Remnants
- March 4, 2021
- Immortal Hand Studios
- 17h median play time
Get on Steam"Remnants is a massively multiplayer open-world survival sandbox role-playing game, playable in single-player, co-op, PVE, and PVP modes. Craft weapons and tools, build and drive vehicles, and level up your character's skills to survive against harsh conditions such as radiation, toxic gas, and extreme temperatures. Dynamic base building, weather, weapon attachments, and resource harvesting are among the current features."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of Rust Legacy.
- The developer is responsive and actively engages with the community, addressing bugs and suggestions.
- The crafting and building mechanics are enjoyable, providing a satisfying sense of progression.
- The game suffers from balancing issues, particularly with enemy difficulty and resource scarcity.
- There are significant bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, such as issues with crafting and inventory management.
- The map can feel empty and lacks sufficient points of interest, making exploration tedious at times.
- graphics39 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique art style and immersive environments, while others criticize the visuals as outdated and poorly optimized. Many users express disappointment with the overall quality, describing it as "horrible" or "mediocre," especially in comparison to other titles. However, a few players note that the graphics are acceptable for an early access game, suggesting potential for improvement with future updates.
“The graphics are amazing, the quality and uniqueness very much in place for an EA game.”
“The graphics and details on high settings are amazing and just gorgeous.”
“The graphics are great and the environment weather, landscape, even in the dark, is immersive.”
“First off, the graphics look horrible.”
“Horrible graphics: I have an insane PC, close to a 7k build, and the graphics on this game make it seem like I'm playing on a goddamn tablet. Max settings are worse than lower settings, poorly made, duplicated boring landscape.”
“The graphics are 20 years old.”
- gameplay37 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag, featuring well-thought-out mechanics and a variety of activities, but marred by clunky controls, balancing issues, and a lack of tutorial guidance. While the building and crafting systems offer depth, they can feel tedious and underwhelming, particularly with poorly balanced weapon mechanics. Overall, the game shows promise and potential for improvement, especially for fans of survival gameplay, but currently suffers from a lack of polish and clarity.
“The gameplay seems very well optimized.”
“The game's developer has done an incredible job with a good amount of different gameplay mechanics that have a good amount of depth to each of them.”
“Part of what makes this exciting is discovering things: locations, game mechanics, recipes, enemies, AI, etc. I'm only about 3 hours in, but I'm eager to keep playing and look forward to discovering all the cool things in this game.”
“The game is at times enjoyable but has more than its fair share of clunky or broken mechanics and balancing issues more extreme than Marvel vs Capcom 2.”
“Game is heavily lacking in tutorial information and explanation of mechanics.”
“The graphics are horrid, the gameplay is clunky, and basic stuff like interaction with some objects isn't working at all.”
- story17 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and consistent quest progression. While the survival elements add to the immersion, the repetitive quests and limited NPC interactions detract from the overall experience. Players see potential for improvement, hoping for more diverse missions and a richer storyline in future updates.
“Having no clean water sources (so far), requiring to gather dirty water and cook it is a beginner hardship but falls within the storyline, so it adds to immersion.”
“A storyline would really ice the cake.”
“Over time, the game becomes boring ... we need to bring more enemies, repetitive quests and global events into the game (like Fallout 76).”
“I look forward to a more in-depth quest line, more NPC interactivity aside from the roaming trader.”
- stability14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, typical of early access titles, with users reporting a range of bugs and glitches that can significantly disrupt gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal issues and praise the overall performance, others have encountered severe problems that detract from the experience. Overall, the consensus acknowledges the presence of bugs but remains hopeful for improvements as development continues.
“Remnants is a solid, bug-free early access game reminiscent of Rust Legacy.”
“The game looks good and runs great; I had zero performance issues.”
“Runs great for an early access game and is worth the price.”
“Yes, it is in early access and comes with all the bugs and glitches, along with a lack of some features you would expect at its current stage of development.”
“You'll enjoy it sometimes, but for the most part, you'll be coping with glitches that range from a minor annoyance to a trainwreck that just cost you several hours worth of playtime in progress.”
“This game is a buggy pile of steaming shit that should not cost a dollar to play.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extensive and often tedious, particularly in the early stages where resource gathering feels repetitive. While there is a wealth of loot, crafting, and building opportunities, many feel that significant time investment is required to progress, especially for those aiming to succeed in PvP. Overall, the grind can be rewarding but may deter some players due to its demanding nature.
“For some, Rust is a garbage can of PvP; lots play and few will succeed without wipe day farming and 24/7 playing.”
“Farming with a tool gives you the same resources as farming with your initial starter rock.”
“It's extremely grindy.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it lacking and monotonous with vast plains and minimal structures, others appreciate its immersive qualities, likening it to a post-apocalyptic survival experience. The graphics and sound design contribute positively, creating a relaxing and medieval ambiance within player bases, though some feel the overall experience is convoluted.
“Fun points to explore, difficult NPCs, great atmosphere, base building, you name it.”
“The graphics are pretty, nighttime feels realistic, and the atmosphere within your base feels very relaxing and medieval with candles and furnaces/campfires.”
“The atmosphere is so boring and I could barely find any buildings; it's just nothing but plains with some hills and trees, lacking excitement like 'the forest', for example.”
“I like what I see in the game for the most part; the atmosphere is nice, but it's just too convoluted at the moment.”
“This game brings the atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic survival game back.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed feedback. While some players report solid performance and no significant issues, others criticize the graphics and lag, suggesting that improvements are needed. Additionally, there are calls for better balancing and smarter AI as part of the optimization process.
“The game looks good and runs great; I had zero performance issues.”
“Performance is solid; no server issues that I have seen so far.”
“Granted it still needs balancing, smarter/more challenging AI, and optimization... that's early access though.”
“The optimization is just poor; the graphics are really ugly and the game is very laggy compared to others.”
“It still needs balancing, smarter and more challenging AI, and optimization... that's early access though.”
“Other games provide much better performance and graphics.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with comparisons made to the soundtrack of Rust Legacy, and it is noted for not being overly influenced by immature themes. Overall, while the music is appreciated, it appears to be one of the few positive aspects highlighted by the reviewer.
“The music is similar to Rust Legacy; the game sounds are comparable, and it is not overrun by immature players yet. Even if that changes in the future, this is the better option to Rust in my opinion right now.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, making it a recommended experience for those looking for a good laugh.
“The game is really funny; I would recommend you just try it.”
“Honestly, stuff like that is hilarious sometimes if we are being real and keeps things interesting.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing strong dissatisfaction over its aggressive and exploitative nature.
“This is the worst attempt at a cash grab I have ever seen.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and ruins the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game's replayability appealing, indicating that they anticipate returning to it frequently.
“I can see that the replayability of this game will be utilized by me often.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play through the game multiple times.”
“Each playthrough offers a unique experience, keeping the game fresh and exciting.”
“The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more after the first playthrough.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
“The limited choices and outcomes make replaying feel more like a chore than a fun experience.”
