iREC

About

A narcotics police officer invades a logistics company, suspected of drug trafficking. Looking for evidence, he discovers an even greater secret, and his mission now and leave the place alive. iREC presents moments of tension, with an incredible atmosphere of terror.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

33%

Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has decent visuals and optimization, maintaining solid performance on high settings.
Some puzzles are clever and provide a challenge once you understand them.
The game can be entertaining for a short playtime, especially if purchased at a low price.

The game is poorly made, with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay.
Puzzles are often cryptic and frustrating, leading to confusion and extended playtime without progress.
The inclusion of irrelevant and offensive content detracts from the overall experience and makes it hard to classify as a horror game.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting poor visuals and buggy interactions, while others appreciate decent optimization and stable performance on high settings. Although the graphics and lighting are not groundbreaking, they effectively contribute to a realistic atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are considered adequate but could benefit from improvements.
- “Irec actually does have decent visuals and optimization.”
- “Running on my i7 6700k/gtx 1080 rig, I maintained a solid 130-144 fps at all times in 1080p resolution, with graphic settings on high.”
- “Played on Linux using Proton, the graphics are a bit poor. Sound was okay, gameplay was okay'ish, and some puzzles were hard to figure out. It's more of a room escape game but not limited to one room.”
- “The graphics and lighting are nothing to jump up and down about, but they do help set up a realistic tone and atmosphere for the 40-60 minute duration of this title.”
- “Played on Linux using Proton, the graphics are a bit poor. Sound was okay, gameplay was okay'ish, and some puzzles were hard to figure out.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth, featuring only a few irrelevant emails and no substantial plot development. Players express disappointment over the minimal narrative content and the existence of only two unsatisfying endings, indicating that the potential for a compelling storyline was not effectively realized.
- “There's really no plot at all, and the game has only two short, disappointing endings to boot.”
- “Though in reality, that's as much as the developer of this title gives in the way of story; only a handful of e-mails, none relevant to any sort of plot, are found within the actual game.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report a smooth and issue-free gameplay experience, expressing satisfaction with the overall mechanics and performance of the game.
- “No issues with gameplay.”
- “If you want to check out my gameplay, feel free.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely criticized, with reviewers finding it inappropriate and insensitive given the serious themes of violence and suffering. Many feel that the attempts at humor fail to resonate, resulting in a disjointed experience that lacks coherence and comedic value.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find that the game's visuals are complemented by solid optimization, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.
- “Irec actually does have decent visuals and optimization.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics and lighting may not be exceptional, but they effectively contribute to a realistic tone and atmosphere that enhances the overall experience during its 40-60 minute playtime.
- “The graphics and lighting may not be groundbreaking, but they effectively create a realistic tone and atmosphere that enhances the 40-60 minute experience of this title.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with many players reporting that they encounter glitches and bugs that can cause them to become stuck early on, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “A large portion of the players who have tried this title find themselves stuck within the first few minutes, while others become permanently trapped due to glitches and bugs.”
- “Many players experience frequent crashes and instability, making it nearly impossible to progress in the game.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs that not only disrupt gameplay but also lead to frustrating crashes that ruin the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game received criticism for its absence, with players noting that the only audio present was the sound of the character's movements, creating a lack of immersive musical experience.
- “There was no music for the portion I played, just the noise of the character trudging through the office as loudly as he could.”