iREC

About

iREC is a single player action game. It was developed by Labory and was released on January 16, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

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

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31%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game successfully creates a tense atmosphere that keeps players on edge.
Some puzzles can be interesting and challenging, requiring thoughtful solutions.
The graphics and lighting help set up a realistic tone and atmosphere for the game's duration.

The game is poorly designed with confusing and overly complicated puzzles that often lead to frustration.
It includes irrelevant and inappropriate content, such as political propaganda and offensive imagery.
The horror elements are minimal, with only a couple of ineffective jump scares, making it feel more like a puzzler than a horror game.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The game's story is widely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players noting that the narrative feels underdeveloped and often nonsensical. Despite a promising concept, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a storyline that fails to engage or provide meaningful context. Overall, players express disappointment in the minimal plot elements and the absence of a compelling narrative structure.
- “I like that little story and concept; it would really make a great game.”
- “A more developed storyline could have added depth and engagement.”
- “Some of the puzzles could have been made better; it had a cool idea, it just wasn't executed well.”
- “Unfortunately, what could have been an engaging narrative is marred by a lack of depth and a storyline that feels nonexistent.”
- “If it wasn't for that store description, I would literally have no idea what the plot of the game is, since every note that's placed on the computers you come across is garbled nonsense that makes no sense whatsoever.”
- “There's really no plot at all, and the game has only two short, disappointing endings to boot.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting poor quality and a lack of consistency across environments, suggesting a rushed development. However, others appreciate the decent visuals and smooth performance on higher-end systems, indicating that while the graphics may not be groundbreaking, they effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “There are complaints about poor graphics and subpar gameplay mechanics, giving the impression of a rushed or unfinished product.”
- “I found the game very bad; I did not like the handling or the graphics in general. The way the game was played and the whole game seemed very poor, as if someone created a game just to say that they made something.”
- “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.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The gameplay is centered on puzzle-solving, but many players find the puzzles confusing and poorly designed, leading to complaints about the overall mechanics and graphics. Some users express dissatisfaction with the gameplay quality, suggesting it feels rushed or unfinished, while a few report no issues at all.
- “No issues with gameplay.”
- “If you want to check out my gameplay, feel free.”
- “The gameplay primarily revolves around solving puzzles, but many players report that these puzzles can be confusing and sometimes poorly designed.”
- “There are complaints about poor graphics and subpar gameplay mechanics, giving the impression of a rushed or unfinished product.”
- “-poor gameplay”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game effectively establishes a tense atmosphere that keeps players engaged, particularly in its initial spooky moments. However, the sound design is criticized for detracting from the experience, and while the graphics and lighting contribute to a realistic tone, some players hoped for a more intense and immersive environment. Overall, the atmosphere is somewhat convincing but could benefit from enhancements in sound and intensity.
- “The game successfully creates a tense atmosphere that keeps players on edge.”
- “Irec is pretty spooky at the start and has some atmosphere to it.”
- “The sound design also leaves much to be desired, with annoying ambient noises that detract from the atmosphere rather than enhance it.”
- “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.”
- “And at least the atmosphere/surroundings were a little convincing.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous reports of glitches and bugs that can halt progress, making it frustrating and unplayable for many users. Players also note a lack of helpful hints for challenging puzzles, contributing to an overall negative experience. Overall, the game is deemed a waste of time and money due to its unstable performance.
- “Don't buy, full of glitches, makes no sense and a waste of time and money.”
- “Buying this game entitles you to one buggy experience, with the worst ambient sound you can think of; it's more a nuisance than adding to the non-existent creep factor.”
- “A large portion of the people who've played this title become stuck within the first few minutes, while others become permanently stuck due to glitches and bugs.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, though it appears to be royalty-free and repetitive due to its looping nature. Some players noted a lack of music during gameplay, with only ambient sounds present.
- “The music itself is fine, even though it's likely to be royalty-free, as it loops over and over again.”
- “There was no music for the portion I played, just the noise of the character trudging through the office as loudly as he could.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players report bugs and a lack of overall optimization, others note that the game features decent visuals and performs reasonably well.
- “Irec actually does have decent visuals and optimization.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is criticized for being inappropriate and insensitive, particularly in the context of serious themes like violence and suffering. Reviewers find the attempts at humor to be nonsensical and lacking in comedic value, ultimately detracting from the overall experience.
- “Nothing makes sense, and not in the funny way.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”