Blind Trust
- May 27, 2016
- Nick Burnham
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Blind Trust" is a cooperative game for two players, where communication and teamwork are key. One player takes on the role of the blind Oracle, navigating the world using only 3D sound, while the other player is the deaf Soldier, who leads the Oracle using magical sound beacons. Together, players must fight monsters, solve puzzles, and reach their ultimate goal on a fantasy island.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and compelling concept that encourages teamwork and communication between players.
- It's a fun experience to play with a friend, providing moments of laughter and bonding.
- The graphics and soundtrack are pleasant, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, making it difficult to play consistently.
- It requires third-party software like Hamachi to connect with friends, which complicates the setup process.
- The game is very short, often taking only 10-30 minutes to complete, leaving players wanting more content.
- stability73 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay, often rendering it unplayable. While some players managed to enjoy the experience despite these issues, many expressed frustration over the frequent need to restart and troubleshoot. Overall, the game is seen as unfinished and in dire need of polish to improve its stability.
“It wasn't buggy at all for my friend and me.”
“I will say that this game is extremely interesting in all parts, and if/when it is playable without glitches, I would love to do so.”
“It's an unfinished, buggy mess and my friend and I were soon left unable to continue.”
“So buggy you can't even start a game.”
“The game is too buggy to play.”
- gameplay65 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is characterized by its unique mechanics that require players to engage with both characters for a full experience, offering a fun and innovative concept. However, many reviews note that the game is quite short, typically lasting around 10-30 minutes, and suffers from bugs and limited content, making it feel more like a proof of concept than a fully developed game. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and has potential, players express a desire for more depth, diversity, and stability in future iterations.
“Overall, this game did have a unique mechanic which makes it stand out.”
“Although the game is short, it makes up for that with incredible gameplay, and a proof of concept that I hope inspires more people to create games that provide this sort of experience.”
“The gameplay is unique and really is enjoyable.”
“Concept is good but gameplay sucks.”
“Connection sucked, gameplay was shitty, it was impossible to tell what was even going on.”
“The game hosts way too many issues just from a gameplay standpoint.”
- music53 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as beautiful and soothing, while others criticize it for being excessively loud and lacking volume control options. Some users express frustration over the inability to hear in-game communication due to the high volume of the music, suggesting that a settings menu for adjusting sound levels is necessary. Overall, while the soundtrack is often highlighted as a strong point, its implementation detracts from the overall experience for some players.
“A wonderful little game I've played with several friends, the music is just plain beautiful.”
“The soundtrack is probably the best I've heard.”
“The music is really soothing.”
“You can't play and the menu music is too loud.”
“My friend and I were not able to start into a game, and the music was so loud that I couldn't hear my friend talking at all... do not recommend.”
“Also, there needs to be an option to lower the music volume and the game would be much more easily played with an online feature rather than only local.”
- graphics45 mentions
- 49 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simple yet charming art style and beautiful colors, while others criticize the low-poly character models and dated visuals that resemble older games. Overall, the graphics are described as decent and enjoyable, though not groundbreaking, with a consistent aesthetic that complements the gameplay experience.
“It was a pleasant experience and quite good in graphics and terrain.”
“I loved this game, it's a neat concept and has a beautiful art style.”
“The graphics are quite simple, but beautiful in their own way and good enough for a short game like this.”
“Suddenly the graphical quality seems like you're watching a lost-footage YouTube clip of an old game.”
“The graphics are simple polygon shapes and crude character models.”
“Of course the game is short, and of course the graphics are not bombastic in any way.”
- story26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting that it lacks a coherent narrative or engaging plot. While some appreciate the potential for creative storytelling within the game's unique premise, the overall consensus is that the game feels more like a technical demo than a fully realized experience, leaving players eager for more substantial story content and lore.
“Really nice game with good atmosphere and a genius plot about a blind and a deaf character in an adventure together.”
“The concept is really cool and the open-endedness of the bizarre scenario the two players are placed in gives you lots of opportunity to create a story of your own.”
“There is no story to follow.”
“As for the story, there's not much to talk about either.”
“This game really lacked a story.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its comedic elements, such as trolling friends and amusing character interactions, like playing as a blind man or a mage hitting walls. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to generate laughter, especially in multiplayer settings, where friends can engage in playful antics. Overall, the game offers a fun and entertaining experience, making it a recommended choice for those looking for a lighthearted gaming session.
“It's a really good and funny game; you should make the game with a bigger story and more adventures. It's funny to troll friends as well.”
“Really interesting gameplay; it's also very funny watching the mage hit the walls.”
“This game is extremely fun to play, and I recommend it to people who have a friend who can just make fun of you while he makes you walk around in walls and corners while laughing like an idiot.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is limited, primarily due to its short length and lack of additional content beyond the initial playthrough. While players can switch roles with a friend for a different experience, many feel that the absence of more levels or randomization significantly diminishes the game's long-term appeal. However, its free-to-play model somewhat mitigates these concerns.
“If they added random level generation, the replayability of this game would soar.”
“The game is short, and it's a problem because the only replayability is changing roles with your friend.”
“Little replay value, but if you play once or twice with a friend trading what role you play, it is a really cool little game.”
“I wish there were more levels or a level randomizer so it was replayable more than once.”
“It completely destroys any replayability the game may have had as it becomes boring for the soldier who is doing nothing and boring for the oracle who is just walking.”
“Unfortunately the game has very little replay value beyond the first playthrough because there isn't really anything else to explore after you clear the game, but on the other hand the game's free to play so I can't complain much.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and poor hitbox detection. Many players find that the game runs smoothly only under specific conditions, and the absence of an options menu further exacerbates the optimization problems. Overall, the game's technical shortcomings significantly detract from the experience.
“When the oracle finishes first, the game runs smoothly.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; everything flows seamlessly.”
“I love how the game optimizes performance, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
“Pathetic and unoptimized game, local only and even with Hamachi it doesn't work.”
“Game is very badly optimized, ran at a solid 15 frames and the hitboxes on the enemies were pretty horrible.”
“The lack of an options menu is annoying since the game isn't optimized very well.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring significant effort and third-party software to manage. The intriguing premise is overshadowed by the repetitive nature of grinding, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Once you go through the tedious hassle of setting up the third-party software.”
“The intriguing premise is more tedious than fun due to inadequate mechanics.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charm and quality, contributing to an engaging experience. Players appreciate the unique plot involving a blind and deaf character, which enhances the overall ambiance and emotional depth of the game.
“Though it's a free game, I don't see why I wouldn't recommend it, since the atmosphere was lovely and the game was pretty well made.”
“Really nice game with a good atmosphere and a genius plot about a blind person and a deaf person on an adventure together.”
