11-11: Memories Retold Reviews

11-11: Memories Retold is ranked in the 75th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.5 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2018

“11-11 Memories Retold is a stark reminder of the horrors of war and the toll that it takes on those that it affects. It's not wholly original and its bold art style might not be for everyone, but it's worth experiencing at least once.”

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8 / 10.0
Nov 11, 2018

11-11: Memories Retold tells a beautiful story with multiple endings and is a must-play for anyone that loves a story-based game. The story might be a short one but it holds some amazing voice-acting. It's a shame the style doesn't quite work though.

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Unscored
Dec 14, 2018

Instead of going to the action filled WWII we've seen countless times, 11-11: Memories Retold wants to show us the human element of the war. Even when the narrative beats doesn't hit where it should, is definitely an interesting experience supported by a great art direction.

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7 / 10
Aug 18, 2019

11-11: Memories Retold is a story full of symbolism, questions of humanity and beautiful scenery. The game deserves more fine-tuning, which would make it a great. Our recommendation is clear: buy some tissues and seven points out of ten.

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Caution
Dec 17, 2018

11-11: Memories Retold in addition to its anti-war message is a story about the strong friendship that can grow among people who face adversities, no matter where they come from. As an interactive experience it works flawlessly, but at times it forgets to be as much a game as needed, and that's a pity.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 30, 2019

11-11 was a fun ride with a unique and beautiful art style, complemented by a well-written story that taught me that it’s really not about the destination, but the characters that you meet along the way.

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70%
Nov 26, 2018

11-11 Memories Retold is an amazing virtual monument to the casualties of World War I. Its story about two ordinary soldiers that are drafted to war against their will, is told in an unique, borderline experimental way. And it's one of the rare games that will make you think not about just solving logic puzzles, but about the cruelty of war and its repercussions.

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No
Dec 7, 2018

And that’s the thing about 11-11 Memories Retold – should I expect to be surprised? Should I rightfully hope to learn something? Should I expect the medium to be used in a new way to make me think about things differently? Is this video game just not for me? Who then, is it for? I’m upset that 11-11 can be both so serious and so inane, so against-the-grain yet so grimly uninventive. I’m bothered by the feeling of myself being bored by this game when its earnestness and thematic content tells me that my entertainment here shouldn’t necessarily be the point. Where is my empathy? Why can’t I think of the poor soldiers, civilians, etc., the people who lived through this? I like that it tries to work against the video game paradigm of glorifying violence; I hate how it gave me the longest five hours of my life in the process. Press “F” for feelings and so on.

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Nov 15, 2018

11-11: Memories Retold is an absolutely glorious story of love and loss during the brutality of The Great War. It’s story is believable and educational and it’s told through the eyes of two men who I felt genuinely attached to

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SA Gamer
Timóteo Da Silva
8 / 10.0
Nov 18, 2018

An aesthetically beautiful and deeply personal look at a very significant yet, troubling time in human history. Delving into the lives of the two men on opposing sides who enter the war for very human reasons and whose lives are deeply affected by each other and the war itself, is taxing, moving and as a narrative experience, poignant and worthwhile.

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7.5 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2018

A respectful, sombre window into a conflict that's famously difficult to tackle in gaming. Struggles to maintain a consistent flow at times but boasts one of the most compelling narratives of any recent war game.

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8.9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2018

While the gameplay isn’t particularly thrilling, more often than not it still services a well-told story in a gorgeously realized game.

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B
Nov 19, 2018

11-11: Memories Retold tells a deeply touching human tale of war. Of one man seeking a grand adventure and heroism. Of another man attempting to reunite his fractured family. Of the many who lost their lives serving their respective countries.

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85 / 100
Nov 10, 2018

11-11: Memories Retold doesn't attempt to tell a grand tale about World War 1, instead it decides to take a more personal approach. Following 2 soldiers as they take part in The Great War for personal reasons. The adventure is a deeply enriching tale about endurance, friendship, and honor where large-scale fights take a back seat. The abundance of collectibles and technical issues sometimes hamper the experience but these are minor issues. 11-11: Memories Retold is a moving tale of 2 soldiers trying to survive The Great War without killing thousands of NPCs and lots of guns.

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Digiato
Arash Parsapour
Top Critic
90 / 100
Dec 31, 2018

11-11: Memories Retold is a totally new experience in the genre of war games with a story more intriguing than any other war inspired books and novels. So do yourself a favor and dedicate a small part of your time to this unforgettable journey.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 17, 2018

Emotional story of two different soldiers during WW I with simple gameplay but sentimental moments.

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68 / 100
Nov 22, 2018

Memories Retold is a memorable and engaging adventure that needed to be made. However, like a history lesson you half paid attention to, that doesn't necessarily mean it was enjoyable to play. Ultimately, it's good enough to slog through, but that may not be the case for everyone.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 14, 2018

And even though it might not be exactly a true story, it doesn’t matter; it paints an important picture. One that can help a whole generation of people understand what soldiers went through during the First World War. What could be more impressive than that?

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7.5 / 10.0
Nov 18, 2018

Despite its superficiality, 11-11: Memories Retold manages to display the poison that is war, and evokes the feeling of bitterness from the unlearned lessons of history. The game is so humane that you will forgive her many things.

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Nov 8, 2018

In that context, 11-11 Memories Retold is something precious; it’s a rare foil against the lies about war that the likes of Call of Duty and Battlefield get away with far too easily.

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