Remothered: Broken Porcelain is a psychological horror game from Stormind Games. The second installment to the Remothered series, this game tells a new storyline, gameplay, and characters. However, it provides the same level of immersive haunting adventure.

Broken Porcelain works as both a sequel and a prequel to the Tormented Fathers. The story unfolds much in the same way as classic PS2-era horror games, with you working with fragments of the narrative until you form the bigger picture. However, the execution is a little messy. It also does not help that the app comes with tons of bugs.

What is Broken Porcelain?

Remothered: Broken Porcelain brings a new story to the series and new characters. Here, you play as Jennifer, a resident of the Ashmann Inn who finds herself haunted by terrifying beings. The gameplay plays a deadly game of hide-and-seek, with you focusing more on sneaking and distracting enemies rather than all-out combat. Unlike other horror games, attacking from behind is your sole combat option.

However, this method of combat falls flat due to the non-intuitive equipment system and a useless crafting menu. Jennifer's movement speed is glacial compared to the swift gait of the enemies. Moreover, the controls are clunky to use, and some buttons fail to appear when you need them. Sure, it provides a new ability to the protagonist, but it needs time to power up with short usage.

The game also has significantly fewer environment puzzles than Tormented Fathers. However, players of this game will be pleased to know that the graphics are more polished than its predecessor. The game is swimming in detail and style, with its atmosphere offering a truly terrifying experience. However, more than clunky controls, the game also suffers from bug issues, including confusing camera quirks and characters getting stuck in the scenery.

Is the game good?

Remothered: Broken Porcelain is aptly named: it is like a shattered vase lacking structure and rough around the edges. Sure, it has its moments, but it's a far cry from its predecessor. Its story and gameplay are not well-executed, with its bad combat and confusing boss fights. What makes it worse are the clunky controls and the constant technical glitches. It's good, but the frustration outweighs the benefits.