The player handles a character in the basement-based story game Am I Nima who has no memory or identity. The only thing you need to do is talk and act like Nima.
Am I Nima gameplay involves gathering object-related words and forming statements or concepts. These combinations are used in interactions with the character's mother, who is both captor and evaluator. Players are encouraged to experiment, frequently unsure what each interaction will unlock. Some word combinations provide insights or flashbacks, while others create paradoxes or misinformation. This technique forces fragmented thinking, mirroring the character's mental state.
In Am I Nima, interpretation dominates. Each finding raises questions rather than answers. For most of the game, identity, control, and the mother figure's objectives remain unclear. Dialogue and self-awareness maintain tension without battle or interfaces. Creating a cohesive self in an environment that undermines it offers a quiet but focused investigation of memory and control.
