Remanence

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Remanence is a single player action adventure game with fantasy, post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by To Software and was released on March 21, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

A first-person souls-like that rewards players for mastering sword combat mechanics. Rise against the robotic cult that has destroyed the world using nanomachines and seek revenge on the cybernetic overlord.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The art style is unique and compelling, with beautifully executed animations and a strong atmosphere.
The game offers a challenging experience with intense boss fights and a rewarding combat system that encourages engagement.
There is evident passion and love put into the project, making it a worthwhile experience for players who enjoy challenging gameplay.

The controls are clunky and slow, making it difficult to execute precise actions like parrying, which is crucial in a souls-like game.
The game suffers from performance issues, running poorly even on high-end hardware, and has several bugs that disrupt gameplay.
There are significant design flaws, such as misleading save mechanics and inconsistent enemy behavior, which can lead to frustrating experiences.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are highly praised for their unique and compelling art style, which enhances environmental storytelling and creature designs. However, some players note that performance issues arise at higher settings, leading them to opt for medium or low graphics to maintain smoother gameplay. Despite minor control clunkiness, the overall visual presentation is considered impressive and artistically admirable.
- “The art style is just awesome, and as a programmer and solo game developer myself, I admire artists like this.”
- “Though performance suffers a fair bit when running on the higher settings, the team's art direction shines through brilliantly, even on the lowest graphics.”
- “The art style is unique and compelling, with the environment offering strong storytelling and a wealth of things to look at and admire.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the impressive art design and challenging gameplay. It effectively ties together the game's atmosphere, contributing to the immersive quality of the environment and boss encounters.
- “The music, sound effects, and environment really tie everything together.”
- “The art design is top-notch, and the music enhances the overall experience.”
- “The final boss had a sick design, and the music added to the intensity of the battle.”
- “The music in this game is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from my enjoyment.”
- “The audio design, particularly the music, feels out of place and fails to match the game's atmosphere.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a short yet challenging experience with engaging mechanics set in a striking environment, but it is marred by a frustrating issue where all save data resets upon exiting the game or returning to the menu.
- “A short, but deeply challenging experience, rich with complementary mechanics and a vibrantly desolate environment.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the gameplay experience, leading to frustration.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, which makes executing actions difficult and frustrating.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is enhanced by its unique and compelling art style, which creates an immersive environment filled with rich storytelling elements and numerous details for players to explore and appreciate.
- “The art style is unique and compelling, with the environment offering strong storytelling and a wealth of things to look at and admire.”
- “The narrative is deeply engaging, weaving together complex characters and unexpected twists that keep you invested until the very end.”
- “Each character's backstory is rich and well-developed, adding layers to the overall plot and making the journey feel personal and meaningful.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by dramatic audio that creates an immersive experience, featuring impressive sound design that complements gameplay effectively.
- “The audio is dramatic and atmospheric, offering some awesome sounds that enhance the player experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is noted to be lacking, particularly at higher settings, which can lead to performance issues. Players recommend adjusting settings to medium or low to improve performance while still appreciating the strong art direction, even at lower graphics levels.
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate the developers' efforts in optimizing the game, making it accessible for a wider range of hardware.”
- “Oh, also, please work on optimization a bit more.”
- “Though performance suffers a fair bit when running on the higher settings (I chose to run it on medium or low), the team's art direction shines through brilliantly, even on the lowest graphics.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a blend of humor and rewarding secrets, with funny sticky note boards that enhance the experience and encourage players to explore and pay attention to details.
- “There are bits of humor and rewarding secrets speckled throughout, encouraging exploration and attention to detail.”