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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 77 | 12 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 79% | 74 | 839 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 39 | 28 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 86% | 79 | 19 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 22, 2026) · 19 reviews sampled · 14 total reviews in window · weighted 10.6 up / 1.8 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (39)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 85
“2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL is a deeply engaging story that will entertain you for hours, as long as you're happy to spend some time reading. There's a mystery to unravel, involving interesting characters and multiple endings, wrapped in a neo-lit future. Check it out.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL takes the classic point-and-click genre of old, strips out many of the annoyingly exacting puzzle systems, and injects a refreshingly positive and progressive outlook. A cast of memorable characters and some spot-on retro presentation should seal the deal for fans of a good story and snappy dialogue.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Thankfully, most of the complaints I have are nitpicks at best. The nicks in the armor are noticeable, but despite that, everything manages to hold together. There’s heart, emotion, and care here that shouldn’t be passed over.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“The impetus for the journey is the disappearance of your former friend Hayden Webber...”
read full review ↗ - 40
“MidBoss got the bare essentials down for 2064: Read Only Memories. The gameplay is functional and solid, even for an indie adventure game. However, it takes quite a bit of skill to write a scenario that can highly irritate with such extremely holier than thou attitudes. This is a game that has the remarkable ability to push people away with just how self-righteous it can be, but for people who can soldier through that, they might find some affection for this game. 2064: Read Only Memories claims to be cyberpunk, but, really, there is nothing punk about being moralistic.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“2064: Read Only Memories tells a haunting story in a stylish way. Its diverse roster of characters, intriguing world, and masterful soundtrack make for an engaging experience from beginning to end. While there are some minor storytelling and structural hiccups, it nevertheless successfully combines a classic genre with modern trimmings.”
read full review ↗ - 87
“2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL is a charming and captivating visual novel. It's a title that fits seamlessly with the Switch and makes clever use of the console's functions. The added touch of HD Rumble and touch functionality offer deeper gameplay options exclusively for the console. Additional exclusive content makes this the best version of ROM for first-timers or veteran fans of the title. While the core game is untouched with its gameplay flaws, it still brings a lot of love and attention to detail to the visual novel genre.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“I appreciated having Read Only Memories on my Switch to play it as a portable. The pixel art looks great on the screen and you're not losing any detail not playing docked. The INTEGRAL version doesn't add much to separate it from the many other versions you can pick up, but of the portable versions available (Vita, iOS, Android) I'd much prefer it on my Switch and the game is best experienced as a portable book to pick-up as you wish.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“2064: Read Only Memories is a title that will appeal to a niche corner of the gaming public, with its focus on a murder mystery wrapped in discussion of social issues. It’s also feels like quite a passive experience compared to other games that are in the same genre. There’s interactivity with objects and solving puzzles, but being dialogue heavy may put some off. The story of 2064: Read Only Memories is decent however as is the voicework, and there is replayability through making different choices. 2064: Read Only Memories may be much more appealing to those who are fans of visual novels, and if you are then you’ve got a good plot to get involved in here.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Read Only Memories Integral is a charming and gripping experience in most ways, and is let down only by how rarely it engages as a game rather than a story.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“2064: Read Only Memories is the perfect example of a modern retro-style game.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“2064: Read Only Memories is a fantastic update to the original game that tells a noteworthy story with some great characters supported by mostly good voice acting. There are just a few sour spots that drag down the game and stop it from connecting like it should.”
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Patch history
- Version 64.2 + Patch 64.2.2May 22, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Just updated to 64.0.6bMay 11, 2017
- Just updated to 64.0.6bMay 11, 2017
- PUNKS: A 2064 Sidestory and Patch v64.0.5Mar 22, 2017
- PUNKS: A 2064 Sidestory and Patch v64.0.5Mar 22, 2017
- Read Only Memories EX launching in 6 Days!Jan 16, 2016
- Read Only Memories EX launching in 6 Days!Jan 16, 2016
- v1.1.1b HotfixDec 10, 2015
- v1.1.1b HotfixDec 10, 2015
- Read Only Memories Version 1.1 Is Here!Nov 14, 2015significant · resets scoring window
- Read Only Memories Version 1.1 Is Here!Nov 14, 2015
- ROM 1.0.9 is here? What does that mean?!Nov 1, 2015
- ROM 1.0.9 is here? What does that mean?!Nov 1, 2015