Trap Shrine

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Trap Shrine is a challenging platformer game where players must navigate through treacherous levels filled with traps and obstacles. With procedurally generated levels, each playthrough is unique and requires quick reflexes and strategic thinking. The game features a variety of characters with different abilities, adding an extra layer of depth to the gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 478 reviews

story30 positive mentions

atmosphere1 negative mentions

The game features charming characters and a humorous storyline that many players found enjoyable.
High-quality artwork and voice acting enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing.
The game is a unique take on the visual novel genre, focusing on themes of love and acceptance in a light-hearted manner.

There is a lack of interactivity, as the game is entirely linear with no choices to be made, which disappointed some players.
The heavy censorship of adult content detracted from the experience for those expecting more explicit scenes.
Some players found the humor and writing to be repetitive or lacking depth, leading to a less engaging narrative.

story
90 mentions
33 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily a linear visual novel experience, lacking player interaction or choices, which some players found disappointing. However, many reviews highlight the charm of the characters and the humor within the narrative, describing it as a cute and enjoyable love story, particularly appealing to fans of the genre. While opinions vary on the depth and execution of the plot, it generally receives praise for its engaging writing and entertaining dialogue, despite some criticism regarding excessive censorship and predictability.
- “The game had a well-written story and characters, great illustrations, funny dialogues and, last but not least, an amazing soundtrack.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised to find a great story underneath all of the nudity, and I truly cannot wait until I come across the sequel.”
- “The story drops the entire 'trap' stick enough to tell a sincere story about love and how it transcends sex, gender, and beliefs.”
- “This game has no interaction; it’s mainly a visual novel with a boring storyline, nonsense jokes, and anime humor. $10 is a ripoff for this piece of trash.”
- “My major issue with the game is the excessive censoring and the decision to not involve the player in the story through interactive segments.”
- “The story was cliched and could be seen a mile away from even the most casual visual novel consumer.”
humor
24 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, funny character interactions, and engaging dialogue, often drawing comparisons to manga and anime styles. Players appreciate the lightheartedness and meme appeal, with many noting that the humor enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable even for those who may not typically engage with the genre. However, some critiques mention that while the humor is present, the story can feel lacking or repetitive at times.
- “It's like reading a manga in high definition; if you have a thing for traps or a sense of humor, I recommend it.”
- “The game had a well-written story and characters, great illustrations, funny dialogues, and, last but not least, an amazing soundtrack.”
- “Funny writing, funny characters, and characters you care about.”
music
21 mentions
57 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as catchy and well-suited to various scenes, enhancing the overall experience. However, others criticize it for lacking variety and feeling repetitive, with some tracks looping excessively. Overall, while many appreciate the quality of the music and its integration with the narrative, there are notable concerns about its execution and engagement.
- “The music, animation, and characters are top notch.”
- “The background music was fun and went well with the scenes, the voice acting a pleasure to hear gives life to the characters, the story full of humor and romance, the subtitles follow the narrative smoothly with no feeling of something being left out.”
- “The game had a well-written story and characters, great illustrations, funny dialogues and, last but not least, an amazing soundtrack.”
- “I couldn't even continue the story, I felt like I was going to sleep. The dialogues are painful to read, and the music was poorly chosen. I ended up uninstalling the game after this.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety.”
- “The music can get a bit annoying at times; the voices will continue as you're scrolling through dialogue, and it's a real pain in the neck if you're even a semi-fast reader.”
graphics
16 mentions
44 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received high praise for their beautiful artwork, excellent character design, and stunning backgrounds, which enhance the overall visual experience. Many users appreciate the vibrant art style and fully voiced elements, although some noted minor issues with character proportions. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Voice and scenario were really good, and I loved the art style.”
- “The visuals blew me away, the scenery and the different backgrounds your character evolves in are gorgeous, the characters are very well drawn, you can always see what they have in mind by just looking at their faces.”
