Bloody Trapland
- November 18, 2013
- 2Play
- 8h median play time
"Bloody Trapland is a fast-paced platformer game with local and online multiplayer for up to 4 players. Challenge yourself in over 100 levels filled with deadly traps, or create and share your own levels with the level editor. With three game modes, unique soundtrack, and hours of gameplay, it's a fun and challenging experience for casual and hardcore gamers."
Reviews
- Incredibly fun to play with friends, providing lots of laughs and chaotic moments.
- Challenging gameplay that rewards persistence and skill, making victories feel satisfying.
- Tight controls and a variety of levels keep the gameplay engaging and entertaining.
- Multiplayer functionality is severely lacking, often requiring complicated setups like port forwarding or third-party software.
- The game can be frustratingly difficult, with hidden traps and unpredictable obstacles leading to frequent deaths.
- Some players experience bugs and connection issues, making it hard to enjoy the game as intended.
- gameplay67 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that emphasize platforming challenges, often requiring players to adapt to dynamic obstacles rather than relying on memorization. While many find the controls responsive and the co-op experience enjoyable, some criticize the level design and online connectivity issues, which can detract from the overall fun. Overall, the game offers a mix of frustration and satisfaction, appealing to those who appreciate challenging platformers.
“Lovely platformer with simple mechanics and fun co-op gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very fluid and nothing really strange happens under normal conditions.”
“It has good graphics, good gameplay and overall it's definitely worth the money and will keep you busy.”
“Saws or maces that follow a path speed up or slow down depending on how long you've been in the level (why?) so you can't just memorize timing like every other platformer, you have to adapt to the broken mechanics.”
“This game is the type of game you can't play alone or you'll die of boredom, but the fact that they somehow made online absolutely unplayable pisses me off; it's ridiculous how a company can mess up something as simple as online gameplay in this day and age.”
“During 12 minutes of gameplay, I died more times than playing 14 hours of Dark Souls II.”
- humor64 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised, particularly when played with friends, as it leads to hilarious moments of chaos and unexpected deaths. Players enjoy the combination of funny gore and challenging gameplay, often finding themselves laughing at both their own and their friends' mistakes. However, the humor can be overshadowed by frustration, especially for those not accustomed to difficult platformers, making it a game best enjoyed with a group for maximum comedic effect.
“This game is hilarious and makes you want to punch a baby at times, but I'd recommend this to everyone!”
“It's a blast to play with friends; had a great time messing with them, dying hilariously, and beating insanely difficult levels.”
“I find myself laughing every time I die and that's a welcome change.”
- music59 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy and enjoyable soundtrack, with some tracks being compared to iconic games like Super Meat Boy and Final Fantasy. However, a few users noted that certain tracks can become repetitive, particularly in longer play sessions, and some sound effects were criticized. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience, although players may miss out on fully appreciating it due to the fast-paced nature of the gameplay.
“The music is an absolute delight, although some tracks get very tiring like the castle track.”
“Some of the music is up there with Super Meat Boy levels of fantastic.”
“The music that accompanies each of the worlds also differs, with them having a track for the levels themselves, as well as the overworld map.”
“I would recommend playing this game with music or a podcast if you are desperate to complete this game, as it will take time.”
“The soundtracks are earraping materials.”
“The tiles, music, and characters feel childish.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some praising the retro pixel art style and attention to detail in the level design, while others criticize the overall quality as minimal or even horrible. The visuals are often described as fitting the game's aesthetic, reminiscent of 16-bit era games, but may not appeal to everyone, particularly those seeking high-quality graphics. Overall, the art style has its charm, but the limited options and occasional graphical bugs detract from the experience.
“First up on the list of pros is the art style.”
“The graphics are a nice pixel style, fitting the game perfectly.”
“The game offers very nice graphics and the in-game music is good and almost zero random events which kill you like in most platformers...”
“Not to mention that the editor is buggy, so there can be some error happening in the actual game, like graphical issues.”
“Very limited graphics options.”
“Graphics are just plain horrible, bad as in the bad way.. if you think that this is something among the lines of Super Meat Boy you are very wrong.”
- story34 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some players noting a compelling twist involving a character betrayal, while others criticize the lack of a meaningful narrative, describing it as either non-existent or overly simplistic. Overall, the story is seen as secondary to gameplay, with many players focusing more on the mechanics than the plot itself.
“The compelling story has a gut-wrenching twist when Captain Price turns out to be the bad guy all along; you then proceed to confront him with your cat claws.”
“We played it a couple of times (a few hours) and had fun trying to beat the story missions.”
“The story mode also has several routes through it, some requiring co-op to beat.”
“No story, no humor... even the gore is lame.”
“I don't think there is any story in the game.”
“Does the job and is straightforward: you mess up - you die, there's blood, end of story.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs, including issues with level progression, graphical glitches, and unreliable multiplayer connections that often result in players being booted. Players report frustrating experiences with elements like spikes and cannons not functioning correctly, which can disrupt gameplay significantly. Despite these issues, some users appreciate the developer's willingness to assist with problems.
“Buggy spikes that don't load in until after your initial death, so you can get 75% through a stage in your first run and then suddenly struggle to get 25% through.”
“The game is buggy; sometimes cannons stop shooting, it doesn't recognize that you finished a level, and taking a screenshot for some reason clears level blood or even crashes the game.”
“Whenever I'm in multiplayer, I always get booted out, which can result in glitches.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express strong emotional responses to the game, with many noting it brought them to tears and instilled a sense of pride upon completing levels. The combination of challenging gameplay and emotional storytelling contributes to a deeply engaging experience.
“It made me cry.”
“Not often enough has a game made me feel proud of myself after completing each level.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment and fun. Many express that it feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Hell made the game go from fun and silly to just tedious, and I hate that.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has drawn criticism for misleading advertising, particularly regarding the absence of promised online co-op features, which detracts from the overall value of the game. Players feel that the game falls short of expectations, likening it to a lower-quality version of "Super Meat Boy."
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game features impressive and visually appealing character designs, which contribute positively to the overall character development experience. However, there is no further elaboration on the depth or growth of the characters themselves.