Recolit
- February 22, 2020
- Marudice
Get on SteamRecolit is a pixel art mystery adventure game where you explore a strange town by following the trails of "light". Help out the mysterious residents of the town by using items illuminated by the "light" to progress through the story.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful pixel art and excellent atmospheric visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- The story is engaging and bittersweet, leaving players with a sense of nostalgia and emotional connection.
- Gameplay is smooth and charming, making it a relaxing experience with easy puzzles that fit well within the narrative.
- The game is relatively short and may feel too simplistic or banal for some players.
- Puzzles are very easy, which might not satisfy those looking for a more challenging experience.
- Some players may find the storytelling elements lacking depth or clarity, leaving them wanting more.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game features a bittersweet and steady storyline that unfolds gradually, leaving players with a sense of nostalgic yearning. While the characters are engaging and the narrative is easy to follow, some players wish for deeper clarity regarding certain symbolic elements. Overall, the story is well-received, despite its mysterious undertones.
“A bittersweet story slowly comes to light as you progress through the game.”
“It has a steady storyline, the characters are good, and it's easy to get into.”
“I walk away wishing I had a better feel for what certain storytelling elements symbolize, but otherwise I loved my time with this game.”
“In the end, the story left me with a sort of nostalgic yearning, and I'm glad I played it.”
“The plot was a bit mysterious.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Recolit is praised for its captivating atmosphere, with a unique mechanic that allows players to examine objects only in the light, enhancing the immersive experience. While the puzzles are relatively easy, the game's focus on atmosphere and narrative makes it a compelling choice for those seeking a rich, atmospheric gaming experience.
“Recolit is an excellent atmospheric puzzle game.”
“A nice atmospheric narrative game with some entertaining puzzles sprinkled in.”
“The conceit of only being able to examine things in the light is interesting, though the puzzles are all fairly easy, so this is very much a game you play for the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“While the visuals are decent, the overall atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally impactful, particularly praising its heartwarming ending that evokes strong feelings, often leading to tears. The overall experience is described as wholesome, enhancing the emotional connection to the game.
“The ending had me in tears as it's a very heart-touching experience.”
“Such a nice, wholesome puzzle game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its slick and smooth mechanics, positioning it as one of the top side-scrolling adventure games in terms of fluidity and overall experience.
“Really slick and smooth gameplay—one of the better side-scrolling adventure games I've played in that regard.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game received high praise for its overall excellence and abundance, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music was excellent all-around, and there was plenty of it.”
