Trials of Wilderness

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Trials of Wilderness is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by MightByte Games and was released on December 25, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You are alone on an island, trying desperately to survive amongst the village tribes of savages. To do this you need food, water, and shelter. Hunt animals to gather meat, chop down trees to build a base. However take a few moments to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness and plant crops, breed animals and explore, but don't be to relaxed. The savages hunt in packs.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging survival experience with unique features like animal taming and crafting.
The developer is responsive and actively updates the game, showing dedication to improving the overall experience.
The graphics, while not the best, are better than many free games, and the gameplay mechanics are intuitive and enjoyable.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
Level and content repetition can lead to a lack of long-term engagement, with some players feeling they run out of things to do quickly.
The building mechanics are clunky and could use more refinement, making construction less enjoyable than it could be.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the smooth performance and find them better than many free games, others note that they lack originality and require improvements. Despite the basic quality and occasional visual flaws, many users feel that the engaging gameplay compensates for the graphics, allowing them to overlook these shortcomings. Overall, the visuals are functional but not the standout feature of the game.
- “The graphics are better than most free games!”
- “The graphics are stunning and run very smooth on my Ryzen 3 with 1050ti graphics card, so no complaints there.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or wherever.”
- “Extremely well optimized, obviously due to a more basic graphic quality.”
- “Cons - not the best visuals, but it doesn't spoil the gameplay.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the farming mechanics engaging, particularly the watering system, others criticize the game for being overly grindy and lacking clear instructions on gameplay. This has led to a frustrating experience for some, impacting overall playability.
- “After reviewing your game, I gave it a 2 out of 10 stars. Playability needs some definite work; it's a bit too grindy, and the information on how to play could use some improvement.”
- “It took a while to find corn, but finally, I am farming and taming animals.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported, including objects falling through the ground and persistent glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “This game is incredibly buggy; things are falling through the ground, glitches galore, and trees and dropped berries are rolling forever.”
- “I can't believe how often the game crashes. It's frustrating to lose progress because of stability issues.”
- “The frequent lag and stuttering make it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Gameplay is engaging and immersive, particularly with the smooth mechanics of building and using a horse and cart for fast travel. While the graphics and animations may not be top-notch, players quickly become absorbed in the experience, despite some rough edges and areas needing improvement.
- “You can build a cart and hitch a horse to it; the whole mechanic works pretty smoothly - and hell, that's a fast way to travel!”
- “Yes, graphics and animation aren’t the most impressive part of the game, but after an hour you are so deep into gameplay that you just stop noticing those crooked models and monotonous landscape.”
- “Yes, it is rough around the edges and needs some improvement with the mechanics, but that is expected.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience, making it frustrating at times.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story features a plot, but players feel it lacks depth and would benefit from the addition of a quest mode to enhance the narrative experience.
- “There's a plot in the game, but it's underdeveloped.”
- “The story lacks depth and engagement.”
- “Needs a quest mode to enhance the narrative experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game lacks in-game music, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience; however, the abundance of environmental sounds helps to create an acceptable atmosphere. Many users agree that the addition of music would enhance the game's enjoyment.
- “No in-game music - you have plenty of environmental sounds, so it's still okay, but a game is so much nicer with a bit of music.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is noted for its ability to evoke strong feelings, though specific details about the experiences are not provided in the text. Overall, players seem to connect deeply with the game's narrative and characters, enhancing their emotional engagement.

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Trials of Wilderness is a casual simulation game.

Trials of Wilderness is available on PC and Windows.

Trials of Wilderness was released on December 25, 2021.

Trials of Wilderness was developed by MightByte Games.

Trials of Wilderness has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its graphics.

Trials of Wilderness is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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