Taboo Trial

About

"Taboo Trial" is an indie puzzle-adventure game that revolves around solving riddles and uncovering secrets. The game has been reported to have issues with some anti-virus software identifying the Unity project folder as a virus, which can be resolved by adding it to the software's whitelist. To prevent crashes or game exits, players can try running the game in compatibility mode, installing it on an SSD, checking the game files' integrity, increasing virtual memory, and updating their graphics drivers.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun mix of action slasher and rogue-like gameplay, providing a decent experience for a few hours.
Combat is fast-paced and frantic, with a variety of attack combinations and character progression that can be satisfying.
The visuals and character designs are appealing, blending Norse mythology with a unique aesthetic.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in enemies and content, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few runs.
English translation is poor, making some text confusing and detracting from the overall experience.
Many aspects of the game feel unpolished, including limited character differentiation and performance issues.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
50%
15%
The gameplay is a blend of action slasher and roguelike mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Hades, featuring frantic combat, various weapon choices, and customizable abilities. While the mechanics are engaging and the mobility is praised, players note a lack of content variety and some performance issues, leading to a potentially repetitive experience. Overall, the game offers a solid gameplay loop but suffers from insufficient explanations and limited character options.
- “If you look past the questionable attire of playable characters, the game is a decent mix of action slasher (Nier style) with rogue-like gameplay.”
- “The game introduces various spells and abilities, weapon choices, and customizable berserker forms and runes, providing depth to the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is so smooth, there are lots of different builds, and the characters and locations are just beautiful.”
- “The combat is very frantic, and as you progress it gets farther and farther from the expected dodge-and-hit gameplay.”
- “With only three weapon types and limited playable characters, the gameplay may feel somewhat repetitive after a while.”
- “Some users also reported performance issues, with lag and crashes affecting gameplay, especially on certain graphics cards.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The game's graphics are visually stunning, blending Norse mythology with futuristic elements, though some players feel this integration lacks depth. While the aesthetic is generally praised, performance issues such as lag and crashes on certain graphics cards detract from the experience. Character models have received mixed feedback, with some users finding them inconsistent with the overall graphic style.
- “While the game boasts visually stunning 3D graphics and an intriguing premise, it's not without its quirks.”
- “The game takes Norse mythology/aesthetics and sprinkles some shiny futurism and technology on top of it.”
- “Whoever in the team is behind the visuals of this game gets a thumbs up from me!”
- “Some users also reported performance issues, with lag and crashes affecting gameplay, especially on certain graphics cards.”
- “While the game's aesthetics blend Norse mythology with futuristic elements, it doesn't fully integrate these themes, leaving room for missed potential.”
- “I have an RTX 3060 and putting all the graphics settings to the highest drops the FPS to around 20-30.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game's story is generally considered minimal and basic, primarily focused on defeating bosses to progress, with little depth or memorable narrative elements. While some players appreciate the mechanics and experimental nature of the game, many feel that the story lacks content and polish, leaving it feeling underdeveloped.
- “The game is interesting when it comes to mechanics, but there is definitely too little story content.”
- “The story is described as rather basic, revolving around defeating bosses to progress, with forgettable narrative elements.”
- “The story is very basic at its core, and anything beyond 'kill the boss to open the way to the next area' is ultimately quite forgettable.”
- “Almost no story either...”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game faces notable optimization issues, with users reporting lag and crashes, particularly on specific AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. These performance concerns, alongside limited content, hinder the game's overall potential.
- “Some users reported performance issues, with lag and crashes affecting gameplay, especially on certain graphics cards.”
- “Some users also reported performance issues, with lag and crashes affecting gameplay, especially on certain graphics cards.”
- “However, rough translations, performance concerns, and limited content prevent it from reaching its full potential.”
- “A fair few people have also reported issues with lag and crashes, and there seem to currently be problems with certain AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. I personally didn't encounter any of the former (besides the fog lag), but I'll still mention it here to make people aware that there is a possibility of performance-related problems!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, suggesting that the inclusion of solo missions for farming materials could enhance the experience and provide better weapon upgrades.
- “The game is already tedious and repetitive enough as it is.”
- “It would benefit from some solo missions that require farming materials for better weapons.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, particularly due to the introduction of difficulty+ options after completion, which enhance the challenge and rewards. The unique character progression system further contributes to a solid replay value, encouraging players to revisit the game for a fresh experience.
- “Additionally, the introduction of difficulty+ options after completing the game adds replayability, offering an increased level of challenge and rewards.”
- “Its unique character progression and replayability through difficulty+ options provide a solid foundation.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game effectively complements the overall theme, enhancing the immersive experience for players.
- “The music perfectly complements the overall theme of the game, enhancing the immersive experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack sets the mood and elevates the gameplay.”
- “The diverse range of musical styles keeps each level fresh and engaging.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game appears to heavily focus on appealing visuals, particularly featuring anime characters, which some users feel overshadows other aspects of the game.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “I feel like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions at every turn.”
- “It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind a paywall, making it difficult to fully experience the game.”