The Paper Trials
- September 27, 2023
- Tyler L
Get on SteamA first-person horror maze game. Hiding & Standing still is Death. Run or you are DEAD. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with your only hope of survival is to find all of the pages to the mysterious book and ESCAPE! This is the first chapter in The Paper Trials. survive the first maze. You are not alone. The doctors in there and they are looking for you. Will you survive? Arcade Ho…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique hand-drawn art style that enhances the horror atmosphere and makes it visually appealing.
- It offers engaging and intense gameplay that is fast-paced and challenging, providing great replay value despite having only one maze.
- The nostalgic feel of classic Pac-Man combined with horror elements creates a thrilling experience that many players find addictive.
- The interface is slow and cumbersome, with long loading times and repetitive cutscenes that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and relies heavily on the minimap, which may lead to a lack of engagement with the actual game environment.
- Some achievements are bugged or impossible to complete due to the limited content currently available, which can be frustrating for players.
- graphics16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their unique hand-drawn art style, which significantly enhances the eerie atmosphere and overall experience. Reviewers highlight the fantastic visuals and the way the art contributes to the tension and immersion, making it particularly appealing for horror enthusiasts. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature that adds depth and intrigue to the gameplay.
“To start off, this game has fantastic art, great visuals, and just an overall great atmosphere.”
“The game's hand-drawn art style adds to the eerie atmosphere, making every corner turn a potential threat.”
“The eerie environments, combined with the unsettling art style, create a tense atmosphere that keeps players on edge throughout their journey.”
“The hand-drawn graphics add a unique touch, making it a must-play for horror enthusiasts.”
“The art style is unique but lends to the game style.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being repetitive and overly reliant on the minimap, detracting from the overall experience. While some users acknowledge the potential for engaging gameplay, the execution falls short of expectations, leading to a lack of immersion. In contrast, "The Paper Trials" is noted for its unique and intense maze-like gameplay, offering a more thrilling experience.
“The Paper Trials offers a unique take on the horror genre with its maze-like gameplay.”
“Intense and thrilling gameplay.”
“Not even saying that watching the same cutscene every time is an utterly bad game design in terms of gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and you only have to stick to the minimap.”
“I think that the idea itself could merit some decent gameplay; however, the problem is, you're spending the entire time looking at your minimap and not the actual game since there's no reason to look at the actual game, as the minimap has all the information you need.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its fantastic hand-drawn art style, which significantly enhances the horror elements and creates an intense, eerie environment. Players feel a constant sense of tension and unease, as every decision and corner turned heightens the potential for threat. Overall, the visuals contribute to a captivating and immersive experience that keeps players on edge.
“To start off, this game has fantastic art, great visuals, and just an overall great atmosphere.”
“The game's hand-drawn art style adds to the eerie atmosphere, making every corner turn a potential threat.”
“The eerie environments, combined with the unsettling art style, create a tense atmosphere that keeps players on edge throughout their journey.”
“The unique hand-drawn art style adds to the horror atmosphere.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game features a single map that, despite its simplicity, offers significant replay value due to its engaging maze design and unique art style. While some players question the high replayability, many find it addictive and enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“An engaging maze game with charmingly unique art and a single map offering great replay value.”
“A great game that is incredibly replayable considering that there's only a single map, but even in regular mode.”
“Re-playable and addictive.”
“I don't understand why people admire the game's replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall experience, contributing to the thrill of gameplay, while the visual design is also noted as decent.
“The music and sound effects add to the thrill of playing.”
“What is cool is the music, and the visual design is decent too.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and well-crafted, featuring intriguing plot twists and character development that keeps players invested throughout the game. Many reviewers appreciate the depth and emotional resonance of the narrative, highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings and provoke thought. Overall, the storytelling is a standout element that enhances the overall gaming experience.
