Project 13: Taxidermy Trails
- March 11, 2024
- DRYBREAD
Get on Steam"Project 13: Taxidermy Trails" is a walking simulator set in a mysterious, repetitive taxidermy museum. As a captive Probant, you must report any anomalies in 13 walks to escape. Over 35 unique anomalies await discovery, with precision in confirmation determining your progress.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and creepy taxidermy museum setting, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion.
- The gameplay loop is engaging, with interesting and varied anomalies that keep players on their toes.
- The graphics and visual presentation are impressive, contributing to a visually appealing experience.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and lag, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The Hardcore mode is frustratingly difficult, requiring players to rush and making it feel unfair compared to previous entries in the series.
- There are programming errors in anomaly detection, leading to confusion about which anomalies have been found.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being clunky, which detracts from immersion, yet it retains a familiar loop from its predecessor that involves exploring a building for subtle changes and interacting with switches. Despite the mechanical issues, the unique anomalies in the Project 13 series enhance the overall experience.
“It's a great gameplay loop, and the thing that makes the Project 13 series really stand out are its anomalies.”
“Overall, the gameplay is so clunky that the immersion is killed by the bad mechanics.”
“Its gameplay loop is similar to that of its predecessor, where you loop through a building and watch for any small changes, then hit a switch if something did change.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and darker setting, enhanced by impressive graphics and the unsettling presence of stuffed animal corpses, which contribute to a unique and engaging experience. Players appreciate how this atmosphere adds depth to gameplay, making it both visually appealing and thematically rich.
“I loved this setting, and the darker atmosphere made for some tricky anomalies to spot.”
“The graphics and the atmosphere of the game are really nice.”
“I've been really enjoying it; the graphics and the atmosphere are fantastic.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and atmospheric appeal, creating an enjoyable visual experience. However, some users have noted occasional stutters that detract from the overall performance.
“I've been really enjoying it; the graphics and the atmosphere are fantastic.”
“The graphics are solid and contribute to an immersive experience.”
“The graphics are solid, but there were some stutters.”
“The graphics and the atmosphere of the game are really nice.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game often arises from the juxtaposition of its unsettling environment and the presence of quirky, creepy anomalies, creating moments that are both eerie and unintentionally amusing.
“The game has a perfect blend of dark humor and absurdity that keeps you laughing even in the most intense moments.”
“I love how the characters deliver their lines with such wit; it adds a layer of comedy that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
“The quirky situations and unexpected dialogue make for some genuinely hilarious moments that lighten the mood.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a story-driven game that explores the current concept, indicating anticipation for a more developed narrative experience in the future.