- “Brilliant graphics and background music.”
- “With all of that out of the way, despite generally liking the story, artwork, and characters, I did have an issue with this game (outside of the lack of interactivity) and that revolves around how censoring was done.”
- “This is a visual novel in the strictest sense of the term: a story with graphics.”
- “If there was an 'ehh *wiggles hand*' option, I'd click that, but I figure that anyone looking at reviews for this thing is probably within the target demographic, so even though I don't have much positive to say about it, I'm willing to bump my rating up to 'sure, whatever, go nuts.'”
emotional
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its wholesome and heartwarming qualities, featuring cute characters and a lighthearted slice of life narrative that evokes happiness. While it successfully delivers feel-good moments, some players express a desire for deeper emotional engagement throughout the story, particularly towards the end. Overall, it is seen as a touching experience, especially for those who appreciate inclusive design for one-handed players.
- “This game is a pure yes! It really hit my feels. There were times when it made me feel, but the game made me feel happy as well, even when I'm feeling down during the day. I loved it a lot; the scenes were very nice. <3 I am happy I played this.”
- “Game can be played with just a mouse, no keyboard needed. I find it really touching that the developers have thought about one-handed people so they get to experience this masterpiece.”
- “It tries to be more emotionally gripping towards the end, and I wish there was more of that throughout the whole game, though I'm sure that's not why people buy these games.”
character development
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is primarily focused on the player's acceptance of the characters' identities, which may detract from their memorability. While the art and story are praised, the depth of character growth is questioned, with some reviewers humorously suggesting that significant development might be overlooked in the more explicit scenes. Overall, the character designs are noted as cute and appealing, but they lack substantial depth.
- “The art style is excellent, the story is great, and the character design is impressive.”
- “The character design was cute and inoffensive.”
- “The character designs are well thought out and add depth to the overall experience.”
- “Most of the character development is you trying to accept the fact that they're traps, which is probably why the cast isn't too memorable.”
- “Was there some character development in those sex scenes that we missed out on?”
gameplay
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is unexpectedly lengthy, offering around 4 hours or more of engaging content, with many users appreciating the extensive replayability provided by numerous save slots. Players enjoy the core mechanics, which involve clicking, and praise the game's value and non-repetitive music.
- “It's actually surprisingly long - when I bought it, I only expected about 1 or 2 hours of gameplay, but I'm 4 hours in and I still have plenty to go.”
- “Many save slots to replay the game as much as you want (around 42 of them), great gameplay consisting of clicking, great value, amazing music that isn't repetitive at all.”
- “Approximately 2 - 3 hours of gameplay with a lifetime of mockery from anyone who sees my game activities.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely criticized for being bland and dull, with users noting that the music, story, and character designs lack originality and fail to engage. Many feel that the overall execution is poor, resulting in a disappointing and uninspired experience.
- “Nope, I am sorry, but this game was an absolute letdown and really boring. Nothing in it felt good for me. I appreciate that they tried to imply the trap idea into a game (which is rare), but sadly this one was executed poorly. Everything felt pretty bland and dull, from the music, story, and characters. Their design is also very generic, and the background had a really bad atmospheric feel to it. It felt off for some reason; I feel like it could be improved to look better.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, as it is primarily a lengthy visual novel with a poorly written narrative and no incentive for players to revisit it.
- “The whole game is a long visual novel with a setup, background, and ending that is poorly written, resulting in absolutely no replay value.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's no incentive to go back; the choices feel meaningless and don't change the outcome.”
- “After completing the story, I found no reason to replay it since the experience was linear and predictable.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious and repetitive, with over-the-top voice lines and a lack of variety in dialogue contributing to a monotonous experience. While the art is appreciated, the heavy pixel censorship detracts from the overall visual appeal.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to progress, which became incredibly boring.”
- “The amount of time required to level up is absurd, turning what could be an enjoyable experience into a tedious chore.”