Remothered: Broken Porcelain

Remothered: Broken Porcelain’s striking visuals and outstanding sound design can’t disguise the repetitive, mundane survival horror game lurking underneath.

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57% User Score Based on 385 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

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Remothered: Broken Porcelain is a single player survival action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Stormind Games and was released on October 13, 2020. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"Remothered: Broken Porcelain" is a survival horror game that continues the story from "Remothered: Tormented Fathers." You play as Jennifer, a new character with a mysterious past, as you navigate a cursed hotel and uncover dark secrets. Gameplay features stealth-based evasion of deadly enemies and atmospheric storytelling enhanced by environmental puzzles.

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story117 positive mentions

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The game features a compelling and intricate story that expands on the narrative from the first game, providing emotional depth and character development.
The graphics and atmosphere are significantly improved, creating a visually appealing and immersive experience.
The gameplay introduces new mechanics, such as crafting and skill upgrades, which add variety and depth to the overall experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including issues with AI behavior and character controls.
The pacing and storytelling are often confusing, with abrupt transitions and a lack of clarity that can leave players lost.
The stealth mechanics are frustrating, with enemies often detecting players in unrealistic ways, leading to tedious gameplay.

story
409 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Remothered: Broken Porcelain" is a complex and ambitious continuation of its predecessor, focusing on Jennifer's harrowing experiences in the eerie Ashmann Inn. While it delves into themes of trauma and psychological horror, many players find the narrative convoluted and difficult to follow, often requiring prior knowledge of the first game to fully appreciate its depth. Despite its flaws, the story is praised for its emotional weight and atmospheric storytelling, making it a compelling experience for fans of the genre, though it may frustrate newcomers.
- “The story in Broken Porcelain continues the saga within the Remothered universe, focusing on Jennifer, a young woman with a troubled past who finds herself trapped inside the eerie Ashmann Inn during a violent storm.”
- “The writing maintains the series’ hallmark of psychological depth and ambiguity, gradually peeling back layers of the plot through environmental clues, conversations, and haunting visions.”
- “For those seeking a mature, story-driven horror experience that favors suspense and atmosphere over cheap scares, Broken Porcelain offers a gripping and memorable journey into the shadows of human fear and mystery.”
- “The story is a jumbled mess that is hard to follow unless you played the first game in the series and are already familiar with some of the characters.”
- “The plot is poorly told and just convoluted as hell, especially for someone who hasn’t played the first game.”
- “The storytelling is uneven, with some moments being pretty good, but others not so much.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Remothered: Broken Porcelain" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues such as clunky mechanics, frustrating AI, and technical bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the expanded stealth and puzzle elements, others feel that the gameplay lacks polish and coherence, often feeling tedious and repetitive. Despite its ambitious narrative and atmospheric design, the gameplay struggles to meet expectations, leading to a divided reception among fans of the series.
- “Gameplay expands on the stealth-based survival mechanics that defined the first game but introduces more fluid movement and interaction options.”
- “Additionally, new mechanics such as hiding spots, noise distractions, and a wider variety of tools and weapons offer players more tactical choices when navigating the inn’s dangerous corridors and hidden passages.”
- “The atmosphere is terrifying, gameplay is easy to learn and hard to master, characters stalk you very hard, graphics are very good for an indie game.”
- “The camera feels like it was designed to make you dizzy, the gameplay is clunky as hell, and the graphics look like something straight out of 2010 – which is cute, considering it's from 2020.”
- “I actually liked the first game somewhat and was excited to play this one, but I just couldn't continue after witnessing the bad AI and clunky gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is so buggy that it needs to be optimized or reworked.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Remothered: Broken Porcelain" receive mixed reviews, with some praising the improved visuals, detailed character models, and atmospheric lighting that enhance the horror aesthetic. However, many players criticize the dated look, inconsistent performance, and various graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience. While the game showcases some impressive visuals, it struggles with optimization and technical issues, leaving a divided impression among players.
- “Visually, 'Remothered: Broken Porcelain' captures the horror aesthetic effectively, with dimly lit corridors, shadowy figures, and unsettling decor that create a foreboding atmosphere within the Ashmann Inn.”
- “The graphics and design of the models and environments are very good, with great details, and the lighting and visual effects are also well done.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, and the soundtracks in the game are so amazing that I actually listen to them in my free time occasionally.”
