Before it rose to prominence with its hit series Life is Strange, DON'T NOD had actually turned its attention to a more traditional action-adventure game with Remember Me. Creating a striking aesthetic by blending grunge and futurism, Remember Me was an ambitious game that took the tried-and-tested theme of dystopian mega corporations overriding the free will of the people and added in unique mechanics surrounding memories and consciousness. Sadly, despite receiving praise for its world-building, Memory Remixes and soundtrack, critics panned Remember Me's formulaic combat and design choices.
However, it was clear through its sales over the years that the game has garnered a cult following, and the ideas at the heart of the game were sound. A sequel, therefore, should have been inevitable for such a title, but many factors led to Remember Me 2 not being developed, even if DON'T NOD Entertainment did have plans for the series' future, and ultimately the game remains in limbo. No official development has been confirmed for the sequel, and the latest news from Remember Me publisher Capcom suggests the game is no longer viable under its name.
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In a since-removed interview with Siliconera, Creative DirectorJean-Maxime Moris confirmed that DON'T NOD had already planned out a potential sequel. Not only did he state that DON'T NOD knew what additional content it would add to Remember Me's«recipe,» but it was also aware of the game's flaws and knew how to correct them. He ruminated that the sequel is «a game that's ready to be made, but that decision is Capcom's to make.» Despite this, Remember Me 2 never materialized as DON'T NOD continued work on the burgeoning success of its Life is
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