ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs

Undisclosed AI usage.

I originally bought this game thinking it was in support of artists and the gameplay was fun. But I recently found out GenAi was used in the art and then edited over to appear real. I cannot recommend this game especially with it not being properly diclosed. If the developers didn't know, correct this and be transparent with the people that will buy your game.

虽然这个游戏充斥着东方主义，虽然这个游戏从第三天开始的玩法无限接近沙威玛式的重复作业，虽然这游戏剧情云里雾里根本不知道在写什么，但是我都不想给差评……直到客户送来个PSP, 游戏坏了让我给他换一盘，我请问开发者你自己觉得这种事正常吗？回答我！look in my eyes! 游戏碟是不能维修的，电池是不能水洗的，镜头模组是不能用刷子扫的，主板坏了是没有维修价值的，加焊芯片是要用风枪的，那个年代秋叶原开修理店是不需要执照也不会用原厂零件的。这些常识望开发者查收。说真的一个标榜复古的维修类游戏，对电子器件连最基本的认知都没有，而且时空混乱，雅达利2600和PSP同台竞技，实在令人忍俊不禁。除此之外游戏内还存在大量低级错误，包括但不限于XBOX手柄的”屏幕“不亮了，雅达利2600的”补强板“碎裂导致无法开机，PSP开机亮”蓝色错误灯“……你既然要做一个有关电子设备的游戏，起码要对你做的东西有基本的了解吧？就算不了解现在也有AI了，你难道不能问问AI这些东西是怎么运行的吗？评价为用一种非常糊弄的态度消费复古情怀。

English / Pt-Br Review: ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs caught me in a way I didn't expect, on paper it's a simulator about repairing electronics but in practice, it's a time machine. Every device I opened took me back to childhood, when I'd take things apart and could never put them back together. Here, I finally did. That alone would be enough for a 10/10. The 2000s Akihabara setting is charming, the shop feels cozy, and every customer has their own little story. The lo-fi soundtrack completes the experience perfectly, making everything feel calm and nostalgic. I finished the game with a stupid little smile on my face, wishing I could tell the kid I used to be that, this time, everything worked out. Nostalgic. 10/10. Amazing. // ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs me pegou de um jeito que eu não esperava, no papel é um simulador de consertar eletrônicos. Na prática, é uma máquina do tempo. Cada aparelho que eu desmontava me lembrava da infância, quando eu abria meus próprios aparelhos e nunca conseguia montá-los de volta. Aqui, finalmente consegui. Só isso já valeria nota 10. A Akihabara dos anos 2000 é charmosa, a lojinha é acolhedora e os clientes são incríveis, cada um com sua própria história. A trilha lo-fi completou perfeitamente a experiência, deixando tudo relaxante e nostálgico. Terminei com aquele sorriso bobo no rosto, querendo contar para o moleque que eu fui que, dessa vez, deu tudo certo. Nostálgico. 10/10. Incrível.

Addictive repair gameplay. "One more device" can easily turn into a few hours of game time. FUN!

There's obviously pros and cons to every game, this is one of them. Look, there's very big things to change. Progression: it feels like I'm making ZERO progress at all. I understand with these kinds of games they're supposed to "take your time" and "be considerate with your actions" but it constantly feels like I'm racing against the clock. The clock goes way too fast, in turn I only get done 2 repairs each day. In turn it makes me feel very panicked because "oh no what if I keep the window open by 12 oh no oh no" and it doesn't feel fun. The mouse movement is...janky. I understand I'm playing on a Macbook (eugh) but perhaps the same would apply to a PC. It feels way too slow especially considering you need to hold and click a coupel of times to get the screws out. It doesn't feel enjoyable to actually play. I see this game with a lot of potential, hell I've always wanted a game like this. Despite me not playing the demo (I heard reviews of the demo) it does seem like some things have changed. Would I recommend it in this stage? No, not YET. It basically came out today (wow) but please do give it time and perhaps this review will change.

Not a fan of genAI being used. Even if it was a third party, the developer should know better in this day and age and still review it before publishing it.