Indie game publisher tinyBuild and developer Mandragora are excited to announce that ReStory, the chill electronics repair simulator based in Y2K-era Japan with over 600,000 wishlists, will launch on August 6 for PC via Steam. Check out the new release date trailer to see what the bustling streets of mid-2000s Tokyo have in store for your quaint gadget repair shop.
From the developers of I Am Future, ReStory is a relaxing, narrative-driven shop management sim that’s all about caring for and preserving classic gear and tech. When you’re not managing your finances, getting to know your clientele, or surfing the web for spare parts, use your trusty toolset to take apart, clean and fix handhelds, phones, cameras, music players, home appliances and other nostalgic devices inspired by iconic game consoles, including officially licensed Atari systems.
Your interactions with each customer can change their lives forever. Whether you help a lovestruck student confess to his crush or uncover hidden secrets on a former gangster’s phone, your choices impact each customer’s branching storyline.
Key Features
- A wide range of nostalgic electronic devices to repair
- In-depth device cleaning and restoration system with multiple tools for device repairs
- Y2K-era web browser to hunt for spare parts
- A variety of in-person and online orders to fulfill with unique customers and dialogues
- Replayable branching storyline with choices that will impact the ending
- A distinct, chill vibe of urban life in Japan
Itching to open up shop? Play ReStory’s demo, featured in Steam Next Fest’s 50 Most-Played Demos, before it leaves on August 6 and wishlist today! Stay up to date with the latest game news by following along on Twitter and TikTok.
