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I was added to and completed the Playtest for "Reshine" on Steam. It is a cleaning simulator focused on restoring antiques. You can still request to join the test if you want to offer them feedback. Right now there are only three items. You dismantle the item, maintain each individual part, then reassemble it. At the end, you get some historical fun facts about the item.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4253570/Reshine/

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Reshine on Steam

Gently restore old objects by cleaning away layers of dust, rust, and time. Reshine is a minimalistic, relaxing experience: use a range of tools to watch years of grime disappear before your eyes. No management, no pressure - just you and the satisfaction of bringing vintage treasures back to life.

Jun 17 at 3:24pmWeb
Show threadFree Gender Market (grab & go)Jun 17

I thought the controls were pretty well done aside from how things like the UV light to see what's still missing being only a few seconds as opposed to a toggle, or the laser gun that only works when moving slowly (which is hard to do if you're using a controller). You're introduced to a number of tools and the animations and rendering are really well done.

I like that, unlike "Assemble with Care" or "Trash Goblin", the repair phases aren't exclusively mini-games that feel like made-up repair concepts. Instead, you're removing rust or priming paint. You do miss out on the experience of repairing something for someone specific or for an overall story (like Hozy or Unpacking), but I like that the items are relevant to IRL domestic items. I don't think a story is needed for a backdrop, since these are items you get the history for and can probably relate or imagine someone using in their home on your own.

Maybe it's worth discussing from an archives perspective how much of the item is worth completely restoring, versus keeping in part its original condition. This is something a lot of people have to think about when doing repairs for clients.

Show threadkatherineJun 17
@pixouls oh cool!! Assemble with Care is one of my favourite games - i know you describe some differences, but the similarities make me want to check it out. also reminiscent of PowerWash Simulator :)
Show threadFree Gender Market (grab & go)Jun 17

@kayserifserif I played Assemble with Care recently, after getting it on sale. I thought it was pretty good. I didn't like some of the mini-game functions of the wires though. I can see it making sense in concept but it was hard to follow without a reference of the original. I had the same feedback for Reshine: give us a photo or some sort of blueprint so we can remember what we dismantled. I often found the girl's comments "i think i need to be doing something else" is a little annoying, since there isn't always a clear delineation of what can be done in a random or specific order.

The use of lots of spray tools is also similar to Powerwash simulator, which I viewed vicariously through my partner. Both Powerwash Simulator and Hozy offer lists that remind you what needs to be addressed and percentage bars, which I think are really useful. It would have been something I'd like to have in Unpacking, which Hozy is based on. I was surprised that Reshine didn't have these assists when it had so many PWS elements otherwise. I think it might be because of it trying to be more subtle and cozy. The lack of guidance reminded me a bit more of the puzzle box game "Boxes: Lost Fragments".