Trashed
- February 17, 2021
- Josh Presseisen
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Trashed" is a single-player or two-player co-op shooter game with a unique waste management system. As the foreman of Mega Dump Corp, you must build and protect waste management structures, restore planets to their original glory, and uncover a dark secret. The game features top-down/3rd person combat, action, vehicle use, and day/night system across three different planets. However, it is known to be very buggy.
Reviews
- The game has an interesting concept and potential for fun gameplay.
- Graphics are solid and the game has a unique premise of cleaning up a trash-filled planet.
- Some players find the game addictive and enjoyable despite its current state.
- The game is plagued with bugs, making it nearly unplayable and frustrating.
- Development has seemingly been abandoned, with no updates or communication from the developers for an extended period.
- Many players feel the game is more of a proof of concept than a finished product, lacking content and polish.
- story25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received significant criticism for being lackluster and plagued by bugs that hinder mission progression. Players report frequent glitches, a limited number of missions, and a lack of depth in the narrative, leading to frustration and a feeling of being stuck. Overall, many feel that the story needs more development and clearer guidance to enhance the gameplay experience.
“I like that there's a storyline, missions, and goals to buy bigger, better things to make this horrible job easier.”
“Adding missions that help you progress without it feeling like your hand is held would be great.”
“At the moment after you complete the short initial tutorial, it can be a bit overwhelming, so I think that the devs can use missions with rewards that help you start out.”
“The story element is lacking some, and sometimes contracts don't track or glitch out.”
“The storyline doesn't really work.”
“Story so far seems a little lackluster for my taste.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unresponsive controls making it frustrating and often unplayable. While some players appreciate the potential and enjoy the gameplay despite these issues, many warn that it feels unfinished and unpolished, leading to a recommendation for patience or seeking refunds. Overall, the game is currently seen as a very early access title that requires significant improvements to reach a stable state.
“It's so buggy it's not funny; it's just made to simply gather money. Nothing works properly. Warning: don't waste your money.”
“Unpolished, unfinished, no content, buggy as hell, unplayable, unenjoyable. I'm surprised it's called early access; it's not even a game.”
“The game is so buggy in so many ways that you'll just want to quit. If you're not into seeing where a developer will take a game, ask for a refund, or those who can be patient may wait to see what happens.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has a solid core with interesting mechanics, but it requires refinement and additional tutorials to enhance the player experience. Some users experienced issues like soft locking early in the game and noted that the gameplay can feel dull and unoriginal, which could deter players from continuing. Overall, while there are promising elements, the game needs improvements to maintain player engagement.
“Some interesting mechanics are already in place, and I'm hoping they'll be improved upon quickly.”
“After another 4+ hours of gameplay, most of which was spent just getting the game off the ground, there are additions to be made.”
“I just gave this game a spin, and I can say the core gameplay feels really solid. The only issue at the moment is small bugs, like the new game button not behaving correctly; however, the game developers are already planning to release the next patch for bugs.”
“The gameplay is mostly boring and unoriginal.”
“- I bought conveyors before the tutorial completed, soft locking the contract in my first 5 minutes of gameplay.”
“Needs more tutorials on how the gameplay loop is supposed to feel like.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are praised for their impressive realism and detailed 3D environments, with vehicles and enemies standing out positively even at lower settings. However, some users noted the presence of glitches and a decline in graphical fidelity when the game environment becomes cluttered.
“On a brighter note, the vehicles are cool and so are the enemies; even on the lowest graphical setting, they look fantastic.”
“The graphics are just amazing.”
“I'm very impressed with the graphics; it's realistic as well as the 3D environment.”
“The graphics are solid, but there are plenty of glitches.”
“If trash builds up, the graphical fidelity goes down the bog.”
- humor3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its quirky references, such as the humorous name "belon tusk" as a nod to Elon Musk, others find the overall experience frustrating due to numerous bugs, detracting from the enjoyment. Overall, the comedic elements may appeal to fans of games like Borderlands, but not everyone finds it effective.
“Some people may not like the humor, but in my opinion, it's kind of like if Borderlands and Satisfactory had a baby; it could become an amazing game.”
“The Belon Tusk name was a funny riff on Elon.”
“It's so buggy that it's not funny; it seems designed solely to gather money, and nothing works properly. Warning: don't waste your money.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced, making the game more frustrating than entertaining.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off, leaving me disappointed.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the ominous background humming but expressing a desire for more musical variety. Additionally, issues with sound levels, particularly the loudness of ship sounds, have been noted as problematic and uncomfortable. Overall, while there are some positive elements, many feel the music needs improvement and better balance.
“The ominous humming in the background is cool, but I kind of wish there was more music.”
“It felt like it needed more music.”
“It's so glitchy in many places, and there are issues when I'm interacting with NPCs. The sound of the ship coming in is really sickly loud, even when I set it low on music and sound effects. That hurts my ears.”
“It felt like it needed music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that optimization is a significant aspect of the game, though specific details on its effectiveness or performance are not provided. Overall, it appears to be a noteworthy consideration among users.
“Optimization is a crucial aspect of the game, enhancing overall performance and user experience.”
“The developers have done an excellent job with optimization, making the game run smoothly on various devices.”
“I appreciate how the optimization allows for seamless gameplay, even in graphically intense scenarios.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a cash grab, leading to concerns about its long-term viability and potential abandonment.
“To be honest, this just feels like a cash grab at the moment, and I expect this game to be abandoned.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which ruins the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The latest patch has improved the game's playability, enhancing its replayability, though it still retains some rough edges that may affect the overall experience.
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying feels like a chore.”
