Another game demo I’ve taken a look at during the June Steam Next Fest is ReStory: Chill Electronic Repairs. It’s a game I’ve been interested in for a while and thought now was a great time to see what the team has been working on.
In ReStory: Chill Electronic Repairs, you’ll explore a relaxing narrative-driven shop management simulator. The game is from tinyBuild, the creators of I Am Future, and is set in the busy streets of 2000s Tokyo. The game is accompanied by a detailed and in-depth repair system.
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The ReStory Trailer
Want to find out more about ReStory? Take a look at the trailer, and I’ll then tell you more about this wonderful cosy game.
Looks fun, right?
Key Game Features
This Y2K-era inspired game will have players running and managing a number of different aspects of the shop. You’ll be interacting with customers, looking after and repairing a number of devices, including officially licensed Atari consoles and much, much more!
- Run and manage an electronics repair shop in Japan
- Restore iconic devices from the 2000s
- Influence each customer’s story
- Each customer has unique stories to tell and dialogues
- Replayable story with different choices which impact the ending
- Multiple tools and cleaning options to help restore devices
- Take orders both online and in-person
- A distinctive relaxing and chilled vibe based upon urban life in Japan
ReStory Demo Experience
The demo is an absolutely gorgeous and wonderful first look at the game. It guides you through the basics and the day-to-day running of your little electronic repair shop.
After tidying and setting up your store ready for opening, you start off with a simple order. Clean and restore a mobile phone. This introduces you to the basics of deconstructing a device, cleaning it and putting it back together. The character who it was for, I am a little suspicious of, but he was very blunt and brief during the exchange. Regardless, their phone was quickly dealt with and payment accepted.
Moving on through the ReStory demo, I continued to restore some more gaming devices a joystick for a Pac-Man tournament, a flashlight for a police officer and then a couple of Tamagotchis. My aim was to have enough money in the bank to not only pay the bills and rent but also purchase a licence. This particular licence would allow me to handle more devices since I would be authorised by the company to do so.
With this being the first demo for ReStory, it was the perfect introduction to the game and some of the characters. The game mechanics were easy to pick up and follow, and I didn’t really come across any issues during the demo. I love the art style and also the accompanying soundtrack that plays on the radio. I can certainly see myself revisiting the demo as well as picking up the full game upon release. It’s also a game I can see many getting lost within for a good few hours at a time. It’s very relaxing and satisfying. Of course, I also want to see how the characters develop and how the story plays out.
Although there is currently no release date for ReStory, we do know that it’s aiming for a 2026 release!
For now, be sure to check the game out on Steam!
