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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun concept and interesting mechanics that could be developed further.
- Some players find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable despite the bugs.
- There is potential for the game to improve if the developer resumes updates and addresses the issues.
- The game appears to be abandoned, with no updates or communication from the developer for over a year.
- It is plagued with bugs, making it unplayable and frustrating for many users.
- The game lacks content and feels more like a proof of concept than a finished product.
- story50 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received significant criticism, with players noting a lack of depth and coherence in the narrative. Many report frequent bugs and glitches that hinder mission progression, leading to frustration and the need to restart the game multiple times. Overall, while there are missions available, they often feel disconnected from the main storyline, and players express a desire for more engaging content and clearer guidance throughout 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 storyline doesn't really work.”
“Story so far seems a little lackluster for my taste.”
“Not having the components to further the storyline was frustrating.”
- stability22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, making it feel unpolished and unfinished, with issues such as walking through objects and menu malfunctions. While some players appreciate the potential and fun aspects of the game, many warn that its current state is frustrating and may lead to a poor experience, suggesting that it is not worth the investment at this stage. Overall, the stability is described as very poor, with frequent crashes and gameplay interruptions.
“It's super broken and buggy.”
“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.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay has a solid core concept but requires significant refinement and additional tutorials to enhance player understanding and engagement. While some interesting mechanics are present, many players find the experience dull and unoriginal, with issues like soft locks and minor bugs detracting from the overall enjoyment. Developers are actively addressing these concerns, but the game's initial impression is critical for retaining player interest.
“Some interesting mechanics are already in place, and I'm hoping they'll be improved upon fast.”
“So I just gave this game a spin and for one thing I can say the core gameplay feels really solid. The only thing at the moment is small bugs like the new game button not behaving correctly; however, as I'm writing this, the game developers are already planning to release the next patch for bugs.”
“Edit: after another 4+ hours of gameplay, most of which was spent on just getting the game off the ground, there are additions to be made.”
“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.”
“The gameplay is mostly boring and unoriginal.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impressive realism and 3D environments, particularly for vehicles and enemies, even at lower settings. However, there are notable issues, including glitches and a decline in graphical fidelity when the game environment becomes cluttered. Overall, while some aspects are visually striking, the graphics are described as inconsistent.
“The graphics are just amazing.”
“I'm very impressed with the graphics; it's realistic as well as the 3D environment.”
“On a brighter note, the vehicles are cool and so are the enemies; even on the lowest graphical setting, they look fantastic.”
“If trash builds up, the graphical fidelity goes down the bog.”
“The graphics are solid, with plenty of glitches.”
- humor6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its quirky references, such as the "belon tusk" name as a playful jab at Elon Musk, others find the overall execution lacking due to numerous bugs and a perceived focus on profit over quality. Overall, the comedic elements may appeal to fans of games like Borderlands, but they are overshadowed by technical issues.
“The belon tusk name was a funny riff on Elon.”
“Some people may not like the humor, but in my opinion, it is kind of like if Borderlands and Satisfactory had a baby; it could become an amazing game.”
“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.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with players noting that while the ominous background humming is appreciated, there is a desire for more musical variety. Additionally, issues with sound levels, particularly the excessively loud ship sounds, have been highlighted as problematic and uncomfortable. Overall, the music aspect feels underdeveloped and glitchy.
“Ominous humming in the background is cool, but I kinda wish there was more music.”
“I felt like it needed more music.”
“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.”
“It felt like it needed music.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % 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.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The latest patch has improved the game's playability, enhancing its replayability, though many users still find it to be somewhat rough around the edges.
