Singapore – August 26, 2024 – Singapore-based publisher Soft Source Publishing, in association with Midboss LLC and Chorus Worldwide, is pleased to announce the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 packaged version of Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Taiwan on 29th August 2024.
Watch the Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER launch trailer
About Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is a story-rich adventure and the sequel to 2064: Read Only Memories. Explore the rich world with an intuitive point-and-click interface as you take on the role of a young psychic agent tasked with tracking down a mysterious antagonist hiding in people’s memories.
You Are A Psychic Agent
Take on the role of ES88, a young esper employed by MINERVA, a powerful organization specializing in information science, neurotechnology, and extrasensory phenomena. She has been tasked with tracking down Golden Butterfly, a mysterious psychic entity hiding in and fragmenting the memories of Neo-San Francisco’s citizens. Who are they? Why are they doing this? And how will you stop them?
The Neurodiver
The Neurodiver is a bioengineered psychic creature made to assist in boosting an esper’s natural abilities. With its help, you’ll be able to collect clues and thoughts in your subject’s memories in an effort to piece together distorted fragments inside them, pushing Golden Butterfly out!
New and Old
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is a return to the vibrant sci-fi world of Neo-San Francisco from 2064: Read Only Memories with a whole new story, and a whole new cast of characters. It’s an adventure that newcomers can easily dive into, but those familiar with the original game might notice a lot of familiar faces making a comeback!
An Fm Sound Sensation!
NEURODIVER’s soundtrack is inspired by the OPNA/YM2608 sounds of the PC-8801 and PC-9801 series of computers, brought to you by Scarlet Moon composer and sound designer, Ken “coda” Snyder (Tree of Knowledge)!
If you love the sharp and glossy tones generated by late 80s and early 90s FM chips found in a variety of old computers, sound cards, arcades and consoles, then you’ll be right at home here. Long live the power of FM sound!
Game Features
• The Sequel to 2064: Read Only Memories: The long-awaited sequel to 2064: Read Only Memories takes you back to Neo-San Francisco in an all-new “psy-fi” adventure. Meet new inhabitants and reconnect with old favorites from the world of Read Only Memories.
• A Mystery in Memories: Take on the the role of newly-qualified ESPer, ES88, to track down the mysterious Golden Butterfly. Work with the Neurodiver, ES88’s psychic sidekick, to dive into people’s minds and repair their wrecked recollections.
• Anime-inspired Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in the beautiful pixel art world that takes you around Neo-SF, the halls of the secretive Minerva agency, and within the depths of people’s memories.
• A Cast to Remember: Beautifully drawn and animated characters are brought to life with superb voice-acting. New heroes and villains are joined by old favorites Lexi Rivers, Turing, and TOMCAT from 2064: Read Only Memories.
• Retro Fm Synth Music: Indulge your senses in the sharp and glossy retro tones of Neo-SF’s FM synth soundscape as you dive deep into people’s minds to track down the cunning Golden Butterfly.
Game Release Information
Platform: Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5
Genre: Adventure/Casual/Indie
Number of Players: 1 player
Screen Language: English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese and Japanese
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