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 bugs and balancing issues, making it difficult for new players to survive.
- There is a lack of clear guidance or tutorials, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics.
- The map can feel empty and overly large, with insufficient loot and resources in certain areas.
- 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with some players praising the unique art style and immersive environments, while others criticize the visuals as outdated and poorly optimized.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 a desire for improvements in character animations and overall graphical quality, noting that the current state feels inconsistent, especially on high-end systems. Overall, while some find the graphics acceptable for an early access title, others feel they fall short of modern standards.
“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 a variety of mechanics that show promise but are marred by clunky execution and balancing issues. While the building and crafting systems offer depth, they suffer from poor tutorials and frustrating mechanics, such as underpowered weapons and slow crafting times. Overall, the game has potential, especially for fans of survival genres like Rust, but it requires significant improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“The gameplay seems very well optimized.”
“The game mechanics have been well thought out and there is already a lot to do and explore for the work of just one developer.”
“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, particularly in expanding the storyline and enhancing quest variety to create a more compelling gameplay experience.
“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, glitches, and 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 scenarios. 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 execution is convoluted.
“Fun points of interest 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; just nothing but plains with some hills and trees, and nothing exciting like 'the forest', for example.”
“I like what I see in the game for the most part; the atmosphere is 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 smooth performance and no issues, others criticize the graphics and lag, suggesting that significant 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... but that's early access for you.”
“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, it is considered a strong point of the game, contributing positively to the experience.
“The music is similar to Rust Legacy; the game sounds are comparable. It is not overrun by immature players yet, and 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 execution.
“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
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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 feels fresh and engaging, encouraging me to explore different strategies.”
“I can see the replayability with this game will be utilized by me often enough.”
