Free & Early Access

What Remains

3.0(1 votes)

Game Insight

What Remains: A Journey Through Rebuilding

The Game:

What Remains is an immersive 3DCG, animated adventure game that delves into the complexities of human relationships, personal growth, and emotional resilience. It tells the story of a man who has spent most of his adult life piecing himself back together after various setbacks - some self-inflicted, others caused by devastating relationship endings.

The Journey:

Throughout the game, players embark on a deeply introspective journey with our protagonist as he rebuilds each aspect of his life from scratch. Each iteration is designed to be more stable, deliberate and less vulnerable than its predecessor, reflecting the wisdom and experiences gained along the way.

The LewdLoad Verdict:

What Remains offers a captivating exploration into human resilience and growth that will have players invested in the protagonist's journey. The high-quality 3DCG graphics and engaging narrative make this game an absolute must-play for anyone seeking a premium gaming experience.

Changelog

### 0.1 - v0.1 - Initial Release - 1300+ Static Renders - 3000+ Animated Frames - 18,000+ Lines of Script/Dialog - 41 Song Soundtrack ### 0.1HF - v0.1HF - Initial Release - Hot Fix - Approximately 60 lines of additional code - This interim phone-system UI hotfix addresses comments about the text flow/mechanics/cadence and allows players to click through scripted text messages and roll forward through already-viewed phone segments. This is not the final UI revision, but it removes the forced full-timer playback while a more complete cleanup is built. - The demo for - What Remains - is officially available. - This release contains roughly - 90 minutes or more of gameplay - , depending on how you play and which choices you make. The demo covers the opening portion of the first Chapter and introduces the main character, the tropical Azure Island setting, the trait system, the phone interface, and the first major branching path. - Your choices can affect who the MC meets, how certain scenes unfold, which traits increase, and which version of later events you experience. The demo currently includes the first major branched routes through the opening of the story, with both paths leading into the final scene sequence of the demo and their own unique ending points. - The demo includes: - The first major branching scene and various dialogue paths - Competence, Resolve, Connection, and Perception trait system - A functional in-game phone with contacts, messages, photos, and trait progression - First character image unlocks - Original renders, animations, music placement, sound design, and custom UI - Windows, Linux, and macOS builds - This is still the opening of a much larger story. The demo introduces several main and minor character introductions, relationships, systems, and central mystery that will continue throughout the first Chapter and the larger - What Remains - universe. - Your demo progress is intended to remain compatible with the full release of the first Chapter. - Content Warning: - This game is intended for adults only and contains strong language, mature themes, and brief nudity. - Thank you to everyone who has followed the project waiting for this release. Reaching this point took work and investment, and I am proud to finally put the first playable version of - What Remains - into your hands.