My Recycling Center

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My Recycling Center is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Darius Bode and was released on February 1, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "My Recycling Center," design and manage your own waste facility, handling unloading, sorting, and compacting of various trash types. Experience authentic garbage compactor animations, realistic machines, and real-time destruction physics. Earn cash and satisfaction, unlock new trash types, customize your yard, and clean containers with a pressure washer. With over 450 different trash objects, it offers endless recycling fun!

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 296 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and relaxing experience, making it a great way to unwind.
There is a good variety of items to recycle, which keeps the gameplay interesting.
The developers are actively releasing updates, showing potential for future improvements.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
The frequent autosave feature causes significant lag and can lead to crashes.
Many players feel that the DLCs are a cash grab, with essential content missing from the base game.

gameplay
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The gameplay of the game is generally enjoyable and offers a meditative experience focused on manual tasks, but it is marred by numerous bugs and optimization issues that can disrupt the experience. While some players appreciate the realistic mechanics and casual nature, many express frustration over game-breaking bugs and a lack of developer attention to core gameplay problems, leading to mixed recommendations. Overall, the gameplay is seen as fun but flawed, with potential for improvement through future updates.
- “The gameplay is great albeit quite short.”
- “It's fun and gameplay is smooth.”
- “"My Recycling Center" offers a meditative gameplay experience that hits the mark for players seeking a game focused on manual tasks without the need for deep thought.”
- “There are lots of bugs in this game, and a few of them are quite game-breaking in the negative sense in that they ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “Also, unfortunately, the fact that the developer is entirely focusing on DLC before even addressing core gameplay issues with the game, with near zero community interaction, should be considered a warning for potential buyers as well.”
- “I was going to make a positive review, based on the fact that the devs are pushing updates really hard and that the game represents a neat idea, but it seems that they are only pushing updates on new types of trash and containers, not working on fixing basic gameplay issues.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences frequent freezing and various glitches, particularly during loading processes, which can disrupt gameplay. While some players find these bugs add a layer of fun, others note that the game is only enjoyable for a limited time due to its instability and lack of replay value. Overall, while there are no game-breaking issues, the stability concerns are significant enough to affect the overall experience.
- “The game freezes up when this loading process kicks in.”
- “Game is very buggy, and is only good for about 7 or 8 hours with no replay value.”
- “This freezes your game and you cannot do anything until it saves.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it as a cash grab. Reviewers express disappointment over the lack of meaningful updates since early access and the release of paid DLCs that they believe should have been included in the base game. Overall, players feel that the game's potential has been undermined by its focus on profit rather than quality content.
- “This game had potential, but it became a major cash grab.”
- “Bought this when it was still in early access; nothing changed in the few weeks, and now they are just pumping out paid DLCs that should honestly be part of the base game. It's nothing but a cash grab, so stay away.”
- “If the content was put into the game as an update, it would be a very good game, but unfortunately, it looks like it's just turned into another cash grab.”
optimization
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent stuttering, crashes, and unrefined sound design, which detract from the overall gameplay experience. Many users express frustration with the clunky mechanics and outdated character models, indicating that substantial improvements are needed before the game can be fully enjoyed.
- “There's some major save optimizations that need to happen before I can flip this review, because apart from the disfigured silly human models that look like they came out of a 25-year-old game, which I hope are very much a placeholder, there's really nothing to complain about here.”
- “Next to that it is unoptimized and clunky, two things that influence the gameplay.”
- “The sound is not optimized at all.”
- “I felt far too complete through the game even though I was only 2 hours into a constantly stuttering and crashing game.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally considered decent for an indie simulation game, with a satisfying aesthetic that reflects its indie roots. While they are not high in detail, they are adequate for the gameplay experience, earning a score of 7/10. Players who prioritize gameplay over graphical fidelity will likely find it enjoyable.
- “The graphics are decent for a sim game but don’t expect high detailed textures.”
- “Satisfying, graphics definitely tell you it's an indie game.”
- “The graphics are decent for a sim game, but don’t expect high detailed textures.”
- “The developers fixed most of my initial grievances, so now I can unconditionally recommend it for people who enjoy this kind of gameplay and don't place too much emphasis on high-quality graphics.”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, requiring significant time investment to achieve goals like a 100% clean container. While some appreciate the repetitive nature as part of the game's charm, others may find it overwhelming.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It feels slow and tedious to get to a 100% clean container.”
- “Obviously, it's a repetitive, grindy type game.”
story
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The reviews indicate that there is no story present in the game, suggesting a lack of narrative depth or engagement.
- “There is absolutely no story to speak of.”
- “The game feels like it lacks any narrative depth.”
- “I was disappointed by the absence of a coherent storyline.”
replayability
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The game has significant bugs and offers limited replayability, with most players finding it only enjoyable for about 7 to 8 hours.
- “The game is very buggy and only offers about 7 or 8 hours of gameplay with no replay value.”
- “The game is very buggy and only provides around 7 or 8 hours of enjoyment, lacking any replay value.”

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My Recycling Center is a simulation game.

My Recycling Center is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing My Recycling Center.

My Recycling Center was released on February 1, 2024.

My Recycling Center was developed by Darius Bode.

My Recycling Center has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

My Recycling Center is a single player game.

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