Another Code: Recollection Reviews
Despite its niche target audience, Another Code: Recollection is an odd, yet welcome revival from Nintendo that is sure to be appreciated for many years to come.
Another Code: Recollection is a merger of two previously released games in the Another Code series, but with the necessary innovations. You play with Ashley Mizuki Robins who is investigating to find out what happened in the past and you do this by solving the necessary puzzles and having a lot of dialogue. The focus is clearly on the story, which is done justice to by fine voice actors. The puzzles could have been a little more creative, but are nevertheless entertaining.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Another Code: Recollection is not just a remake, it is a passionate liposuction that aims to make Another Code: Two Memories and Another Code R: Journey into Lost Memories their best versions. The world of Ashley Robbins was completely rebuilt, the puzzles were mostly replaced by fair, varied and appropriate alternatives and not even the story escaped some radical deviations from the original, surprisingly positive as a whole. The end result is an honest and unpretentious journey, perfect as an introduction to the genre and capable of delighting anyone who wants to solve mysteries while smelling the roses along the way.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Another Code: Recollection is laidback storytelling with likeable characters, the odd puzzle, and a little sci-fi sprinkled in for good measure. I'm glad that I got to play through these lesser-known adventure games all of these years after their initial release although they certainly don't do much to stand out from the crowd. 💧
Another Code: Recollection breathes new life into a dormant series by creating a cohesive narrative in a remake with updated visuals. While some great effort has gone into modernising the games from a presentation standpoint, some of the creative liberties taken and frustrating motion-controlled puzzles will no doubt leave fans longing for a more faithful recreation.
While Another Code: Recollection is a very well-made remake, some of its mistakes are unfortunately not acceptable. Despite the story additions, beautiful graphics/drawings, nice voice acting and full travellable 3D environments; the game's boring and heavy structure at some points overshadows its good parts.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
By betting on complete remakes for both games, Nintendo ensures that Another Code: Recollection comes fully optimized and free of many of the problems that existed in the original versions. You may feel that the difficulty has been greatly reduced in this effort to remove much of the friction that existed in the original versions, much of it related to the specific alternative control methods of each of the original consoles, but the result is a much more entertaining game that much better fulfills its purpose as a hybrid experience between visual novel and puzzle.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Another Code: Recollection is a smartly made remake that’s beautiful to look at and heartwarming to play. This collection combines both games with a unified art style and presentation while smoothing out the plot to create a cohesive whole. This game is very different from its original versions, so if you are a fan of those, don’t expect the same presentation or puzzles. I do find the puzzles weak overall, and the story enjoyment will hinge entirely on what you want out of Adventure games.
Despite the ridiculously simple puzzles, notable lack of any sort of challenge, and some clunky controls, Another Code: Recollection is a good way for Nintendo to start off 2024.
Remaking an older series that never got much limelight is always a good thing, and Another Code: Recollection has gone above and beyond updating its look and feel for the modern day. The problem is that those updates have removed everything that made the original games unique, and have re-invented the story in a way that is not to its benefit. It might still be a nice time if you're in the mood for something simple and slow-paced, but it's certainly no replacement for the originals.
One of the strangest remakes of all time, given the amount of effort and care that's been put into such obscure adventure games that, in all honesty, don't deserve the attention.
Playing Another Code: Recollection, I found a deep and engaging adventure. The story, focusing on Ashley’s mysterious journey, is the heart of the game. While the puzzles offer an enjoyable challenge, they’re accessible enough for all players, helped by the handy Dual ANOTHER System and the newly implemented hint system. The game excels in the storyline, making me eager to uncover the mysteries. The game looks very good with its 3D environment, though the camera is a bit slow. The updated visuals and voice acting add to the immersive experience, making it a compelling game to play, especially if you value story over complex puzzles and don’t mind a lot of reading. Want to give it a try first? There is a demo available in the eShop!
Another Code: Recollection's improved environments, mechanics, and assists elevate a legacy title into relevancy with a heartfelt story.
Another Code: Recollection is like a reminder that a person can die twice: when the soul leaves its the body and when everyone forget about us.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Another Code: Recollection is a comprehensive remake of two forgotten adventure gems. The reinterpretation of the original material adds substantial new features, but cannot quite capture the magic of the original games. This is partly due to the puzzles, which have completely been reworked, and the lacklustre audiovisual presentation. Despite the points of criticism, I had a lot of fun with the games during my fifteen or so hours of play. I love the melancholy world of Another Code I'm and am glad that this series has been given a second chance.
Review in German | Read full review
With a clear facelift, Another Code Recollection arrives on the Switch with the burden of satisfying veterans while adapting for the new audience. Its changes are noticeable from the beginning with this variation in the gameplay and the conception of the puzzles. The adventures, linked together as if they were two chapters of the same book, are modified to draw lines that merge them and adapt them to a general narrative (which does not always remain aligned with what was previously seen)
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