Trap for Winners
- March 28, 2019
- Prime Games
Get on SteamIn "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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Reviews
- The story is engaging and offers an intriguing plot with multiple endings, appealing to fans of 'choose your own adventure' books.
- The game features enjoyable graphics and a soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- It's a solid adaptation of a classic gamebook, made with care, and is recommended for fans of interactive fiction.
- The tactical mini-game is poorly designed, tedious, and can detract from the overall experience due to its RNG-based mechanics.
- Replayability is limited as most of the text remains the same across different playthroughs, reducing the incentive to revisit the game.
- The writing can feel dull and predictable, with plot twists that may be easily guessed by seasoned readers.
- story11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative 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, making it appealing to fans of strong sci-fi narratives. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout aspect, complemented by enjoyable plot twists and solid game mechanics.
“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.”
“This game won't be for everyone, but if you like 'choose your own adventure' books or you enjoy 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.”
“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 four decades now, and anyone fascinated by this story is clearly someone with less exposure to the genre.)”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging, featuring a mix of decision-making mechanics and multiple endings that enhance the experience compared to traditional choose-your-own-adventure formats. However, some players may find limited motivation to explore alternative endings after completing one. Overall, it offers a fun and improved take on classic gamebook elements.
“A digital adaptation of a classic Bulgarian choose-your-own-adventure gamebook, featuring a range of game mechanics and multiple endings.”
“It is a gamebook like an upgraded choose-your-own-adventure - better in the plot and better in game mechanics.”
“In my hour of gameplay, I unlocked one of the endings and am completely uninterested in the alternatives.”
“Main gameplay, where you make decisions, is pretty fun.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability, as most of the text remains consistent across playthroughs. Players can explore different endings and achievements, which offers some incentive to replay, but the overall experience may feel repetitive. However, those seeking to improve their scores may find additional motivation to revisit the game.
“The story is interesting, and there is some replayability if you aim for a higher score.”
“As noted, 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and heavily reliant on RNG, which can detract from the overall experience. However, despite these issues, 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.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with some players enjoying the soundtrack and graphics; however, there are criticisms regarding a lack of variety in the music, which can make certain aspects feel repetitive. Overall, it contributes positively to 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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received positive feedback, with users appreciating their quality alongside the soundtrack.
