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The Troma Project

55%Game Brain Score
story, humor
gameplay, graphics
55% User Score Based on 300 reviews

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"The Troma Project" is a turn-based strategy game featuring characters from Troma films such as The Toxic Avenger and Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD. With seven chapters full of fun and gore, players can expect extensive swearing, rude language, sex, and crime in a mindless, addictive killing spree. This game, originally completed in 2001 but never released, is not to be taken too seriously and offers players the opportunity to travel across the globe with Troma's unique brand of humor and horror.

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The Troma Project screenshot
The Troma Project screenshot
The Troma Project screenshot
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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 300 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay4 negative mentions

  • The game is chaotic and bizarre, providing a unique experience that feels like stepping into a fever dream.
  • Fans of Troma will appreciate the humor and nostalgia, with iconic characters and entertaining narration from Lloyd Kaufman.
  • Despite its flaws, the game can be fun in a 'so bad it's good' way, making it enjoyable for those who embrace its trashy nature.
  • The gameplay is riddled with bugs, poor mechanics, and a confusing interface, making it frustrating to play.
  • Many players find the game to be a poorly executed clone of better titles, lacking depth and engaging content.
  • The humor and themes may not resonate with everyone, leading to a divisive experience that can be off-putting for those unfamiliar with Troma's style.
  • story
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, narrated by Troma president Lloyd Kaufman, is infused with humor and nostalgia, featuring characters and elements from classic Troma films like "Surf Nazis Must Die." While the narrative is engaging and well-presented, some players feel that the gameplay lacks depth, with significant portions cut out and limited mechanics, such as the inability to heal characters between missions. Overall, the story captures the essence of Troma's unique style, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more robust gaming experience.

    • “It's fitting the game stayed true to the original ethos of the universe with storyline and graphics.”
    • “The game itself is well presented with a good story, easy controls, and classic Troma tunes in the background. The best part is Uncle Lloyd as the narrator; for being a cheap game, it's very well presented and will not disappoint any fan.”
    • “You will find the narrator funny at first, but as soon as you get into the first mission, you will realize that you got ripped off.”
    • “Right from the start, the player is bombarded with pages and pages of complex instructions and backstory, all read aloud by Troma president Lloyd Kaufman.”
    • “☐ no story”
  • humor
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players appreciating its dark, trashy, and shock elements typical of Troma films, while others find it forced and grating. The narrator's comedic style is initially entertaining but quickly loses its charm, and many players feel the humor fails to compensate for the game's numerous technical flaws. Overall, the humor may appeal to a niche audience, but it is not universally well-received.

    • “Funny game, great!”
    • “It has a wonderfully twisted sense of humor that is iconic with the studio and also has all the characters we know and love from its films.”
    • “+ hilarious commentary by the president of TromaVille!”
    • “I must say it's really overpriced. I don't care because I won it, but you shouldn't buy it. It's not funny, so there's nothing good about it I can say.”
  • music
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players enjoying the eclectic soundtrack that features a mix of metal, punk, and Troma movie soundtracks, often described as fitting and fun. Despite the game's numerous flaws, the music stands out as a highlight, providing an enjoyable experience that enhances the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the variety, which includes everything from ska to explicit lyrics, making it a memorable aspect of the game.

    • “This game is awesome alone for the music!”
    • “Lloyd Kaufman's narration is great, and the soundtrack is nice too (it consists of the soundtracks of the movies, and various metal and punk music, very fitting and fun to listen to, again if you enjoy that type of music).”
    • “Love how Motorhead's 'Sacrifice' song is in the beginning of...”
    • “Music varies from porno music to a lot of ska and metal, with R or X rated lyrics.”
    • “Well, the game doesn't really work, but until I realized that I already got Lloyd Kaufmann reports and voice acting, Troma movie soundtracks in the background, and nude tromettes in the bonus content, so I most definitely would recommend this.”
    • “If you've ever played Fallout and Fallout 2 and thought, 'man, I wish this game was funnier, had more sex appeal, and had a better soundtrack,' I have news for ya buddy, your search is over!”
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for being cheap, bland, and buggy, with many reviewers noting that it fails to deliver any engaging mechanics beyond basic shooting and cover tactics. The overall experience is marred by technical issues, including crashes and non-functional menus, leading to a consensus that the game lacks depth and originality, making it feel like a poor imitation of better titles. Despite some amusing cutscenes, the gameplay ultimately leaves players disappointed.

    • “The cutscenes are like some B-grade stuff which is kind of amusing, but the basic point-and-click gameplay doesn't really bring anything interesting to the table.”
    • “The gameplay alone is serviceable but bland and rather uninteresting.”
    • “The gameplay is basically shooting, taking cover, and shooting again until all the enemies are dead.”
    • “What can I say? The menus do not work at all, and the humor is not great. The gameplay is buggy as hell. I don't know how they messed up a Fallout clone so hard, but they did. 0/10, do not buy. I was lucky to get this awful game for free; the music is enjoyable.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many noting that they are outdated and lack innovation, often sticking closely to the original game's visuals. Users have criticized the low resolution (max 800x600) and poor quality, while some appreciate the consistency with the game's storyline and universe. Additionally, there are reports of compatibility issues, particularly with AMD graphics cards.

    • “It's fitting the game stayed true to the original ethos of the universe with storyline and graphics.”
    • “Graphics.”
    • “It's heavily inspired by the graphics and gameplay of popular Fallout games.”
    • “So it's obviously not going to be mind blowing as far as graphics and gameplay go.”
    • “, otherwise the resolution is ass (max 800x600), graphics are bad, controls are awful, and everything is just wrong, but the narrator is so funny and epic...”
    • “It's heavily inspired by the graphics and gameplay of popular Fallout games, but the problem is that Troma is some trash movie producer or something like that.”
  • stability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and unresponsive menus, making the experience frustrating and unenjoyable. Many players noted issues such as enemies not spawning and the game occasionally becoming unresponsive, leading to a consensus that the game is too buggy to recommend. Overall, the stability problems overshadow any redeeming qualities, resulting in a negative reception.

    • “The game is just as buggy as it is ugly; there are heroes that sometimes bug out, sometimes enemies don't spawn, and for 3 rounds straight you're just looking for enemies who aren't even there. Sometimes the entire game will just go to the background and be impossible to bring back.”
    • “To be fair, there are some amusing (albeit sophomoric) ideas in here; it's just not worth suffering through the mess of a buggy, ridiculous game.”
    • “This game is just so old and buggy and looks really awful.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often suggesting that it requires an excessive time commitment that feels overwhelming.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Tedious and boring”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding”

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