- “The camera feels like it was designed to make you dizzy, the gameplay is clunky as hell, and the graphics look like something straight out of 2010 – which is cute, considering it's from 2020.”
- “When the game first loaded and the graphics had defaulted to the lowest settings, I was hopeful for a visual masterpiece when I turned them up… I genuinely couldn’t tell what had changed between low and ultra.”
- “Hiccuping frame rates, missing animations, object clipping, downgrade visuals... yeah, it'll run but half of its parts will fall off all along the marathon trail.”
atmosphere
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Remothered: Broken Porcelain" is widely praised for its haunting and richly detailed environments, effectively capturing a sense of foreboding and decay. While the game excels in creating a gripping narrative and eerie sound design that enhances the psychological horror experience, some players note that the atmosphere can be undermined by gameplay issues and a disjointed story. Overall, it offers a compelling, mature horror experience that prioritizes suspense and atmosphere over immediate thrills, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “The Ashmann Inn itself is a masterfully crafted environment, sprawling and richly detailed, with an atmosphere dripping in foreboding and decay.”
- “The game's atmosphere is masterfully crafted, with its eerie soundtrack, detailed environments, and a gripping narrative that keeps you on edge from start to finish.”
- “For those seeking a mature, story-driven horror experience that favors suspense and atmosphere over cheap scares, Broken Porcelain offers a gripping and memorable journey into the shadows of human fear and mystery.”
- “For a game heavily reliant on atmosphere and tension, such disruptions significantly impact the overall experience, making it difficult for players to stay fully engaged with the horror elements.”
- “While tormented fathers had solid performances for an indie title, broken porcelain’s dialogue delivery ranges from stiff to unintentionally comedic, undermining the horror atmosphere.”
- “They create almost the entire atmosphere and it's really bad when ambient noise shows a clear sign of unpolished looping, sound effects completely missing at certain points of gameplay and cutscenes, and almost all sound missing entirely at certain points as well.”
stability
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has improved since its launch, with some players noting that it runs well on platforms like the Steam Deck. However, many still report persistent bugs, glitches, and gameplay issues, including soft locks and broken mechanics, which detract significantly from the overall experience. Despite patches addressing some problems, the game remains a source of frustration for many users, leading to mixed reviews regarding its stability.
- “First of all, version 2.0 seems bug-free: I haven't encountered a single bug while playing.”
- “It's too bad this game got bombarded with negative reviews when it was released due to bad performance, as it runs great now but the damage has already been done.”
- “Upon launch, 'Broken Porcelain' faced numerous bugs and glitches, ranging from frame rate drops and stuttering to clipping and AI malfunctions that impacted gameplay.”
- “This one, sadly, is a buggy, poorly executed mess that fails to capture the original’s charm.”
- “I don't usually write reviews, but after playing this game, I feel I need to warn potential buyers. This game is not an improvement from the last; it's clunky, it's buggy, and while the story is promising, it's impossible to play.”
music
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The music in "Broken Porcelain" has received high praise for its haunting and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the game's tension and emotional depth. While many players appreciate the exceptional sound design and the integration of ambient effects, some noted instances of repetitive tracks and moments where the music fails to support the gameplay adequately. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's eerie atmosphere and engaging narrative, despite some criticisms regarding its consistency and integration with the story.
- “The sound design is exceptional, combining an unsettling ambient soundtrack with carefully crafted environmental sounds—creaks, distant footsteps, whispers—that heighten tension and alertness, making the inn feel alive with unseen dangers.”
- “The atmosphere of the game and the whistling main theme music are delightful.”
- “The atmosphere and hauntingly depressing yet charming music fits the theme of the game well and the survival horror elements are straight out of the early 2000s golden age of horror, though more refined.”
- “I couldn't really get into the story because it liked to switch between perspectives, the enemies felt kind of random at points, and the environments were often quiet... like, there was no music to support the scene.”
- “Cut scenes will jarringly start or stop with no rhyme or reason, every leaden scene devoid of careful touches like appropriate music, fade-outs or fade-ins, their mouths moving when talking or even good voice-acting.”
- “I just started playing and I like the game but it is so quiet, there is a lack of musical environment.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its complex narrative and character depth, which evoke strong feelings of investment in the characters' fates, particularly through themes of trauma, revenge, and vulnerability. Players report experiencing profound emotional responses, including tears during impactful moments and a sense of connection to the characters' struggles, despite some critiques regarding narrative clarity. Overall, the game is praised for its touching and dramatic storytelling, making it one of the most emotionally resonant experiences in gaming.
