# unmemory — A text based escape room game

> Text-based interactive novel with escape room puzzles and a murder mystery. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrones y Escondites S.L..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmemory/id1525188600 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrones y Escondites S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402544274)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $6.99
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 148 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2.6 GB
- Languages: English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2020-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmemory/id1525188600/reviews.md

## What is unmemory?

unmemory is a crafted combination of a thrilling story and puzzle games, an escape room inside an interactive novel about a girl gang and a broken mind. Will you solve the mystery?

Mobile Game of the Year, Stuff Awards; Best Text-Based Game, PocketGamer Best iPad Game 2020, Tech Radar, Best Mobile Game 2020, MacWorld; Best Narrative and Best Mobile Game 2020, Valencia Indie Summit; Best Mobile Game and Best IDea, DeVuego Awards 2020

You have to find your girlfriend's murderer, but you brain is damaged and you cannot make new memories. Using notes, pictures, and recorded messages you will have to solve the mystery and maybe, just maybe, discover an uncomfortable truth in this crime story set in the 90s.

Main features:
- Text is the gameplay, a cool and innovative mix of interactive reading, story, and escape room puzzles.
- Details have been carefully crafted, from the editorial design to the sophisticated photographs.
- An immersive storytelling format that broadens the view of what games (and books) could be. 
- Full of 90s references to noir thrillers, graphic adventures, or iconic devices.
- Themes: Memories, culture jamming, art pranks, empowered women and LGTBI.


MOBILE GAME OF THE YEAR. Stuff Gadget Awards 2020.
This is a stylish and smart take on a now-established genre, and from the second you hear a distant phone ringing, realize you spotted one earlier and frantically scroll back up the screen to answer it, you’ll be smitten. 

IGN
An "Escape Book" that is sure to delight fans of the genre. Engaging, interactive, and with lots of narrative details that will make you spend several hours on your screen. 8/10

BEST TEXT-BASED GAME. PocketGamer.
Unmemory is the best text-based game I have played to date. It can be read as a storybook or played as a game. 

BEST MOBILE GAMES OF 2020. Metro. 
Dropping you straight into the action, Unmemory’s captivating blend of puzzles and mystery uses every aspect of your phone, from touch to motion to sound and visuals, making it – ironically – a singularly memorable experience.  8/10

BEST iPad GAMES 2020. Tech Radar.
It’s rare to see truly fresh games on iPad, but unmemory manages to thrill and intrigue in equal measure, doing clever things with narratives, adventures, and puzzling.

THE TEN BEST MOBILE GAMES 2020. Der Standard.
"Unmemory" has less to do with the rather dusty "interactive fiction" than with clever puzzle games like "Device 6" or even the logic puzzle "Return of the Obra Dinn". Exciting and extremely stylish.

## Key features

- Text-based gameplay
- Interactive novel
- Escape room puzzles
- Murder mystery
- 90s noir thriller references
- Immersive storytelling

## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmemory/id1525188600/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Absolutely excellent!

*2025-03-27, version 1.08*

It’s so nice to occasionally come across a game meant more for adults, this definitely has more meat on its bones than the hos and match 3 the store is crammed with, no iaps here just great imagination and talented developers offering brilliant story and puzzles in an original way. I loved Device 6 and while it does take some ideas it is definitely it’s own creation. I love the story being drip fed you as you progress, the puzzles are logical and of medium difficulty, and that song alone is worth the fee....I can’t get it out of my head! Brilliant! Well done on another excellent game.

Edit: so I’ve just finished and wow just wow, I can’t believe ppl can put together such amazing content , it’s leap years ahead of most of the **** that clogs up the App Store. This game deserves so much recognition and I want to say a huge thank you 🙏 to the developers responsible for such originality.

Edit: a new game!!!! Eeek! So excited…. Thank you so much for letting me know! Instant download 😂

### 3/5 — Not for me

*2023-09-11, version 1.0.0*

boring and simple.

### 4/5 — Great Scroll-and-Tap Adventure Game

*2023-05-15, version 1.08*

I hope more adventure games like this one get published. The story I didn’t care much for but the adventure aspect of it all and the puzzles were fun. The puzzles are intertwined with the story very well and are not too hard but still somewhat obtuse so it’s not too easy either. 

CONS: A couple of the puzzles were brute forcible; some of the buttons to play audio were spammable, so the audio would stutter over itself with multiple taps; An occasional typo which didn’t seem intentional; The in-game link to leave a review must be incorrect because the app store fails to direct to the page when that link is used; Only has swipe/manual scrolling; The ending of the story feels unintentionally comedic in a dark way that doesn’t quite match the vibe; You play a character but have no impact on the outcome of the story. 

PROS: Seemingly unique. This is the first game like this that I’ve ever run into; Has a few small easter eggs here and there add a kind of humor to the experience; Chapter elements are well synced; Additional media fits the aesthetic; Puzzles very well intertwined with the story and media. None of the cons are bad enough to destroy the overall experience.

