Trickster VR: Co-op Dungeon Crawler

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Trickster VR: Co-op Dungeon Crawler is a 4-player virtual reality game featuring 45 levels, 9 mission types, and 22 unique weapons. Orcs in the game have their own skills and movements, requiring players to use strategy and precision to defeat them. The game's procedural level system offers constantly changing landscapes for players to explore.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 362 reviews

gameplay32 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

Engaging combat with a variety of weapons and enemy types, making each encounter feel unique.
The graphics and art style are appealing, creating an immersive fantasy environment.
The game offers multiple locomotion options, allowing players to choose their preferred movement style.

The AI can be inconsistent, with enemies sometimes getting stuck or behaving predictably.
Melee combat lacks impact and can feel unresponsive, making it less satisfying compared to ranged combat.
Some bugs and glitches, such as weapon switching issues and teleportation problems, can disrupt gameplay.

gameplay
76 mentions
42 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the intuitive mechanics and fun combat, while others find it repetitive and frustrating due to navigation issues and shallow mechanics. Many appreciate the variety of weapons and the potential for engaging multiplayer experiences, but concerns about bugs and lack of depth persist. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay experience can be marred by technical flaws and a sense of monotony.
- “The gameplay is fun and challenging, and the randomly generated worlds make gameplay different.”
- “The game mechanics feel very good.”
- “The gameplay is smooth as butter, and there is enough variety to keep things from getting stale.”
- “The gameplay is shallow, short, and repetitive (although interesting in a way), and it's a mixture of being stylistic and an eyesore.”
- “Even in normal gameplay, the game is really not that fun and you honestly find yourself asking 'why did I buy this game' after more time you spend with it.”
- “Unfortunately, some of the core mechanics just make the game frustrating to play.”
graphics
74 mentions
46 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clean, crisp visuals and appealing art style, while others criticize them as outdated or subpar, citing issues like framerate drops and visual bugs. Many appreciate the game's aesthetic consistency and the fun, cartoonish design, though some feel it lacks the polish expected from modern titles. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, they vary significantly in quality and performance across different experiences.
- “The graphics are clean and crisp as you will find in VR.”
- “Graphics are wonderful and the landscape changes enough to require different strategies for handling groups of enemies.”
- “I love the graphics style; it works very well.”
- “My only issue is the progressive degradation of the visuals, with framerate drops and visual smearing after the game has been open for less than one mission.”
- “The graphics are honestly pretty bad along with meager animations to top it all off.”
- “Graphics: terribly outdated”
story
43 mentions
12 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative, with many players noting that missions feel repetitive and formulaic, often lacking variety. While the gameplay is described as fun and engaging, particularly in cooperative settings, there is a strong desire for more story elements and richer content as the game is still in early access. Overall, players appreciate the potential for future updates but currently find the story to be minimal and underdeveloped.
- “I saw the good reviews, some solid gameplay, and was excited that it wasn't just another 3-4 hour story.”
- “Embark on an epic adventure with different biomes, enemies, multiple missions and weapons to explore and master.”
- “While it does not have anything that can be remotely compared to a narrative story, it is just ridiculously fun to slice, shoot and bash through the procedurally generated levels or 'sky islands'.”
- “There's no story.”
- “I would prefer more story elements.”
- “Not much story or depth so far, but I am still only into the first few hours and haven't fully explored the game.”
stability
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
-13 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and control issues, particularly with certain VR setups like the Valve Index and Rift. While some users experienced game-breaking glitches that hindered playability, others noted that minor glitches did not detract from their overall enjoyment, especially in multiplayer modes. Overall, there is a consensus that while the game has potential, it requires urgent fixes for major bugs and AI pathfinding issues to enhance stability.
- “The multiplayer experience is well-balanced and largely bug-free, making for a stable gaming environment.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game feels overall, with minimal bugs affecting gameplay.”
- “The game runs smoothly without major issues, providing a reliable experience for players.”
- “I played this with the Valve Index controllers and unfortunately the controls are buggy at best.”
- “Extremely buggy mess and becomes unplayable if you change simple settings.”
- “Seriously buggy, I can't play for an hour without having to reset due to game-breaking bugs.”
replayability
13 mentions
46 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, attributed to features like procedural level generation, a full campaign, and regular content updates. Many players express enthusiasm for returning to the game with friends, highlighting its depth and variety, although some note that certain map sections feel repetitive. This combination of factors makes it a standout title in the VR genre for those seeking lasting engagement.
