in the past; What Remains of Edith...
Nintendo Life Thu Nov 02 2023
A Memoir Blue review – a deep dive into the price of successAn Olympic swimmer explores the roots of her compulsion to succeed in this dreamlike 'interactive poem'
The Guardian Thu Nov 02 2023
Interactive Poem 'A Memoir Blue' New Release Date Set for March 24Annapurna Interactive has announced the new release date for their upcoming game, A Memoir Blue.
The Illuminerdi Sat Sep 02 2023
You may also like
Teacup Mobile
From Eva with Green
Roterra 4 - Magical Revolution
The Tiny Bang Story
Roterra 3 - A Sovereign Twist
