8.0
Revival: Recolonization has quite a few unique ideas and wisely connects them to some fundamental 4X concepts. The capsule concept and the diplomacy system are highlights, although the game could do a better job of explaining how its mechanics interact with one another. The narrative has interesting ideas but is a little under-written.
Players who are fans of the turn-based strategy space should appreciate the tweaks Revival: Recolonization makes to the formula. But that requires an investment of time and energy from gamers. The development team needs to deliver updates to slay bugs, helping the title realize its full potential.
