The Recurrence

About

"The Recurrence" is a horror-themed game where players help Nia Summers navigate a nightmarish town to find her daughter. The game features three intense game modes: Divination, Vindication, and Restoration. In Divination, players use an EMF Reader to perform alter rituals and escape. In Vindication, players fight off evil spirits in a wave-based mode. In Restoration, players collect rosary beads to find peace in the demonic world. Use your flashlight to ward off malicious entities and survive the darkness.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The art style and sound design are unique and contribute to an unsettling atmosphere, enhancing the horror experience.
Gameplay mechanics are smooth and challenging, providing a fun experience that encourages skill improvement.
The game offers different modes or 'nightmares', adding variety and replayability to the overall experience.

The game lacks a pause menu, which can be frustrating during longer game modes.
Finding objectives can be difficult due to poor visibility in darker areas, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
There is a lack of enemy variety and replayability, which may diminish long-term enjoyment.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming voxel art style that many players find appealing and fun. While some appreciate the simplicity and creativity of the visuals, there are mixed feelings about the overall quality, with some suggesting that the low price reflects a lack of polish. Overall, the art style contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I love the art style and music, and never did I think I would stress out so much over a voxel game's tutorial as eyeballs attack me.”
- “The art style is nice; it's simple yet appealing.”
- “Love the art style of this game; I'm very intrigued to play through the story and explore the different game modes!”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The gameplay mechanics are generally smooth and polished, providing an enjoyable experience overall. However, the main gameplay loop lacks depth, with some players finding the item collection and combat mechanics repetitive and unengaging. While the game introduces unique elements, they do not significantly enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is enjoyable.”
- “The game mechanics are smooth, and I'm loving every minute of it.”
- “I beat the tutorial and unlocked 3 new nightmares to play through; so far, the mechanics feel polished and well designed.”
- “The combat mechanics in the game aren't engaging enough to hold my interest; constantly switching between items becomes more of a chore than a fun challenge.”
- “The combat mechanics in the game aren't engaging enough to hold my interest; constantly switching between items becomes more of a chore than a fun challenge.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
The music in the game is described as unsettling and effectively heightens the tension, particularly during key moments like the opening cutscene and when specific sound cues, such as music box sounds, play. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to the overall atmosphere, making them feel both intrigued and terrified.
- “I love the art style and music and never did I think I would stress out so much over a voxel game's tutorial as eyeballs attack me.”
- “The music is quite unsettling and the opening cutscene has me intrigued to see what the game is all about.”
- “I legitimately felt terrified when the music box sounds would start playing and the sky turned red every time.”
- “The music even more so.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express excitement about the story, noting their intrigue and anticipation to explore it further as they progress through the game. The art style also enhances their interest in the narrative, although many have yet to uncover significant story elements.
- “Love the art style of this game, very intrigued to play through the story and explore the different game modes!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, with the divination game mode particularly resonating with them. The overall experience evokes a range of feelings, enhancing engagement and connection to the game's narrative and characters.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by effective indicators that help players locate enemies, contributing to an immersive and engaging experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The reviews indicate a consensus that the game suffers from a lack of replayability, suggesting that players may not find sufficient incentive to revisit the experience after completing it.
- “The game suffers from a significant lack of replayability.”
- “There is a noticeable lack of replayability in this title.”
- “Unfortunately, the game offers very little in terms of replayability.”