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Mementos are special objects found during memory traversal in To the Moon and Finding Paradise. Each memento is an object which exists in two or more memories, thereby connecting them. It acts as a teleporter that can be used by Memory Editor operators to jump from memory to memory, and it also allows the transfer of wish.

Usage[]

Usually, mementos are protected by a barrier and they cannot be used before the barrier is broken. Breaking the barrier requires the player to explore the current memory to obtain Memory Orbs. Up to five orbs are required to break the barrier.

After the barrier is broken, the memento must be "prepared". Memento preparation is represented in the series as a puzzle game.

  • In To the Moon, the puzzle is a tile-inverting puzzle, where the player must get all the tiles to face the right direction, but in each move they may only flip all the tiles in a row, column or diagonal. There is an optional goal for the player to complete each puzzle using the least moves possible.
  • In Finding Paradise, the puzzle is a sliding match 3. By matching the right memento, the gauge above the puzzle will fill up, and the puzzle is complete when the gauge is maxed.

When the memento is prepared, the player may then interact with it to proceed to the next memory.

List of mementos[]

Below are mementos from To the Moon and Finding Paradise, listed in order. Some mementos appear more than once.

To the Moon[]

Sprite Name Description Teleports to Puzzle Image
Yellow and blue origami rabbit The first memento, given by the last accessible memory of Johnny. It was the last origami rabbit River folded. Johnny playing the piano in the cliff house.
Umbrella An umbrella belonging to Johnny. Johnny mourning at River's grave near Anya, the lighthouse.
Platypus doll A plush toy belonging to River. Johnny and River's conversation in the bedroom.
Flowers The flowers Johnny picked up for River from behind the cliff house. Johnny and Isabelle arguing near the unfinished cliff house.
Pickled olives Johnny's favourite food. Johnny and River at a bar with Isabelle and Nicolas.
Notice of lighthouse abandonment A notice placed on Anya's door which Johnny took. Johnny promising River that he would build a house near the lighthouse.
Origami rabbit Yellow origami rabbit folded by River. The day River started folding origami rabbits.
Platypus doll A plush toy belonging to River. Johnny telling River on the cliff the reason he first asked her on a date.
Tattered backpack Old backpack used by Johnny. Johnny consulting Isabelle about River's condition in the library.
Book A book from the library. Johnny and River's wedding at the cliff.
Dead rabbit A rabbit killed by roadkill. River undergoing equine therapy at the ranch.
Handbag A handbag presumably owned by River. The clinic where River was diagnosed.
Clock A clock whose ticking irritated River. The auditorium in the cinema where Johnny and River had their first date.
Platypus doll A plush toy belonging to River. Johnny asking River out on a date at the high school hallway.
Backpack A backpack belonging to Johnny. Kitchen of Johnny's childhood home.
Soccer ball A ball belonging to Johnny and his twin brother, Joey. Johnny's lost childhood memories.

Finding Paradise[]

Sprite Name Description Teleports to Puzzle Image
Colin's Sigmund Contract A signed contract of Colin's memory alteration procedure The Sigmund Guest House, where Colin signed up for his procedure.
Colin's Hat A gift from Asher to help Colin with headaches. The parking lot of Lakeview Residence where Sofia let Colin go with the procedure.
Sigmund Call Card A call card bearing the Sigmund Corporation logo and the name Angelin Jay. Colin arguing with Sofia in their apartment about the former's decision to undergo the memory alteration procedure.
Green Book Colin's green note book, mainly used as his journal. Colin's childhood.
Paper Plane An origami model Colin loved to fold. Colin's last flight.
Cello An instrument Colin played. Colin getting assigned to play the cello at grade school.
Clock (3 PM) Colin and Sofia on a tour of their would-be retirement apartment.
Paper Plane An origami model Colin loved to fold. Colin's first meeting with Faye.
Clock (4:45 PM) Sofia's last concert.
Cello An instrument Colin played. Colin and Faye practicing music together on the hill.
Hibiscus A tropical flower common in the area where Colin lived. Colin accompanying Asher in the playground.
Tire A car tire repurposed for playground use. Colin giving Faye a tour of his high school.
Clock (3 PM) Colin missing Asher's birth at the hospital.
Paper Plane An origami model Colin loved to fold. Faye suggesting Colin find an airport.
Green Book Colin's green note book, mainly used as his journal. Colin's first commercial flight.
Pilot Hat A hat commonly worn by pilots. Colin's first visit to the airport he trained at.
Amaretto Sour, hold the amaretto A cocktail. Colin's honeymoon with Sofia at the seaside resort.
White Cloth A cloth used by Colin to wipe the spilled amaretto sour. Colin's flight lessons and work at the airport.
Aviator hat and goggles A flight headgear which was given to Colin by his instructor, Barry. Colin's proposal to Sofia.
Cello An instrument Colin played. The concert hall where Colin and Sofia first met.
Green Book Colin's green note book, mainly used as his journal. Colin's date with Sofia at the public aquarium.
Paper Plane An origami model Colin loved to fold. The closure of the airport.
Hibiscus A tropical flower common in the area where Colin lived. Faye's departure.