Recovery Search & Rescue Simulation
- January 9, 2014
- Excalibur Publishing
Get on SteamIn this simulation you will have to strap on your boots and hook up your compass - as a new recruit to Rescue Team One, you'll need to use your expert tracking skills to locate a variety of important objects and missing people who have stumbled into the harsh.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a beautiful graphics setting when configured to 'fantastic'.
- The concept of the game is interesting and has potential.
- The gameplay could be enjoyable if the issues are addressed and the game is properly updated.
- The game suffers from poor graphics, lagging, and frequent freezes, making it nearly unplayable.
- Missions are repetitive, vague, and often frustrating due to unclear objectives and a broken map system.
- The stamina system is unworkable, leading to quick mission failures and a lack of engaging gameplay.
- story20 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive and poorly designed missions, which lack variety and realism, undermining its claim as a simulator. Players express frustration with the time constraints and energy mechanics that hinder progress, leading to a tedious experience. Overall, the narrative fails to engage, as missions feel predetermined and unfulfilling, with many players struggling to complete them due to unclear objectives and a confusing interface.
“As sad as it is, the graphics and 3D effects are quite poor, and some of the missions are so limited on time that the simulator quickly becomes a headache.”
“There are 40 something missions, and they are literally all the same.”
“The interface is unhelpful, and the mission progress is baffling.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have been widely criticized for being poor and unrealistic, failing to meet the expectations of a simulator. Users report frequent lagging issues, even on capable hardware, which detracts from the overall experience. The visuals are described as lazy, making it difficult to engage with key gameplay elements like finding objects.
“The graphics and 3D effects are quite poor, and some of the missions are so limited on time that the simulator quickly becomes a headache.”
“Gameplay is laughable when it comes to the graphics at hand.”
“The visuals are downright lazy.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is primarily characterized by an impressive title track that captivates players initially, but overall, it is criticized for its lack of variety and presence throughout the gameplay, with many ambient sounds and additional music elements being virtually nonexistent.
“Sitting in the menu listening to the music and pretending you're about to go and save the world.”
“I am absolutely baffled as to why I paid $11 for this - lured in by that epic starting music, I suppose.”
“Apart from the epic title music, there's no other music in the game.”
“The ambient sounds and music are lacking, with both being virtually nonexistent.”
“Sitting in the menu listening to the music feels like pretending you're about to go and save the world.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it enjoyable despite its shortcomings, while others criticize the graphics as laughable, suggesting that the overall experience may not meet expectations.
“Gameplay is laughable when it comes to the graphics at hand.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes occurring every 5-10 seconds, each lasting around 2 seconds, alongside various bugs that disrupt gameplay.
“Think again, as you will get constant freezes every 5-10 seconds that last 2 seconds themselves before you can continue.”
“The game is also buggy.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from the absurdity of the energy meter, where players find it comically frustrating that they can fail a mission after just a few minutes of jogging due to rapidly depleting energy. This exaggerated mechanic adds a layer of irony that some players find amusing, despite its potential to frustrate.
