Fleeting Memories is a romantic noir visual novel made with Ren'Py by Lyrical Artistry. You play a male private detective who shares a home with his childhood sweetheart and best friend. A new neighbor asks for help, pulling you into a case tied to her sister’s death. The story blends investigation with personal choices, including whether to pursue romance with the neighbor or stay close to your longtime companion. It uses 3DCG artwork.
The current build is Update 4 Final, version 0.4.6, released February 10, 2026, and development is ongoing. It runs on Windows, Linux, Mac, and Android. The text is available in English, Korean, Chinese, and Russian. The game is uncensored. This update added more than 5,500 words, over 100 static renders, seven animations, new music and sound effects, plus Korean, Chinese, and Russian translations.
Developer's description
Get ready for a romantic noir journey, as you take on the role of a private detective living with your childhood sweetheart, aka best friend. One day, when your newest neighbor comes to you with a personal request, you're quickly thrust into your next case. The past and present unravels as you try to crack the unsolved mystery of her sister's death. Not to mention, the possibility of a new romance as well. Will you keep things strictly professional? Or is there room for some new love in your life? What about your childhood friend? Follow your instincts and witness where this thrilling journey takes you.
Update 4 Final - v0.4.6
- 5500+ new words of content
- 100+ static renders
- 7 new animations
- New music and sound effects
- Translated in Korean, Chinese and Russian
Update 4 Beta
25k+ words** of new content
460+ static renders
The Final Release will include:
New music and sound effects
3 brand-new scenes
Fabulous animations
Planned Korean and Chinese translations
Update 3
-Around 21K+ words of new content
-550 new renders
-New RPG mechanism
-New music
Update 2 Beta
-New 27k words of content
-New 450+ HD renders
-7 new animations
-Added new in-game phone app (test of messenger system) [Will be updated to new systems and mechanism in future]
-Added a point system (walkthrough) for players to understand their relationship with Li and what route they are in [It's underworking and isn't completed. Will be updated in future updates]
-New music and soundtracks
-Added a fighting game mechanism [Underworking and will be updated further in future updates]
Final version
1. The music screen has been polished—you can now easily select, pause, or stop music.
2. A slider for textbox opacity has been added, along with individual sliders for music, sound effects, and in-animation sounds.
3. The Gallery now includes replay able scenes and animations, rather than just static renders.
4. The Credits have been Upgraded.
5. The previously missing 3 animations have been added.
6. I’ve added a few sound effects and improved the transition effects to enhance the overall experience.
Update 1
- 14k words of new content
- 235 new renders
- 3 new animations
- Gallery and Music tab bug fixed
Demo
Initial Release
Player reviews
Player rating4.5 / 5 · 10 ratings
Written reviews10 · avg 4.0★
Positive (4–5★)80%
Latest review2026-03-18
What players say
Most players praise the visuals and adult scenes, while a few criticize story logic and writing.
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Players like
Strong visuals and animations
Engaging story and atmosphere
Attractive adult scenes
Well-designed characters
Common complaints
Illogical plot details and mystery holes
Uneven writing and thin story
Best for players who enjoy atmospheric adult stories with strong visuals.
Summarised from 10 written player reviews.
bloombaboon2026-03-18★★★★★
The animations I've seen were way above average, but the scenes and the writing were not. I was already checking out of this when I got hit by the MC inspecting the bootprint left by the attacker on the door…
SerasAshrein2026-02-11★★★★★
Fleeting Memories is a truly touching and heartfelt game that clearly shows the author’s genuine love for their creation. From the very first moments, it immerses you in a special atmosphere you don’t want to leave. First and foremost, I’d…
cnmpower2026-01-25★★★★★
Story writing is quite good. Character designs are decent, but it's subjective. There are mini games, but skippable without affecting the game progress. There is not much animation
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