the only other sound’s the sweep is a Bitsy exploration of memory. in this world, memories are accessible through the MEMPlayer technology, which allows people to revisit and reenact their memories in their sleep. you are Ranger, a delivery worker for a memory fluid corporation.

features

  • 1,500+ words of prose
  • deliver your packages to customers in the daytime, plug into your MEMPlayer at night and visit a lush world of memories
  • about 15-20 minutes of gameplay

instructions

  • use wasd, d-pad, or arrow keys to move around and interact
  • if the game isn’t responding click the title screen or game area.

notes

  • some swearing, mentions of drug abuse, but nothing excessive

credits

StatusReleased
PlatformsWindows, macOS, HTML5
Rating
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
(6 total ratings)
Authorwindbreak
GenreInteractive Fiction
Made withbitsy
TagsAtmospheric, Bitsy, Minimalist, Narrative, Romance, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, storygame, Time Travel

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Loved this.

thank you for playing :)

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I LITERALLY CAN’T WITH THE MUSIC IT’S SO GORGEOUS

I mean all of the game is absolutely amazing and I feel simultaneously happy and sad, and thank you so much for making me feel this confusing way

oh my gosh thank you so much for your lovely sweet comment <3 i'm so happy you enjoyed!!! thank you for playing :)

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This has some really melancholy, sentimental feel. Thanks for the vibes and the feels.

hehe i'm glad that came through :) thank you for playing 💛

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YOU ATE THIS UPPP. wonderful gameplay experience.it was so unique hello??? not too long but still an impactful message. kind of reminded me of this short film best friend. I love the dialogue, narrative, graphics everything was *chefs kiss*.50000/10 you deserve the world for this.keep creative babes<3💗

omg THANK YOU :)!!! what a sweet comment - im so happy u liked it! 💛

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really beautiful experience, gave me a lot to think about

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thank you so much - i'm so glad you got something from it <3