War Remains

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War Remains is a single player action game. It was developed by Flight School Studio and was released on May 21, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"War Remains" is a historical VR experience by Dan Carlin, not a game. It immerses viewers in the Western Front of WWI, providing a soldier's perspective on the nightmare of modern warfare. This thought-provoking, visceral experience brings the annihilation of innocence and emergence of modern warfare during the First World War to life.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 172 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Intense and immersive storytelling that effectively conveys the horrors of World War I.
Phenomenal sound design and excellent narration by Dan Carlin, enhancing the emotional impact of the experience.
A unique VR experience that serves as a powerful reminder of history, making it a worthwhile addition for history enthusiasts.

The experience is very short, lasting only about 15 minutes, leaving many players wanting more.
Limited interactivity and simplistic graphics detract from the overall immersion and engagement.
The narration style may not resonate with everyone, with some finding it overly dramatic or inappropriate for the subject matter.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with many users finding them mediocre and lacking realism, particularly in terms of texture quality. While some appreciated the lighting and atmospheric effects, others felt that the visuals detracted from immersion, especially given the short duration of the experience. Overall, the visuals were described as passable but not impressive, leaving room for improvement in future iterations.
- “This is great, great visuals and frankly a great 'host'.”
- “Let me also tell you this, the graphics and the sound effects are amazing and they paint an accurate picture of what WWI was really like.”
- “A short intense graphical display of the World War 1 fronts narrated by Dan Carlin, although short (15 minutes) it's very humbling and gives a great perspective into the trenches and its horrors.”
- “When it tried to simulate an actual event, the lackluster graphics took away from the immersion.”
- “The visuals make or break a VR experience, and they were frankly terrible even through a lens of artistic choice.”
- “Very little action, very few scenes, and the visuals aren't good enough to be particularly immersive.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is characterized by short, intense, and immersive storytelling that consists of several visually stunning scenes, though they lack a cohesive narrative. Users highlight the potential of VR for innovative storytelling experiences, recommending decent headphones for optimal audio. Overall, the experience is seen as a promising glimpse into the future of storytelling, despite some technical challenges.
- “Short, intense immersive storytelling.”
- “This is the future of storytelling.”
- “I do appreciate the message and goal and hope that others utilize the capability of VR for experiences and storytelling such as this.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its dark and gloomy atmosphere, which can evoke strong feelings in players, particularly in VR where immersion enhances the experience. While some players may find it terrifying or overwhelming, the ability to be an active participant rather than a passive observer significantly amplifies the emotional impact.
- “The good: it's dark, it's gloomy, and it's emotional.”
- “One of the advantages of VR over regular games is that by putting you in the game/experience, you are not simply watching something; you are part of it, and it triggers an emotional response you couldn't have otherwise.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere is described as thrilling and immersive, comparable to "1943 Berlin Blitz," where limited visibility enhances the experience. Reviewers appreciate the decisive presentation but express a desire for longer gameplay and the ability to explore the environments further. Overall, it is considered a fantastic showcase for VR.
- “I would have loved for it to be longer or to be able to explore the environments afterwards, but its decisive presentation and atmosphere is fantastic and great to show anyone trying out VR.”
- “In terms of atmosphere, it's on par with 1943 Berlin Blitz: you can barely see anything, but it feels very thrilling.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is minimal, primarily consisting of scripted situations aimed at conveying the horrors of World War I, but many players feel it rushes through these moments and lacks a genuine emotional impact. Overall, it seems to prioritize message over engaging gameplay mechanics.
- “No gameplay, just a handful of situations designed to hammer home how terrible war is and the unique horrors that WW1 added to the mix.”
- “It goes a bit too fast and is trying a bit too hard to make a point, without really giving me the right feeling in gameplay.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its extremely low replayability, receiving a score of 1/10 due to its short length and lack of engaging environments. Reviewers noted that the limited and bland settings offer little incentive to revisit the game.
- “It is also exceptionally short, and because of the few and bland environments, there is no replayability. Other experiences out there have a lot of replayability because of numerous and engaging environments.”
- “Replayability: 1/10 (the only thing to miss is killing another brain cell)”
monetization
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The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users highlighting its short duration of only 15 minutes and poor visibility, suggesting a lack of value for the price.
- “It's barely 15 minutes long, it's so dark you can barely see anything, and to be honest, it feels like a cheap cash grab to release this on Steam.”
- “It's barely 15 minutes long, it's so dark you can barely see anything, and to be honest, it feels like a cheap cash grab to release this on Steam.”