Remnants of a Beautiful Day
- August 2, 2017
- From Soy Sauce LLC
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game has a unique and eerie atmosphere that evokes curiosity and a sense of exploration.
- There are multiple endings and in-game achievements, providing some replayability.
- The music effectively sets the mood and complements the visuals throughout the game.
- The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making platforming frustrating and difficult.
- The game lacks a coherent story or guidance, leaving players confused about their objectives.
- The graphics are glitchy and unpolished, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with users describing them as glitchy, poorly designed, and lacking continuity. Many found the visuals to be a confusing mix of random elements that detracted from gameplay, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. While some appreciated the novel aesthetic choices, the overall execution left players feeling overwhelmed and disoriented.
“I purchased this game based on the graphics shown within the trailer.”
“Visuals range from environmental eye-candy to dark imagery.”
“The aesthetic choices are novel, but stomach-turning when you have to look at it for as long as you do while you try to figure out what you're supposed to be doing.”
“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.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, leaving players confused and lacking context for the bizarre worlds they encounter. Reviewers suggest that a simple, linear narrative could have significantly enhanced the experience and provided a clearer sense of purpose. Overall, the lack of a coherent story detracts from the game's potential appeal.
“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.”
“Had a simple plot been implemented, it could have given this game at least a bit of potential to be interesting.”
“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).”
“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 what they're doing.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game effectively enhances the atmosphere, perfectly aligning with the intended moods and themes, contributing to a sense of curiosity and immersion. Reviewers praised the soundtrack for its ability to complement the game's visuals and overall experience, making it a standout element.
“The graphics and music quickly build an atmosphere for this title and fill you with curiosity about what's ahead.”
“The OST is spot on for every mood the developer(s) intended to convey.”
“A challenging, yet decent, first-person platformer with the undertones of a creepypasta, boosted N64-styled graphics, and gorgeous, mood-setting music.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics and music effectively create an engaging atmosphere that fosters curiosity about what lies ahead, while maintaining a spooky ambiance without relying on cheap jump scares.
“The graphics and music quickly build an atmosphere for this title and fill you with curiosity about what's ahead.”
“It's not bad; it has a spooky atmosphere without taking the easy way out and relying on jump scares.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with stability, noting instances of objects disappearing and reappearing, which led to confusion about whether these glitches were intentional design choices or bugs in the game.
“There were several times when I wasn't certain if things disappearing and reappearing was intentional or just a super buggy game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating to progress.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with simplistic controls and graphics that detract from the overall experience, resulting in a dull and uninspired environment reminiscent of Myst but significantly diminished in quality.
“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.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 and just not well made.”
“The grinding feels overly repetitive and lacks any real reward.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be frustrating and uninspired.”
