Trajectory
- March 10, 2017
- Sky Trail Ltd
Get on Steam"Trajectory" is a first-person sci-fi adventure game set in Earth's orbit, aboard a prison vessel owned by the clandestine agency Orbitek. As an inmate with a mysterious past, players will complete daily tasks and follow orders from the warden, while also exploring and uncovering secrets in their living module. With multiple endings, each playthrough offers a unique and varying experience. The game boasts a dystopian yet whimsical setting, taking place in a variety of exotic locations in Earth's orbit.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a promising setting and concept, offering a unique experience as a prisoner on a space station.
- There is a decent amount of replayability due to randomized missions and alternative solutions, appealing to completionists.
- Some players found the graphics to be beautiful and the controls to feel tight, making it a competent option among space-themed walking sims.
- The game suffers from low-quality assets and technical defects, making it feel indistinguishable from asset flips and cash grabs.
- VR functionality is poorly implemented, with no input methods working correctly, leading to a frustrating experience for VR users.
- Many players reported unclear instructions and controls, leading to frustration and a lack of engagement, with a significant number uninstalling the game shortly after starting.
- story10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as lackluster, failing to engage players effectively, despite offering a variety of randomized missions and multiple endings that enhance replayability for completionists. However, players often experience frustration with mission objectives, such as difficulty in locating items, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the narrative.
“A single sitting of the game is very short; but due to the many randomized missions with alternative solutions and easter eggs, there is a lot of replayability for the obsessive completionist, especially for those who want to hunt down every possible ending.”
“Then you get your first mission.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“I found myself consistently frustrated while attempting to complete the missions given to me by the terminal.”
“In one mission, I was supposed to find a mop, but couldn't locate it anywhere.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their beauty and tight controls, while others criticize them for being subpar and plagued by issues like excessive motion blur. Several users noted specific graphical glitches, such as walls appearing as two parts before merging, indicating a need for improvement in visual consistency and overall quality.
“The graphics are beautiful, and the controls feel tight.”
“Honestly, I thought it would be a good game, but number 1, I did not get anyone to answer or give me a tip on my query (stuck in reactor). Number 2, the graphics and how things happen in the game need to be addressed. For example, in the cell room, as you're walking (running) along the wall and going up the stairs to get into other rooms, it seems like the wall is in two parts, and as you get closer, it turns into an actual wall. Anyway, I believe the game is a one-person endeavor (thumbs up for you), but in my opinion, it needs work.”
“I believe that this was caused by either the very high degree of motion blur, or something else about the graphics.”
“I checked the options menu for a motion blur setting (there was none) and tried decreasing the graphics quality, but it didn't help.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a large but monotonous array of puzzles, platforming, and physics-based challenges, alongside some thematic mini-games. Many players found the controls frustrating and the overall experience lacking, leading to dissatisfaction and refund requests.
“The gameplay consists of a fairly large, though somewhat monotonous, variety of puzzles, platforming, and similar physics-based challenges, along with some thematic mini-games.”
“I tried with the keyboard and mouse for a while to understand the gameplay, but ended up giving up shortly.”
“Graphics are not good, gameplay is not good, and so on.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game raises concerns among users, as its quality is often compared to that of asset flips and cash grab scams, leading to skepticism about its value. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, players feel the game may not justify its cost.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“The in-game purchases are overpriced and offer little value, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending a fortune.”
“It seems like the developers are more focused on squeezing money out of players than creating a balanced and enjoyable game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability thanks to its short play sessions, numerous randomized missions, alternative solutions, and hidden easter eggs, making it particularly appealing for completionists eager to explore every possible ending.
“A single sitting of the game is very short; but due to the many randomized missions with alternative solutions and easter eggs, there is a lot of replayability for the obsessive completionist, especially for those who want to hunt down every possible ending.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users consistently report that the game feels buggy and incomplete, indicating significant stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
“It feels buggy, not complete.”
“It feels buggy, not complete.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that while it may not be perfect, it effectively complements the graphics and overall experience.
