History VideoGame / AnotherCode

* AbortedArc: In ''Another Code: R'', [[spoiler:Matt's sub-plot regarding his father [[UnsolvedMystery is left unsolved]]]]. It was intended to be a SequelHook for a GaidenGame, but those plans fell through when the company went bankrupt a year after release.

* ArcWords: "Facing the truth can be hard, but it's always for the best" is repeated throughout ''Recollection'' in order to hammer home the {{Aesop}} that it is necessary to confront uncomfortable and uncertain situations related to one's past in order to gain closure and grow as a person.

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* AdaptationalModesty: Played with. In ''Recollection'', neither of Ashley's outfits show off her midriff anymore, but 16-year-old Ashely now boasts a pair of mid-rise denim shorts instead of jeans.

Ashley appears in '''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosBrawl'' as one of the many collectible trophies as well as a sticker. She also appears as a spirit in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''.

* AdaptationalModesty: Played with. In ''Recollection'', neither of Ashley's outfits show [[BareYourMidriff off her midriff]] anymore, but 16-year-old Ashely now boasts a pair of mid-rise denim shorts instead of jeans.

* AdaptationalModesty: In the remake, Ashley's outfits are less revealing.

%%* AdventureGame: With all the examining, inventory management and puzzle-solving involved.

* DeadAllAlong: [spoiler: Matt's little sister, Kelly], whose death [spoiler:Matt] has mentally blocked out for five years.
** [spoiler:Ryan] becomes this in the remake, having died [[spoiler:as a child when Another malfunctioned during Judd's attempt to erase his memories of his mother's death. The Ryan Ashley meets in the present day is a contruct created by the memories of Ryan that were stored in Another.]]

* AdaptationalExplanation: In the original ''Two Memories'', Jessica seems to just ''guess'' that the DAS is coded to Ashley's biometric data, apropos of nothing. The remake explains that she discovered this by trying out the device after it arrived, and has her explain it when Ashley asks her to take a photo of her.
* AdaptationalJerkass: The US release of ''Two Memories'' made Ashley more moody, angsty and more resentful of Jessica hiding the truth from her. The remake puts in her line with the other releases by keep her understandably irked, but less whiny.

* MoodWhiplash: You can eat the candies the Captain gives you at ''any'' time, even right after [[spoiler:Ashley finds out her mom is dead]], resulting in Ashley gleefully exclaiming, "I love candy!"

* AbandonmentInducedAnimosity: Ashley's relationship with her father sours between games when he darted off to Lake Juliet for a year. She resists his attempts to reestablish a bond until he admits he did it to find out more about her mom.

%%* PopQuiz: One per chapter. Justified in that Ashley is trying to keep track of what all is going on and remember it.

A [[VideoGameRemake remake]] [[CompilationRerelease of both titles]], ''Another Code: Recollection'', released on January 19, 2024 for the Platform/NintendoSwitch. Developed by Creator/ArcSystemWorks, ''Recollection'' completely overhauls the gameplay to be a third-person adventure title, as opposed to the top-down and side-scroller presentations of the original DS and Wii games, respectively. The remake also introduces [[ReCut several narrative changes]] and an updated visual style courtesy of the original creative team, in addition to voice acting, entirely new puzzles, and new music. A playable demo of ''Two Memories'' Chapter 1 was made available on December 14, 2023.

* InMediaRes: The first game remake starts off with Ashley on her way to the mansion, then flashes back to the initial boat ride.

%%* InnerMonologue: Ashley has a number of these. Matt starts lampshading them in the later half of the game.

%%* {{Irony}}: While in the mansion, at one point Ashley and D hears a piano play by itself.
%%--> D: That's spooky. (He's a freaking ghost!)
%%* ISeeDeadPeople: Ashley. It later becomes ISeeThemToo with [[spoiler:Bill and Matt.]]
%%** Both Ashley and D are quite shocked when [[spoiler: the Captain]] can see him, too.

