RECYCLE

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RECYCLE is a single player strategy game with a business theme. It was developed by rondomedia GmbH and was released on September 3, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"RECYCLE: Garbage Truck Simulator" is a game that lets you manage a waste management enterprise while driving realistic garbage trucks through a lively city. Hire staff, purchase vehicles, plan routes, and expand your business to become a "trash tycoon." The game includes various types of trucks and management tasks for increased depth.

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and realistic garbage truck simulation experience, providing hours of fun for fans of the genre.
Gameplay is easy to understand, and the management aspect is engaging, allowing players to plan routes and manage their fleet effectively.
Despite its flaws, many players find the game enjoyable and relaxing, especially when played at a slow pace.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, particularly with AMD graphics cards, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
Graphics and camera controls are subpar, with many users expressing disappointment over the outdated visuals and limited camera angles.
There is excessive micromanagement required, making gameplay tedious and less enjoyable, especially for those who prefer a more streamlined experience.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they are subpar, especially for a title released in 2012, while others find them surprisingly good for a simulation game. Issues with optimization and compatibility, particularly with AMD graphics cards, have also been highlighted, leading to driver problems and crashes. Overall, while some appreciate the visual aspects, many criticize the graphics as lacking realism and polish.
- “Nice graphics, big map, and under 300MB size; that is strange as I got another game that is less and is 8GB in size...”
- “Graphics are surprisingly good and the gameplay is fun if you like simulations.”
- “Good graphics, probably the best feature of the game.”
- “The game may seem great, but the novelty wears off quickly, as for the graphics?”
- “They are far from perfect, and from a game that was made in 2012, when Windows 8 was out, I'm appalled by this game's graphics.”
- “Graphics are extremely poorly optimized.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, significant glitches, and performance issues, even on high-spec PCs. While some players still find enjoyment despite these problems, many feel the game was released prematurely, resembling a beta version rather than a polished product. Overall, the experience is marred by frustrating bugs and inconsistent performance.
- “The game crashes too much and glitches.”
- “Frustrating and buggy!”
- “Additionally, this game was released as a finished product when it was in beta at best (i.e., there are still glitches and things the creators could have improved on).”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay experience is highly polarized among users, with some praising the management mechanics while others criticize the overall execution, citing poor graphics and lack of guidance. Many players report technical issues, such as crashes before the main menu, leading to frustration and requests for refunds. Overall, the game appears to be unfinished and lacking in essential support for players.
- “Might not be the best in graphics, but the gameplay and the management are superb!”
- “I purchased a finished game; I can't wait until it's fully complete so I can write a proper review of my gameplay experience.”
- “Awful graphics and gameplay.”
- “I have only played about 42 minutes of it after tinkering with it for about 2-3 hours. It crashes to desktop before the main menu, and the gameplay is poor. There are no tips or help to know what to do, and no walkthroughs. I have demanded a refund since I found out about the new refund policy on Steam.”
- “I purchased a finished game, but I can't wait until it's actually finished so I can write a proper review of my gameplay experience.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as easy to understand and features an awesome soundtrack, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. While some find it somewhat boring, it can complement other audio experiences, such as podcasts. Overall, the music received a mixed rating of 5/10.
- “Easy to understand and, as a bonus, an awesome soundtrack!”
- “Admittedly, this might sound kind of boring, but it's actually pretty relaxing if played while listening to a podcast or music, as it's fairly hard to go bankrupt unless you're super careless.”
- “Music 5/10”
- “Music 5/10”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and reminiscent of a job, with a heavy emphasis on micro-managing tasks. Additionally, technical issues such as bugs and crashes further detract from the experience.
- “The game requires way too much micro-managing, and the tasks are as tedious as going to an actual job.”
- “Another game from the same team of farming giants, full of bugs and crashing.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, with players expressing that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.
- “I played the guessing game and my conclusion is that there’s no real replay value.”
- “I played the guessing game and my conclusion is that there’s no real replay value.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking competition and route development, with players noting that the current technology could have been better utilized to enhance gameplay. Suggestions include linking routes to owned garage sites and implementing a performance-based system that affects route availability, which many feel has been overlooked. Overall, the game's optimization appears to fall short of expectations, limiting strategic depth and player engagement.
- “There is no competition, and not only that, but there is no route development either. With the technology available in games today, this is one aspect that could have been explored more. Routes could have been linked to the garage sites owned, as well as the current criteria. Additionally, how well you perform on the routes you have should influence whether other routes become available to you. Poor performance on any route should potentially result in losing that route due to customers opting for another competitor - again, this has been totally overlooked.”