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Desta: The Memories Between

Desta: The Memories Between

Released: 9/26/2022

Desta: The Memories Between is a character-driven rogue-like, featuring an immersive story, strategic turn-based tactics, and… a metaphorical ball game? From the creators of Monument Valley, Desta: The Memories Between is a story of broken relationships, words left unsaid, and the chance to explore your own dreams for answers. EXPLORE UNFOLDING DREAMS Every night, Desta falls into the mysterious dream world, filled with shattered remnants of locations past, memories of regret-filled relationships, and powerful orbs that can change the course of conversation PLAY A SURREAL BALL GAME Overcome tactical challenges with perfect throws, shoot spirited trick shots and land sensational hits in turn-based sports-style encounters. As nights progress, Desta will become more experienced and attuned to this surreal world, discovering new abilities and ways to win MEET POWERFUL ALLIES Brought to life with a full voice cast, Desta will meet all sorts of interesting and strange characters throughout their journey, all with exceptional abilities and powers, each with their own story to tell about their connection to this world INTRODUCTION TO TACTICS From beginning to end, being approachable is a core value of all ustwo games. Desta: The Memories Between is designed for players of all skill levels to be able to experience the full journey This game contains themes of self-reflection, anxiety, mental health, loss of parental figures, and gender identity. Player discretion is advised. ustwo games are proud independent developers, best known for the award-winning Monument Valley series, Land’s End, Assemble with Care, and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure.

Desta: The Memories Between is a character-driven rogue-like, featuring an immersive story, strategic turn-based tactics, and… a metaphorical ball game? From the creators of Monument Valley, Desta: The Memories Between is a story of broken relationships, words left unsaid, and the chance to explore your own dreams for answers. EXPLORE UNFOLDING DREAMS Every night, Desta falls into the mysterious dream world, filled with shattered remnants of locations past, memories of regret-filled relationships, and powerful orbs that can change the course of conversation PLAY A SURREAL BALL GAME Overcome tactical challenges with perfect throws, shoot spirited trick shots and land sensational hits in turn-based sports-style encounters. As nights progress, Desta will become more experienced and attuned to this surreal world, discovering new abilities and ways to win MEET POWERFUL ALLIES Brought to life with a full voice cast, Desta will meet all sorts of interesting and strange characters throughout their journey, all with exceptional abilities and powers, each with their own story to tell about their connection to this world INTRODUCTION TO TACTICS From beginning to end, being approachable is a core value of all ustwo games. Desta: The Memories Between is designed for players of all skill levels to be able to experience the full journey This game contains themes of self-reflection, anxiety, mental health, loss of parental figures, and gender identity. Player discretion is advised. ustwo games are proud independent developers, best known for the award-winning Monument Valley series, Land’s End, Assemble with Care, and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure.

Desta: The Memories Between is a character-driven rogue-like, featuring an immersive story, strategic turn-based tactics, and… a metaphorical ball game? From the creators of Monument Valley, Desta: The Memories Between is a story of broken relationships, words left unsaid, and the chance to explore your own dreams for answers. EXPLORE UNFOLDING DREAMS Every night, Desta falls into the mysterious dream world, filled with shattered remnants of locations past, memories of regret-filled relationships, and powerful orbs that can change the course of conversation PLAY A SURREAL BALL GAME Overcome tactical challenges with perfect throws, shoot spirited trick shots and land sensational hits in turn-based sports-style encounters. As nights progress, Desta will become more experienced and attuned to this surreal world, discovering new abilities and ways to win MEET POWERFUL ALLIES Brought to life with a full voice cast, Desta will meet all sorts of interesting and strange characters throughout their journey, all with exceptional abilities and powers, each with their own story to tell about their connection to this world INTRODUCTION TO TACTICS From beginning to end, being approachable is a core value of all ustwo games. Desta: The Memories Between is designed for players of all skill levels to be able to experience the full journey This game contains themes of self-reflection, anxiety, mental health, loss of parental figures, and gender identity. Player discretion is advised. ustwo games are proud independent developers, best known for the award-winning Monument Valley series, Land’s End, Assemble with Care, and Alba: A Wildlife Adventure.

Critics
74
Steam
79

Score Breakdown

74.3

Critic Average

7 reviews

79

Steam User Score

154 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-4.3
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-4.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

3 launch window (43%)4 late (57%)