Trapped In Stone - World War II Horror
- March 2, 2022
- W0nnaFight
Get on Steam"Trapped in Stone: World War II Horror" is a first-person shooter game set in a war-torn, supernatural environment. Players must navigate through treacherous terrain and battle otherworldly creatures while attempting to escape from a cursed stone quarry. With a mix of historical and mystical elements, the game offers a unique and immersive experience for fans of the horror and shooter genres.
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Reviews
- The game creates a horrifying atmosphere that immerses players in a unique alternate reality, making it scarier than other horror titles like Amnesia.
- Despite its short length, the game offers an interesting premise and engaging plot, with moments of humor that enhance the experience.
- The linear gameplay is straightforward and easy to follow, with a chilling ambiance that effectively sets the tone for a horror experience.
- The game is very short, taking only about 15-20 minutes to complete, which leads to concerns about replayability and value for money.
- There are mechanical issues, such as a faint mouse pointer and a lack of options or settings, which detract from the overall experience.
- The dialogue and writing quality are criticized as being subpar, with some players feeling it resembles an unfinished project.
- story16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally appreciated for its interesting plot and atmosphere, though many reviewers feel it is simplistic and lacks depth. Players enjoy the premise involving a generator and a secret experiment, but express a desire for more narrative content and segments. Some also report gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience, such as getting stuck in loops after key events.
“He finds a generator and a radio prompting him on a mission to power up the generator so he can call in some reinforcements; things get a little weird when a secret experiment unfolds before him.”
“Great short story mode game; also, it's based on a true location.”
“But I liked the overall plot and atmosphere, even if it is a bit simple and not as fleshed out as it could be.”
“Everything here is fine, it works, but there isn't a whole lot; I do wish there was a little more story or more segments.”
“Bare minimum story and gameplay; it's like, at least on Steam more and more bad games keep coming. I really start to appreciate itch.io much more, most are free and most are also great games.”
“Or it has to blow me away with story and gameplay.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Trapped in Stone" is primarily a walking simulator, focusing on moving from point A to point B while collecting items to unlock new areas. Players have noted mechanical issues, such as a faint mouse pointer and frustrating endgame challenges, which detract from the experience. Overall, the gameplay is considered standard and lacks depth, with minimal story elements contributing to a sense of disappointment.
“Or it has to blow me away with story and gameplay.”
“Gameplay is just a walking simulator; you go from point A to point B gathering things like dynamite, fuel, etc., to advance to other locked doors.”
“Bare minimum story and gameplay. It's like, at least on Steam, more and more bad games keep coming. I really start to appreciate itch.io much more; most are free and most are also great games.”
“But getting to the actual gameplay, it's all pretty standard.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is frequently highlighted as its strongest aspect, creating a spooky and engaging environment that keeps players on edge. While some reviewers note that the atmosphere is somewhat simple and could be more developed, it effectively sets the tone for the experience, particularly in the bunker setting. Overall, the game is described as a short but immersive walking simulator that successfully builds tension without relying heavily on jumpscares.
“The atmosphere here might be the best part of the game; I was on my toes as I expected there to be cheap jumpscares, but alas there was only one jumpscare the entire game.”
“I like the spooky atmosphere of the bunker.”
“Short, but atmospheric walking simulator, with a couple of easy puzzles.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with players noting that it can be completed in under 20 minutes, making it feel unworthy of its full price. While some find it acceptable at a lower price point, the consensus is that there is little incentive to play it again.
“I would not pay the full $2 for this game as it takes less than 20 minutes to complete and has no replayability, but for 60 cents I'm not mad at it.”
“However, there's no replay value.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are described as unremarkable and boring, contributing to an overall lack of engagement and excitement. Players find the visual presentation uninspired, which, combined with the slow pacing and lack of challenge, detracts from the overall experience.
“17 minutes of walking super slow boredom, and you will not want to play it again. The graphics are rather boring, as is the sound.”
“The graphics are uninspired and fail to create any sense of immersion in the game world.”
“Overall, the visuals lack detail and creativity, making the experience feel flat and unengaging.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a tongue-in-cheek humor style, particularly in its unconventional portrayal of characters, such as playing as a Nazi while depicting Americans as psycho lab testers. This satirical approach adds a layer of dark comedy to the gameplay experience.
“There's a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor here with playing as the Nazi, and the Americans being the psycho lab testers.”
