Recycling Center Simulator: Prologue
- August 23, 2024
- Balas Games
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamWelcome to Recycle Center Simulator: Prologue! Dive into the world of sustainable resource management in Recycle Center Simulato: Prologuer, where you take charge of collecting, sorting, recycling, and selling materials to build a prosperous recycling enterprise. Key Features: Build and Manage Your Recycling Base: Start with a humble warehouse, your central hub for gathering and processing raw…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a surprisingly fun and addictive gameplay loop centered around recycling and waste management.
- Graphics are appealing, and the game runs smoothly, providing a relaxing experience for players.
- There is great potential for future development, with players eager to see more features and improvements in the full release.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and poor optimization that can hinder gameplay.
- Repetitive tasks and limited locations make the gameplay feel dull and monotonous over time.
- The lack of controller support and certain gameplay mechanics, such as sorting waste, can be frustrating for players.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a satisfying loop that can provide hours of entertainment, with mechanics functioning smoothly and minimal bugs reported. However, some players find the core tasks repetitive and the impact of certain features, like the "skilled workforce," lacking depth. Overall, the prologue offers a promising glimpse into the game's potential, suggesting a solid foundation for the full release.
“It's a great gameplay loop that can keep me entertained for hours.”
“Quality prologue with a satisfying gameplay loop.”
“The gameplay boils down to a series of tedious tasks: gathering materials, sorting them, and then reselling them.”
“The so-called 'skilled workforce' might as well be cardboard cutouts, given how little impact they have on the overall gameplay.”
“So far it runs great and looks like it will have hours of gameplay.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, characterized by frame rate drops, stuttering, and clunky controls that hinder the overall experience. Players find navigating the game to be frustrating due to its poor performance, leading to a consensus that it feels unplayable and is a disappointing iteration of previously better-executed ideas.
“Let’s talk optimization—or rather, the lack thereof.”
“Frame rate drops, stuttering, and general sluggishness plague your every move, making the experience more of an exercise in frustration than enjoyment.”
“If the game’s performance were a recyclable, it’d be destined for the 'unplayable' bin.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally appealing, even at the lowest settings, with vibrant 3D visuals that enhance gameplay. However, some users criticize the overall design, likening it to low-quality assets from the Unity asset store.
“Graphics are even at the lowest settings nice to look at.”
“The 3D graphics are vibrant, and the game is easy to play.”
“Graphically, the game looks like it’s straight out of a bargain-bin of Unity asset store rejects.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily involving repetitive tasks like gathering and sorting materials for resale. There are concerns that if the full game does not introduce more engaging content, the experience may become monotonous.
“The gameplay boils down to a series of tedious tasks: gathering materials, sorting them, and then reselling them.”
“I think it can be a bit tedious in the full game if there is not more content.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game can be turned off, providing players with the option to customize their audio experience according to their preferences.
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality of the music is poor and detracts from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is centered around a salvage mission, but players have expressed frustration with being stuck early in the narrative, indicating potential pacing or clarity issues in the plot progression.
“I felt completely lost during the first salvage mission.”
“The story was confusing and hard to follow.”
“There was no real character development throughout the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game runs smoothly and appears to offer a stable experience, suggesting it will provide many hours of enjoyable gameplay.
“So far, it runs great and looks like it will provide hours of gameplay.”
