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Trapped with Jester

Trapped with Jester is a proof of concept and nothing more. The voice work is at the top of its class, but it serves as more of a portfolio than a real game.
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85%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
94% User Score Based on 614 reviews
Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

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Trapped with Jester is a single player action game with horror, fantasy, romance, mystery and others themes. It was developed by Anta and was released on October 10, 2022. It received negative reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 614 reviews
story28 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Excellent voice acting that brings the Jester character to life and fits the tone perfectly.
  • Attractive and unique art style with good character design and expressive animations.
  • Multiple endings that provide replayability and a fun, quick visual novel experience.
  • Extremely short gameplay lasting only about 10 to 30 minutes, leaving the story feeling incomplete and shallow.
  • Minimal plot and character development, with some dialogue options feeling repetitive or lacking flow.
  • Limited content and assets due to game jam constraints, leaving many players wishing for a longer, fuller game.

  • story

    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The story is generally praised for its interesting concept, likable character (the jester), and engaging voice acting, but it is consistently described as very short, minimalistic, and lacking depth or full development. Many reviewers appreciate the multiple endings and find the narrative fun and refreshing despite its brevity, expressing strong desire for a longer, more detailed continuation or full-length version. Overall, the story works well as a brief, charming visual novel but leaves players wanting more substance and exploration.

    • “The concept and story is interesting and the voice acting does the game wonders.”
    • “This game is such a nice thing to play if you want something short and story rich.”
    • “The story is sprinkled in there in a fun way that makes you want to finish all six endings, and the shorter nature of the game makes it all the easier!”
    • “I'm sorry, but it had no story, character, or anything.”
    • “The voice acting and art are great, but the game overall feels like an extremely unfinished story, leaving nothing to expect.”
    • “Far too short and there really isn't a storyline beyond the bare bones.”

  • graphics

    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    53% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their distinctive, expressive art style that perfectly complements its eerie and humorous tone. Despite its short length, the visuals are vibrant and engaging, with strong character design and effective use of color. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's charm and atmosphere.

    • “Considering it is a free to play game, I would say the graphics and art style are actually good and just perfect.”
    • “The art style is expressive, with strong use of color and lighting that fits the eerie yet humorous tone.”
    • “The art style and presentation are pretty excellent, and the world it builds in such a small time is compelling.”
    • “The game looks nice, though I’d love to see a bit more variety in the in-game artwork.”
    • “Graphics, artstyle & visual effects: 6.5/10”
    • “Graphics, artstyle & visual effects: 6.5/10”

  • humor

    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and wit, largely centered around the playful and quirky jester character, whose silliness, flirtation, and teasing add a unique comedic touch. Players find the game amusing, with funny achievements, witty dialogue, and a lighthearted tone that balances well with its short horror-comedy style. Overall, the humor makes the game enjoyable and memorable despite its brevity.

    • “Trapped with Jester is a short horror-comedy visual novel that manages to be both unsettling and surprisingly funny.”
    • “I got all the endings in 18 minutes and the names of the achievements are hilarious.”
    • “This is a fun little game and while short, it is very much enjoyable. Jester is a funny little man, perhaps holding some inclination towards murder but that's okay, he has a lot of personality and it's really nice to see honestly. I love him, 10 outta 10 would hold his hand!”

  • gameplay

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 55% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The gameplay is noted for its unique style and appealing art, but it is generally seen as limited and short, with minimal interactive mechanics mostly involving clicking through dialogue. Additionally, the writing quality detracts from the experience, leading some to question its overall execution as a game.

    • “Very unique gameplay.”
    • “Wish it had a longer gameplay to truly enjoy with.”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “I really like the art and vision, my only problem is the gameplay time.”
    • “Gameplay mechanics and technical aspects: 6/10”

  • character development

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is limited and considered shallow, with some players wishing for more depth, especially for standout characters like the jester. While the character design and voice acting receive strong praise, the short length of the game hampers more extensive character exploration.

    • “Now seriously, pretty good voice acting and character design.”
    • “This is a pretty awesome short visual novel. The story is interesting and the jester is voice acted; the voice actor did an incredibly good job as the voice definitely matches the character design.”
    • “Overall shallow storyline and poor character development, that is none.”
    • “Some players might wish for more content or character development, especially since the jester is such an entertaining character.”
    • “It's generally a pretty chill game, shame that it's so short... anyways, aesthetically pleasing character design, quite a variety of dialogue options, worth checking out.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The game's music is limited to a single track due to development constraints, but the added sound effects and voice acting create a fitting atmosphere. Users recommend Yealokre's songs as ideal additions to enhance the experience further. Overall, the soundtrack and ambience receive positive remarks despite the minimalist approach.

    • “Soundtrack, voice acting & ambience: 8/10.”
    • “Although there is no background music, they added sounds to give a little vibe to the story, and the game is voice dubbed.”
    • “Upd: okay, now I know that the rules of the jam were that the novel should only have 1000 words or less, also there's a challenge to use only 1 sprite, 1 background, and 1 music track.”
    • “Edit: you can put music, I think you should prefer Yealokre's songs!”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game scores very poorly on replayability, with users indicating it offers no incentive or value for repeated playthroughs. It lacks meaningful extras or content to enhance long-term engagement.

    • “Replayability & extras: 0/10”
    • “- replayability -”
    • “☐ infinitely replayable”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in this game is considered tedious and slow, likened to painfully clicking through a visual novel or e-book rather than enjoying smooth progression. Players feel the repetitive effort demands excessive time, almost requiring a second life to manage the grind effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”

  • emotional

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a touching and wholesome emotional experience, leaving players feeling deeply moved despite its short 20-30 minute playtime. Many express a strong connection with the character Jester, though some wish for more content, such as a dating scene, to extend the emotional engagement.

    • “And the 'so he likes that, huh...' ending made me feel a certain way... best 30 minutes of my life.”
    • “Jester made me feel things I shouldn't.”
    • “Sadly, there isn't more than around 20 minutes worth of playtime, but this game is honestly really wholesome - kinda bummed I didn't get a dating scene with Jester.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users express uncertainty about the monetization model for fully free games without in-game purchases and hope future changes might remove existing restrictions.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game demonstrates strong stability, with achievements and gameplay functioning smoothly without any bugs or glitches.

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its strong and immersive atmosphere, creating an engaging and intriguing experience despite its short length.

    • “This is a very short but atmospheric and interesting little game.”
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40%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Trapped with Jester is a action game with horror, fantasy, romance, mystery and others themes. Common tags for Trapped with Jester include indie, psychological, psychological horror, cute, dark comedy and others.

Trapped with Jester is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Trapped with Jester was released on October 10, 2022.

Trapped with Jester was developed by Anta.

Trapped with Jester has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked Trapped with Jester for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Trapped with Jester is a single player game.

Similar games include Find Love or Die Trying, Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue, Kidnapped Girl, Seduce Me the Otome, Trick and Treat - Visual Novel and others.