TRAPPED
- September 9, 2016
- Cheap Fun Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"TRAPPED is a action-packed game that can be played as a single-player or with upsets to 2 players in both co-op and PVP modes. In a post-apocalyptic world, players must work together to capture critical points and survive against mutant creatures and the army, who are determined to eradicate all. The game features robust mechanics and allows friends to join at any point through Steam."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept and offers some fun mechanics, especially in co-op mode.
- Graphics are decent for an indie game, and the atmosphere can be engaging.
- There is potential for improvement, and the developers seem responsive to community feedback.
- The game is plagued by bugs, crashes, and poor optimization, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players report a lack of content and updates, leading to a feeling of abandonment.
- The gameplay mechanics, including inventory and combat, are clunky and poorly executed.
- gameplay56 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of unique mechanics and significant issues. While players appreciate the variety of weapons and inventive elements like the rising water goo, many criticize the clunky controls, inconsistent AI behavior, and lack of clear instructions. The game is deemed more enjoyable in multiplayer settings, with some suggesting it has potential if the developers address the current gameplay flaws.
“Plus, the shooting mechanics are solid, surprisingly wide variety of weapons for a game like this, fun timed gameplay where the water goo rises, and (mainly at night) it's scary and pitch black.”
“It has some fun mechanics: enemy variety, friendly/hostile robots, and a variety of locations.”
“The game mechanics are an excellent combination of simple, yet with a challenging amount of thinking through.”
“The game doesn't explain anything and the gameplay just sucks. I hate how every time you aim, it puts the character right in your view.”
“The gameplay posted by YouTubers does not match actual gameplay.”
“The highlights of what I believe need immediate attention and fixing are the combat mechanics and FPS drops.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and atmosphere, particularly in its unpolished state, while others criticize the optimization and occasional lighting issues that hinder visibility. Although the game can look appealing at times, it suffers from blocky textures and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are serviceable for an indie title, they require further refinement to reach their full potential.
“Ue4 - outstanding graphics even in its unpolished state.”
“The graphics are also rather beautiful at times.”
“I just love the atmosphere of the game, the AAA graphics, the guns, the small details everywhere, the crafting, I mean all is goodness!”
“Game is barely playable, the graphics are beyond sub-par, resource placement makes no sense, map is horrible, good luck finding your partner in co-op when you separate.”
“After that, it becomes bland and you start nitpicking on all the glitches and graphics.”
“I will say graphics while looking blocky and outdated, the game ran smooth.”
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being unclear and disjointed, with players feeling thrown into missions without proper guidance. While some see potential in the concept and appreciate the unique storytelling mechanics that create varied experiences, others find it overly reliant on mission-based gameplay, which detracts from the overall narrative engagement. Overall, the story needs refinement to enhance player immersion and clarity.
“Has potential, needs work but this is a great concept for a story.”
“This is a very unique game. The game will try to stop you any way it can and no two games will be the same thanks to the storytelling mechanics that bring the two factions to war.”
“(36 min of game) here's my story:”
“They just throw you wherever and tell you to figure out what you're doing. I tried to play it, but I couldn't even beat the first mission because the control point it told me to take wouldn't let me claim it.”
“However, it's degraded into a mission-based only game.”
“I'm not a fan of the mission-based games at all.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and issues with animations and AI, leading to a frustrating experience. While some find humor in the chaos, the overall consensus is that the game lacks smooth functionality and polish, detracting from its intended serious tone.
“What we have now is a mess where nothing really runs smoothly. The animations are buggy, the AI is clueless, and you don't even get to spawn in your lab with all the cool toys in it like a nuclear reactor or the lab room.”
“Not fun, hella buggy.”
“Most of the basic things are buggy or poorly set.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 90 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
"Trapped" offers significant replayability, making it an engaging experience for both co-op and single-player modes. Players appreciate the game's design, which encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Trapped is a solid co-op and single-player experience with a lot of replayability.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with reports of buggy animations, clueless AI, and inconsistent performance across different areas. While some users note that adjusting settings like shadows can significantly improve performance, the overall experience remains unpolished and lacking in smoothness.
“It may not have super amazing optimization and graphics, but turning shadows to low provides an insane performance boost! (and it looks better) This game is so fun!”
“What we have now is a mess where nothing really runs smoothly; the animations are buggy, AI is clueless, and you don't even get to spawn in your lab with all the cool toys in it like a nuclear reactor or the lab room.”
“Not even one bit optimized.”
“It's almost as if some areas are optimized and some are not.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with reviewers noting a lack of community engagement and suggesting that it appears to be hastily assembled using online assets.
“Seems like a cash grab that one person did using online assets.”
“Another alpha cash grab with zero community interaction on social media.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's unintended bugs and glitches, which create amusing moments, especially when playing with friends. The contrast between the game's serious intent and the comedic outcomes of these mishaps adds a layer of enjoyment to the experience.
“It's meant to be a serious game, but playing it with friends and witnessing all the bugs and glitches, along with hearing 'incoming' and dying instantly from a soldier, is hilarious!”
“The humor in this game comes from the unexpected moments, like when a character trips over nothing or when the AI makes ridiculous decisions.”
“I love how the game balances serious themes with lighthearted humor, making even the most intense moments feel funny and enjoyable.”
