The mystery of the Golden Butterfly needs unraveling as Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER finally releases on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC.
It was way back in 2020 that we first heard of Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER; the follow-up to 2064: Read Only Memories. But now, finally, we get the opportunity to grab a download, firing it into the nearest cerebral cortex.
Heading to Neo-San Fran?
Neo-San Francisco awaits in Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER as we join ES88, a young esper looking to uncover the darkest of secrets. It’s here where the MINERVA corporation comes to the fore, as we attempt to track down the Golden Butterfly. A tale of information science, neurotechnology and extrasensory phenomena awaits!
It’s priced at £12.79 from the Xbox Store, playable on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. You should be seeing it at roughly that same price on other digital stores too, if you prefer to play on PlayStation, on Switch or on PC.
With a 16-bit gaming lens powering things, if you previously enjoyed 2064: Read Only Memories, then you should well get on with this one. In fact, even if you didn’t particularly come to love the first game, we think that Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER will still appeal. At least that was the case for us – take in our full review and find out why.
Key game features
- You Are A Psychic Agent – Take on the role of ES88, a young esper employed by MINERVA, a powerful organization specializing in information science, neurotechnology, and extrasensory phenomena. She has been tasked with tracking down Golden Butterfly, a mysterious psychic entity hiding in and fragmenting the memories of Neo-San Francisco’s citizens. Who are they? Why are they doing this? And how will you stop them?
- The NEURODIVER – The Neurodiver is a bioengineered psychic creature made to assist in boosting an esper’s natural abilities. With its help, you’ll be able to collect clues and thoughts in your subject’s memories in an effort to piece together distorted fragments inside them, pushing Golden Butterfly out!
- New And Old – Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is a return to the vibrant sci-fi world of Neo-San Francisco from 2064: Read Only Memories with a whole new story, and a whole new cast of characters. It’s an adventure that newcomers can easily dive into, but those familiar with the original game might notice a lot of familiar faces making a comeback!
- An FM Sound Sensation! – NEURODIVER’s soundtrack is inspired by the OPNA/YM2608 sounds of the PC-8801 and PC-9801 series of computers, brought to you by Scarlet Moon composer and sound designer, Ken “coda” Snyder (Tree of Knowledge)!
Buy now!
You’ll find Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER on the Xbox Store. From there you can play on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
If that isn’t your bag, consider a download on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch or PC.
Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Description
ES88 is an esper tasked with capturing Golden Butterfly, a psychic entity hiding in the memories of others. Play as ES88 and join her cyborg colleague GATE, and the creature known as a NEURODIVER to help repair the memories Golden has damaged and stop them in their tracks in this “psy-fi” adventure!
