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What Remains

What Remains is an 8-bit game for the emblematic 1985 NES console, blending visual novel and adventure elements in a story translating real events from the 80s into an epic quest to save the world.

24 May 2019

What Remains is an adventure developed by Iodine Dynamics, released 24 May 2019 on Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What What Remains is

What Remains is an adventure game developed by Iodine Dynamics and released in 2019. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

It is 1986. You just came home from a skate session when a video game cartridge falls into your hands. Excited to find out what it contains, you visit your friend who just got a Nintendo for Christmas. You quickly insert the cartridge and a strange list of encrypted files appears... As the story unravels, your life in Sunny Peaks transforms dramatically, and you start uncovering a dark secret threatening everyone. But no despair, your best friend is by your side... as well as a very helpful cat.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are mystery and thriller. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

What Remains launched on 24 May 2019, within three weeks of A Plague Tale: Innocence, Outer Wilds, Rage 2 and Call of Duty: Mobile.

Released around the same time: A Plague Tale: Innocence, Outer Wilds, Rage 2, Call of Duty: Mobile.

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When did What Remains come out?
What Remains was released on 24 May 2019 for Nintendo Entertainment System.

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