Robo Recall
Release Date: March 1, 2017
Action, science fiction, FPS, robots, Meta Quest / Oculus, shooters, virtual reality (VR), singleplayer
OpenCritic
A spectacular first-person shooter offering a virtual reality experience, developed by Epic Games. The players are sent to a futuristic city whose all public service duties are performed by special utility robots. A malfunction causes the robots to turn against their masters and wreak havoc in the city. We assume the role of an experienced liquidator that has to cull the robot population and regain control over the metropolis.
Videos and Screens
PCMag: 4 / 5 by Alice D. Newcome-Beill
Well-executed action and native mod support shine in this great looking, if brief, shooter that is sometimes mired by repetition.
IGN: 8.5 / 10 by Dan Stapleton
Robo Recall is an excellent demonstration of what a VR shooter can be on Oculus Touch. Thanks to highly physical action and tons of options for smashing a bunch of great-looking robots with both magically replenishing guns and your bare hands, the three available maps feel like plenty.
Destructoid: 8.5 / 10 by Chris Carter
Robo Recall's few flaws just feed into the notion that I want more of it. I'm sure it cost a pretty penny for Epic to develop, and with the install base right now of VR, it may not even fully pay off. But if more deep-pocket developers are able to take risks like this and make more of these pushes, we might see VR hitting the mainstream yet.
Robo Recall Description
Robo Recall for PC is a first person perspective action game offering a virtual reality experience. The game was developed by Epic Games and requires virtual reality peripheralia as well as a motion controller.
Plot
The action of the game takes place in a near future, in a world where AI-controlled public utility robots are common and used in large quantities by various institutions. Nevertheless, the machines have a tendency to malfunction and often begin to turn against their human overlords. In such cases, a special liquidator enters the scene and takes care of the problem – the player assumes the role of such person.
Mechanics
Robo Recall for PC is a dynamic first person shooter focused on spectacular shootouts and score-based rivalry. The player travels through different area located in a single city, each filled with mechanical enemies. We are left with the ability to teleport freely around the map by targeting the chosen area by sight.
The game is characteristic for its complex combat system. The robots are affected by our attacks and interact with the environment, while the player can make use of numerous spectacular maneuvers, such as throwing enemies or swiping the incoming bullets.
The progress in game results in new weaponry and spare parts that are used to upgrade our equipment. Interestingly enough, these additional elements are acquired by breaking our enemies apart and scavenging what is left. Upgrades and modifications are applied during our stay in base to which we return between the assignments.
Last updated on May 21, 2017
Robo Recall Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Epic Games
Publisher: Epic Games
Age restrictions: 16+
Robo Recall System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 or better, 8.99 GB HDD, Windows 7(SP1)