First Class Trouble

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"First Class Trouble" is a party game where players must work together and against each other to survive a disaster on a luxurious intergalactic cruise ship. Choose to play as a human Resident or a rebellious Personoid, and use your wit to deceive or deduce your way to victory. The goal is to shut down the AI network CAIN before it takes control of the ship, but trust is scarce as you must deduce who to trust and who to eliminate.

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Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,416 reviews

gameplay57 positive mentions

stability37 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and chaotic, especially when played with friends.
It offers a unique twist on the social deduction genre, with various ways to deceive and eliminate other players.
The community can be friendly and supportive, making it enjoyable to meet new people while playing.

The game suffers from a toxic community, with many players engaging in trolling and using offensive language.
There are significant bugs and technical issues, including problems with voice chat and matchmaking.
Playing with randoms can lead to frustrating experiences, as many players do not communicate or cooperate effectively.

gameplay
137 mentions
42 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "First Class Trouble" is characterized by a blend of social deduction and survival mechanics, reminiscent of games like "Among Us," but with unique features and a retro-futuristic aesthetic. While many players find the mechanics fun and engaging, particularly in a group setting, there are concerns about balance, community behavior, and technical issues that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers chaotic and humorous interactions, but its enjoyment heavily relies on the quality of the player community and the stability of its mechanics.
- “With a mix of deception, teamwork, and light-hearted chaos, First Class Trouble combines social deduction with survival gameplay, making it similar to games like Among Us but with unique mechanics and a stylish, retro-futuristic setting.”
- “The gameplay in First Class Trouble is just janky enough to be hilarious without being frustrating.”
- “The game’s aesthetic, inspired by retro-futuristic design, and its engaging mix of cooperative gameplay with elements of betrayal, create a tense and immersive experience.”
- “The design and concept are nice, but the player community is terrible and the overall mechanics are not user-friendly.”
- “At launch, this game was a meta pot of nightmares, where people would essentially use in-game mechanics to weed out the personoids with zero information.”
- “An amusing novelty, but the gameplay is far too shallow and the social deduction elements are very poorly implemented.”
humor
116 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is widely praised, with players highlighting its ability to create hilarious moments, especially when played with friends. The chaotic mechanics, such as ragdoll physics and unpredictable interactions, contribute to a light-hearted atmosphere that fosters laughter and memorable experiences. However, the enjoyment can vary significantly depending on the player group, with some noting that random lobbies can lead to frustrating or toxic encounters.
- “This game literally creates the most hilarious moments with your friends and even your community (if you stream).”
- “The gameplay in First Class Trouble is just janky enough to be hilarious without being frustrating.”
- “Every match is fun and hilarious, and the best rounds end with everyone laughing at the end.”
graphics
59 mentions
34 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its charming aesthetic and retro-futuristic design, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, some users report technical issues, such as compatibility problems with integrated graphics cards and limited graphic settings, which detract from the enjoyment. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there are concerns about optimization and accessibility for players with lower-end hardware.
- “Excellent atmosphere, graphics, gameplay, regular updates, devs that listen!”
- “First Class Trouble is the adult version of Among Us with beautiful cel-shaded graphics that are reminiscent of the Art Deco era.”
- “Gorgeous visuals, graphics, and design.”
- “After many attempts to load the game but it crashing every time on startup, I went searching forums, where I found that for a game with fairly basic graphic visuals, this is not compatible with integrated graphic cards, but with no explanation of this on the game requirements.”
- “Incredibly fun game but really lacking graphic support... unable to select a different monitor to play on, super ultrawide is unplayable since there's no FOV slider.”
- “Do not buy this game; it is dead with the game struggling to get 40 on a good day. They have constantly been destroying this game and recently decided the only way to breathe life back into this game is to make it free on PlayStation. This won't last, as it is not at all optimized for PS and has absolutely no tutorials or button mapping for thumb buttons. There are very limited audio and graphics options even though it's fully released.”
stability
37 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as audio issues and lobby crashes. While some users find the game enjoyable despite these problems, others express frustration over the impact of these bugs on their experience, particularly in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game is considered fun but in need of significant stability improvements.
- “Game is extremely buggy, hard to enjoy when all you are focused on is trying to play without your friend's game crashing.”
- “Extremely buggy, sometimes to the point where we have to restart lobbies every round.”
- “Very buggy mess.”
story
22 mentions
