Remnant: From the Ashes

A good game with gameplay quite similar to a Souls like (with guns). The combat and the feeling of the weapons is pretty good. The game is quite short and the story isn't very good, but the original art direction makes up for it a little. I still had a good time playing it and I recommend it, but buy it when it's on sale.

The shooting feel and melee feel are good, the monster design is rather one-dimensional, but the bosses are all pretty well done, and the weapons and monsters are well-designed and very fun to play.

Remnant: From the Ashes is a third-person action shooter built on procedural world layouts and high difficulty. The player faces an invasion of corrupt creatures called the Root and travels between realms to stop the spread. The story is minimal and acts mainly as context for combat progression and exploration.
Core gameplay blends ranged and melee attacks. Weapons have mod slots that grant abilities like summoning allies or firing elemental bursts. Positioning matters because enemies rush and flank frequently. Dodge rolls carry invincibility frames and define survival at higher difficulties.
Progression centers on gear upgrades and traits. Traits grant passive bonuses that improve damage, stamina, survivability, or resource gain. Many are unlocked by completing hidden events. This rewards curiosity and encourages multiple runs. Armor sets add bonuses that support focused playstyles.
World design is semi-random. Each campaign generates different dungeons, bosses, and quests. This variability increases replay value but can gate specific items behind new runs. Some encounters maintain high difficulty spikes that require gear checks and team coordination.
Enemy variety changes by region. Factions have distinct attack patterns and elite units. Boss fights often spawn additional mobs, forcing constant movement. Weapon mods and elemental builds help control crowds and break resistances. Team play amplifies these strengths.
Visual presentation uses overgrown urban ruins, alien deserts, and corrupted forests. Sound design telegraphs heavy attacks with clear audio cues. Performance is stable, though some boss arenas feel cramped. Music underscores tension with rhythmic percussion.
Remnant: From the Ashes targets players who enjoy challenging combat loops, loot progression, and replay variability. Solo play is viable, but co-op improves pacing and survivability. Fans of souls-influenced shooters will find satisfying depth and long-term build experimentation.

Performance could be better at times but it's really solid still considering it does not utilise DLSS / FG.
It does a lot better than Remnant 2 - it also does a few things worse...
This Remnant actually has somewhat of a story though, it's DLC also had NEW areas rather than just reusing the same areas like it's sequel Remnant 2...
The best thing? "Survival" mode - it's a roguelike where you start from nothing but 1000 scrap and have access to a few shops that you and your party share. Limited weapons/armour and stuff, decide who wants what, make some crazy builds.
The effects in survival are buffed through the roof, the standard traits in story mode are amplified meaning you can have some crazy builds by mixing just a few of these traits.
Endless fun, even after finishing Remnant 1 and 2 multiple times, me and my friend still prefer Remnant 1 for survival.

Remnant is a brilliantly made game with a unique feel. I found myself doing some missions over and over, finding that I stayed up all night enjoying the rampaging and trying out same areas with new weapons and strategies.

The game was a problem free experience for me. I had long extended times in the game without any crashing. The graphics were done very well, as was the environment and interactions.

Remnant is a unique action based and story driven game that I highly recommend for those that like such games. I am looking forward to trying out the sequel soon.

Remnant: From the Ashes is a refreshing change from typical souls-like games, where you use firearms instead of swords, bows, etc. The game offers plenty of unique mechanics, and if you’re a fan of creating your own builds in souls games, this is something you’ll truly love. The game is fairly linear, but exploring the world can be very rewarding.
One thing the game definitely has going for it is its high replayability. The game is procedurally generated, so bosses and items you find will be different in each run. If you’re a fan of story-driven games, this isn’t the game for you. The story is very cliché and comes across as cheap and below average.
The game offers a wide range of difficulty settings, but they aren’t particularly interesting; they mostly just make monsters bigger bullet sponges. The boss designs themselves aren’t bad, but most boss fights rely on dealing with the adds the boss summons, rather than the boss itself.
The DLC worth buying is Subject 2923, which adds additional content to the game (new locations, bosses, and items).
However, if you’re looking for a game that stands out in this genre and will give you hours of fun (and rage moments) along with plenty of destroyed keyboards, Remnant: From the Ashes is a solid choice.
Pros:
- Unique gameplay
- High replayability
- Customizable builds
- Rewarding exploration
- Playable solo or in a group
Cons:
- The bosses rely heavily on adds.
- Higher difficulty just makes monsters bigger bullet sponges.
Overall rating: 7/10

A challenging Souls like with guns that's pretty great especially with Co-op