
Memories of East Coast
An immersive visual novel experience that brings you on a journey through memory, nostalgia, and guilt.
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Release
June 1, 2021
5 years and 63 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Positive19 reviews78.9%
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13 itemsAbout the Game


Story
Experience the bittersweet emotion of the character Sam as he takes a meditative trip to a place he hasn’t visited in fifteen years, where a specter of his past unexpectedly emerges and forces him to confront old truths in new ways. Hand-drawn art and a carefully selected soundtrack of lo-fi music accompany you on this thought-provoking exploration of memories both fond and sorrowful.Blending a heartfelt narrative with psychological commentary, Memories of East Coast challenges players to consider alternate perspectives on loss, grief, and sickness, layering complex themes for full immersion without any character art. This is a personal journey, colored by nostalgia and brought to full bloom within the player’s own mind.
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DEVELOPER'S NOTE: Memories of East Coast seeks to provide an immersive visual novel experience. The audios used were carefully selected which perfectly fit in with the art and storyline. Also, the character's images will not appear within the storyline, intentionally done to boost your creativity and imagination.
Features
- Steam achievements.
- Explore a heartfelt narrative presented in visual novel style.
- Learn the truth of Sam’s troubled and bittersweet past.
- Gain insight into real-world issues through alternate perspectives.
- Immerse yourself in nostalgic hand-drawn art.
- Enjoy lo-fi music selected to match the mood of each scene.
This visual novel aims to be played immersively.
Live streaming in front of a large audience is not recommended.