Rekindling

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Rekindling is a single player and multiplayer management game. It was developed by SFSstudios and was released on April 22, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Rekindling is a strategy game where players manage a colony of survivors in a randomly generated world overrun by zombie-like creatures called Zims. The game features single-player, multiplayer, and co-op modes, and challenges players to build and maintain a sustainable settlement during the day and fend off Zim attacks at night. With randomly generated survivors, over 50 unique items to build, and infinite possibilities, Rekindling offers a challenging and immersive experience.

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graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and is actively updated, showing responsiveness from the developers to community feedback.
It offers a casual and friendly style, making it accessible for new players while providing intricate options for resource and building management.
Many players find it enjoyable and addictive, with enough content to keep them engaged despite its early access status.

The AI is often inefficient, leading to frustrating gameplay where characters may ignore important tasks or behave erratically.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, particularly after extended playtime, which detracts from the overall experience.
It lacks depth and unique gameplay elements compared to similar titles like Rimworld, making it feel derivative and less engaging.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
33%
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent but somewhat derivative, with some players appreciating the art style while others find it lacking. Despite mixed opinions on the aesthetics, many users feel the game offers a solid experience, especially for fans of similar titles, and is actively updated, suggesting a promising future. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the graphics do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “I like the art style, great concept, getting actively updated. I am looking forward to playing this game a lot... this game definitely has an exciting future.”
- “Conclusion: if you are a fan of RimWorld-type gameplay, this game has a lot to offer in the way of nice graphics, a good amount of content for early access, and most importantly, no annoying bugs that force you to restart every 20 minutes.”
- “I don't mind that the style is derivative since completely original ideas and graphics have been few and far between for at least 20 years in the industry.”
- “The graphics are not the best, but the game is pretty decent.”
- “Some of the things that I don't love are just aesthetic, so I wouldn't want them to impact my overall review, but I don't care for the graphics style or music very much.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay mechanics can be frustrating due to a lack of clear instructions, leaving players to figure things out on their own. However, fans of RimWorld-style gameplay will find a lot to enjoy, including appealing graphics, substantial early access content, and minimal bugs.
- “I think a lot of the gameplay mechanics expect you to kind of know how to play without explicitly telling you what to do, which was definitely frustrating.”
- “Neither of those impact the gameplay though.”
- “Conclusion, if you are a fan of RimWorld-type gameplay, this game has a lot to offer in the way of nice graphics, a good amount of content for early access, and most importantly, no annoying bugs that force you to restart every 20 minutes.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate the diverse activities available in the game, such as farming, combat, and crafting, which help mitigate the grind associated with leveling up character stats like building and mining. Overall, the engaging gameplay elements contribute to a more enjoyable experience, reducing the monotony often associated with grinding.
- “The character creation is basically a few stats: building, mining, harvesting, farming, medical, and science.”
- “The game itself is amazing, with so much to do from farming, combat, building, crafting, to even curing a certain disease you will all be acquainted with, but the grinding can feel excessive at times.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding for resources makes the gameplay feel tedious and can detract from the overall enjoyment.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game runs smoothly with Proton, indicating a stable performance overall.
- “Runs great with Proton.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing a lack of enthusiasm for its style, suggesting it may not resonate with everyone. However, this aspect is often viewed as a minor concern in the overall review of the game.
- “I don't care for the graphics style or music very much.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's tone, which detracts from the overall experience.”