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."
Reviews
- The game has a cool concept and unique mechanics, such as the goo and faction system.
- It can be fun to play with friends, providing a decent co-op experience.
- The graphics are decent for an indie game, and there are moments of enjoyable gameplay.
- The game is plagued with bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players feel the game lacks content and polish, with a poor inventory system and clunky controls.
- It has been abandoned by developers, leading to a lack of updates and support, leaving it in a poor state.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of strengths and weaknesses. Players appreciate the unique mechanics, such as the rising goo and a variety of weapons, which contribute to a fun multiplayer experience, though the controls and AI require significant improvement. While the game can be enjoyable with friends, many find solo play lacking, and issues like clunky controls and inconsistent enemy behavior detract from the overall experience.
“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.”
“The game mechanics are an excellent combination of simple, yet with a challenging amount of thinking through.”
“This is a very unique game; it's an early access game so I get there are some bugs, the devs are very active, and I have seen 3 updates in 24 hours of release. The game is super playable if you know what you are doing.”
“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.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and atmosphere, particularly for an early access title, while others criticize the optimization and occasional graphical glitches. Although the game can look appealing at times, issues like clashing lighting and blocky textures detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are serviceable and can run smoothly on mid-range systems, they still require significant improvements 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!”
“After that, it becomes bland and you start nitpicking on all the glitches and graphics.”
“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.”
“I will say graphics while looking blocky and outdated, the game ran smooth.”
- story11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being unclear and mission-based, leaving players feeling lost and frustrated, particularly with early gameplay mechanics. However, some reviewers see potential in the unique concept and appreciate the active development and updates from the developers, suggesting that the storytelling mechanics could enhance replayability and engagement. Overall, while the narrative aspect needs improvement, there are glimpses of a promising foundation.
“Has potential, needs work but this is a great concept for a story.”
“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.”
“This is a very unique game; its early access, so I get there are some bugs. The devs are very active, and I have seen 3 updates in 24 hours of release. The game feels and looks more advanced than many others in early access.”
“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.”
“✅ no story”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and issues that disrupt gameplay, such as problematic animations and AI behavior. While some find humor in the chaos, the overall experience is marred by these technical shortcomings, leading to a perception of the game as a "mess." Despite occasional moments of less buggy gameplay, the persistent issues detract from the overall enjoyment.
“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 stupid.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Trapped" offers a strong replayability factor, appealing to both co-op and single-player gamers, thanks to its engaging gameplay mechanics and varied experiences. Players find themselves drawn back for multiple playthroughs, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Trapped is a solid co-op and single-player experience with a lot of replayability.”
“Trapped is a solid co-op and single-player experience with a lot of replayability.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with reports of buggy animations and poor AI performance, leading to a lack of smooth gameplay. While some players note that adjusting settings like shadows can significantly improve performance, overall, the game is considered poorly optimized, detracting from the experience.
“It may not have super amazing optimization and graphics, but this game is so fun! (Turn shadows to low for an insane performance boost! And it looks better.)”
“It's almost as if some areas are optimized and some are not.”
“Not even one bit optimized.”
“It's almost as if some areas are optimized and some are not.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, lacking genuine community engagement and relying heavily on pre-existing 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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's serious tone juxtaposed with unexpected bugs and glitches, particularly when playing with friends. The absurdity of situations, like instant deaths from soldiers accompanied by the phrase "incoming," adds to the comedic experience.
“Obviously it's meant to be a serious game, but playing it with friends and seeing all the bugs and glitches, and hearing 'incoming' and dying instantly from a soldier is hilarious!”
“The witty dialogue and unexpected situations had me laughing out loud; it's a perfect blend of humor and gameplay.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with its quirky characters and absurd scenarios that keep the mood light.”
