Industry game simulation continues to evolve with various unique themes that attract the attention of the global market. This time, publisher tinyBuild together developer Mandragora, the studio behind I Am Future, officially announced project Their latest release, ReStory: Chill Electronic Repairs.
Game will take players back in time, to Japan in the Y2K era or the year 2000. This title is scheduled for release on platform PC via Steam in 2026. This announcement provides a new option for fans of genre simulation that loves retro vibes and classic technology.
Bringing Back Y2K Era Memories Through ReStory
The background of ReStory's development is rooted in the concept of technology of the past. Evgeny Kisterev, Mandragora's studio director, states, “ReStory is my nostalgia for the time when we shared polyphonic ringtones via port infrared and rewinding tape cassettes with a pencil.”
He added that the main inspiration game This was a time when technology was more unique. In game Here, you won't be focusing on a uniform modern touchscreen. Instead, the game highlights hardware that has a strong physical character.
The choice of Tokyo in the 2000s as the setting is based on the massive influence of Japanese companies on global technology development at that time. This makes Tokyo an appropriate location to tell the story of the evolution of gadgets.
Detailed Repair Simulation Gameplay
The main attraction of game this lies in the repair mechanic. You will be taken through the detailed restoration process of electronic devices. This process involves technical steps such as unscrewing screws and cleaning components from dust.
Apart from that, you will also have to do soldering to repainting the body of the device and reassembling it. The variety of devices you can repair is vast. From classic flip phones, video consoles game, device handheld, to digital pets (digital pets).
You will also find cameras and portable music players to repair. Each object is designed to accurately represent the technological design of the time.
Store Management Features on ReStory
In addition to the technical aspects of repair, ReStory also features business management elements. As a repair shop owner, you'll need to manage your finances and take customer orders. One of the features offered is a spare parts purchasing mechanism.
You will need to browse the internet using a web browser or browser in game designed in the style of old-school. Interaction with customers is also an important element in gameplay. Every customer who comes in with a broken device has a background story.
Through a non-linear narrative, you'll listen to their stories and make decisions. The choices you make can affect the fate of your repair shop and the lives of these customers.
Official Collaborations and Game Atmosphere
To add a real element to the game, developer has established an official partnership with Atari. This means you'll find and repair real licensed consoles in the game, including the Atari 2600 and Jaguar. The presence of this console is a confirmed feature that will be present at launch.
Overall, ReStory offers a relaxed atmosphere or chill. Game It is designed against the backdrop of Japanese urban scenery. The combination of gameplay repairs, store management, and branching narratives are the main focus of this title.
ReStory Playtest Access Available Now
Although the full launch is only scheduled for 2026, you won't have to wait too long to try it out. Along with the airing of trailer premiered at the event Wholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition 2025, developer opens up opportunities for players to try build beginning game This.
You can directly visit the Steam ReStory page and select the option Join the playtest to request access. This is a chance for you to experience the atmosphere of classic electronics repair early before the official release.