### 4/5 — Memento, the Game

*2023-03-20, version 1.08*

The good: 
The game really shines when it’s making full use of its interface — which is basically a text scroll with hidden Easter eggs. It’s great to see a game play around with a unique format. Worth the price just for the novelty!
Solid voice acting - not always the case with indie games!
Decent and fun puzzles, most of which are on the easier side, but a few of which are downright challenging. 
Catchy tune in the “my patience is wearing thin” song!

The bad: 
Sorry, folks, but you blatantly ripped off so much from the movie MEMENTO (I mean, c’mon: guy with short-term memory loss who tattoos himself and writes on polaroid photos is trying to find the killer of his dead lover only to discover… ) that the story was neither surprising nor particularly engaging. I kept hoping for a clever twist to show up, but it didn’t. Some scenes and plot elements are literally pulled straight from the film, and the “surprise” ending could be seen coming from a mile away. UNlike the film, though, this “mystery” is never actually definitively solved! This is the big reason it lost a star. 
The novelty of the interface wears off about halfway through as the designers seem to run out of ideas for clever ways to utilize it, which is a shame and contributes to a draggy final third of the game.
Unlike the overall game interface, the embedded image interaction is clunky, but I get it: it’s hard to make things like that fully interactive without a whole lot of work. It annoyed me once or twice (especially when longer input sequences were required), but on the whole it wasn’t too bad. 

Overall:
Honestly, despite the issues I had with the storyline, I’d buy the game again for its uniqueness, and I think it’s worth the price. However, if you haven’t seen the 5-star movie MEMENTO, watch that instead, and be sure to watch it FIRST so you don’t get spoiled!
Hope to see more from these devs, with a truly original storyline!

### 2/5 — Bugs!

*2022-02-26, version 1.08*

Really great and I would love to keep playing but there’s a bug that means I can’t get into the Pipas club even though I know I’ve got the right phrase. I’ve deleted and re downloaded it but still having the same issue, really disappointing

### 5/5 — THE BEST!

*2021-11-06, version 1.0.0*

BEST PUZZLE GAME EVER HANDS DOWN. so sad when it ended :(

### 5/5 — LOVED IT

*2021-10-16, version 1.0.0*

I loved this game! It reminded me of an escape room experience. If you're someone who's all about the details, this is the game for you. It requires patience and time, so if you have both, you're sure to have a great time.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2021-08-31, version 1.08*

I’m not a big gamer and look for intelligent games. I have not finished this one yet but I’m thoroughly enjoying it. For those of us that don’t like action and more go into thinking this is a great game

### 4/5 — Jeu vraiment bien ! mais…

*2021-08-16*

J’adore ce jeu, je n’en avais jamais vu de tel. Il est très immersif. Et on a vraiment envie de connaître la suite de l’histoire , le pourquoi du comment.Malheureusement, mis à part les textes, les paroles sont en anglais et quand on est pas vraiment doué en anglais ça peut être vite un handicap pour résoudre l’énigme.
En tout cas je recommande pour les amoureux d’énigmes et de mystère !!

**Developer response:** Salut ! Nous te contactons car nous savons que Unmemory t'a plu et nous voulions te faire savoir que nous lançons le prequel le 27 mars. Il est déjà disponible en pré-commande ! Le nouveau s'appelle Your House :_)))

### 5/5 — Wish there was more!

*2021-06-19, version 1.07*

This game was immediately engaging. I rarely play games with the sound on, but thoroughly enjoyed the immersive experience. I loved that clues could be found via text or audio as well as photos. Puzzles were never repetitive and required different types of problem solving to figure out. I finished it in 4 or 5 hrs time and my only regret is that it is over. Beautiful game from start to finish. Thank you to the developers. Can’t wait to see what else you do!

## Frequently asked questions about unmemory

### What kind of game is unmemory?

unmemory is a text-based escape room game that combines a thrilling story with puzzle-solving. It's described as an interactive novel where you must solve a murder mystery by piecing together clues.

### What are the main features of unmemory?

The game's main features include text as the primary gameplay, an innovative mix of interactive reading and story with escape room puzzles. It boasts carefully crafted details, sophisticated photographs, and an immersive storytelling format with 90s references.

### How much does unmemory cost?

Based on the provided information, unmemory is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What platforms is unmemory available on?

The application is described as a mobile game and has received awards for Best iPad Game, suggesting it is available on iOS devices. It is also mentioned in the context of mobile games, implying Android availability.

### What is the story of unmemory about?

The game's narrative centers on finding your girlfriend's murderer, but your character has a damaged brain and cannot form new memories. You must use notes, pictures, and recorded messages to solve the crime and uncover a potentially uncomfortable truth in a 90s setting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.08 — 2021-07-06

This major update adds an original soundtrack to every chapter for the first time and fixes some general bugs.

### 1.07 — 2021-02-09

Bugs fixed.

### 1.06 — 2020-12-01

Fixed portuguese language
Added a rating pop-up

### 1.05 — 2020-11-01

- Bugs fixes

### 1.04 — 2020-10-16

- Hint bugs fixes

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