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ReCore

ReCore isn't weighed down with baggage but that might leave it feeling a little thin around the edges. Lasers and robot friends!
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72%Game Brain Score
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72% User Score Based on 50 reviews
Critic Score 61%Based on 34 reviews

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ReCore is a single player action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Armature Studio and was released on September 13, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"ReCore is an action-adventure game from the creator of Mega Man and the Metroid Prime team. Play as one of the last humans, exploring a dynamic world with courageous robot companions. Forge friendships, overcome challenges, and uncover the mysteries of this exciting new world."

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Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Well-written story with likeable characters and interesting lore.
  • Fun platforming and combat mechanics, with customizable Corebots adding depth to gameplay.
  • Plenty of content and engaging dungeon design that offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic platformers.
  • Severe technical issues, including long loading times, bugs, and crashes that detract from the experience.
  • Low challenge level and repetitive combat, leading to a lack of engagement in battles.
  • An open world that feels empty and padded, with pacing issues and a weak story that fails to develop over time.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in ReCore is generally well-written and features likeable characters and interesting lore, but it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of originality. While the narrative serves to drive the gameplay forward, it ultimately feels shallow and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its engaging action-adventure elements, the story's weaknesses prevent it from reaching its full potential.

    • “With a well-written (albeit not exactly original) story and a nicely crafted gameplay experience featuring plenty of content, ReCore is the game to get for those looking for an involving action-adventure title.”
    • “[Well-written story and likable characters, interesting lore, nice dungeon design, involving RPG mechanics, plenty of content].”
    • “With some polish and better character and story development, ReCore could have easily passed as a $60 title.”
    • “However, those ideas wither over time because of the game's repetition and weak story.”
    • “Long load times, poor pacing, story doesn’t go anywhere, combat feels very repetitive.”
    • “Repetitive dungeon crawling, shallow color-coordinated mechanics, can't customize your character, subpar story.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in ReCore is characterized by a mix of engaging action-adventure elements and RPG mechanics, offering a wealth of content and unique robot-building features. However, it suffers from low challenge levels, repetitive combat, and technical issues, which detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the sharp gameplay and world design, others find the platforming and shooting mechanics basic and the exploration uninspiring.

    • “With a well-written (albeit not exactly original) story and a nicely crafted gameplay experience featuring plenty of content, ReCore is the game to get for those looking for an involving action-adventure title.”
    • “[Sharp gameplay, unique robot building, and fun challenges around every corner, a nicely designed world, even if it's overwhelming to some, your robotic companions really add a lot to the adventure.]”
    • “[Well-written story and likable characters, interesting lore, nice dungeon design, involving RPG mechanics, plenty of content.]”
    • “Sadly, the experience is a bit lessened by the generally low challenge level, which makes corebot mechanics almost superfluous, slightly repetitive combat, disappointing boss battles, and a variety of technical issues.”
    • “Repetitive dungeon crawling, shallow color-coordinated mechanics, can't customize your character, and a subpar story.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have been described as mediocre, failing to impress players and contributing to an overall disappointing experience, especially when combined with technical issues and long loading times.

    • “The graphics are mediocre at best, which is disappointing given the potential of the game.”
    • “I was really let down by the low-quality graphics; they feel outdated and uninspired.”
    • “The visuals are subpar, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game's stability is hindered by lengthy loading times, minor glitches, and some frustrating elements in combat and platforming, particularly when navigating the expansive world and dealing with backtracking.

    • “The world can be a little too big for its own good, especially with backtracking.”
    • “There are some mildly frustrating elements with combat and platforming.”
    • “Loading times take a while, and there are minor glitches.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-received, enhancing the overall experience with its engaging and enjoyable quality, complementing the fun combat and challenging platforming elements.

    • “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “I love how the soundtrack keeps me engaged and motivated during challenging levels.”
    • “The variety of music tracks adds a unique flavor to each stage, making every moment enjoyable.”
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ReCore is a action adventure game with science fiction theme.

ReCore is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and Xbox.

ReCore was released on September 13, 2016.

ReCore was developed by Armature Studio.

ReCore has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

ReCore is a single player game.

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