ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs Wiki - FAQ

A mix of both. Some devices are officially licensed real hardware -- the Atari 2600, Jaguar, and Lynx are all confirmed via a direct partnership with Atari. Others, like the Patento BS, are fictional devices the developers have jokingly described as "legally distinct" from real iconic handhelds they're clearly inspired by.

Yes -- ReStory features a nonlinear, branching narrative with multiple endings. Confirmed story beats include choices like whether to report a disturbing discovery inside a former gangster's phone, or help a lovestruck student confess to his crush. Your decisions affect both the customer's story and your shop's future.

Yes, by design -- the in-game web browser marketplace for ordering spare parts includes unreliable or scam listings, adding a small layer of real risk and attentiveness to an otherwise relaxing loop, confirmed directly by early player feedback. One specific real example from community feedback: a listing advertised as "5 stars, just dusty" turned out to only have 4 total working parts once disassembled -- a genuine illustration of the risk, not just a theoretical one.

No -- ReStory is currently confirmed for PC via Steam only, with no console versions listed on the official store page as of pre-launch.

Yes -- developer Mandragora previously made I Am Future and Skyhill. Publisher tinyBuild is known for a large portfolio including the Hello Neighbor series, Graveyard Keeper, SpeedRunners, and DUCKSIDE.

Yes -- official marketing confirms you can customize devices as part of the restoration process, not just fix them to factory spec. Specific customization options (paint jobs, parts swaps, etc.) have not been fully detailed pre-launch.

Very -- ReStory has surpassed 500,000 wishlists and reached the Top 100 most-wishlisted games on Steam. Its demo sits at Overwhelmingly Positive: 1,183 total reviews (96% positive), with 99% positive across the most recent 314 reviews specifically.