Receiver

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5.4

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  1. x2495iiii
    Jan 21, 2014
    8
    This game is really quite interesting. There are plenty of in-depth reviews on here, so I'll just leave a few personal observations:

    -Reloading is complex, but very satisfying once mastered. The same goes for aiming at the right spots and taking an enemy down with one shot. -Though the original game was made in a week, it's obvious the devs were intent on cramming as much cool stuff    This game is really quite interesting. There are plenty of in-depth reviews on here, so I'll just leave a few personal observations:

    -Reloading is complex, but very satisfying once mastered. The same goes for aiming at the right spots and taking an enemy down with one shot.

    -Though the original game was made in a week, it's obvious the devs were intent on cramming as much cool stuff as possible into it in that time and in the following re-release. The superfluous revolver spin, added option to change gun distance to camera, and old-school cheat codes are proof of that.

    -The game's hard. The mechanics make it harder than it would be if it had more production value, but it's by no means unplayable or unfun.

    -The randomness is interesting, but it doesn't add much to the game.

    -The game is harder with a flashlight, since it drowns out the signal lights of the drones and the spare rounds is occasionally helpful in locating can easily be picked up without being seen by just holding down the "G" key

    Overall, excellent game and quite fun, though also very difficult and at times disheartening.    … Expand
  2. TheNinjaSammich
    May 6, 2013
    10
    really fun game, almost a horror like atmosphere, because you don't know where you are, how you got there or what you're fighting against until you listen to the tapes. the gun controls take some getting used to, but after awhile it becomes second nature. permadeath, and randomized guns make for an enjoyable, replayable game. for a game that was made in 7 days, this is a triumph
  3. Lolzkeplar
    Jun 22, 2013
    9
    Great game given the time it was built in. Even with its limited enemy types it still had me jumping at every last noise. Lighting is fantastic and graphics are acceptable. Overall the game is fun and worth a try
  4. uberhen
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    I was surprised at what a great little game this was. Mastering the controls is the toughest hurdle, since there are so many separate actions involved. Once you get the mechanics down, though, it is a lot of fun.

    My favorite part is starting the level: you have to manually check the condition of your weapon, to see if a round is chambered or not, whether the safety is on, and if your    I was surprised at what a great little game this was. Mastering the controls is the toughest hurdle, since there are so many separate actions involved. Once you get the mechanics down, though, it is a lot of fun.

    My favorite part is starting the level: you have to manually check the condition of your weapon, to see if a round is chambered or not, whether the safety is on, and if your magazine is full. From then on, it's a tactician's dream full of encounter angles and ammo rationing.

    It's quite tense when you're down to your last round or completely empty. Stealth becomes a viable method to avoid the machines' line of sight, as does losing the flying drones by navigating through doorways and stairwells. Downing a drone just before it divebombs you is very satisfying, as is sprinting past a trio of sentry turrets. Remember, you don't have to shoot everything to make progress.

    One issue I had was with performance: upon generating the next section of the map, the framerate took a noticeable dip and remained there. It seems like the game could have been optimized better, but I'm no expert on the subject. Aside from that, I found that the minimalistic graphics detract little from the experience. Piecing together the story for the first time was interesting (albeit across multiple respawns; replaying each casette can be a little annoying after a few dozen attempts).

    I bought this game discounted at $2.99 during a Steam sale, and I've definitely gotten my money's worth.    … Expand
  5. Epicfury
    Sep 16, 2014
    9
    The story is simple, the gameplay is not. Every part of the 3 guns available can be manipulated realistically.
    The complex controls make for a brilliant game. There are some problems, like getting dropped frames on older computers. Overall the game is a complex experience. If you like realism and difficult games, than this is for you.
  6. dnesov
    Mar 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Receiver was developed in 7 days during a challenge. It demonstrates complex and unusual weapon mechanics, which make you feel that you're holding a real gun, not a pee shooter. Soundtrack immerses and perfectly sets the mood of the game. Despite there are 2 enemy types, they're well designed and challenging. It has a religious narrative, which is told by collecting tapes, which is a shame, since level is randomly generated and finding them presents a tough challenge. The game has a potential if it will be polished.… Expand

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  1. GameCritics
    Jun 25, 2013
    30
    Receiver has a neat idea at its core, but that didn't translate into an interesting game.
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  2. Destructoid
    Apr 7, 2013
    85
    Receiver is one of those games that feels so incredibly satisfying once it is finally understood and everything clicks. Then you remember that a group of talented people made it in a week and you question what exactly you're doing with your life.
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