Recursion Deluxe

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Recursion Deluxe is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by 2D Heroes and was released on February 11, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

"Recursion Deluxe" is a puzzle-platformer game where you crash land on a world inhabited by bee-like lifeforms and must find their way home. Inspired by classic games, it offers a challenging difficulty curve, pixel art aesthetics, and new puzzle mechanics in this deluxe version. With full controller support, speed running capabilities, and multiple heroes to choose from, players can enjoy deterministic gameplay and track their progress.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features charming retro graphics and a catchy chiptune soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Levels are well-designed with a gradual increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.
The inclusion of a level editor adds replayability and allows players to create and share their own levels, enhancing the game's longevity.

The game suffers from occasional bugs and crashes, particularly in the later levels, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some players find the difficulty spikes in later levels to be frustrating, leading to a loss of enjoyment.
Controller support issues have been reported, making it difficult for some players to use their preferred input method.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a fun and challenging puzzle platformer that effectively incorporates unique mechanics like antigravity and recursion, offering a colorful and engaging experience. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of mechanics through well-designed levels that encourage exploration and problem-solving, although some note that controls can feel blocky at times. Overall, the game is praised for its tight controls, rewarding level design, and the ability to create a compelling "one more try" gameplay loop.
- “Very fun, simple, and challenging puzzle platformer that solidly utilizes a couple of interesting mechanics - antigravity and recursion.”
- “Don't be fooled by the simple retro graphical style; this is no run-of-the-mill platformer. It is genuinely fun, has some really nice gameplay ideas, and features excellent level design that actually makes you think.”
- “The game smoothly teaches players its mechanics as they work through levels and challenges them by mixing and matching these mechanics in rewarding levels.”
- “The mechanics are pretty basic; you just move and jump.”
- “You have me on the basic mechanics though; if you want a game with shooting or wall jumping, that's not this game.”
- “There are mechanics in the game later on where you have to kill the enemies, but we felt like having the enemies killable by jumping on them would be too limiting design-wise with the single screen level size.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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23%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute retro style, which complements the gameplay effectively. While some users noted occasional lag, the overall aesthetic and art design are considered delightful and engaging, enhancing the overall experience of the puzzle platformer.
- “The levels are so adorable, I absolutely love the art style and characters.”
- “Don't be fooled by the simple retro graphical style, this is no run-of-the-mill platformer; it is genuinely fun, has some really nice gameplay ideas, and really good level design that actually makes you think.”
- “Although it has pixel graphics, the game seems to lag very often.”
- “The artwork in the game is extremely cute and a joy to design levels with.”
- “Don't be fooled by the simple retro graphical style; this is no run-of-the-mill platformer. It is genuinely fun, has some really nice gameplay ideas, and really good level design that actually makes you think.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its catchy and joyous soundtrack that complements the gameplay perfectly. While a few found it forgettable, the majority agree that it enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's charm and nostalgic feel. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the enjoyment of the game.
- “The music is 10/10, the graphics are cute, and the puzzles are fantastic.”
- “I will say, the music in this game is fantastic and very catchy!”
- “Music is forgettable.”
- “The music is in keeping with the style and not too annoying.”
- “Its simple but clean design only adds to the charm of the game, and it has a joyous soundtrack that keeps you in high spirits even after you die from that darn bee again.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features engaging levels and a compelling concept; however, players report frequent random freezes that detract from the overall stability.
- “There are some good levels alongside an interesting concept, but this game is also prone to random freezes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that caused the game to freeze, ruining my experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game features minimal story elements, focusing primarily on puzzle-driven gameplay. While the lack of narrative may leave some players disengaged, the well-designed puzzles and variety in levels are highly praised.
- “There is no story or anything else to really keep you engaged.”
- “This game is completely puzzle-driven, and there are not many story elements to it.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight the game's potential for high replayability, particularly once the community starts creating custom levels, which could significantly enhance the experience. Overall, the game is already considered to have a substantial amount of replay value.
- “Unfortunately, I have yet to mess around with it, but once the community begins creating their own levels, this game will have an incredible amount of replayability.”
- “And there's a ton of replayability.”
- “+ hugely replayable”