TheWraithTrails

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TheWraithTrails is a single player action game. It was developed by wraithgames and was released on April 3, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Progress through each level defeating monsters, gathering potions and weapons, preparing to fight the wraith king.

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Single-Player

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18%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

TheWraithTrials offers a straightforward monster-slaying experience that may appeal to players looking for simplicity and accessibility.
Some players find the game to be a relaxing and innovative experience, appreciating its basic combat mechanics.
The game provides a complete loop of combat, progression, and completion, which may attract those interested in a low-demand action experience.

The game suffers from poor optimization, frequent crashes, and a lack of save functionality, making it frustrating to play.
Combat is overly simplistic and repetitive, with minimal enemy behavior variation, leading to a lack of engagement.
The visuals and overall presentation are subpar, with generic assets and environments that fail to create a memorable experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its repetitive nature and minimal mechanical complexity, with challenges primarily arising from enemy quantity rather than innovative mechanics. The lack of atmospheric elements, worldbuilding, and narrative depth contributes to a mechanically driven experience that may only appeal to players seeking a straightforward, low-demand action game. Overall, the absence of evolving threats and save points diminishes the overall engagement, making it hard to recommend for a broader audience.
- “As a result, combat tends to feel functional rather than engaging, with challenge stemming more from enemy quantity than from mechanical complexity.”
- “There is little in the way of worldbuilding, character development, or environmental storytelling, which leaves the experience feeling mechanically driven rather than narratively motivated.”
- “While enemy numbers may increase, the lack of new mechanics or evolving threats means that the core challenge does not meaningfully change.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with environments serving primarily as combat arenas rather than immersive spaces for exploration or narrative. Players note a significant absence of worldbuilding and character development, resulting in a mechanically driven experience that feels hollow for those who prioritize storytelling.
- “Environments are serviceable but sparse, often composed of simple layouts that exist primarily as arenas for combat rather than spaces meant for exploration or storytelling.”
- “There is little in the way of worldbuilding, character development, or environmental storytelling, which leaves the experience feeling mechanically driven rather than narratively motivated.”
- “For players who value story as a driving force, this lack of context may make progression feel hollow.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is hindered by minimal lighting and sound design, which detracts from the overall experience and fails to elevate the game's mechanical simplicity.
- “The lighting and sound design are minimal, which further reduces the sense of atmosphere that might otherwise elevate the experience beyond its mechanical simplicity.”
- “The game lacks a compelling atmosphere, making it feel flat and uninspired throughout.”
- “There is a distinct absence of immersive elements, leaving the environment feeling lifeless and disconnected.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The Wraith Trials suffers from poor optimization, lacking options for manual settings adjustments, which limits players' ability to tailor performance to their systems.
- “The Wraith Trials is poorly optimized and doesn't allow you to manually change settings.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered mediocre, with users noting a lack of resolution and optimization options, leading to sluggish performance even on high-end systems. Overall, the visual experience does not meet expectations for a serious gaming title.
- “If you try to take it seriously as a game, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks, no controller tweaks... it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is minimal, with reviewers noting a lack of worldbuilding and environmental storytelling, resulting in a mechanically driven experience rather than one that feels narratively engaging.
- “There is little in the way of worldbuilding, character development, or environmental storytelling, which leaves the experience feeling mechanically driven rather than narratively motivated.”