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RECOG The First Wave

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26%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
36% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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About RECOG The First Wave

RECOG The First Wave is a single player open world management game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by LozMarblz Inc. and was released on June 15, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

RECOG The Game is truly challenging and strategically entertaining. Build and defend your industry from an enemy who knows you more than you know yourself. Plan each step wisely, for all decisions you make directly impact what’s to come. Be prepared, for you are now entering THE RECOG!

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36%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
graphics2 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique strategy and industry focus that provides engaging gameplay and a sense of accomplishment.
  • There is a lot of potential for growth and development in the game, with active developer support and responsiveness to user feedback.
  • The game offers a deep and tactical experience, reminiscent of titles like Dwarf Fortress, with a significant amount of content to explore.
  • The game suffers from a lack of effective tutorials and in-game guidance, making it difficult for new players to get started.
  • The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration when trying to perform basic tasks.
  • There are concerns about the game's long-term support and updates, with some players feeling it may be abandoned.

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 34% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for its excessive minutiae and poor user interface, particularly regarding the cumbersome inventory configuration that requires multiple clicks for each storage unit. Reviewers feel that these mechanics do not contribute to engaging or meaningful gameplay experiences.

    • “Once I have a more total understanding, I'll try and update this review to include more complete gameplay feedback.”
    • “What is the gameplay purpose of that?”
    • “Once I have a more complete understanding, I'll try and update this review to include more complete gameplay feedback.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics are described as simple and non-intuitive, with users expressing frustration over the interface's complexity, even when compared to minimalist designs like those in Dwarf Fortress.

    • “The interface is the farthest thing from intuitive I've encountered, and I have played a few hundred hours of Dwarf Fortress with default ASCII graphics.”
    • “Simple graphics.”

  • monetization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization of the game is viewed positively, as it is seen as a labor of love rather than a cash grab, similar to Dwarf Fortress, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and player engagement.

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Play Times

1h Median play time
1h Average play time
1-1h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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RECOG The First Wave is a open world management game with science fiction theme. Common tags for RECOG The First Wave include indie, crafting, building, procedural generation, open world survival craft and others.

RECOG The First Wave is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing RECOG The First Wave.

RECOG The First Wave was released on June 15, 2018.

RECOG The First Wave was developed by LozMarblz Inc..

RECOG The First Wave has received negative reviews from players. Most players disliked RECOG The First Wave for its gameplay.

RECOG The First Wave is a single player game.

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