23 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a group of players on a space cruise ship, where some act as residents trying to disable a rogue AI draining oxygen, while others are personoids secretly sabotaging their efforts. Although the plot is minimal and serves mainly as a backdrop for gameplay, it effectively sets the stage for social deduction and cooperative tasks. Players engage in a mix of individual and collaborative missions, adding layers of intrigue as they navigate the challenges posed by both the environment and each other.
- “Fun and interesting storyline”
- “Players navigate a luxurious space cruise ship, with some acting as residents trying to survive and disable a rogue AI, while others are secretly personoids, working to sabotage the mission.”
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
- “A rebel AI is draining the players' spaceship of oxygen and ought to be halted, but this is often more set dressing than a genuine story.”
- “This game has no story.”
music
16 mentions
44 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, fitting atmosphere, and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players enjoying the classic tunes and amusing sound effects. However, issues arise from players using microphones to play loud or inappropriate music, which can detract from the enjoyment and lead to potential copyright concerns. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's charm, the multiplayer environment can sometimes disrupt the intended musical experience.
- “Very very fun well-made game with a beautiful setting and soundtrack!”
- “Great music and atmosphere.”
- “Awesome music, great period surroundings, and player customization.”
- “Most people don't have mics, or just play music or troll.”
- “No separate sound and music volume sliders.”
- “One final problem is certain trolls risk streamers getting DMCA'd when they play copyright music through their mic.”
atmosphere
12 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, with many players highlighting the combination of great graphics, music, and level design that enhances the overall experience. However, some users note that the enjoyment of the atmosphere can be diminished in less-than-ideal multiplayer settings, where negative player behavior can disrupt the intended vibe. Overall, the game successfully creates a fun and exciting environment, particularly when played with a group.
- “Excellent atmosphere, graphics, gameplay, regular updates, and devs that listen!”
- “The puzzles are fun, the level design and atmosphere is fascinating; the anxiety when you realize you're all alone and things have gotten just a little too quiet... is exciting.”
- “Great music and atmosphere.”
- “Absolute lack of atmosphere that makes the enemies scary.”
- “First Class Trouble is a decent game, but unless you have a group of 5 others to play with, you'll most likely be thrown into a lobby where you will just be randomly executed a minute or two into the game.”
- “Some of the crew logs can be absolute nightmares for people playing personoid, but the atmosphere of the game lends itself to playing loose, wild, and fast, and embracing chaos is the way to go.”
replayability
11 mentions
64 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its replayability, offering a unique blend of social deduction and chaotic gameplay that keeps it fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics and stages, which enhance the experience and encourage repeated play, often leading to hundreds of hours of enjoyment. Overall, it stands out as a superior alternative to similar titles, providing ample opportunities for fun with friends.
- “A perfect mix of social deduction, deceit, and crazy ragdoll physics makes for a really fun and silly game, which is very replayable.”
- “Better version of Among Us and has a lot of replay value; I've already spent over a hundred hours on it, and it hasn't gotten old!”
- “This format is by far superior to its unworthy predecessors, adding new mechanics and a variety of stages, making it one of the most replayable games on the market!”
- “The game was literally more playable before release.”
- “This format is by far superior to its unworthy predecessors, adding new mechanics and a variety of stages making it one of the most replayable in the market!”
grinding
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, with many noting that it can feel tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant investment to progress. Some users mention experiencing disconnections that exacerbate the grind, making the overall experience frustrating.
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- “There is a lot of grinding involved.”
- “Yesterday alone I got disconnected from the voice chat 10 times in the middle of games, which makes the experience tedious and annoying.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
optimization
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally criticized, with players noting that it runs poorly even with a group of friends. While some aspects, like balance between character types, are appreciated, there are calls for bug fixes and overall optimization improvements, especially since it is still in early release.
- “Runs smoothly and is well balanced between personoids and residents.”
- “Maybe alright if you have 5 friends, but even if you did, the game is very poorly optimized.”
- “Could use some bug fixes and optimization, but it is in early access.”
monetization
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized as an early access cash grab, despite its high potential. However, it is noted that there are currently no microtransactions in the game.
- “There are no microtransactions as of right now.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without needing to purchase additional content.”
- “It's another early access cash grab, which is a tragedy considering the game's very high potential.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally uplifting, with one user noting it helped them cope with personal loss. The supportive community and helpful developers contribute to a wholesome experience that fosters positive feelings.
- “The community is great, the devs are super helpful in their Discord, and all in all, it's just a fun, wholesome game!”