Trash TV
- February 23, 2015
- Lawrence Russell
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Trash TV," players control an animated tube television navigating a recycling factory to find its remote control and become functional again. Along the way, players can use eight lethal weapons to solve puzzles and fend off haywire machines. The game features six distinct locations with unique challenges, set against a haunting background and retro video charm.
PC
Reviews
- Trash TV offers a charming visual style and a good mixture of puzzles, platforming, and combat, making it a satisfying short experience.
- The game features interesting mechanics and a variety of weapons that can be creatively used to solve puzzles, providing a fun gameplay loop.
- Despite its short length, the game is enjoyable and well-executed, with good controls and sound design that enhance the overall experience.
- The game is quite short, typically taking only about 2 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Some puzzles can be overly complicated or poorly explained, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- The combat feels lackluster and often pointless, with many weapons being underutilized or ineffective in actual gameplay.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its clever puzzles and enjoyable mechanics, providing a unique experience in each room. However, players have noted several technical issues, such as glitches and a lack of polish, which detract from the overall experience. While the game is short and may feel unfinished, it still offers enough creative variety to be worth playing, especially on sale.
“A quick, clever puzzle platformer with a throwaway story but nice atmosphere and enough mechanical variety to keep things interesting.”
“The gameplay is super enjoyable, and each new room poses a new, unique puzzle.”
“Short but full of extremely interesting mechanics and puzzles.”
“The game literally crashes if you use the remote in what I think is a secret area.”
“A in-game QR code does not work, either because of poor contrast or some other reason.”
“Worth getting on sale, but know that you're only getting a few hours of gameplay.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its enjoyable and engaging quality that enhances the overall experience. However, some reviewers feel that the soundtrack could benefit from more inventiveness and variety. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there is room for improvement in its creativity.
“It lacks in replayability, but for what it is, I like it. It has a nice feel to it, and the music is really good.”
“Great game, full of exciting music and great design.”
“It's a good-looking game with nice music and puzzles.”
“The gameplay is easy, the puzzles are not frustrating, and the music makes you want to turn the SFX volume down low.”
“Decent graphics, but the music soundtrack could've been a bit more inventive and engaging.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and somewhat inconsequential, serving more as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a focal point. While there is no strong narrative, players can piece together a loose storyline through the game's atmosphere and mechanics. Overall, the emphasis is on engaging gameplay rather than a deep or compelling story.
“Good controls, wonderful sound design, and a cute story.”
“A quick, clever puzzle platformer with a throwaway story but nice atmosphere and enough mechanical variety to keep things interesting.”
“There's no narrative, but there's just enough stuff going on to kind of make up a story as you go.”
“The plot feels disjointed and lacks any real depth or engagement.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the overall look and feel, while others found them decent but lacking in creativity. However, the visuals were overshadowed by frustrations with the gameplay, particularly the puzzles.
“This game almost got a thumbs up. I liked the look and feel, but the puzzles are dumb, overly complicated with no help other than an annoying looping graphic that hopes you can get the idea from that. Rating: 3.4/5.”
“Decent graphics, but the music soundtrack could've been a bit more inventive and engaging.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some players find it engaging and enjoyable, contributing to the overall experience, others describe it as dull and uninspiring, detracting from their motivation to continue playing.
“A quick, clever puzzle platformer with a throwaway story but a nice atmosphere and enough mechanical variety to keep things interesting.”
“The gameplay is okay, but the tone and atmosphere are really boring, to the point where I don't care to finish the game.”
“The environment feels lifeless and lacks any sense of immersion, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Despite the potential, the atmosphere is flat and uninspired, leaving me feeling disconnected from the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, while the core gameplay is praised for its quality and style, users report experiencing some glitches, leading to a perception that the game feels unfinished and too short.
“The core gameplay is great, with a few glitches, and the style is very well done, but overall the game feels too short and unfinished.”
“I encountered frequent crashes that made it impossible to enjoy the game.”
“The game is plagued by stability issues, causing it to freeze and lag at critical moments.”
