Rail Recon

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Rail Recon is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Triggered Studios and was released on January 23, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Delve into the underground facility of Rail Recon, a Twin-stick Shooter with a Rail System. Navigate through its network of rails in search of its crystals, while maneuvering and fighting through the facility's defenses.

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Single-Player

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Rail Recon offers an engaging puzzle experience that requires strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
The minimalist graphics and soothing music create a pleasant atmosphere that enhances the gameplay.
The hint system effectively guides players without giving away solutions, promoting a sense of accomplishment.

The controls can be somewhat awkward, especially on mobile devices, which may hinder the overall experience.
The game is relatively short and lacks variety in levels and enemies, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.
Some players experienced performance issues, such as framerate drops and difficulty with the camera.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the clean art style and fancy lighting, others criticize the low-quality low poly visuals and occasional stuttering. The visuals can enhance the experience, but issues like enemy bullet visibility and inconsistent performance may detract from overall enjoyment. Overall, the graphics receive a moderate rating, with some players giving it an 8/10 for aesthetic appeal.
- “Great music, amazing visuals, and neat sound effects.”
- “Nice clean art style, with fancy lighting.”
- “Graphics: 8/10 points”
- “This features fairly low quality low poly 3D visuals which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “The enemy bullet visuals mix with destroyed enemies occasionally, making it hard to see what killed you.”
- “In some levels, the graphics stutter a bit, while in other levels it runs smoothly.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its suitability to the puzzle elements and its integration with visuals, but it suffers from a lack of variety and monotony, leading to repetitive listening during gameplay. Many players find the music too simplistic and repetitive, especially given the game's challenging nature that requires frequent level restarts. Overall, while the music has potential, it needs improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Great music, amazing visuals, and neat sound effects.”
- “Nice music that suits the puzzle elements of the game.”
- “Actually really enjoyed it; glad it was free, but it's probably worth a bit of money if new levels are added and some minor things are fixed and changed (music continuous rather than broken up on each new level).”
- “Unfortunately, the music is too monotone.”
- “This game is not easy to beat, and so you have to repeat the levels in a relatively short interval - and each time you hear the same music and the same start of the music.”
- “All in all, there's not much variety in the music, in the sounds, in the enemies, in the shooting.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic, leading to feelings of irritation and boredom among players. Additionally, there appears to be limited depth, with only one notable element that may influence gameplay later on.
- “The gameplay is extremely simple.”
- “This makes the gameplay in itself rather irritating and boring.”
- “So far, I have only noticed one thing that can affect gameplay later.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is inconsistent, with reports of stuttering graphics in certain levels while others run smoothly.
- “In some levels, the graphics stutter a bit, while in other levels, it runs smoothly.”
- “The optimization is inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
- “I often encounter frame drops and lag, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more.