- November 10, 2017
- Elysian Games
All That Remains
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About
"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.






- 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.
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe 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.”