Recompile

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. XboxAddict
    Sep 8, 2021
    63
    While I wasn’t much of a fan of the backtracking and not knowing what upgrades I got or missed, or its clumsy combat, Recompile still gave me a unique gaming experience I’m glad to have had. Its visuals are gorgeous at times, even with its minimalistic style, and while the story isn’t told in a traditional way, I quite enjoyed its concept. Given that it’s also included on Xbox Game Pass, there’s no reason to not check it out and see if it’s a program you’d like to execute or not.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Aug 30, 2021
    60
    The moment-to-moment gameplay is a blast and the visuals really are a sight to behold. However, unless you’re a super completionist, you may not want to stick around with Recompile much longer than taking a quick peek since the story, frustrating design choices, and disappointing boss fights can drag the experience down.
  3. IGN
    Aug 19, 2021
    60
    Recompile is a short-lived metroidvania with a great story but forgettable platforming, puzzles, and combat.
  5. Edge Magazine
    Sep 10, 2021
    50
    Alas, a little too often, Recompile only seems to prove we should be careful what we wish for. [Issue#363, p.118]
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  6. ZTGD
    Sep 2, 2021
    50
    Recompile is not an awful game by any means, but it is not much more than the sum of its parts. While the exploration works, its hindered by the spotty level lighting; you have a good assortment of weapons but putting them to use is underwhelming. Its almost as if for every step forward Recompile takes, it insists on taking one back. However, the saving grace is that its not a long journey through the motherboard, that is to say it is thankfully pretty short. So those folks that are forever chasing those achievements can rack up some score here, and its on Game Pass which makes the cost of admission even better. If you enjoy ‘metroidvania’ type games and you don’t mind the issues then there is fun to be had here, and you don’t even have to go digging in the dark web to find it.
  7. Hey Poor Player
    Aug 21, 2021
    50
    I love the way Recompile looks, and a Metroidvania with this much freedom could definitely work. To do so however, it would need to clean the world design up enough that you can tell where you’re going. A tighter jump or more forgiving platforms would go a long way as well. As is, far too much progress in Recompile feels like it comes down to luck and repetition rather than skill. Game Pass subscribers who love the look may want to give this one a chance, but most players will quickly want to eject from this drive.

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#74 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2021

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User Score
4.4

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 2 out of 5
  1. Broyax
    Aug 20, 2021
    0
    Oh bordel, en voilà un bel étron indé encore fumant ! notons cependant qu’il ne s’agit pas de pixel larve mais d’un machin tout en trois désOh bordel, en voilà un bel étron indé encore fumant ! notons cependant qu’il ne s’agit pas de pixel larve mais d’un machin tout en trois dés (trouadé sa mère, tu le crois, ça ?!) mais quasiment illisible : pas de textures là-dedans, juste des ombres et des ombrages, il fait sombre comme au fond des chiottes, la lumière est cassée. Ou alors, on n’a pas réglé la facture de la fée électricité, laquelle ne fait pas crédit comme chacun le sait.

    Toujours est-il qu’on doit rebooter tout un tas de trucs connectés et remettre le courant : il suffit de sauter dessus et de sauter sur des trucs, activer des ascenseurs et… trouver son chemin dans ce bordel à cul où les plombs ont sauté. On pèe les plombs à tomber dans le vide et à chercher le pourquoi du comment et un semblant d’intérêt dans cet étron indépendant merdique.

    Faut sauter (encore) sur des machins pour sauvegarder parce que sinon tu recommences tout du début ; en fait, on dirait un Mariol qui s’est fait dématérialiser et décompiler à l’insu de son plein gré, sauf que même chez Nintendaube, ils n’en ont pas voulu de cette daube. Et pourtant, ils sont pas trop regardants…

    On note qu’on ne peut pas régler les commandes (à part inverser la vue) et que la vue est hyper sensible ; on se demande aussi pourquoi ce paquet de merde est estampillé comme un jeu X|S alors que ça ressemble à rien. Enfin bref, on s’en fout de ce truc d’étron indé. On tire la chasse et puis c’est tout.    … Full Review »
  2. churros
    Aug 29, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    + great powerup progression
    + tight platforming + big vertical worlds to explore + unique world design + oddly soothing music    Pros:
    + great powerup progression
    + tight platforming
    + big vertical worlds to explore
    + unique world design
    + oddly soothing music

    Cons:
    - can't jump and shoot
    - mediocre combat sections
    - ugly world
    - too long text entries    … Full Review »
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