The Recurrence

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The Recurrence is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Boundless Games and was released on February 12, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features smooth gameplay mechanics and a unique art style that is both appealing and engaging.
The sound design effectively enhances the atmosphere, making the game feel unsettling and immersive.
The game offers a variety of challenging modes, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy skill-based gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in enemies and gameplay mechanics, making it feel repetitive and uninteresting.
Finding objectives can be frustrating due to poor visibility and a lack of clear guidance, leading to a disorienting experience.
There is a notable absence of a pause menu and replayability, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and long-term engagement with the game.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The gameplay mechanics are generally smooth and polished, providing an enjoyable experience overall. However, some players find the main gameplay loop lacking in depth, with the item collection and combat mechanics feeling repetitive and not particularly engaging. While the tutorial and new content unlocks are appreciated, the differences in gameplay do not significantly enhance the overall 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; however, so far the mechanics feel polished and well designed.”
- “The way the game differentiates itself with a 'combat' mechanic isn't interesting enough for me to care; it just gets annoying to switch between items.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game's graphics feature a simple yet appealing art style reminiscent of a cube world, which many players find engaging and fun. While some reviews express disappointment in the overall quality of the game, the unique art design has garnered positive attention and intrigue among players. Overall, the graphics contribute to a charming indie experience, despite mixed feelings about the game's quality.
- “The art style is nice, it's simple yet appealing.”
- “Love the art style of this game, very intrigued to play through the story and play through the different game modes in the game!”
- “This game is awesome! I highly recommend checking it out; it's got a cube world type art style which hooked me immediately. The sound design is well done and it's just a fun game overall.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is described as unsettling and effectively contributes to the atmosphere, with specific moments, like the music box sounds and the sky turning red, evoking feelings of terror. The opening cutscene also captivates players, enhancing their intrigue about the game's narrative.
- “I legitimately felt terrified when the music box sounds would start playing and the sky turned red every time.”
- “The music is quite unsettling and the opening cutscene has me intrigued to see what the game is all about.”
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 not yet delved deeply into the story elements.
- “Love the art style of this game, very intrigued to play through the story and explore the different game modes!”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a consensus that the game suffers from a lack of replayability, suggesting that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit the experience after completing it.
- “There is a significant lack of replayability.”
- “The game suffers from a lack of replayability.”
- “I found the lack of replayability to be disappointing.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, with many expressing a strong connection to the narrative and characters. The experiences in various game modes, particularly the divination mode, evoke a range of feelings, enhancing the overall engagement and depth of the gameplay.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by effective indicators that help players locate enemies, contributing to an immersive gaming experience.