ReCore
- September 13, 2016
- Armature Studio
ReCore isn't weighed down with baggage but that might leave it feeling a little thin around the edges. Lasers and robot friends!
"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."
Reviews
- 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.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
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.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
Critic Reviews
ReCore Review – A Delightful but Not Perfect Eden Far, Far Away
With Metroid fans only getting Federation Force this year, it was up to other studios to give fans their fix, and Armature Studio & Comcept did deliver with ReCore. 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. Sadly, the experience is a bit lessened by the generally low challenge level, which makes Corebots mechanics almost superfluous, slightly repetitive combat, disappointing boss battles and a variety of technical issues. ReCore is not Super Metroid at all, that's for sure, but it's definitely a very good starting point for a franchise that might even become big with the right tweaks.
80%ReCore Review
ReCore starts with an intriguing world and a great mix of platforming and RPG elements, but it all falls apart well before the end.
40%ReCore Review
A slick, compelling adventure only let down by a glut of technical issues that really should have been polished out.
80%