Another Code: Recollection Reviews
Despite having slight errors, I think I can definitely recommend it for those who are fans of point and click or visual novels, since the story is engaging and the puzzles are challenging but fair. Even those who have never played a game of the genre could start here, since it is a title that does not impose any type of pressure.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Another Code: Recollection brings together puzzle-solving, fun stories with twists and turns, and very interesting characters and lore all in one place. This is a wonderful remake of the games that came out in 2005 and 2009. While the games aren't too long, together, they make for a fun time by yourself or solving the mysteries with friends.
Another Code: Recollection is a fun new experience but a very different experience from the games it remakes.
Nintendo and Arc System Works remake of the Nintendo DS and Wii cult classics successfully recreates Another Code for a new generation.
While not the most challenging puzzle game, ANOTHER Code: Recollection is an engaging enough experience for anyone interested in this unique Nintendo time capsule.
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.
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.
Another Code: Recollection brings together a pair of stone cold cult classics Switch owners wont want to miss.
Another Code: Recollection is a smart and well-made revival for the beloved series that be believed was long forgotten by Nintendo: we are happy to know that it wasn't and that new players and long-time fans alike can now enjoy these two games on their Nintendo Switch.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Another Code: Recollection is a solid repackage of two classic adventure titles that manages to celebrate the Cing games despite some lacklustre puzzles and clumsy camera controls.
Another Code: Recollection recontextualises two of gaming's most obscure and heartfelt stories into a single cohesive whole, improving upon them in almost every way and providing a much wider audience with a chance to enjoy the adventure of Ashley Robbins. There are some rough edges here and there but the games are overwhelmingly a slow yet excellent journey that really ought to be experienced by everyone who can stomach the pacing. Melancholic, nostalgic adventures that come highly recommended!
Nintendo is serving double pack of excellent adventure titles from the past. And it is also a great showcase how to remake two solid games to great adventure with updated graphics, new interface, dialogues and even high-quality puzzle and exploration.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Another Code: Recollections is a “memory” that should be valued and now, thanks to this release, will avoid “fading” for some years to come yet. You can argue that it highlights fundamental weaknesses in puzzle and adventure games, where developers feel such an urgent need to make sure players don’t get stuck (and subsequently give up on the game) that they ensure the game basically plays itself. Recollections is certainly an easier experience than the games it is a remake of. But the real value of Cing’s cult masterpieces has been the stories they’ve told and the evocative and rich ambience of the storytelling environment, and the remake, here, builds on those qualities in a remarkable fashion.
Another Code: Recollection is a good example that Nintendo can bring back any game that surprised decades ago. The included titles allow reliving 2 amazing stories that were well-received on DS and Wii, but improved in every aspect to conquer new generations.
Review in Spanish | 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 is a leisurely experience for fans of puzzle games and narrative-driven adventures that has successfully integrated two titles on different platforms into one experience for the Switch—with some new gameplay mechanics. Players can enjoy uncovering the full mysteries of Ashley’s past, including some unexpected plot twists, in this undemanding offering.
Another Code: Recollection offers a flawed experience that in its core gameplay can come across as dated, which isn’t a bad thing if you are willing to accept that these games were released in the 2000s. It is harder to accept that, when you see just how much work went into updating it for a modern audience when they could have probably gotten away with half the work that went into it.
Another Code: Recollection is recommendable if you have never played the original Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii titles — or if it has been a very long time since your last encounter with them. In particular, the game benefits from its unified experience on a single console, helpful quality-of-life features, and new additions such as a well-executed voice acting performance. It is an emotional yet also engaging adventure.
Review in German | Read full review
Another Code: Recollection brings two overlooked mystery adventures together in a visually refreshed and narratively cohesive package. While the puzzles are mostly easy and the pacing slow, the emotional themes and respectful remastering make it a worthwhile experience—especially for younger or more contemplative players.
Review in Finnish | Read full review
There are pros and cons to this Recollection. Two Memories is worsened by departing the Nintendo DS, for instance, while A Journey Into Lost Memories is dramatically improved by the trip to Nintendo Switch, the hybrid handheld suiting it far better than the Wii's weird waggle.