Remoteness

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 83 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • story
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"Remoteness" is a horror-themed, open-world single-player game set in a quarantined New York City in 2034. After a meteor shower, you must fight to survive, navigate the deserted city and districts of Chinatown and the underground, and manage your periodic injections. The game features splendid graphics, dynamic day/night cycles, and random weather systems, with electricity playing a crucial role in gameplay.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

69%
Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews
graphics19 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • The game features an interesting implementation of weather effects that can impact gameplay.
  • The graphics are visually appealing, with a decent selection of weapons and a captivating atmosphere.
  • There is potential for improvement, and some players appreciate the effort put in by the small development team.
  • The game feels unfinished and clunky, with numerous bugs and performance issues that hinder the experience.
  • The AI is poorly designed, leading to unchallenging combat and frustrating gameplay mechanics.
  • Exploration is often meaningless due to a lack of engaging content in the vast, empty city.
  • graphics33 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as beautiful and atmospheric, while others criticize them as outdated and poorly optimized. Many highlight the inconsistency in quality, noting that while certain areas exhibit impressive visuals, others feel unfinished or lack detail. Overall, the graphics are described as decent to good, but marred by technical issues and a lack of polish.

    • “Eye-pleasing graphics, beautiful world.”
    • “All this together with atmospheric soundtrack and gorgeous graphics.”
    • “I have played a little time in this game and I can say that the graphics here are very realistic.”
    • “The graphics are circa 2005, textures are poorly done, poly count is way too low, combat AI is trash, UI is trash, and one particular 'feature' is really, really bad... it's the 'parkour' system. They tried and really failed. There's one area on the other side of the fence from where you start that the devs have placed ladders in, and the character just doesn't jump between everything well at all.”
    • “Clunky movement, the asthma mechanic is more annoying than anything else, the graphics look outdated but I could forgive it if the game were entertaining in at least gameplay.”
    • “It has a very unfinished feeling to it, lack of information leading to confusion, very dated graphics and feel.”
  • gameplay25 mentions

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the engaging mechanics, atmospheric setting, and tactical elements influenced by weather, while others criticize clunky movement, a lack of weapon variety, and poorly designed stealth mechanics. Although the graphics and overall immersion are praised, many feel that significant improvements are needed for a more enjoyable experience. Overall, the gameplay has potential but suffers from various design issues that detract from its enjoyment.

    • “The weather literally affects the gameplay and you need to think about tactics based on a variety of indicators.”
    • “I liked the atmosphere of post-apocalypse and survival, the fascinating gameplay of shootouts and battles, excellent graphics, an interesting plot.”
    • “The overall game is pretty good: the gameplay was fun and the immersion was incredible.”
    • “Clunky movement, the asthma mechanic is more annoying than anything else. The graphics look outdated, but I could forgive it if the game were entertaining in at least gameplay.”
    • “Sadly, the answer to the gameplay subject is that it is bad.”
    • “Poor explanation of several gameplay mechanics in an inadequate tutorial, furthering the sense of frustration, especially earlier on.”
  • story22 mentions

    The game's story is widely criticized for being confusing, shallow, and poorly developed, often described as a mish-mash of ideas that lacks cohesion and depth. While some players found the side quests more engaging than the main narrative, many felt that the overall plot was nonsensical and failed to create meaningful connections between characters. Despite its potential, the storytelling is seen as a significant weakness, leaving players disappointed and uninterested in the narrative progression.

    • “An interesting shooter, with a story about fighting against alien monsters that have landed on Earth.”
    • “The game has a main story and side quests.”
    • “To be honest, the side quests were more interesting, but maybe someday I will play this project again.”
    • “The story is confusing, the enemies are trivial, and the world is shallow.”
    • “The story (if you can consider it as having one) is so mish-mashed and confusing that you need to have a degree in this game to understand it.”
    • “Barebones, nonsensical story that never builds a sense of relationship between the protagonist and others, has no cohesion and feels like a B-movie plot written by a teenager.”
  • optimization11 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance, frequent bugs, and low frame rates even on high-end hardware. While some players noted decent graphics and sound effects, the overwhelming consensus is that the game feels unpolished and suffers from numerous technical issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “There are good graphics, sound effects; the game is quite optimized despite the bugs.”
    • “This could have also been an early access title as the game is not yet fully optimized, or maybe my potato computer runs it a little slow.”
    • “Generally I can run the latest games in very high or ultra settings, but this game is just plain unoptimized.”
    • “Tremendous amount of alpha-stage technical issues that impact the experience negatively; from sights being offset to nonexistent optimization and glitched animations, you’ll see it all.”
    • “Terrible optimization: at times I randomly got 20 fps on a 2080 Ti, while the game consumed 82% of my 32GB RAM.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its captivating post-apocalyptic setting, impressive graphics, and engaging gameplay, effectively conveying the essence of a ruined city. However, some players find the music lacking and describe the overall atmosphere as somewhat generic, suggesting that additional textures and elements could enhance the experience. The presence of creepy monsters adds to the tension, contributing to a mixed but intriguing atmospheric experience.

    • “All this together with an atmospheric soundtrack and gorgeous graphics.”
    • “I liked the atmosphere of post-apocalypse and survival, the fascinating gameplay of shootouts and battles, excellent graphics, and an interesting plot.”
    • “The music is pretty bland, and the overall atmosphere is generic and fails to assist in the general ambient experience.”
    • “The atmosphere is creepy, with monsters ready to kill you.”
  • music5 mentions

    Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the atmospheric soundtrack and its contribution to the immersive experience, some find it bland and lacking in originality, which detracts from the overall ambiance.

    • “All this together with an atmospheric soundtrack and gorgeous graphics.”
    • “Good music and sound accompaniment.”
    • “The synopsis is quite interesting, as well as the subsequent development of the plot; good music and nice graphics make it extremely interesting to play.”
    • “The music is pretty bland, and the overall atmosphere is generic and fails to assist in the general ambient experience.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unresponsive, particularly during jump puzzles and gun battles, which can feel shallow and unengaging. Many feel that the grinding requires excessive time investment, making it a frustrating experience.

    • “I found it entirely unresponsive at times and particularly tedious during jump puzzles.”
    • “Gunplay is so shallow that it becomes tedious to even participate in gun battles unless absolutely necessary.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game has been reported to have several bugs and glitches, leading to occasional freezes, but players feel that these issues may be addressed in future updates. Despite these stability concerns, many users still find the overall experience enjoyable.

    • “Very buggy, maybe fixable after some updates.”
    • “It has some bugs and glitches; the enemy animations are similar to those in the first Far Cry game.”
    • “Nevertheless, the game delivers, even though I had some freezes and issues, but not too bad.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game often stems from the poor gunplay mechanics and the limited variety of enemies, whose buggy and incompetent AI leads to unintentionally funny situations.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Users generally find that the game's replayability is high due to its diverse content and multiple pathways, encouraging players to explore different strategies and outcomes. Many appreciate the variety of challenges and unlockable features that enhance the experience upon subsequent playthroughs. Overall, the game offers substantial replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game raises concerns among users, with some suspecting it may be a cash grab, though they encourage giving the developers a chance.

    • “If you don't mind risking this being a cash grab, which I suspect it is, then go for it and give the devs a chance.”
    • “The monetization model feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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