%%* PamphletShelf: You only get plot-relevant info from the books you read.
%%* ParentalAbandonment: Again, Ashley's dad.
%%** Elizabeth's mom in the second game.

A [[VideoGameRemake remake]] [[CompilationRerelease of both titles]], ''Another Code: Recollection'', is scheduled to release on January 19, 2024 for the Platform/NintendoSwitch. Developed by Creator/ArcSystemWorks, ''Recollection'' completely overhauls the gameplay to be a third-person adventure title, as opposed to the top-down and side-scroller presentations of the original DS and Wii games, respectively. The remake also introduces [[ReCut several narrative changes]] and an updated visual style courtesy of the original creative team, in addition to voice acting, entirely new puzzles, and new music. A playable demo of ''Two Memories'' Chapter 1 was made available on December 14, 2023.

* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance: The remake of "A Journey into Lost Memories" introduces Matt into the plot earlier than the original game by having him be the one who steals Ashley's bag when she arrives at Lake Juliet, rather than [[spoiler:Sofia]].

A VideoGameRemake [[CompilationRerelease of both titles]] for the Platform/NintendoSwitch, ''Another Code: Recollection'', is scheduled to release on January 19, 2024. In addition to overhauled visuals and voice acting, the remakes contain new puzzles, music, and [[ReCut changes to the narrative]]. A playable demo of ''Two Memories'' Chapter 1 was made available on December 14, 2023.

%%* BoyishShortHair: Ashley and Sayoko.

%%* ConsoleCameo: The DAS in both games and the TAS in the second game.

%%* NonHumanSidekick: D.

%%* RaceLife: Ranger Dan and Janet were changed from Caucasian to black for the remake.

%%* SpiritualSuccessor: ''Another Code R'' at times has more in common with ''VisualNovel/HotelDuskRoom215'' than the first game.

* UnexpectedlyRealisticGameplay: You have to press two maps together, one on the top screen and one on the bottom screen. To do so, you have to close and open the DS. This can be extremely confusing to players utilizing a Nintendo 2DS due to the fact that they don't close the same way a regular DS does, and players who don't know/remember that turning on sleep mode is the 2DS' equivilant of closing a DS would [[GuideDangIt likely get stuck]].

The second game, ''Another Code: R - A Journey Into Lost Memories'' released for the Platform/{{Wii}} in 2009. Taking place two years later, Ashley receives a new package in the mail towards the end of summer vacation. This time, instead of a demand to venture to an abandoned island, it's an invitation to visit the resort town of Lake Juliet: a scenic locale that also happens to be the last known location of Ashley's mother. As Ashley begins her investigation on her mom's disappearance, she once again befriends a kindred spirit (albeit less literally this time): a young runaway named Matthew who is on his own search for a missing family member.

** Ashley frequently has [[InternalMonologue internal monologues]] in both games. In ''R'' these are depicted via Ashley turned towards the screen, effectively monologuing her thoughts to the player. In both games these are lampshades: In ''Two Memories'' it's lampshaded via Ashley constantly forgetting that D can [[{{Telepathy}} read her thoughts]] while she's having them. In ''R'', Matt lampshades how frequently Ashley seems to start staring staring vacantly into space in her own little world.

The second game, ''Another Code: R - A Journey Into Lost Memories'' released for the Platform/{{Wii}} in 2009. Taking place two years later, Ashley receives yet another package from her father towards the end of summer vacation. This time, instead of a demand to venture to an abandoned island, it's an invitation to go on a camping trip, in hopes of some much needed father-daughter bonding. However, when fixing their familial relationship doesn't go as planned, he reveals that there's a reason he choose the resort town of Lake Juliet for their excursion: this place was the last known location of Ashley's mother, and he's been trying to uncover the mystery of her disappearance. As Ashley begins her own investigation on the matter, she once again befriends a kindred spirit (albeit less literally this time): a young runaway named Matthew who is on his own search for a missing family member.