Swaps and Traps

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Swaps and Traps is a puzzle-platformer game that follows Mike's quest to capture his nemesis Divider's enchanted hat. The game features cursed keys and moving screens that swap, rotate, and flip your world, challenging your platforming skills and observation. As you collect keys, you also trigger the main trap of the game, causing portions of the screen to change position .

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Swaps and Traps features a unique and innovative mechanic that distorts the player's perspective, providing a fresh and challenging experience.
The game is well-designed with challenging levels that are fair, rewarding players with a sense of accomplishment and addictive gameplay.
The visuals and voice acting add to the overall atmosphere, making the game engaging and entertaining despite its difficulty.

The visuals and music are considered average and may not stand out to players looking for a more immersive experience.
Some players may find the game frustrating at times due to its challenging nature and the frequent deaths caused by the traps.
There is a desire for more levels or content, as some players feel the game could benefit from additional challenges.

gameplay
10 mentions
50 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Swaps and Traps" is praised for its unique swapping mechanics that enhance level design and provide a challenging yet addictive experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to engage players' minds while balancing difficulty, making it both hard and rewarding. Overall, the gameplay is considered innovative and well-executed, earning a solid 8/10 rating.
- “Swaps and traps is a challenging platformer with a unique mechanic.”
- “I liked how the swapping mechanics were used brilliantly in level designs.”
- “Great art and colors, chatty character and hard gameplay...hard but not impossible =))”
- “Great art and colors, chatty character, and hard gameplay... hard but not impossible.”
- “Few games out there that try to change not just a core mechanic of the genre but also attempt to break the 4th wall with the player.”
- “Years went by, and one day, they decided to take the game mechanics of the early prototype and turn it into a more sophisticated platformer.”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered calming and enjoyable, providing a soothing backdrop that helps alleviate frustration. However, some users feel that the overall audio experience, including the villain's comments, could be improved, with a desire for a mute option.
- “Listening to calm music in the background helps alleviate rage more quickly.”
- “Nice music as well :)”
- “The visuals and music are nothing to write home about, and I could do with an option to mute the villain's comments when you die.”
- “Listening to calm music in the background helps get off the rage more quickly.”
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users finding them beautiful and well-suited to the game's challenging gameplay and interesting puzzles, while others felt the visuals and music were underwhelming. Additionally, there is a desire for options to mute certain audio elements during gameplay.
- “Beautiful graphics, challenging gameplay. The idea is fun, and the puzzles are interesting.”
- “The visuals and music are nothing to write home about.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth.”
story
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The story received a low rating of 3/10, indicating that players found it lacking in depth and engagement. Many felt it was poorly executed or unoriginal, failing to capture their interest throughout the game.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, and the plot twists are predictable.”
- “The narrative is filled with clichés and fails to offer anything new or interesting.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users generally praise the optimization of the game, rating it a perfect 10/10, indicating that it effectively addresses common issues found in platform games. This suggests that the game runs smoothly and efficiently, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Optimization 10/10! In my opinion, the biggest problem with platform games is optimization.”
- “The game's optimization is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I was impressed by how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly without any noticeable lag.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as captivating and immersive, complementing the challenging levels that enhance the overall experience.
- “The challenging levels are complemented by a wonderfully immersive atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is truly captivating, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Every detail contributes to an incredible atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”