Remnants of a Beautiful Day

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Remnants of a Beautiful Day is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by From Soy Sauce LLC and was released on August 2, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Remnants of a Beautiful Day" is a first-person narrative game with simplistic controls, which immerses the player in a visually striking and sometimes intense fantasy world. Inspired by sleep paralysis, the game presents a short, dreamlike narrative that aims to transport the player to a vibrant but fleeting reality. With no combat or complex mechanics, the game is a unique and artistic experience that is more focused on storytelling and visuals than traditional gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features interesting visuals and a beautiful atmosphere that evokes a surreal feeling.
It has multiple endings and replayability, which adds depth to the experience.
The calming music enhances the overall ambiance and complements the exploration aspect of the game.

The gameplay is primarily a walking simulator with awkward controls and clunky mechanics, leading to frustration.
There is a lack of clear direction or story, leaving players confused and aimlessly wandering.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including broken achievements and input lag, significantly detract from the overall experience.

graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and vibrant visuals, while others criticize the overall execution, describing it as glitchy and lacking coherence. Many feel that the aesthetic choices, though interesting, do not compensate for the game's shortcomings in gameplay and design continuity. Overall, while the visuals have their moments of beauty, they are often overshadowed by technical issues and a lack of engaging content.
- “Although the art style is very subjective, I did enjoy this title's visuals and thought the style was very nice.”
- “I really liked the visuals and soundtrack of this title, and although it's not a genre I enjoy too much, I can appreciate a title like this and understand how people can enjoy it.”
- “+visuals - very nice, some levels have juicy colors, some of them have a calm palette, but all of them are nice to look at.”
- “There's no continuity or design in the layout or visuals, and it just feels like a load of random half-finished ideas thrown together in whatever order they came across them.”
- “Instead, it turned into a nightmare of confusing graphics, an effect orgy, where I got lost due to unconfigurable inputs disabling me to pass obstacles borrowed from old arcade games, wrapped in sugar-sweet shader beauty.”
- “Imagine Myst, but change the colors randomly, repeat the same scenery over and over, dumb down the controls and graphics, then remove any aspects of gameplay or excitement.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric qualities, particularly the calming piano tracks that enhance the overall experience. While some players noted that the volume is too low, making it difficult to hear, others appreciated how the soundtrack complements the visuals and gameplay, creating a captivating mood throughout. Overall, the music is seen as a significant strength, contributing to the game's immersive environment.
- “Combined with the music, the game was very atmospheric wherever you were.”
- “The peaceful and calming music mixed with the soothing narrative of Dr. Wolf also adds to the atmospheric pleasure of the game.”
- “The OST is spot on for every mood the developer(s) intended to convey.”
- “The music is so low that I have to crank up my speakers just to hear it softly.”
- “The first thing that hit me was the music, so clumsy and relaxing, and then I saw the world so lovely.”
- “The graphics and music quickly build an atmosphere for this title and fill you with curiosity about what's ahead.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the exploration elements and alternate endings, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic and reminiscent of a walking simulator. Mechanics are described as barebones, with issues in platforming controls and repetitive scenery detracting from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game is noted for its interesting visuals and a decent soundtrack, leading to a somewhat enjoyable, albeit flawed, experience.
- “The title actually is not a 'walking simulator', and instead is a very interesting exploration title that does have core mechanics, as well as alternate endings.”
- “The mechanics are very simple and solid.”
- “It has interesting visuals but lacks gameplay, which makes it a plain walking simulator.”
- “I give the game an 8/10 for delivering a worthwhile experience, but with only barebones mechanics in gameplay.”
- “3D platforming sections suffer from either horrible jump mechanics or the player model getting stuck on edges of platforms, and ledge grab/pull up animations that don't trigger properly, which conspire to ruin a relatively good looking and pleasant game.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its combination of calming music and engaging narrative, creating a relaxing and immersive experience. Players appreciate the unique characteristics that enhance the ambiance, whether it be a soothing or spooky vibe, effectively drawing them into the game's world. Overall, the atmospheric elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a worthwhile experience.
- “Combined with the music, the game was very atmospheric wherever you were.”
- “The peaceful and calming music mixed with the soothing narrative of Dr. Wolf also adds to the atmospheric pleasure of the game.”
- “You can play a game like this to be taken in by the atmosphere of it, and use it to relax.”
- “The graphics and music quickly build an atmosphere for this title and fill you with curiosity about what's ahead.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, leaving players confused and lacking motivation as they navigate through its odd worlds. Reviewers express that a simple plot could have significantly enhanced the experience, making it more engaging and less disorienting. Overall, the lack of a coherent narrative detracts from the game's potential, leading players to wish for more compelling alternatives.
- “Something that might have turned the tables was an actual story; this could steer the player away from being confused because they don't know what they're doing or why they're doing it.”
- “More than anything, playing this game made me really want to play a better, even prettier game like 'mind: path to thalamus' or 'a story about my uncle.' As such, I'm glad I got this game in a bundle for only a dollar.”
- “No story, nothing to explain these odd worlds you fall between.”
- “There is little to nothing going for this game as there isn't a linear story (if one at all).”
- “Had a simple plot been implemented, it could've given this game at least a bit of potential to be interesting.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game offers some replayability through multiple endings and in-game achievements, which can enhance the experience for players seeking variety. However, some users find the gameplay tedious, limiting their motivation to explore all the endings. Overall, while there is potential for replay value, it may not be enough to engage all players.
- “Since it has several different endings, it has a lot of replay value and I can really appreciate the strangeness and challenge of it all.”
- “Beginning to end your first time is about an hour and a half, but multiple endings and in-game achievements give it replayability.”
- “There is some replayability with the multiple endings, but unfortunately, I only found two endings and can't bring myself to play anymore of this because of how boring it is.”
- “Beginning to end, your first time is about an hour and a half, but multiple endings and in-game achievements give it replayability.”
- “Since it has several different endings, it has a lot of replay value, and I can really appreciate the strangeness and challenge of it all.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being inconsistent, with players experiencing issues such as disappearing and reappearing elements, which raises questions about whether these glitches are intentional. Overall, many feel the game is too buggy and unfinished, detracting from the overall experience.
- “There were also several times when I wasn't certain if things disappearing and reappearing was intentional or just a super buggy game.”
- “This game feels too buggy and unfinished for me to want to keep playing it.”
- “Ugly main menu, buggy textures.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and confusing, often describing it as simplistic and poorly executed, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “This game is tedious, confusing, jittery, simplistic, nauseating, and just not well made.”

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Remnants of a Beautiful Day is a casual simulation game.

Remnants of a Beautiful Day is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Remnants of a Beautiful Day was released on August 2, 2017.

Remnants of a Beautiful Day was developed by From Soy Sauce LLC.

Remnants of a Beautiful Day has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Remnants of a Beautiful Day is a single player game.

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