Revival: Recolonization

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Revival: Recolonization is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by HeroCraft PC and was released on June 28, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Revival: Recolonization" is a single-player, turn-based strategy game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth. With an unprecedented level of freedom, players must adapt to changing conditions and terraform the planet using the nuanced edict system. The game features a vast possibility space and takes about 10 hours to complete, providing a highly replayable experience as players progress through the ages and prepare for war with a despotic entity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 162 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a unique setting and interesting concepts, particularly with the terraforming mechanics.
Customization of units adds a refreshing layer to gameplay, allowing for strategic depth.
The combat system is challenging and requires thoughtful planning, making battles engaging.

The game feels unfinished, with numerous bugs, lack of documentation, and unclear mechanics that hinder the experience.
The loyalty system is frustratingly unmanageable, leading to constant issues with assimilated clans flipping allegiances.
The tutorial is inadequate, failing to explain essential game mechanics, which can leave players confused and lost.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
82%
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The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with many mechanics feeling incomplete or poorly explained, leading to frustration rather than strategic engagement. While some players appreciate the blend of familiar elements from other strategy games, the overall execution is seen as basic and unbalanced, with several mechanics, such as diplomacy and environmental shaping, described as gimmicky or cumbersome. Despite some potential for enjoyment, particularly in its early access state, many reviewers feel the game currently lacks the necessary polish and innovation to stand out.
- “It feels like fantasy wars, HOMM, King's Bounty, and Civilization in one game, but it also has some curious mechanics like climate change - something new for me at least.”
- “It's early access, so the UI is a bit janky/plain and there are some areas of gameplay that need to be fleshed out, but overall enjoyable and worth it on sale.”
- “The combat has a tactical option, but the mechanics are not well thought out like in, for example, Humankind.”
- “Mechanics overall are lacking, feel incomplete, or are just plain dumb.”
- “This is more a frustration than a strategic element, but combined with the ill-explained vassal/annexation mechanics, it's a big strike against the game.”
- “There's nothing new here in terms of resources or gameplay; even using the same recolored symbols from Civilization.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the neat visuals and fluid performance, particularly in the context of a 4X game. However, some users feel that the user interface detracts from the overall graphical experience, and there are comments about the graphics feeling somewhat repetitive. Overall, the game successfully combines modern graphics with familiar gameplay elements.
- “The visuals are nice, the UI is friendly (for a 4X game, of course), and the basics are easy to grasp.”
- “Very good and fluid graphics, not too much, not too little.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the UI makes them look worse.”
- “Graphically, it just feels the same.”
- “Was happy to get the same experience with modern graphics and new ideas.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engaging missions, with players noting that it is uncommon to find missions that can be successfully completed. Additionally, the decision to position a non-combat leader in the midst of combat raises questions about narrative coherence and character placement. Overall, the storytelling elements seem to struggle with execution and clarity.
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes, particularly when using certain items like the gravity gun, which appears to be accessible earlier than intended due to a bug. Overall, the experience is described as "beyond buggy."
- “I think I got the gravity gun really early (bug), but when I tried using it, the game freezes.”
- “It is beyond buggy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game is generally considered acceptable, with users reporting that performance is satisfactory.