A demo for ReStory was released as part of this month’s Steam Next Fest today, but that’s not all! There’s a new trailer to celebrate the release, and a summer launch window was announced. ReStory puts you in the role of running your own electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan, where you’ll fix pieces of millennial tech, including cell phones, video game consoles (Atari systems, anyone?), handhelds, digital pets, home appliances, music players, cameras, and more.
ReStory’s gameplay combined tactical repairs and shop-management mechanics with a memorable cast and a relaxing atmosphere. Carefully unscrew, clean, solder, repaint, and assemble devices to breathe new life into them. There is an old-school in-game web browser available if you need to order spare parts. Speak with your customers, learn the stories, and see how your decisions impact their lives—and your shop.
Here are the game’s key features, via tinyBuild:
- Satisfying Gadget Repairs – Chill out and vibe with engaging device restoration mechanics through every step of the tech-repair process.
- Shop Management – Take orders, manage your finances, browse the web and hunt for spare parts.
- Impactful Narrative – Meet a memorable cast of characters with unpredictable and intertwining stories. Your decisions will impact both their lives and your shop.
- Y2K Nostalgia – Fix devices inspired by iconic gaming consoles & handhelds, portable music players, cameras, home appliances and cell phones of the 2000s.
- Wait, Is That an Atari?! – Yes! Partnering with Atari, ReStory will feature licensed consoles to repair, including the Atari 2600, Jaguar and more!
- Chill Atmosphere – ReStory creates a relaxing atmosphere that lets you unwind and tinker with gadgets against a beautiful backdrop of the Japanese urban setting.
Here is a description of the demo, via tinyBuild:
The demo offers an expanded look at the pre-release version of the game and introduces new gadgets like the Atari Lynx (as part of the official collaboration with Atari) and Patento BS that draws inspiration (but not too much inspiration) from one of the most iconic gaming handhelds. Another addition to the demo compared to the playtest build is the airbrush drawing tool, which allows players to visually customize devices – some of the community creations can be seen in the latest trailer.
Developed by Mandragora and published by tinyBuild, ReStory will be released for PC via Steam this summer. (I’m crossing my fingers for more platforms after the PC launch.)
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