I currently have 23.3 hours in Re:Story, and up until this point, I have genuinely loved the game.
As a cozy gamer, one of the things I appreciate most is that the chill gameplay loop. I have enjoyed progressing through the story, completing tasks, and watching the world develop.
Unfortunately, I have now reached a point where a bug has essentially stalled my progress. I am on the final day to repair the required items, and because of the issue, I have stopped playing rather than risk progressing further. From what I have seen, the developer appears to be aware of the bug, but I have not found a confirmed timeline for a fix.
Because this issue currently prevents me from continuing the story as intended, I cannot recommend the game in its present state. If the bug is repaired, I would be open to updating my review because I truly enjoyed my first 23 hours.
There are also concerns being discussed about the possible use of generative AI assets without clear disclosure. I cannot independently confirm every claim surrounding that issue, but I do believe transparency around generative AI matters. As AI becomes more common in game development, players should have enough information to make informed decisions about which games and developers they choose to support.
I have also seen discussion regarding revoked game keys obtained through another site. Again, I encourage anyone concerned about that situation to research the available information and reach their own conclusion.
There is a lot about Re:Story that I enjoyed, which makes reaching this point particularly disappointing. For now, my recommendation is on hold until the progression-blocking bug is fixed.
