All That Remains
- November 10, 2017
- Elysian Games
Get on Steam"All That Remains" is a 90s-inspired adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world, where you play as a man reflecting on his choices as society has moved on. The game features a deep narrative, stealth and exploration elements, and an original score, with a playtime of 40-60 minutes. Through the world and your memories, the game explores themes of coming to terms with one's decisions in the face of a dying planet.
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Reviews
- The game effectively contrasts natural beauty from the past with a bleak, atmospheric present, creating a compelling visual experience.
- Sound design is solid, with voice acting that adds a menacing tone to the environment, enhancing the overall immersion.
- The game attempts to convey an important ecological message, which is relevant and timely.
- The gameplay is largely unengaging, with a lack of depth and variety, making it feel like a bland walking simulator.
- The narrative fails to explore its ecological themes in any meaningful way, resulting in a clichéd message.
- The game is short and easily beatable, leaving players feeling that it lacks substantial content for the time invested.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is a deeply personal and reflective narrative that intertwines themes of life, death, and the human experience, particularly through the lens of forensic anthropology. While some readers found comfort and insight in the author's exploration of profound topics, others criticized the storytelling for descending into melodrama and self-promotion, detracting from the academic content. Overall, the book offers a mix of poignant reflections and contentious narrative choices.
“I would recommend this to anyone interested in 'the rest of the story' of life - the horrors, the sadness, the fear, the wonder, and the compassionate people who help others to find a peace they can live with.”
“This book is a story of her life and it's beautifully written.”
“She is a brilliant scientist but a flat-out awful storyteller.”
“As I saw the narrative, the story arc of this supposed treatise on forensic science descending into melodrama, media hype, and the author's veiled self-promotion, I had to stop about the halfway point.”
“Both from the horrible acts of humanity and her ability to succinctly tell the story without doing a disservice to the victims.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Sue Black's work is characterized by a dry, Scottish wit that adds depth and relatability to her exploration of a challenging profession. Reviewers appreciate her ability to blend honesty with humor, making the subject matter both engaging and respectful, while also highlighting her compassionate approach in difficult situations. Overall, her writing is described as entertaining and insightful, with a perfect balance of pathos and levity.
“This is about the hardest job, told with honesty and humor, emphasis on the difficulty, the purpose, and excellence of the men and women who do it.”
“Far from being a dry and boring treatise, or gross, morbid, or lurid, Black in her matter-of-fact way makes her subject thoroughly fascinating, and her dashes of Scottish humor make it all the better.”
“Well written, and entertaining, with just the right touch of pathos and humor.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the work is described as a blend of heartfelt narratives surrounding death and dying, which some readers found engaging, while others felt a disconnect due to the author's emotional distance from the subjects. The reviews highlight a mix of personal reflections on loss and the complexities of handling such sensitive topics, resulting in varied emotional responses from the audience.
“I had the opportunity to gift some of my brother's organs to others in need, and that was a heartwarming decision after his tragic death.”
“It was a scientifically detailed narrative mixed with emotional aspects of death and dying.”
“Maybe it's my neuro-atypical sense of being totally comfortable with diving into a difficult subject without needing all the emotional padding, which makes my experience different from the overwhelming number of good reviews.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay primarily consists of a walking simulator combined with stealth elements, where players navigate around soldiers with relative ease. However, many reviewers find the experience lacking due to its clichéd narrative, unengaging characters, and simplistic mechanics.
“Gameplay is mostly a combination of walking simulator and stealth, with a few soldiers here and there that you have to sneak around, but most of these sections are easy enough to get past on the first try.”
“I wouldn't say it's quite enough to make up for a bland, cliched message, uninteresting characters, and fairly barebones graphics and gameplay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have been described as fairly barebones, contributing to an overall bland experience that is not enough to compensate for uninteresting characters and a clichéd narrative.
“I wouldn't say it's quite enough to make up for a bland, cliched message, uninteresting characters, and fairly barebones graphics and gameplay.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail that modern games offer, making the overall experience less immersive.”
“While the art style has potential, the execution falls flat, resulting in visuals that are often dull and uninspired.”
