2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk thriller that explores the social challenges of tomorrow through classic adventure gaming. A journalist-turned-detective teams up with Turing, the world’s first sapient machine, to unmask a conspiracy that will shake the foundations of Neo-San Francisco.
The game primarily revolves around a narrative-driven adventure, focusing on exploration, dialogue, and player choice. While it contains some light puzzle-solving and occasional minigame sequences, the core gameplay loop centers around conversing with characters, examining the environment, and progressing the story through player decisions.
Players can freely explore the futuristic setting of Neo-San Francisco, interacting with various hotspots in each location. Clicking on these hotspots allows players to examine objects, uncover additional lore and backstory, and unlock new conversation options with NPCs. This environmental exploration is a key part of the gameplay, as it empowers players to discover clues and piece together the overall mystery at their own pace.
Conversations make up the majority of the gameplay experience, presenting players with multiple dialogue choices that can lead to different story outcomes and relationship dynamics with the characters. The narrative is highly branching, with player decisions having a tangible impact on how events unfold and which of the multiple endings are achieved.
While not the primary focus, the game does incorporate light puzzle-solving elements. These range from simple inventory-based challenges to slightly more complex logic puzzles. Importantly, most of these puzzles have alternative solutions or fallback options, ensuring that progression is not blocked for players who may struggle with them.
Interspersed throughout the narrative are a few different minigame sequences, such as a hacking minigame and a shooting gallery. These provide a change of pace from the core adventure game mechanics, though they are relatively straightforward and not overly challenging.
One of the notable aspects of the gameplay is the ability to customize the protagonist's name and pronouns. This level of player agency in defining the main character's identity is a unique touch that enhances the sense of personal investment in the story.