ReStory Beginner's Guide: How to Play (First Day)
ReStory is a chill shop-management simulator set in mid-2000s Tokyo. You run an electronics repair shop: customers bring in nostalgic devices, you fix them, and your choices shape a branching story. Here is everything you need for your first day.
The 5-step repair loop
Every repair follows the same loop (confirmed by the official description and beginner guides). Master it and the whole game opens up:
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Accept the job
Greet the customer and take in their device. Online orders arrive through your computer and have deadlines (see the online-orders guide).
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Disassemble
Open the device with your screwdriver. Every device is made of parts that can be dirty, broken, or missing.
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Inspect & note
Check each part and write the state in your notebook. The notebook is the game's memory — keep it updated so you know what to fix.
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Clean & replace
Brush dirty parts, use cleaning tools, and replace broken or missing parts with spares.
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Reassemble & deliver
Put it back together and hand it over. A clean, complete repair keeps the customer happy and builds your reputation.
What to do on day one
Accept a small walk-in job first — cheap, fast, and safe to learn on.
Upgrade your screwdriver as soon as you can afford it (it is used in every repair).
Start the notebook habit: record every dirty/broken part before cleaning.
Set up passive income early: the tip jar and shredder pay out while you work.
Do not ignore online orders — they are limited per day and have deadlines.
First tools, in priority order
| Tool | What it does | Priority |
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| Screwdriver | Opens every device; needed for every repair | Upgrade first |
| Brush | Cleans dirty parts faster | Worth upgrading early |
| Air can | Consumable cleaning spray — use sparingly | Optional, buy as needed |
| Tip jar | Small passive income while you work | Buy early |
| Shredder | Turns spare parts into money (passive income) | Buy mid-game |
| Sonic bath | Deep-cleaning station with timing involved | Later |
No matching work orders
Avoid these early mistakes
Painting and reprogramming do not make money early — invest in repairs first.
Hoarding air cans: they are consumables; the brush pays off more.
Accepting more online orders than you can finish — missed deadlines hurt your reputation.
Skipping the notebook and guessing what to fix — you will re-open devices twice.
Beginner FAQ
Is ReStory really relaxing?+
What do I do if I miss a deadline?+
How do I unlock more devices?+
Does my choice matter?+
Is there multiplayer?+
What we are still verifying
Exact repair steps for individual devices, precise upgrade prices and full ending triggers are not yet verified. We mark them as unverified and will fill them in as we verify them in-game.