Remnant Records
- July 18, 2022
- EraKles
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Remnant Records" is a rhythm game where players manage a music label and help bands reach success. They must sign bands, record and produce music, and organize concerts to grow their label. The game features a variety of genres and bands with a focus on player choice and customization.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique take on the ghost hunting genre with a fun investigation system that emphasizes storytelling.
- Great atmosphere and ghost designs, providing a mix of fun and scares, especially when played with friends.
- The game has potential for growth with its class-based mechanics and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable despite some current limitations.
- The game suffers from bugs and unclear mechanics, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Limited content with only a few maps and ghost types, which can make the game feel repetitive over time.
- The lack of updates and communication from developers raises concerns about the game's future support and development.
- gameplay76 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its creativity and variety, featuring unique ghost mechanics and a class-based system that encourages strategic thinking and teamwork. Players enjoy the engaging clue-finding process and the distinct exorcism methods for different ghost types, although some find certain mechanics slow or confusing. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on the ghost-hunting genre, with immersive atmosphere and rewarding progression systems, despite minor jankiness in animations and mechanics.
“On the positive side: the game has a lot of good mechanics to really mix things up, including classes, a fully fleshed progression system, and the ability to purchase more information on entities to aid in your survival.”
“The gameplay is interesting and varied depending on which ghost you are dealing with. Exorcising each ghost type works differently, so the gameplay stays feeling fresh.”
“The gameplay is impressive and I'm excited for what else this game can put out.”
“I also find the exorcism segments to be a bit slow and mechanically obtuse, with the runner's and mannequin's probably being the most frustrating to figure out in my personal experience.”
“First the negative: it's a bit janky with animations and some other mechanics within the game.”
“Yes, that's a mechanic and no, you're not warned about it.”
- story64 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its depth and unique approach to ghost hunting, allowing players to piece together the backstories of various entities through artifacts and notes. However, some players find the narrative elements somewhat repetitive, as the journals often lack variety and cohesion. Overall, while the storytelling adds an immersive layer to the gameplay, there is a desire for more diverse and engaging story content in future updates.
“I recommend this game for people looking for a new ghost hunting experience with unique storytelling, which really lets us know what kind of person the ghost was in their past life, adding to how immersive the game can be.”
“Each ghost has its own story, and you have to find the artifacts associated with that story to exercise the ghost.”
“Remnant Records is a new way to play ghost hunting games, providing a story to understand each ghost's past and send them to the other side of death to win the match.”
“Though the stories get a little boring since they seem to be the same journals just in a rotation, and most of the time they do not tell an actual story.”
“I would like to see a cohesive story that you need to put together and see some variety with the journals.”
“All it really needs at the moment is more random story possibilities with corresponding haunted items.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for being well-executed and immersive, surpassing those of Phasmophobia, though some players note a loss of the uncanny valley effect. The environments and ghost designs are particularly highlighted for their quality, contributing to a compelling horror experience. However, concerns about performance and potential strain on hardware have been mentioned by some users.
“Lots of maps have good graphics, the ghosts are amazing, and the AI-generated lore for the ghosts is impressive and really scary.”
“The graphics are a bit better than Phasmophobia, with the trade-off being that a bit of that uncanny valley feeling is lost as a result.”
“Tried it 3 times, and don't wanna blow up my graphics card.”
“The graphics are well done and the environments really immerse you in a horror experience.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs that hinder gameplay and make it frustrating for players. While the concept and features are appreciated, the persistent glitches detract from the overall experience, particularly in solo play. Many users recommend playing with friends to mitigate some of the frustrations caused by these stability problems.
“The notes are way too buggy for a completed game.”
“The concept is great and the ghosts are a neat change, but it is still way too buggy.”
“The bugs are bad though and really need to be addressed, because the game isn't fun when you keep losing because your character glitches.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as incredibly immersive and spooky, effectively creating a cozy yet unsettling vibe that keeps players on edge. However, some reviewers feel that the lack of maps and weak jump scares detract from the overall creepiness, suggesting a need for more frightening elements to enhance the experience. Overall, the unique ghost mechanics contribute positively to the game's eerie ambiance.
“Multiplayer works great, the different ghosts are very unique with their own mechanics, and the atmosphere is incredibly immersive.”
“Atmosphere keeps you in a cozy on edge of your seat vibe while the ghosts add in an extra layer of creepy.”
“Not enough maps, monsters aren't scary, jumpscares are super weak, lacking creepy atmosphere.”
“It leans more into an ominous and unsettling atmosphere.”
“Atmosphere keeps you in a cozy on edge of your seat vibe while the ghost adds an extra layer of creepy.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a key feature, particularly when played with friends, leading to amusing and memorable moments reminiscent of classic Scooby-Doo antics. Players enjoy the combination of fear and laughter, making the experience entertaining and fun. Overall, the game is praised for its comedic elements.
“It can also be quite funny; if you bring goofy friends, you can create some great Scooby-Doo moments.”
“I love playing this with someone and seeing them get terrified; it's funny!”
“Good game, very funny!”
- replayability6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its diverse combinations of ghost types, stories, maps, conditions, and difficulty levels, enhancing the overall experience. This replayability is considered a significant strength, adding fun and creepiness to the gameplay.
“The combination of ghost types, stories, maps, conditions, and difficulties makes it a lot more replayable than you might think.”
“The game is great and has such replayable value, which is important in this genre.”
“Fun, creepy, and nice replayability.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like one would need a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, capitalizing on the popularity of ghost investigation games without any commitment to ongoing support or improvements.
“This honestly felt like a cash grab with the rising interest in ghost investigation games, especially when they have no intention to support or improve their product.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on various systems, and offers user-friendly key re-binding options for enhanced customization.
“The game itself runs smoothly, and keys are easy to re-bind if you want.”
