Trawl

About

Trawl is a single player casual role playing game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Nate Gallardo and was released on May 13, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Trawl is a first person experiential game of discovery and creativity. First you must figure out how to operate the various parts of the boat, manipulating the wheel, throttle and the net. Then, trawl the sea to recover discover what secrets are hidden in its depths and record your findings on your typewriter. The sea has many stories to tell, and will reward multiple voyages.

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Single-Player

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Trawl beautifully translates the solo journaling tabletop game concept into a video game, providing an immersive and enjoyable writing experience.
The sound and environmental design are exceptional, creating a cozy atmosphere that enhances the player's creativity and connection to the game.
Each playthrough offers a slightly different experience, making it a great tool for creative writing and introspection.

The game lacks depth and a compelling narrative, leading to repetitive gameplay that may not hold players' interest for long.
Many players found the controls and menu navigation confusing, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is criticized for its short length and limited content, with some players feeling it does not justify its price.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is perceived as minimal or non-existent, with players feeling it lacks a clear narrative or story arc. While it encourages players to create their own stories through item collection, this approach can become repetitive and may leave some feeling unsatisfied, especially if they were hoping for a more structured storyline. Overall, the potential for a deeper narrative is acknowledged, but many feel it falls short.
- “In other words, a game that looks simple but unravels into something more as you continue playing and trigger a story to unfold.”
- “Then create a story for yourself and see what comes up!”
- “In all seriousness, I know this game is intended to be a make-your-own-story kind of thing from collecting items, but it does get repetitive.”
- “The game claims there's a story, but as far as I could tell, there isn't.”
- “Could do with a story arc or maybe some narrative.”
- “It would be a true thumbs up if it was cheaper or had more (any) story.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game's atmosphere for its immersive and creative qualities, with one player noting that it effectively transports them to the setting, enhancing their overall experience.
- “For those who love atmosphere and creativity, it literally transports me on that trawler. I love it.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is noted for its stability, with users reporting a smooth gameplay experience and minimal bugs, contributing to a positive reception despite personal preferences.