Receiver 2

Receiver 2

Wolfire Games · 2020

A firearm simulator where handling the weapon is the main event

90WhatsNext
SoloFirst person

The WhatsNext verdict

If you want a slow, unnerving FPS built around learning the detailed operation of handguns, Receiver 2 delivers an unusually focused experience. Players seeking varied combat, generous pacing, or conventional shooting may find its repetition and controls exhausting.

What it does best

  • A firearm simulator where handling the weapon is the main event

  • Tense, eerie isolation with a surreal edge

What might put you off

  • Keyboard-heavy firearm handling

  • Sparse, repetitive roguelite structure

The setup

What you are walking into

Receiver 2 simulates every internal part of each firearm based on manufacturer schematics and gunsmithing resources. Learn exactly how each sidearm works, including how to load and unload them, clear malfunctions, and operate their safety features.

Where it lives

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genre

ShooterSimulatorIndie

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