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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and creepy taxidermy museum setting, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience.
- 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 interesting and immersive environment.
- 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 hard to spot anomalies, which contradicts the game's intended pacing.
- There are issues with anomaly detection, leading to confusion about which anomalies have been found and which are new.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being clunky, which detracts from immersion, yet it retains a familiar loop from its predecessor that involves monitoring changes in a building and interacting with switches. Despite the mechanical issues, the core gameplay loop is praised for its effectiveness, particularly due to the unique anomalies that define the Project 13 series.
“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.”
“Overall, the gameplay is so clunky that the immersion is killed by the bad mechanics.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dark and immersive setting, featuring detailed graphics that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the eerie presence of stuffed animal corpses, which contribute to a unique and engaging environment filled with challenging anomalies to discover. Overall, the combination of visuals and atmosphere significantly elevates the gameplay experience.
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics and atmosphere of the game are generally praised for their quality, contributing to an enjoyable 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 and the atmosphere of the game are really nice.”
“The graphics are solid, creating an immersive experience.”
“The graphics are solid, but there were some stutters.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game often arises from the juxtaposition of its creepy anomalies and unsettling environments, which can lead to unintentionally funny moments. This blend of horror and humor creates a unique experience that keeps players engaged.
“There are a lot of cool and creepy anomalies, and something about the environment can be super unsettling and unintentionally funny as well.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express anticipation for a story-driven game centered around the current concept, indicating a desire for a more developed narrative experience.
