Restoration

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Restoration is a single player casual role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by Team Syukino and was released on August 18, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Restoration offers an easy achievement for completionists, allowing players to unlock it instantly upon launching the game.
The game features a charming anime art style and decent visuals, which set it apart from many other RPG Maker titles.
Despite its short length, the game includes enjoyable elements like puzzles, mini-games, and a nostalgic RPG feel that appeals to fans of the genre.

The game suffers from poor balancing, with some battles being overly difficult and frustrating, especially for new players.
There are significant performance issues reported, including low FPS and unresponsive controls on some systems.
The gameplay is criticized for being too linear and lacking depth, with limited character development and repetitive mechanics.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The story of "Restoration" revolves around a world-saving mission where players control two siblings tasked with saving a village from monsters, blending elements of adventure and RPG gameplay. While some players find the narrative confusing or lacking depth, others appreciate its nostalgic charm and cute characters, which align well with the game's anime aesthetic. Overall, the story is described as simple yet engaging, with multiple endings and a mix of puzzling quests that contribute to the gameplay experience.
- “Restoration is a short RPG encompassing the final act of a world-saving mission.”
- “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.”
- “The main story is about you playing as two young people who venture out on an adventure to save a village from turning into a horde of monsters as requested by the siblings’ grandma.”
- “Reading the introduction story for Restoration was one of the more baffling and painful experiences I've had in an RPG.”
- “When stripping all of that away, the story is confusing.”
- “That's about it in terms of the story.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
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The gameplay is characterized by standard RPG mechanics, featuring smooth controls and nostalgic elements reminiscent of older titles like Pokémon. Players can easily navigate the game with simple directional controls and engage in random battles, though the overall experience is marred by a lack of depth and balance issues, such as monster stats and shop prices. While the game offers a charming atmosphere and a relaxing soundtrack, it is relatively short, typically lasting around 3-4 hours, and may appeal to those seeking a low-cost, casual RPG experience.
- “The introduction is forthcoming about the game mechanics, such as how new skills are learned from leveling up, that monsters scale with your level, and how the difficulty can be adjusted in the options.”
- “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 more 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 are walking through different areas of the game such as woodlands.”
- “There's only one achievement, and you unlock it the moment you install or launch the game, no gameplay required.”
- “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.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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The music in the game is generally described as enjoyable and fitting, with a tranquil soundtrack for exploration that shifts to an upbeat tone during battles, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted that the music lacks standout qualities and can be repetitive, with instances of recycled tracks that detract from its originality. Overall, while the soundtrack is solid, it may not leave a lasting impression.
- “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.”
- “The music and sounds are also generically solid, nothing too spectacular.”
- “I’m not too sure if any other piece of music is recycled as well, but to me, it seems somewhat lazy.”
- “Therefore, at one point, I had to even mute the sound entirely and had to play my own music from my phone.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users appreciating the cute anime art style and smooth character animations. While some note that the minimalistic visuals complement the rich storytelling, others feel that the character designs lack consistency between different contexts. Overall, the visuals are considered fitting for an RPG Maker title, balancing simplicity with charm.
- “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 cute anime-style graphics; everything seems nice with original and pretty hand-drawn characters.”
- “I like the art style that was used.”
- “Visuals are fine for an RPG Maker title.”
- “From other games of this genre, it differs in graphics and animation.”
- “This game, like the others, focuses on an anime art style.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game is not overly grindy and allows for easy leveling up to level 20, it introduces a unique challenge by punishing excessive grinding through high enemy scaling. This design choice makes grinding less rewarding and can lead to a more tedious experience, especially with item usage restrictions outside of battles.
- “The game is not grindy, but at the same time, it punishes you for grinding because the enemy scaling is a bit high.”
- “The game is not grindy, but at the same time it punishes you for grinding because the enemy scaling is a bit high.”
- “This is quite a unique feature; you never see this kind of thing where grinding levels is a bad idea.”
- “Additionally, you can't use items outside of battles, which I actually don't dislike, but it sure makes things more tedious later on.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider audience without sacrificing quality.”
- “The game's optimization ensures that frame rates remain stable, providing a seamless experience during intense action sequences.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the immersion.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are unacceptably long, even for simple tasks.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining.
- “It's rather funny, though.”