Restoring the Past

About

Restoring the Past is a single player action game. It was developed by Catnip studio and was released on March 7, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Restoring the Past is a relaxing 2D puzzle game where you restore ancient artifacts by moving and rotating pieces like a jigsaw puzzle. Each level features beautifully crafted historical items with brief introductions, set to soothing music and accompanied by a peacefully sleeping cat. Enjoy a calm, nostalgic experience as you piece together history.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Charming and relaxing puzzle game with beautiful artwork and a soothing soundtrack.
Offers a fun challenge with progressively difficult puzzles, especially in the later levels.
Free to play with a rewarding experience that includes cute cats and interesting cultural trivia.

Later puzzles can be frustrating due to small, similarly colored pieces that make assembly difficult.
Controls can be unresponsive, leading to issues when trying to pick up pieces without accidentally moving the camera.
Some players found the cat's noises distracting and annoying during gameplay.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, featuring a beautiful Chinese folk soundtrack and ambient sounds that enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the audio design, which complements the challenging puzzles without causing frustration. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Very relaxing, but also challenging puzzle game with pleasant music.”
- “Fun and challenging puzzle game with ambient cat noises and a beautiful Chinese folk music soundtrack.”
- “The attention to detail is amazing, and the quiet soundtrack creates a peaceful atmosphere.”
- “The music is calm and soothing, so that even when a puzzle takes a little longer, you don’t get all that frustrated.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
16%
17%
The game features beautiful and cute artwork, with a charming art style that enhances the overall experience. While the graphics are minimalistic, with simple backgrounds and menus, they are aesthetically pleasing and contribute to the game's engaging theme. Players appreciate the visual appeal, particularly the intricate designs of the puzzles.
- “This is a cute free game with some beautiful artwork (and, of course, cute cats).”
- “The art style is super cute and each game can grab you in for hours.”
- “The artwork is so beautiful and I can't wait to see if they add new levels in the future.”
- “Graphically, the game is very minimalistic with single-color backgrounds, a simple menu, and basic settings options.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, citing an excessive number of small tasks that contribute to a frustrating experience.
- “The game is tedious as heck, with way too many small pieces.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “The repetitive tasks make the game feel more like a job than a fun pastime.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The gameplay is described as calming and rewarding, with improvements noted after an update that resolved previous issues with the pick-up mechanic, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is calming and rewarding.”
- “I played the main game post-update when the pick-up mechanic was weird, but since buying and playing the demo, that has been resolved, and gameplay is much better.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted the flow of the game, leading to a lot of unnecessary frustration.”
- “The mechanics are poorly designed, which makes it difficult to engage with the game effectively.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by remarkable attention to detail and a tranquil soundtrack, contributing to a serene and immersive experience.
- “The attention to detail is amazing, and the quiet soundtrack creates a peaceful atmosphere.”
- “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and ambient sounds creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a surprisingly emotional and reflective experience, offering a relaxing yet deeply engaging journey, especially considering it is free.
- “For a free game, it’s an emotional, reflective experience that’s both relaxing and deeply engaging.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience alongside a wonderful soundtrack.
- “The game has a wonderful soundtrack and is very well optimized.”