Recourse
- February 29, 2016
- Clouds and Blue
Get on Steam"Recourse is an adventure game that offers a rich puzzle-solving experience, featuring more than 100 different elements and taking 25-30 hours to complete. Players can journey through 14 large puzzle maps, as well as payload and wave rush levels, with character mobility including dash, jet-boost, grapple, and flight. The game boasts local multi-player options for up to 2 players in co-op and single-player modes, all with unlockable content to enhance gameplay."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Recourse offers a unique and enjoyable puzzle experience with a variety of intriguing puzzles that are satisfying to solve.
- The game features fun and engaging dialogue between characters, adding depth to the story and enhancing the overall experience.
- The developers are active and responsive, frequently updating the game and addressing issues, which shows their dedication to improving the player experience.
- The game has been reported to crash on newer machines, which can disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
- Some players feel that the game does not justify its full price, suggesting it may be better to wait for a sale.
- The combat mechanics are considered weak and can feel more like an annoyance than a challenge, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is intriguing and unfolds primarily through the collection of bonuses, which some players feel should have been integrated more throughout the gameplay rather than confined to the end. The narrative features a mysterious overarching plot with humorous dialogue that explores themes of AI misunderstanding humanity, keeping players engaged with character interactions. Overall, while the story has its strengths, its delivery could be improved for a more cohesive experience.
“There's an air of mystery to the overarching plot that plays well into the conversations, a lot of 'AI not understanding humans' bits that develop into some serious snark towards humanity by the end and plenty of genuinely funny quips.”
“It has a nice amount of story and banter spread throughout.”
“So far the story has been great, dialogue is fun and keeps at least myself interested in more of the character's interactions.”
“There is also a story behind the whole thing, but it unravels only if you really make an effort and collect all the bonuses, thus unlocking another kind of challenge that I won't spoil. Still, I think some elements in the backstory should have been revealed throughout the game, instead of being mostly relegated to the very end in text files.”
“There's an air of mystery to the overarching plot that plays well into the conversations, with a lot of 'AI not understanding humans' bits that develop into some serious snark towards humanity by the end, along with plenty of genuinely funny quips.”
“There is also a story behind the whole thing, but it unravels only if you really make an effort and collect all the bonuses, thus unlocking another kind of challenge that I won't spoil. Still, I think some elements in the backstory should have been revealed throughout the game, instead of being mostly relegated to the very end in text files.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for being visually solid and more interesting than the original, featuring revamped elements and new puzzle designs. However, some players find the aesthetic somewhat limited and overwhelming, describing it as resembling "rainbow vomit," which may detract from the experience over time. Overall, while the graphics are appealing initially, they may lose their charm after extended play.
“Great graphics, music, and gameplay.”
“New puzzle elements, completely redone wave rush and payload levels, revamped graphics... I think the graphics are probably more 'interesting' than the original graphics were.”
“The game also looks pretty solid visually, though the game's aesthetic is a bit limited; it kind of wears off after a number of hours playing.”
“New puzzle elements, completely redone wave rush and payload levels, revamped graphics... I think the graphics are probably more 'interesting' than the original graphics were, but at the same time they look kind of like rainbow vomit.”
“New puzzle elements, completely redone wave rush and payload levels, revamped graphics... I think the graphics are probably more 'interesting' than the original graphics were, but at the same time they look kind of like rainbow vomit.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its variety, featuring elements like time races and combat levels, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of great graphics and music, noting that the substantial content justifies the $40 price tag, especially with the promise of future DLC to further extend gameplay.
“Great graphics, music, and gameplay.”
“Other elements such as time races and combat levels also contribute to the gameplay variety.”
“Feels like something completely different with lots of gameplay.”
“There is a good amount of content that I think justifies the $40 price tag since it also includes a future DLC to further extend the gameplay.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its quality, but players find it limited due to a repetitive soundtrack that loops throughout the gameplay. This has led some users to turn off the in-game music and opt for their own playlists to enhance their experience.
“Great graphics, music, and gameplay.”
“And the soundtrack is nice for what it is but definitely a bit restricted, since it's the same set of songs playing on loop for the entirety of the game.”
“I eventually just turned the music off and used my own music to stop from going insane.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by clever dialogue that highlights the misunderstandings between AI and humans, leading to a mix of snarky commentary and genuinely funny moments. The overarching plot adds an intriguing layer to the conversations, enhancing the comedic effect throughout.
“There's an air of mystery to the overarching plot that plays well into the conversations, a lot of 'AI not understanding humans' bits that develop into some serious snark towards humanity by the end and plenty of genuinely funny quips.”
