Restoration

About

"Restoration" is a single-player Anime RPG set in the village of Phren, where hope is lost and darkness looms. As the Dream-Catcher, Oliver and Penello, two high school students, must restore souls on the brink of despair and prevent them from becoming nightmares. Through fantastic proportions, the region of Astrelia awaits their journey of restoration, taking about 4 hours to complete.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a cute anime art style with charming character designs and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older RPGs like Pokemon.
The gameplay is smooth and fluid, with a variety of battles that include bright effects and strategic options for using magic and attacks.
The soundtrack enhances the experience, with tranquil music during exploration and upbeat themes during battles, adding to the overall enjoyment.

The game is quite short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and could benefit from additional content or updates.
There are issues with difficulty balance, as some encounters can feel unfairly challenging, and the inability to use items outside of battles can be frustrating.
The graphics are low resolution, and some players have noted that the voice acting is limited and can be repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The gameplay is characterized by a nostalgic RPG Maker style, featuring smooth controls and a simple tutorial that introduces classic JRPG mechanics. Players navigate through various environments with random battle encounters, and the combat system includes advanced character animations based on attack styles. While the game offers an enjoyable experience with a charming soundtrack, some balance issues and minor flaws have been noted, suggesting room for improvement.
- “The gameplay is very smooth and fluid with a very easy-to-use control scheme; character movement is done via the directional keys, and you interact with NPCs and objects using the enter key.”
- “The game feels like nostalgic older RPG-styled games such as Pokémon, and the layout and gameplay are very similar. Random battle encounters take place seemingly randomly as you walk through different areas of the game, such as woodlands.”
- “The character animations during battles are a bit more advanced than those in regular gameplay, with different movements and animations depending on which attack style you choose to use within the fight.”
- “The gameplay, as intended for a JRPG, is pretty standard and simple.”
- “I must say, there is some flaw with the balance in gameplay, like the stats of some monsters and the shop prices.”
- “Anyway, the game is not very long and you could finish it in 3-4 hours of gameplay if you like to play and explore every single detail.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game's story is described as rich and reminiscent of old-school RPGs, featuring a charming narrative where players, alongside their sibling, must save villagers' souls while battling various monsters. The minimalistic graphics complement the heartfelt storyline, and the characters are noted for their cute designs and unique voices that enhance the anime-style theme. However, some players mention that the game has flaws that could benefit from future patches.
- “The graphics are very minimal, which I actually like with this style of game. The game has such a rich story that it does not need to be overshadowed by over-the-top graphics and animations, instead favoring simple artwork and smooth character animations.”
- “A cute RPG game in an anime-style theme that can fill your heart with a nice story that reminds me of old school games.”
- “Following the main story, you and your sibling must save the villagers' souls and fight against various monsters during the campaign.”
- “Story is a little weird, but if you like turn-based RPGs, then you will like this game.”
- “Following the main story, you and your sibling must save the villagers' souls and you must fight against various monsters during the campaign.”
- “Now I'm in a village curing 'nightmares.' This apparently involves schizophrenic quests and challenges.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalistic art style that complements its rich narrative, allowing the story to take center stage without being overshadowed by elaborate visuals. Players appreciate the cute anime-inspired design and the original hand-drawn characters, which contribute to a charming aesthetic while maintaining smooth animations.
- “The graphics are very minimal, which I actually like with this style of game. The game has such a rich story that it does not need to be overshadowed by over-the-top graphics and animations, instead favoring simple artwork and smooth character animations.”
- “Really, really cute anime-style graphics; everything seems nice with original and pretty hand-drawn characters.”
- “The graphics are very minimal, which I actually like with this style of game. The game has such a rich story that it does not need to be overshadowed by over-the-top graphics and animations, instead favoring simple artwork and simple yet smooth character animations.”
- “From other games of this genre, it differs in graphics and animation.”
- “Art style and visuals, I guess...”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's soundtrack is praised for its impressive and tranquil melodies during exploration, which shift to an aggressive and upbeat tone during battles, enhancing the overall experience. While some find the music somewhat repetitive, it remains enjoyable and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The game features a very nice soundtrack throughout, which I was impressed by. During normal gameplay, when you are traveling between areas, the soundtrack is quite tranquil and relaxing.”
- “Once a battle begins, however, the soundtrack takes a turn into a more aggressive and upbeat tone, which I really loved.”
- “The soundtrack really does add to the game overall, especially during battle scenes.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining.
- “It's rather funny, though.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game cleverly incorporates jokes and puns that catch you off guard.”