Review of Meg’s Monster DLC Lost Memories on PC

If you are looking for deep RPG skill trees or punishing difficulty, Meg’s Monster is not for you. However, if you are searching for a story that will linger in your mind long after the credits roll, this indie gem—now expanded with the Lost Memories DLC is an essential play. Developed by Odencat, this pixel-art adventure flips the script on the traditional “escort mission” trope, resulting in one of the most emotionally resonant experiences on PC.

The Base Game: A Unique Twist

The core premise is brilliant in its simplicity. You play as Roy, a hulking, grumpy monster who is practically invincible. He starts the game with 99,999 HP. Nothing in the Underworld can scratch him. The catch? He has stumbled upon Meg, a lost human child. Meg is fragile, but not just physically; if she cries, her tears trigger an apocalyptic event that destroys the world.

Combat

Combat, therefore, isn’t about keeping yourself alive—it’s about emotional management. You must shield Meg from damage and use toys to distract her while pummelling enemies. It turns turn-based battles into narrative puzzles rather than tactical challenges. While the gameplay loop is simple and linear, it serves the story perfectly, fostering a genuine bond between the player, the monster, and the child.

Lost Memories: Deepening the Lore

The newly released Lost Memories DLC (included in the deluxe editions or available separately) acts as a prequel collection, offering approximately two hours of additional content. It steps away from the Roy-and-Meg dynamic to focus on five separate vignettes that flesh out the world’s history.

Story Telling

These short stories are surprisingly dark and mature. You witness the backstory of a man reborn as a monster trying to bring order to a chaotic Underworld, and a tragic tale of a monster child raised in a laboratory. The writing in Lost Memories feels heavier than the base game, trading some of the “creepy-cute” charm for serious lore-building that answers lingering questions about the secondary cast. It transforms one-dimensional NPCs into tragic figures, making a replay of the main game even more poignant.

Presentation

Visually, the game creates a Retro-SNES aesthetic that punches above its weight. The sprites are expressive, and the “battle” animations are full of character. The soundtrack is the real standout, featuring piano-driven melodies that perfectly underscore the shift from whimsical comedy to gut-wrenching sadness.

Final Thoughts

Meg’s Monster is a “game” in the loosest sense of the word; it is an interactive storybook. The Lost Memories expansion is the perfect cherry on top, proving that Odencat has built a world rich enough to support multiple narratives. It is a short, bittersweet journey about found family and the definition of humanity.