Lost Remnant: The End Tides
- August 4, 2020
- Jeff Sproul
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Reviews
- Engaging storytelling with a deep narrative and an eerie atmosphere that keeps players intrigued.
- Simple and enjoyable mechanics that blend point-and-click with resource management, making it accessible and relaxing.
- The game is free, providing a worthwhile experience without any financial commitment, making it easy to recommend.
- The game can feel tedious at times, especially with the amount of reading required and the potential for players to miss important areas.
- Some players found the stamina/sleep mechanic annoying and not particularly useful until later in the game.
- The background music can become repetitive and may not always fit the context of the gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game features a compelling and deep story that enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate narrative-driven gameplay. While it may become tedious for those who dislike extensive reading, the integration of storytelling with game mechanics keeps players engaged. The atmosphere, complemented by eerie music, adds to the immersive quality of the narrative, making it a standout point-and-click adventure.
“The storytelling and its simple nature really made the game a short but fully enjoyable experience.”
“It's one of the better point and click games I've played in a long time with easy to understand mechanics and a compelling story.”
“The story itself also seems to incorporate itself subtly with the mechanics, which is a nice touch.”
“The scrolls are supposed to help you find hidden areas, understand how things work, and build a story, but I found you can go far by just clicking all over the screen until you find something by accident.”
“Game was really enjoyable with messages constantly to break up the grind with plot or story; there's not much visible eldritch creatures, but there's a ton of mention of them.”
“No combat, just story and collection.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its well-paced mechanics and engaging story, making it one of the standout point-and-click games. While the stamina/sleep mechanic initially feels frustrating, it ultimately enhances the experience by preventing excessive grinding and integrating seamlessly with the narrative. Overall, the game offers a satisfying loop of collecting, crafting, and exploring within its straightforward mechanics.
“It's one of the better point and click games I've played in a long time, with easy-to-understand mechanics and a compelling story.”
“It's just long enough to tell its story without the mechanics wearing out their welcome.”
“The story itself also seems to incorporate itself subtly with the mechanics, which is a nice touch.”
“Initially, the second complaint is the stamina/sleep mechanic.”
“Also, despite the stamina/sleep mechanic feeling annoying, it did break me out of my hyper-focus to grind.”
“It's got the simplistic mechanics of most point and click games but an entertaining gameplay loop of collecting, crafting, and exploring.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as appropriately creepy and enhances the deep story, but some players feel that the foreboding background music can be unsuitable during less intense moments, suggesting a need for more varied soundscapes. Overall, the music is considered a suitable score that effectively complements the game's atmosphere.
“Fun little point and click escape room/adventure game with a deep story and wonderfully appropriate (by which I mean creepy) music.”
“It makes sense to have foreboding music when reading some scrolls that are relevant to the story.”
“The music is just prominent enough to be a suitable score for a game such as this.”
“My last complaint is the background music.”
“Then there are times where you are grinding or reading scrolls (informational only) and the same foreboding music feels unsuitable.”
“Imagine playing the NES Zelda where the entire game was 'dungeon' music.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its eerie, Lovecraftian quality that enhances the overall experience, drawing players in with its immersive writing and environmental details. The presence of unsettling elements, like roaches, adds to the aesthetic, creating a compelling and haunting atmosphere that keeps players engaged and eager to explore further.
“It's delightfully Lovecraftian, with a great atmosphere.”
“It has this eerie atmosphere that grew with every note you collected, all of which I made sure to find.”
“Eerie atmosphere throughout the game kept me wanting to see what was next.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be well-balanced, with effective resource management that prevents players from feeling stuck. While some challenges can become tedious, particularly towards the end, the grinding mechanics ultimately serve to enhance the gameplay experience by breaking up monotony. However, the repetitive music during grinding sessions has been noted as a mismatch for some players.
“The resource management is pretty decent while not too grindy, and well designed so that you always have a way to get more resources even when you are out of money, stamina, bait, etc. That's important in these types of games, as it is terrible to get stuck because of mismanagement.”
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding rather than tedious, as each session brings you closer to your goals and enhances your overall experience.”
“I appreciate how the game balances grinding with meaningful progression, making every effort feel worthwhile and engaging.”
“I didn't really find it useful to the game at first, and it annoyed me a bit during some of the necessary grinding.”
“Some of the challenges near the end felt a bit tedious, but overall it was enjoyable.”
“Then there are times where you are grinding or reading scrolls (informational only), and the same foreboding music feels unsuitable.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding it both funny and unique, contributing to an interesting and addictive gaming experience.
“It was a funny, interesting, and addictive little game.”
“A funny and unique gaming experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for enhancing the game's atmosphere and aesthetic, though some elements, like the roaches, may be unsettling for players. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the experience, making it a recommended title for point-and-click fans.
“The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you into the game world.”
“The attention to detail in the environments is remarkable, making every scene feel alive and vibrant.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully executed, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
