Dr. Trolley's Problem

About

"Dr. Trolley's Problem" is a moral dilemma simulation game where players are faced with making tough choices in controlling train tracks and avoiding accidents. Each level presents a unique scenario with multiple characters, requiring players to prioritize and make difficult decisions. The game evaluates player's choices and provides a score based on the number of lives saved, making it a thought-provoking and challenging experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game explores a fun concept that gets players thinking about moral dilemmas.
Some players found the game entertaining and appreciated its unique approach to decision-making.
The core idea of the game is interesting and has potential for expansion.

The game is plagued by bugs and technical issues that disrupt gameplay and decision-making.
Many players found the game boring and repetitive, with uninteresting scenarios.
The game lacks depth and emotional attachment to characters, making decisions feel less impactful.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Dr. Trolley's Problem" are generally considered primitive and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience despite the game's interesting concept and strong writing. While some users acknowledge the challenges of game development, the visual quality is a significant point of criticism.
- “Dr. Trolley's Problem sounded like a good idea, but when you enter the game, you see how bad it is. Even though I know that coding is hard, I still find this game very poorly made in gameplay and graphics.”
- “Some of the graphics are a little primitive, but everything works. It's a cool idea and it's very well-written.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game's optimization is marred by several bugs and issues, including intrusive prompts to purchase the game despite already owning it, freezing upon level completion, and misleading user interface choices, which detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “While the topic of the game is fine and 'fun' to play out, a few bugs and issues with the game lead to very unfun experiences such as the game interrupting your play to ask you to buy the game (that you already bought), an unoptimized 'freezing' when you complete a level, or the UI falsely indicating the wrong choice for you to choose from.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around an engaging concept, but it is severely hindered by critical bugs that lock player decisions and prevent level replays. Additionally, misleading indicators in some levels can lead to unintended outcomes, compounding the frustration caused by the inability to revisit previous choices.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of substantial content further compounds these stability issues.
- “However, it's pretty buggy and not a whole lot of content.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a lack of emotional attachment to the characters, with the most significant emotional engagement stemming from a pivotal decision about love and loyalty. Overall, the game fails to foster deep emotional connections, leaving players feeling detached from the narrative.
- “The most interesting decision in this game for me was 'the ones who love you vs. the ones you love'. Real emotional investments were present here.”