Trap for Winners

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 22 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • replayability
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In "Trap for Winners" , you play as Steve Harrison, an undercover agent on Dorya, the hostile planet Earth has occupied after a devastating war. With 1

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
story8 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The story is engaging and offers a satisfying mystery to uncover, appealing to fans of choose-your-own-adventure books.
  • The game features multiple endings and decision-making elements that enhance the interactive experience.
  • The adaptation of a classic gamebook is well-received, with nostalgic value for fans of the genre and enjoyable art and soundtrack.
  • The tactical mini-game is poorly designed, tedious, and frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Replayability is limited as most text remains the same across different playthroughs, reducing the incentive to revisit the game.
  • The writing lacks depth and originality, with predictable plot twists that may disappoint seasoned readers of the genre.
  • story22 mentions

    The story is praised for its engaging and intriguing plot, featuring a young officer navigating a conflict with an alien race while uncovering mysteries and secrets. Players appreciate the "choose your own adventure" style, which enhances replayability and allows for different endings, though some critics suggest it may appeal more to those less familiar with the sci-fi genre. Overall, the narrative is described as fun, well-structured, and complemented by appealing art.

    • “The story was fun and interesting, and it didn't drag anything out with the puzzle-like APC missions. I still want to play through it again to see the other endings.”
    • “The plot is intriguing, and it feels satisfying to get to the bottom of the mystery, uncovering all four secrets and piecing the story together.”
    • “I love the story and the way you get to choose how it develops.”
    • “The story revolves around a strange, unprovoked conflict with an alien race and a young officer helping with the post-war relief effort while investigating the causes behind this war.”
    • “(which is not to say that they're lying, but I've been reading science fiction for 40 years now, and anyone fascinated by this story is clearly someone with less exposure to the genre.)”
    • “This game won't be for everyone, but if you like 'choose your own adventure' books or strong sci-fi storytelling, or if you want to play something different, then I would strongly recommend giving it a shot, especially for the price.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay is engaging, featuring decision-making mechanics that enhance the experience, making it feel like an upgraded choose-your-own-adventure gamebook. However, some players express a lack of interest in exploring multiple endings after completing one. Overall, the game offers a solid blend of plot and mechanics, though it may not encourage replayability for everyone.

    • “A digital adaptation of a classic Bulgarian CYOA gamebook, featuring a range of game mechanics and multiple endings.”
    • “It is a gamebook like an upgraded CYOA - better in the plot and better in game mechanics.”
    • “Main gameplay, where you make decisions, is pretty fun.”
    • “In my hour of gameplay, I unlocked one of the endings and am completely uninterested in the alternatives.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players engaged.”
    • “The decision-making mechanics are underwhelming and don't significantly impact the story.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game has limited replayability, as most text remains consistent across playthroughs. Players can engage in replaying to collect achievements and explore different endings, but the overall experience does not significantly change. Some players may find value in aiming for higher scores, but the repetitive nature of the content diminishes the incentive to replay.

    • “The story is interesting, and there is some replayability if you aim for a higher score.”
    • “The story is interesting, and there is some replayability if you aim for a higher score.”
    • “This game has no replayability because almost all text is the same in different playthroughs.”
    • “Replayability goes as far as collecting the different achievements and seeing the different endings.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and heavily reliant on RNG, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, many still consider the game solid and worth purchasing, especially when on sale.

    • “It is tedious and RNG-based.”
    • “The RNG-based mini-game can get tedious, and the soundtrack could use more variety.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is generally appreciated, though some players feel it lacks variety and can become repetitive. Overall, while the soundtrack is enjoyable, it could benefit from more diversity to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “I enjoyed the soundtrack and graphics, too.”
    • “The RNG-based mini-game can get tedious, and the soundtrack could use more variety.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics have received positive feedback, with users expressing enjoyment and appreciation for their quality.

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