Trail Breaking
- June 24, 2018
- JLS Softworks
Get on SteamTrail Breaking is a First-Person Adventure/Puzzle game set in multiple fantasy worlds. You unwillingly get drawn into an ancient magical portal to another realm. Solve puzzles and survive danger to find your way back home.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a gorgeous visual design and a strong sense of place and ambiance, effectively immersing players in its fantasy worlds.
- It has the potential to be a great game for those who enjoy exploration and puzzle-solving, with some players rating it highly despite its flaws.
- Recent updates have improved the game somewhat, and there is hope for continued support from the developers.
- Many players experience frustrating controls, particularly with jumping mechanics, making it difficult to progress through the game.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including common launch errors that prevent players from even starting the game.
- There are significant design flaws, such as invisible walls and a lack of keybinding options, which detract from the overall experience.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has received mixed feedback, with users noting that while the game appears visually appealing in advertisements, there may be concerns about the value and fairness of its monetization strategies.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its clunky controls and frustrating navigation, with players frequently encountering invisible walls and having to backtrack to progress, leading to a disjointed and annoying experience.
“Clunky gameplay and controls; it's really annoying finding a path through a series of invisible walls, discovering almost random places where you need to jump, and then having to backtrack repeatedly to find a way through.”
“Clunky gameplay and controls; it's really annoying finding a path through a series of invisible walls, discovering almost random places where you need to jump, and then having to backtrack repeatedly to find a way through.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for their lack of realism, with users noting that even the menu font appears amateurish. This overall impression detracts from the visual quality of the game.
“The graphics lack any realism - even the font used on the menus looks amateurish.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as potentially engaging, with users suggesting that it has depth and intrigue despite being overshadowed by frustrating elements in the game. Overall, there is a sense of optimism about the narrative, warranting a positive reception.