- “The leveling up is cool; I’ve yet to beat the entire game but will circle back to it for sure with pals online because it’s got great replay value, in my opinion.”
- “They have not only made an amazing game, which after only an hour I can see large amounts of replayability and depth; there is real length to the content!”
- “There is plenty of content here complete with a full campaign, a wave-based mode, plenty of unlocks, and procedural levels which give near infinite replayability.”
- “Overall this is a great game worth your money. I think it has a lot of replay value, which is something lacking in a lot of VR games at the moment. If you're on the fence, I really do recommend that you get it; it's a lot of fun, perhaps my favorite VR game out at the moment.”
- “The random generation is fantastic and should give this plenty of replayability.”
- “The procedural levels really add to replayability.”
music
11 mentions
73 % positive mentions
9 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its epic quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly during combat. However, some players feel that the soundtrack can be out of place during quieter moments, leading to a lack of contrast. Overall, while the sound design and soundtrack are well-received, there are suggestions for more variety and contextual appropriateness in the music.
- “Music is on point, the right level of epicness, with the soundtrack changing for combat etc.”
- “Soundtrack and sound effects are amazing, the music soundtrack gives you a Braveheart feeling, and it fits perfectly into this game.”
- “This game is a lot of fun, has good drum beat music that switches you into battle mode and what sound design there is impresses.”
- “The music is out of place contextually.”
- “Could use some more music tracks and maybe some spellcasting.”
optimization
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some players experiencing significant issues such as stuttering and bugs, particularly with procedural generation elements. However, others report great performance on mid-range hardware, indicating that experiences may vary widely depending on system specifications.
- “Great performance (GTX 1070, 16GB RAM, Ryzen 5 1600).”
- “Good performance.”
- “Great performance and great graphics.”
- “Poorly optimized procedural generation - you can almost always see the seams of the game's 'set pieces', frequently 'tripping' over them as your movement stutters briefly or you downright get stuck on them.”
- “Getting into this game, I had bugs the moment it started, like the left lens of my headset stuttering and strobing the graphics, which gave me the worst headache.”
grinding
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, with a lack of engaging content that requires excessive effort to progress. The controls and movement mechanics further exacerbate the grind, making the experience feel monotonous, especially with infinite enemy waves. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant barrier to enjoyment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “If they fixed their controls and made movement more fluid, then this game would actually be pretty fun to play with other people, provided they added more interesting content. However, the amount of content in the game is actually just heavily repeated and grindy to get through.”
- “The weapons differ, but it's a tedious grind.”
- “Infinite enemy waves... and more grinding.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing enemy behaviors, such as their comical movement across the void and entertaining ragdoll physics. Players also find humor in unexpected moments, like weapon mishaps leading to absurd combat scenarios, contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable gaming experience. Overall, the game's blend of action and comedic elements keeps players engaged and laughing.
- “With my friend, I was doubled over laughing while slicing enemies. I was sweating from swinging and slashing, excited to find new interesting weapons, and I always looked forward to the next fight.”
- “Which, by the way, when you do that, the enemies just walk across the void like it's nothing, hilariously, to get to you.”
- “When my dad played, he accidentally kept switching weapons and made it look as though he beat an orc to death with a bow and arrow rather than sword and board, which was kinda funny.”
monetization
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy includes microtransactions and downloadable content (DLC), which have been integrated into the overall structure. Players have noted the addition of new sections related to multiplayer and mods, suggesting a focus on expanding content while potentially encouraging further spending.
- “The microtransactions are fairly priced and don't feel exploitative, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend more.”
- “The DLC content adds significant value to the game, enhancing the overall experience without locking essential features behind a paywall.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization model is transparent, making it easy to understand what you're paying for and ensuring that it doesn't impact gameplay balance.”
- “The microtransactions in this game feel excessive and detract from the overall experience.”
- “The DLC pricing is outrageous, making it hard to justify spending more money on content that should have been included in the base game.”
- “The monetization strategy seems focused on squeezing every penny from players rather than enhancing the gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, with specific levels evoking feelings of nervousness and tension, particularly in the night level. The combination of immersive gameplay and atmospheric settings enhances the overall emotional experience, making the tower defense elements resonate on a deeper level.
- “The tower defense is fantastic on its own, but the little levels are amazing - the night level made me feel nervous, and the other levels create a great tone and fantastic setting.”