Dr. Trolley's Problem
- April 25, 2019
- Wero
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Get on itch.io Store"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.
Reviews
- The game explores a fun and interesting concept that encourages players to think about moral dilemmas.
- Some players found the game entertaining and appreciated its writing and core idea.
- It can provide a unique experience and provoke thought, making it worth a try for those interested in moral decision-making.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues that disrupt gameplay and decision-making.
- Many players found the game to be boring and repetitive, with a lack of engaging content.
- The graphics and overall execution are considered primitive and poorly made, leading to disappointment among players.
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 remains a significant drawback.
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
“Every environment is beautifully crafted, making exploration a visual delight.”
“The character designs are impressive, showcasing a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.”
“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 terms of 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.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for 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 of gameplay.
“The game offers a solid experience overall, but there are some bugs and issues that can disrupt gameplay, such as interruptions asking you to purchase the game again, freezing when completing a level, and misleading UI choices.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, optimization issues like freezing and incorrect UI prompts can detract from the overall experience.”
“The game has a fun premise, but optimization problems, including bugs and UI errors, can lead to frustrating moments during play.”
“While the topic of the game is fine and fun to play, a few bugs and issues lead to very unfun experiences, such as the game interrupting your play to ask you to buy the game (that you already bought), unoptimized freezing when you complete a level, or the UI falsely indicating the wrong choice for you to choose from.”
“The optimization is severely lacking, causing frequent crashes and long loading times that ruin the overall experience.”
“I encountered numerous performance issues, including frame drops and stuttering, which made it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers an engaging concept, but is severely hindered by critical bugs that lock player decisions and prevent level replays. Additionally, misleading indicators in certain levels can lead to unintended outcomes, compounding the frustration caused by the initial issues.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game suffers from significant bugs and lacks sufficient content, impacting its overall stability.
“However, it's pretty buggy and not a whole lot of content.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report a lack of emotional attachment to the characters, with the most significant emotional decision revolving around the theme of love rather than character connections. This suggests that while the game attempts to evoke emotions, it falls short in fostering genuine investment in its characters.
“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.”
“The game masterfully evokes a range of emotions, making players truly feel the weight of their choices.”
“I found myself deeply connected to the characters, experiencing joy and heartbreak as their stories unfolded.”
