DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue

Dreamworks Trolls Remix Rescue is a decent addition to the kids' gaming genre, but it doesn't break new ground. The overreliance on rhythm-based mini-games, while a fun aspect, feels like a recycling of the same formula seen in many other children's games. If you're a fan of the Trolls franchise, you'll likely enjoy the game's connection to the films and the opportunity to play as your favorite characters. However, for those looking for a truly innovative and standout kids' game, this may not be the one to choose in a market saturated with similar offerings.

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graphics, humor

music, story

44% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Critic Score 59%Based on 4 reviews

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DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Petit Fabrik and was released on October 27, 2023. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Play as Poppy, Branch and more of your favorite DreamWorks Trolls as you explore, smash, dance and battle your way towards rescuing the Troll Kingdom from a melodic mastermind who’s trying to alter the Trolls’ musical harmony!

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graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Faithful to the Trolls franchise with well-done characters, world design, and customization options.
Fun and entertaining gameplay with a mix of platforming and rhythm mini-games appealing to kids and Trolls fans.
Graphics and art style are cute and visually appealing, capturing the Trolls universe nicely.

Game suffers from numerous bugs, glitches, rough camera controls, and unfinished or clunky mechanics that frustrate players.
Lack of sound effects, repetitive music tracks per world, and poor level design in some areas reduce overall enjoyment.
Save data issues, confusing progression, missing features like collectible tracking, and overpriced content with questionable DLC practices.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The game's music is generally considered decent but repetitive, with only one track per world leading to boredom. While some musical sections, especially in world 3, are praised, the soundtrack lacks variety and sound effects, and the integration of music with gameplay and story elements feels disconnected. Overall, it falls short compared to other musical platformers like Rayman Legends.
- “+ The music is alright (also music section soundtracks are okay, World 3 music section is the best one)”
- “Dreamworks Trolls Remix Rescue is a 3D jump and run platformer with music sections mixed in between.”
- “A really good musical platformer, based on the 'Dreamworks Trolls' franchise, a race of gnome-like creatures with funny hair, not your usual 'troll' which was an ugly dimwitted creature that lived in caves.”
- “The game lacks sound effects, and there's only one music track for each land, making you bored and tired of the same track playing over and over again.”
- “In each world, there is one musical section, and almost all of them sound crappy except for world 3 (Rayman Legends did such things a lot better).”
- “Soundtrack variety is lacking; only one soundtrack per world is used repeatedly, even though each map has a different theme, which hurts the overall experience.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are generally well-received, described as nice, cute, and detailed, especially in character customization and cut scenes. However, some users find camera control and sensitivity settings lacking, which can affect the overall visual experience.
- “The game's troll customization was actually very good and far more in depth than I had expected. The graphics are nice, the cut scenes are quite good, and the rhythm mini games are pretty fun.”
- “This is a game with a lot of potential; the graphics look pretty nice and the designs look perfect. I can also say the story is kind of interesting.”
- “Game is fun, graphics are cute.”
- “The camera movement isn't comfortable and you don't have any settings at all to control your sensitivity, graphics, accessibility, etc., only settings for the sound of the game.”
- “Graphics are ok.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is generally seen as mediocre, with some finding it mildly interesting while others felt it detracted from the overall experience and faithfulness to the original universe. The plot's focus on Chaz as the villain received mixed reactions, contributing to a less satisfying narrative.
- “This is a game with a lot of potential. The graphics look pretty nice and the designs look perfect, and I can say the story is kind of interesting.”
- “Story: decent”
- “Story is alright”
- “This game was a genuine nightmare to sit through - as much as I wanted to enjoy it because I am an avid fan of trolls and so have the most important people in my life. Through start to finish of the story it feels like a slap to the face.”
- “This was not a fun or satisfying experience and I felt more and more like I was taken out of the Trolls universe the further I got into the story.”
- “Also, the plot revolves around Chaz as the villain, so I think it was doomed to start with.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely criticized for clunky mechanics, lack of direction, and boring platforming, making it difficult to enjoy, especially for older players. Multiplayer is noted as broken and frustrating due to poor camera behavior and no split-screen option. Overall, gameplay might only appeal to fans of trolls or very young players.
- “Gameplay: decent”
- “Clunky mechanics and near zero direction makes it very hard to play.”
- “Multiplayer is just terrible and broken; there is no split screen, and if you walk 20 feet away from your partner it puts either you or them into a bubble with awful camera adjustments, making it unplayable as a multiplayer experience. Also, the platform mechanics are just plain boring.”
- “Only buy this game if you're a huge fan of trolls and don't care about gameplay problems.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches like phasing through walls, and inconsistent visual quality. These problems contribute to a rough and frustrating gameplay experience.
- “Admittedly, I wasn't expecting much, but this game is incredibly rough and buggy.”
- “Not only is this game 'not fun' and devoid of things to do with huge empty areas, but the game has had multiple glitches and bugs, including phasing through walls within 23 minutes of playing.”
- “Even if you're not a Trolls fan or think I am complaining for no reason, the game itself is very buggy at some points.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is lighthearted and charming, drawing from the playful and quirky nature of the DreamWorks Trolls franchise, featuring gnome-like characters with amusing hairstyles. It offers a fun twist on traditional troll stereotypes, making the tone more cheerful and entertaining.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game feels slow and tedious, with chase scenes particularly affected by poor camera control that makes navigation confusing and frustrating.

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DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue is a platformer game with fantasy and kids themes.

DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue was released on October 27, 2023.

DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue was developed by Petit Fabrik.

DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its music.

DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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