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Trident's Wake

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45%Game Brain Score
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42% User Score Based on 55 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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Trident's Wake is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Bacus Studios and was released on June 4, 2019. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

In "Trident's Wake," players explore a vast, derelict spaceship and fight off alien threats in a narrative-driven, tactical combat experience. As a member of a small team of elite operatives, they must uncover the truth behind the ship's demise and survive its hostile inhabitants. With a range of customizable weapons and abilities, players must strategically approach each encounter to ensure their team's survival.

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stability5 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun cooperative experience with various characters, each having unique abilities and upgrade options.
  • The graphics and aesthetic of the game are appealing, providing an engaging atmosphere for players.
  • Gameplay mechanics, such as mission modifiers and weapon upgrades, add depth and variety to the experience.
  • The game is currently unplayable due to the shutdown of online servers, limiting it to a broken single-player experience.
  • Many players report significant bugs and glitches, including issues with controller support and mission progression.
  • The overall content is lacking, with repetitive gameplay and a low player base, making it difficult to find matches or enjoy the game fully.
  • story
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is centered around Earth's desperate attempt to launch the Trident, a colony ship meant to save humanity from a catastrophic event known as "the phage." However, players find the narrative lacking depth and engagement, often feeling that the missions are repetitive and grindy, with little variation in enemies or meaningful progression. While the backstory has potential, the execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a generally uninspired experience.

    • “The backstory is pretty good... Earth is desperately trying to launch Trident, a colony ship that is the last best hope for mankind, in order to flee 'the Phage'.”
    • “The coop experience is really fun, especially with mission modifiers, looking forward to see more content in the future!”
    • “Once you complete this task and complete the mission you get the ending cutscene (which was bugged for me unfortunately and crashed the game) and then you start over from square one where you have to work your way back up the sector control grind before you can play the 'strike back' mission again.”
    • “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
    • “You play one mission through and feel afterward, 'it is what it is,' and that's all there is to it.”
    • “I couldn't beat a single mission in an hour of play, and as far as I can see, there's no level progression, so your character never gets better.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally functional with smooth controls, but many players find it lacking in excitement and depth, often feeling uninspired and frustrating due to unclear tutorials and mechanics. While the game has its unique identity and some enjoyable elements, it suffers from limited customization options and a lack of tactical variety compared to similar titles. Overall, the experience can be more frustrating than fun, especially for those seeking a deeper gameplay experience.

    • “At the time of writing this, I have put in over 20 hours of gameplay and have reached rank 24. I've still got a bit of a ways to go before I unlock every additional trait and ability for all my weapons, equipment, and sentinels.”
    • “I used to play Alien Syndrome and the Alien Breed series, and I like this well-thought-out indie gem. It has its own twists and original ideas applied to the gameplay.”
    • “The controls are nice and smooth, mechanics are fun and enjoyable.”
    • “I may not be the best gamer, but no clear tutorials, bad reload mechanics, and unclear abilities and controls make this game more frustrating than fun.”
    • “Once I got that figured out, I found the gameplay to be rather uninspired and dull.”
    • “Which brings us to another problem - the gameplay itself is not fun.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with players reporting numerous glitches, bugs, and texture issues that detract from the overall experience. Many users note that the game feels broken and lacks ongoing support from the developers, leading to frustration over unresolved problems. While it remains playable and enjoyable at its core, the presence of persistent bugs and input issues hampers full enjoyment.

    • “I'm recommending this game because on the base level, the game is playable and easy to pick up and play; however, the game has been left in a bit of a broken state and is no longer supported by the dev team according to their Discord. So any glitches, bugs, or texture issues you may come across while playing the game may not be fixed or patched in the future.”
    • “I refunded this buggy mess.”
    • “Definitely a fun twin-stick shooter, but some day one glaring glitches keep us from fully enjoying the experience.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is criticized for its excessive grinding, requiring players to accumulate experience and resources to unlock and upgrade weapons and equipment, which some find unnecessary and tedious. Reviewers describe the gameplay as boring and lacking challenge, leading to a frustrating experience, especially in solo play. Overall, the grinding aspect detracts from the enjoyment and balance of the game.

    • “The game is a bit 'grindy' as you need experience to unlock new sentinels, weapons, and equipment, and you need to fill up your 'zone control' meter by completing successful missions in each zone to unlock additional weapons and equipment while getting one step closer to the end goal. You also need matheria and weapon parts to upgrade your weapons.”
    • “Too grindy for no reason to upgrade things you don't even need.”
    • “This game is too easy, too grindy, too boring, and badly balanced in solo.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally well-received, with users praising the game's appealing aesthetic and visual quality. The ability to upgrade weapons and customize characters adds to the overall enjoyment, especially in multiplayer settings.

    • “The game has a great aesthetic, and the fact that you can upgrade weapons and customize characters is a plus.”
    • “The game has an awesome aesthetic that is a lot of fun in a group.”
    • “The graphics are fine as is.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to require significant optimization, indicating performance issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game desperately needs optimization to run smoothly on mid-range systems.”
    • “Performance issues are rampant; the game requires significant optimization to be enjoyable.”
    • “I encountered frequent frame drops and stuttering, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
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Trident's Wake is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Trident's Wake is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 20 hours playing Trident's Wake.

Trident's Wake was released on June 4, 2019.

Trident's Wake was developed by Bacus Studios.

Trident's Wake has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Trident's Wake is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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