Mountain Troll

About

Mountain Troll is a simple 2D platformer in which you play as a mountain Troll. Imagine that you are the kindest Troll in the world and someone stole your stuff, you have to get them back!

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Play Modes

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

51%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

monetization4 negative mentions

This game made me rethink every decision in life, showcasing peak fiction.
Some players found it to be a fun and immersive experience, with a unique charm.
The movement mechanics and level design were praised by a few as being ahead of their time.

The game is criticized as an asset flip with poor controls, lacking sound and depth.
Players reported frustrating gameplay due to the inability to perform simultaneous actions like jumping and moving.
Many reviews describe it as a cash grab with no real development effort, making it unworthy of purchase.

monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized as a blatant cash grab, with the developer using a basic platformer template and asset-flipped sprites to quickly release a low-effort product on Steam. This approach is further underscored by the game's inclusion in cheap indie bundles and the presence of fake reviews, indicating a lack of genuine engagement with the gaming community.
- “The developer, indielip, took the basic platformer template from Construct-2, slapped a couple of asset-flipped sprites on it, and dumped the results onto Steam as a cash grab scam.”
- “To cement the position of this asset flip as nothing but a cash grab, it was dumped onto cheap daily indie game shovelware bundles very shortly after launch.”
- “They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the background music as outstanding, others report a complete lack of sound, including music and sound effects, which detracts significantly from the experience. The absence of an options menu further complicates the situation, leaving players unable to adjust settings or enjoy any potential soundtrack.
- “The background of the levels is really admirable and the sounds/music are outstanding.”
- “There are no sound effects at all, no music, and you are forced to use the arrow keys with no options for key binds and zero controller support.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's story is praised for its depth and richness, captivating players with its engaging narrative. However, some users suggest that the experience is so exceptional that it feels exclusive, implying that not everyone deserves to enjoy it.
- “My story starts with this innocent-looking game.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are described as stunning and immersive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “It's immersive and has stunning graphics.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay experience is severely lacking, with users reporting a complete absence of sound and overall gameplay elements.
- “No sound, no gameplay, no nothing.”