The team behind the charming rooftop apocalyptic survival game I Am Future, video game publisher tinyBuild and developer Mandragora, is excited to transport you back to Japan in the mid-aughts with ReStory! Announced during today’s Wholesome Snack Showcase, ReStory lets you run your own electronics repair shop in Y2K-era Japan. Fix iconic pieces of 2000s tech, like cell phones, video game consoles (including officially licensed Atari systems), handhelds, digital pets, home appliances, music players, cameras, and more – all while hearing the unique stories of your customers and making meaningful decisions that influence a branching storyline.
Check out the ReStory announcement trailer:
https://youtu.be/zfOqOmYUsYw
ReStory mixes tactile repair gameplay with the soothing setting, shop management mechanics, and a cast of interesting characters. Grow your business by meticulously unscrewing, cleaning, soldering, repainting, and assembling devices to bring them back to life — and if you need spare parts, you can always buy them online using an old-school in-game web browser. Talk to consumers, listen to their tales, and use a non-linear narrative to show how your choices affect their lives as well as your store.
ReStory Key Features:
- Satisfying Gadget Repairs:Chill out and vibe with engaging gadget restoration mechanics through every step of the tech-repair procedure
- Shop Management: Take orders, manage your funds, browse the web and hunt for spare parts
- Impactful Narrative:Discover an unforgettable group of individuals with intricate and surprising backstories. Your selections will effect both their life and your shop
- Y2K Nostalgia:Fix items inspired by classic gaming consoles & handhelds, portable music players, cameras, home appliances and cell phones of the 2000s
- Wait, Is That an Atari?!Indeed! ReStory, in collaboration with Atari, will offer licensed systems for repair, such as the Atari 2600, Jaguar, and more!
- Chill AtmosphereReStory creates a tranquil environment where you may relax and play with technology against the stunning backdrop of a Japanese city
Evgeny Kisterev, Studio Director at Mandragora, stated, “ReStory is my nostalgia for a time when we shared polyphonic ringtones via infrared ports and rewound cassette tapes with a pencil. When every device felt unique. Now we just hold these screens in our hands, and they all look the same. Japanese companies always amazed me with their influence on global technology, which made 2000s Tokyo the perfect setting. I can’t wait to share this nostalgic feeling with players and discover how many other grown-up kids remember that era fondly!
ReStory is slated to release for PC via Steam in 2026. You can wishlist the game right now.
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