May's Mystery: Forbidden Memories for Nintendo DS is a puzzle-adventure game where players follow the story of May, a girl seeking her missing brother. Along her journey, players encounter a diverse range of brain-teasing puzzles including logic challenges, pattern recognition tasks, and riddles that must be solved to progress. The game combines elements of mystery and narrative-driven exploration within its gameplay, inviting players to immerse themselves in May's quest while engaging their problem-solving skills. The genre blends adventure with puzzle-solving, appealing to fans of both narrative experiences and intellectual stimulation.