- “This narrative complexity adds an emotional weight to the game, making players invested in Jennifer’s fate as well as the overarching mystery.”
- “Its themes of trauma and revenge give the story a dark emotional edge, and the protagonist’s vulnerability enhances the game’s horror factor.”
- “Most importantly, the story is very touching and immensely dramatic.”
optimization
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The optimization of "broken porcelain" has been widely criticized, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as frame rate drops, glitches, and control problems that detract from the overall experience. While some users have noted improvements in performance over time, the initial launch was marred by technical shortcomings that led to negative reviews. Overall, the game struggles with optimization, resulting in inconsistent gameplay experiences across different systems.
- “It’s too bad this game got bombarded with negative reviews when it was released due to bad performance, as it runs great now but the damage has already been done.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on modest PCs; controls are still a bit clunky but no major bugs.”
- “Yeah, the game feels kind of not properly optimized at times, but I haven't experienced any glitches and the movement and actions are easy to understand.”
- “One of the game’s most significant issues is its technical performance.”
- “Upon launch, 'Broken Porcelain' faced numerous bugs and glitches, ranging from frame rate drops and stuttering to clipping and AI malfunctions that impacted gameplay.”
- “Optimization is not so much, though, with graphics like this I can't even run this game at 60fps smoothly, still dropping to 40 fps even on low.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its unintentional absurdity, with players finding amusement in the poor voice acting, ridiculous dialogue, and numerous bugs. While the game attempts to deliver a serious narrative, it often falls flat, leading to laughter at its melodrama and broken mechanics. Overall, it seems that the game's shortcomings provide more entertainment than its intended horror elements.
- “Jennifer's voice acting was hilarious; I couldn't take her seriously, same with Andrea, Elisa, Gloria, and Lindsay.”
- “At one point, a scientist said a line that was probably written by a 12-year-old, completely out of character, and I burst out laughing while the character I was looking at was tied up on a chair crying.”
- “Most of my playthrough consisted of laughing at the melodrama and running circles around the enemy until I figured out what to do...”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with unclear objectives and clunky mechanics contributing to a lack of engagement. While some improvements have been made, such as a skill tree and easier crafting, many still feel that the gameplay is overly repetitive and lacks the horror elements that made the first game enjoyable. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Everything is just annoying and tedious.”
- “It's a pity that the production of the title isn't up to the task and that the gameplay is so tedious — not to mention the inconsistency of the game.”
- “The 'boss battles' are tedious and annoying, stuck hiding until the stalkers weren't looking and striking repetitively.”
character development
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Character development in the game receives mixed reviews; while the character design is praised for its realism and creativity, the storytelling is criticized for being disjointed and lacking depth. Overall, the visual aspects are highlighted as a strong point, but the narrative shortcomings detract from the overall experience.
- “One of the standout aspects of the game is its character design.”
- “The character design is so much better this time; they look more realistic and less cartoonish.”
- “Great character designs and outfits, including the pretty scary enemies.”
- “Story is a mess, disjointed and very poor character development.”
replayability
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The game offers some replayability through a perk system that allows for passive skill upgrades and the inclusion of multiple playable characters and enemies, enhancing gameplay variety. However, some players feel that these additions do not significantly elevate the overall experience compared to the original game.
- “Last but not least, there seems to be a perk system where you can upgrade passive skill effects. Although I didn't find it necessary to use this perk system, it's a nice little addition that gives some slight replayability.”
- “There are more playable characters and enemies, which makes the gameplay more versatile and interesting.”
- “Last but not least, there seems to be a 'perk' system where you can upgrade passive skill effects. Although I didn't find it necessary to use this perk system, it's a nice little addition that gives some slight replayability.”
- “❌ New pickups location item for replay value.”
- “Edit: The game has been fixed and is more playable, but it still isn't as good as the original and they really dropped the ball.”

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Remothered: Broken Porcelain is a survival action adventure game with horror and thriller themes.

Remothered: Broken Porcelain is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Remothered: Broken Porcelain.

Remothered: Broken Porcelain was released on October 13, 2020.

Remothered: Broken Porcelain was developed by Stormind Games.

Remothered: Broken Porcelain has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Remothered: Broken Porcelain is a single player game.

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