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ReCore – reviews and rating

ReCore has an average rating of 58% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (3/5), the worst by Game Informer (5.5/10). The game was released on September 13, 2016 for PC and Xbox One. Players on RAWG rate the game 68%.

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What critics praise
„Despite its problems, it’s not hard to envision a world in which a few changes along the way could have turned ReCore into a cult hit.“

Game info

Release date
Sep 13, 2016
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
AdventureAction
Average playtime
2 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of ReCore?

ReCore has an average rating of 58% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (3/5), the worst by Game Informer (5.5/10).

When was ReCore released?

ReCore was released on September 13, 2016.

What platforms is ReCore available on?

ReCore is available for PC and Xbox One.

How long does it take to beat ReCore?

Players on RAWG spend on average 2 hours playing ReCore.

Is ReCore worth playing?

It depends on your taste. ReCore has an average rating of only 58% and the reviews are mixed. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to ReCore?

Games similar to ReCore are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
3/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
5,5/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #504 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 29 % of games
  • #50 of 58 games released in 2016 on Xbox One better than 14 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 58%
  • Foreign critics7 reviews 66%
  • Players (RAWG)197 votes 68%

Local critics rate the game lower by 9 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 7 %
  • Recommended 41 %
  • Meh 43 %
  • Skip 8 %

197 votes · RAWG

Reviews

5,5/10
Game Informer Sep 14, 2016
While ReCore's gameplay foundation is mostly solid, a host of technical and design issues stand ready to hinder your progress and your enjoyment.
3/5
HardcoreGamer Sep 12, 2016
Despite its problems, it’s not hard to envision a world in which a few changes along the way could have turned ReCore into a cult hit. Without the progress gating and fewer technical issues, we’d be left with a shorter, more intense action-platformer featuring a solid movement system. There’s something slightly enjoyable about ReCore‘s color-switching combat mechanic, despite it taking place in such...

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