TraumaCore Violence

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TraumaCore Violence is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Discade Project and was released on May 6, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "TraumaCore Violence," players navigate a 2D world as Uzi, a girl within her own psyche, engaging in high-flying combat with an in-depth input and animation cancelling system. Movement and attacks interact, allowing for increased speed, while a combo system offers point bonuses or health based on successful kills. The full campaign supports co-op play.

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Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The combat is fast-paced, satisfying, and offers a high skill ceiling, making it enjoyable for both casual and experienced players.
The unique art style and aesthetic are refreshing, reminiscent of 2000s flash games, and contribute to the game's charm.
The game features a relatable and engaging story that resonates with players, adding depth to the overall experience.

The tutorial is poorly designed and overly secretive, making it difficult for players to learn essential mechanics like the parry.
There are frequent bugs and jankiness, including instances of getting stuck in levels or experiencing frame rate drops during chaotic scenes.
Some level designs can be frustrating, particularly with overwhelming enemy encounters and platforming challenges that disrupt the flow of combat.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The game's story is described as deeply personal and relatable, featuring minimalist storytelling that effectively engages players despite its dark themes. Many reviewers appreciated the emotional impact and the way the narrative complements the gameplay, even if some found the level design overwhelming. Overall, the combination of a heartfelt story with stylish visuals and intense combat creates a compelling experience, though the heavy themes may not resonate with everyone.
- “Relatable story, I cried. I love the minimalist storytelling and the snippets throughout the levels; excellent, honestly.”
- “It's nice when a game that's badass and fun also has a dark and deep story; it's a nice combo.”
- “So much style and an actually really heartfelt story!”
- “I wasn't really paying too much attention to the story, may look into more eventually though, but it seems pretty good.”
- “Only thing I really dislike is some of the level designs; this game loves to overwhelm you with enemies in the story mode, and there's also some raw platforming that doesn't really fit the fighting-focused movement much.”
- “So much flow to the combat and a messed up little story.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
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The gameplay is characterized by chaotic and engaging mechanics, featuring a unique parry system and satisfying combat that encourages both skillful play and button-mashing. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and a breakcore soundtrack that enhance the experience, although some note a lack of tutorials and occasional bugs that can hinder accessibility. Overall, the game offers a fun and challenging experience, with additional modes that encourage deeper exploration of its mechanics.
- “Cool vibes and very fun chaotic gameplay.”
- “Good game, well worth the 3 dollars; the gameplay is super satisfying, between the movement, attacks, and feedback from them.”
- “In regards to the gameplay, it feels a bit like one of those character-action flash games you might see in 2012, but with fleshed out movement and combat that is fun to play with even when just button-mashing.”
- “Unless I missed something, I didn’t see a combo/move list (that could totally be my fault), which led to me learning about the blue bar mechanic in the final level, which was slightly annoying.”
- “Incredible combat with every move in your toolset having its place and viability, and just enough mechanics to not feel overwhelming.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and refreshing art style, which combines simplicity with a nostalgic charm reminiscent of 2000s flash games. Reviewers appreciate the use of mixed media and the uncompromising visual approach, describing the visuals as satisfying, aesthetically pleasing, and a significant factor in their enjoyment of the game. Overall, the game's graphics stand out as a major highlight, contributing to its distinct identity.
- “The aesthetic is incredibly tasty, simple, and largely unique to this game.”
- “The visuals are honestly super satisfying, inspiring, and overall just a joy to subject my eyeballs to more so in practice than in theory.”
- “I absolutely love this game's artstyle; it's so refreshing to see a game that just looks the way it wants instead of conforming to what some art critic thinks sprite art should look like.”
- “The art styles are pretty simple, but I really like the use of mixed media for the enemies.”
- “And the art/aesthetic of the game is so nostalgic; it's reminiscent of a 2000s Newgrounds flash game in such a charming way.”
- “Relatively short indie spectacle fighter with very responsive, movement-oriented combat and an intentionally harsh aesthetic.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
9%
18%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its engaging breakcore soundtrack, which enhances the chaotic gameplay and provides a satisfying experience. While some players noted the soundtrack could be more prominent and expressed a desire for a complete soundtrack release, the overall vibe and quality of the music were appreciated, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “What really fits the chaotic gameplay is the music; the breakcore soundtrack really makes kicking ass feel amazing.”
- “Great game, visually and mechanically engaging from start to finish with great music and a narrative that was conveyed creatively that I also related to on a personal level.”
- “Also, I really enjoy the music; some of it feels almost relaxing in a way.”
- “If I were to point out any negatives, it would be the understated soundtrack and the overly secretive tutorial in the regular mode (though trauma mode improves this).”
- “At least the endless level soundtrack can be found online, which is also really good, but I wish I could find the whole thing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that while the game has some bugs, these issues do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “My only problem is it's a bit buggy, but that didn't ruin the game for me.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its relatable and heartfelt storytelling, which resonates deeply with players, often evoking tears. The minimalist approach and well-placed narrative snippets throughout the levels enhance the overall experience, adding a stylish yet profound layer to the gameplay.
- “Relatable story, I cried. I love the minimalist storytelling and the snippets throughout the levels; excellent, honestly.”
- “So much style and an actually really heartfelt story!”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive designs and artistic quality, highlighting the effective blend of 2D art with realistic enemy designs, which enhances the overall visual appeal of the characters.
- “The character designs are also cool.”
- “The art is very good too; I like the character designs and the combination of 2D art with some realistic enemies is very cool.”

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TraumaCore Violence is a action game.

TraumaCore Violence is available on PC and Windows.

TraumaCore Violence was released on May 6, 2023.

TraumaCore Violence was developed by Discade Project.

TraumaCore Violence has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

TraumaCore Violence is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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