The Trud
- May 22, 2020
- Matheus Antonio
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Reviews
- The game has seen significant improvements in gameplay, atmosphere, and monster design compared to its previous iteration.
- The graphics and ambient sound are well done, contributing to a creepy and immersive experience.
- The developers have shown dedication and love for the game, creating detailed maps and an interesting story.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with saving and character movement, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Voice acting is widely criticized as poor, detracting from the overall immersion and quality of the game.
- The game is short and often feels repetitive, with players needing to backtrack frequently to find key items, which can make it feel tedious.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of clarity and coherence, leading to confusion as players wander aimlessly, with a chaotic narrative that culminates in an unsatisfying twist revealing it was all a dream. While some players appreciate the psychological horror elements and the intriguing premise, they express a desire for a more cohesive and engaging storyline, as well as frustration with gameplay mechanics that hinder story progression. Overall, the narrative has potential but suffers from execution issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game itself is psychological horror, good graphics, the story is interesting but I would have liked to see this story in another place and with different characters.”
“Good story (there is a fourth wall break for budget reasons, and the developer has the main character be very blunt about it, which was great), but controls are good, the game has some genuinely creepy moments and I adore the decrepit school.”
“It's compounded the lack of scares by chaining the game to a chaotic, nonsensical storyline which gets washed away at the end as it's [spoiler] all a dream, at least that's what I gathered when after the climax of the story when you've been horribly disfigured by having your arm axed off, you wake to find it still there [/spoiler].”
“And it just wasn't clear what you were supposed to be doing at all times, so you end up spending most of your time in-game just wandering around the same corridors again and again, hoping the next bit of story will trigger.”
“It compounds the lack of scares by chaining the game to a chaotic, nonsensical storyline which gets washed away at the end as it's [spoiler] all a dream. At least that's what I gathered when, after the climax of the story, when you've been horribly disfigured by having your arm axed off, you wake to find it still there [/spoiler].”
“Another thing is when you see some bolts that are clearly meant to stand out and you know where there's a wrench, but you can't pick it up because you haven't hit some arbitrary point in the story... please just don't do this kind of stuff, it is always really frustrating.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many players enjoying the quality of both the soundtrack and ambient sounds. The credit song, in particular, has garnered positive attention, prompting inquiries about its availability. Overall, the musical elements significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“The music and ambient sound are all quite good.”
“I love the song of the credits.”
“The music is great.”
“Where can I find the music of the game?”
“I love the song in the credits.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its creepiness and effective buildup, contributing to an immersive experience. However, some players noted that the lengthy introduction detracted from the overall pacing.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and adds a lot to the overall experience.”
“It was very creepy and atmospheric; the intro was long, but it set the mood perfectly.”
“The atmosphere is good and enhances the gameplay significantly.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging atmosphere and decent length, with players reporting over an hour of content. However, issues such as buggy character movement and occasional stuttering detract from the experience, though they do not significantly diminish overall enjoyment. Players appreciate the challenge of exploration, often needing to search thoroughly for items like fuses and keys.
“Much, much better gameplay, buildup, and atmosphere.”
“Decent amount of gameplay to get through; I think I had over an hour of gameplay. I got stuck a lot during the game and had to keep checking every corner for fuses and keys, but it was a really good horror game that I really enjoyed. The character movement was very buggy, as I kept walking sideways for some reason. It's been out for a few months now, and I thought maybe it would have been fixed. The game stutters sometimes, but it didn't bother me as much.”
“Decent amount of gameplay to get through. I think I had over an hour of gameplay, but I got stuck a lot during the game. I had to keep checking every corner for fuses and keys. The character movement was very buggy, as I kept walking sideways for some reason. It's been out for a few months now, and I thought maybe it would have been fixed. The game stutters sometimes, but it didn't bother me as much.”
“The gameplay is frustrating due to frequent bugs and stuttering. I found myself stuck often, searching every corner for items, which disrupted the flow of the game.”
“While the atmosphere is engaging, the gameplay suffers from significant issues like character movement glitches and performance stutters that detract from the overall experience.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many praising their quality, though some users noted issues like a distracting blur on the screen. Overall, while the visuals contribute positively to the psychological horror experience, there are mixed feelings about their execution.
“The game itself is psychological horror, featuring good graphics and an interesting story.”
“The graphics are good for the most part.”
“Graphically, there is some kind of blur on the screen; it just does not look that good.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by significant issues, including buggy character movement and occasional stuttering, which can disrupt gameplay. Despite these problems, players still find enjoyment in the overall experience, indicating that while stability could be improved, it does not entirely detract from the game's appeal.
“The character movement was very buggy; I kept walking sideways for some reason. It's been out for a few months now, and I thought it would have been fixed.”
“The game stutters sometimes, which can be quite distracting.”
“And the walking is buggy as hell.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of nostalgia for classic comedic elements and appreciation for the developers' positive response to feedback, showcasing a balance between old favorites and new content.
“While I sort of miss all the hilarious old stuff (the voice acting with the swearing girl, the one-legged walk, lol), it was great to see a developer responding to criticism positively and having enough good faith in their own product.”
