All That Remains

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All That Remains is a single player action game. It was developed by Elysian Games and was released on November 10, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

All That Remains is a 90's inspired eerily atmospheric adventure narrative that lets you experience one man’s life as he comes to terms with his final moments on an abandoned Earth.

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Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Interesting and thought-provoking story with ecological and narrative themes.
Good atmospheric visuals enhanced by fog and distinctive color use, providing some cool screenshot moments.
Reasonably good voice acting and sound design, with a unique ambient experience.

Gameplay is slow, clunky, and frustrating with poor controls, especially for stealth sections.
Graphics are below average with low draw distance, heavy fog that obscures environments, and misleading store page screenshots.
The story and characters lack depth, and the game is very short, finishing much quicker than advertised.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered basic and short, often serving more as background than a main focus, with some intrigue and emotional moments but lacking depth or tension due to gameplay elements like checkpoint systems. While a few users appreciate its thematic aspects and personal insights, others find it underdeveloped or melodramatic, resulting in a mixed reception overall.
- “The story has some intrigue and mystery to it, but the checkpoint system ultimately removes any tension.”
- “Gameplay and story mix like peanut butter and fried chicken.”
- “The story, told through flashbacks, is okay and there are some easy parts in it, where you have to sneak around soldiers.”
- “It is a very poor story, and poor content for the price they ask.”
- “She is a brilliant scientist but 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.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cool visuals and atmospheric effects, while others find them below average and lacking detail. Technical issues like glaring graphical bugs and limited customization options also detract from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals contribute to mood but fall short of expectations based on promotional material.
- “At this point, I would say they should have just made the whole thing a walking simulator with better visuals.”
- “The first stage was a fun, surprisingly tense experience, somewhat spoiled by a glaring graphical bug with the fog effect.”
- “The graphics in All That Remains look cool.”
- “Graphics are below average.”
- “The first stage was a fun, surprisingly tense experience, somewhat spoiled by a literally glaring (blinding) graphical bug with the fog effect.”
- “The graphics are bad; you can change only resolution and set up only general quality of graphics when a typical Unity window pops up at start.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the work is characterized by a dry, gentle, and down-to-earth tone that adds warmth and relatability to a difficult and serious subject. The author's compassionate and sometimes Scottish-inflected humor enhances the narrative without undermining the respect and dignity given to the topic. Overall, the humor is well-balanced, providing insight and entertainment while maintaining humility and clarity.
- “The book is written with humility, insight, humor, and clarity.”
- “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.”
- “The author shows her gentle humor when working in the field, often being the only woman on a team, dealing with extreme heat or freezing cold.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily consists of slow-paced walking simulator and light stealth elements, which are generally easy and may feel underdeveloped. Critics suggest the gameplay adds little excitement, making it seem unnecessary compared to the story, which also falls short of engaging players.
- “Gameplay and story mix like peanut butter and fried chicken.”
- “It's a very slow-paced walking sim with some light stealth gameplay that resets you to the start of the stage on death.”
- “At this point, I would say they should not have bothered with gameplay at all and just made the whole thing a walking simulator with better visuals.”
- “It's a very slow-paced walking simulator with some light stealth gameplay that resets you to the start of the stage on death.”
- “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.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the work is described as a scientifically detailed narrative that blends emotional themes of death and dying, though some readers find the emotional distance from victims creates a less engaging experience. While the subject matter is heartwarming and thought-provoking for some, others feel the emotional impact is understated or secondary to the intellectual treatment.
- “Maybe it's my neuro-atypical sense of being totally comfortable with diving into a difficult subject without needing all the emotional padding that makes my experience different from the overwhelming number of good reviews.”
- “It was a scientifically detailed narrative mixed with emotional aspects of death and dying.”
- “I since had the opportunity to gift (2014) some of my brother's organs to others in need and that was a heart warming decision after his tragic death.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised, featuring an original score with six unique tracks that enhance the experience. While voice acting is limited and unremarkable, the soundtrack stands out as a strong positive element alongside the visuals.
- “The only really good thing was the music, so compliments for that.”
- “"Original score featuring 6 unique tracks." I can appreciate the music; it was nice.”
- “Great short walking simulator (playtime around 40 minutes) with beautiful visuals and nice music.”
- “There is some limited voice acting and music, but honestly, nothing too noteworthy in my opinion.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is poor, characterized by abysmal draw distance and low-quality textures, which negatively impact the overall experience.
- “Draw distance is short, optimization is poor.”
- “It has a somewhat interesting premise but is plagued with ugly textures, abysmal draw distance, poor optimization, and a practically empty plot.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect tedious due to slow walking speed, which prolongs repetitive tasks and hampers overall pacing.