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Trifox

Trifox is colorful and humorous with a minimal story, but a surprisingly full gameplay experience. While I had some issues with the mechanics, the game still manages to be a solid 3D platformer and twin-stick shooter.
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77%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding, atmosphere
83% User Score Based on 100 reviews
Critic Score 71%Based on 12 reviews

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Trifox is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Glowfish Interactive and was released on October 14, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Trifox is a 3D action-adventure game featuring a talented fox seeking to reclaim his stolen TV remote. Choose from three classes – Warrior, Mage, Engineer – or mix abilities for a custom hero. Explore four danger-filled worlds, using magic, might, and gadgets to outfox foes and unlock 30 abilities."

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Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
grinding11 negative mentions
  • Trifox features a charming art style with colorful graphics and a whimsical atmosphere, reminiscent of classic platformers.
  • The game offers a unique mix-and-match ability system across three classes (Warrior, Mage, Engineer), allowing for diverse gameplay and strategies.
  • The combat is engaging, with a variety of enemies and boss fights that provide a fun challenge, making it suitable for both kids and teenagers.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including slow loading times and a frustrating camera that can hinder gameplay.
  • Some players find the controls to be clunky and unintuitive, leading to difficulties in platforming and combat.
  • The story is minimal and lacks depth, relying on visual storytelling that may not resonate with all players.
  • gameplay
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring charming indie aesthetics and varied mechanics that cater to different tastes, but it suffers from a lack of polish in the latter stages, leading to frustration. While combat and platforming elements are generally enjoyable and dynamic, some players find the mechanics confusing and repetitive, with certain levels feeling tedious. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with a good variety of challenges, though it may not resonate with everyone due to its uneven execution.

    • “Trifox presents an intriguing mix of gameplay mechanics that caters to a variety of tastes, making it a title worth considering for any gamer seeking something different.”
    • “The gameplay is varied thanks to the fully customizable combat options, and levels also pose their own challenging puzzles and obstacles.”
    • “Beautiful, fun gameplay, cute nostalgic story, and you get to be a fox!”
    • “While the indie feel and charm of this game work for its benefit in the first half, the lack of polish begins to shine through much more in the latter half, making for incredibly frustrating and often tedious gameplay.”
    • “However, the combat mechanics leave much to be desired.”
    • “The gameplay is laggy and slow, with unskippable cutscenes that repeat when you die.”
  • story
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Trifox is generally perceived as minimal and often nonsensical, serving primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate its humorous elements and visual storytelling, many find it lacking depth and coherence, with unskippable cutscenes that can detract from the experience. Overall, the game's charm lies more in its gameplay and atmosphere than in its storyline.

    • “Trifox presents a story conveyed through animation and sound, drawing players into its world without relying on voice acting.”
    • “The story is funny, the abilities feel good, the exploration is fun and rewarding.”
    • “Cool, inventive boss fights with fun arenas and a fun little story!”
    • “The story only serves to give your main character a purpose.”
    • “The story is non-existent or minimal.”
    • “The story makes absolutely no sense in my head but that makes it all the better.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of *Trifox* are generally praised for their bright, colorful, and charming aesthetic, evoking nostalgia reminiscent of classic platformers. While some users noted issues with washed-out visuals and blocky designs, the overall consensus highlights the game's cute and whimsical art style, which enhances the gameplay experience. The visuals effectively complement the game's lighthearted atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding performance and storytelling.

    • “Trifox uses a bright, refreshing color in its visuals.”
    • “The graphics are undeniably cute, adding a whimsical feel to the gameplay.”
    • “The cartoony graphic style is incredibly well chosen in combination with its silly humor and overall atmosphere.”
    • “The game uses washed out visuals in low poly resolution and an isometric landscape.”
    • “Graphics are really blocky and garish, gameplay is laggy and slow, unskippable cutscenes that repeat when you die.”
    • “The graphics and sound are respectable and fit the gameplay; however, there is a lack of voice acting or any proper form of blatant storytelling, instead you'll have to watch a cutscene with the characters making sounds and base everything on what's happening which might not necessarily be engaging.”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some achievements require minimal grinding and the gameplay is enjoyable, many levels become tedious and lengthy, leading to frustration during replays, especially when searching for hidden collectibles. Overall, the game offers a charming experience, but the lack of polish in the latter half can make grinding feel more burdensome.

    • “The boss fights in the game felt suitably challenging, and the achievements weren't too grindy.”
    • “Grinding in this game is rewarding, as it allows you to unlock powerful abilities and gear.”
    • “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with engaging content, making the experience enjoyable.”
    • “While the indie feel and charm of this game work for its benefit in the first half, the lack of polish begins to shine through much more in the latter half making for incredibly frustrating and often tedious gameplay.”
    • “I will also add that the 9 actual levels get progressively longer and more tedious - although never increase in actual difficulty.”
    • “One of my main gripes about the game is that the hidden gem collectibles can be pretty obfuscated, and when the levels are as long as they are, it makes it tedious to replay them and give exploration another go.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with a soundtrack that complements the atmosphere and fits the game's vibe, though it may not stand out enough for inclusion in personal playlists. While the music is described as nice, some players noted that the animal sounds used in place of dialogue can become repetitive. Overall, the combination of music and graphics enhances the gaming experience, despite the minimal story.

    • “Trifox is an action adventure with nice music and graphics, well-generating a bit of atmosphere on top of what is barely a story.”
    • “The soundtrack, however, is great and really fits the vibe of the game.”
    • “Music and 'voice': nice, but instead of dialogues, you get animal sounds, which sometimes sound too repetitive.”
    • “The soundtrack is just alright.”
    • “The music fits the game well, but it won't be added to any VGM playlist.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its visual gags, silly storyline, and clever easter eggs, providing a lighthearted experience. While some players found the humor engaging, particularly in the intro and boss encounters, others felt it lacked depth and substance. Overall, the game balances a colorful aesthetic with amusing moments, making exploration enjoyable.

    • “The story is funny, the abilities feel good, the exploration is fun and rewarding.”
    • “Storyline has some good visual humor to it.”
    • “First, there are so many small hidden easter eggs, secrets, and funny moments; it's just a pleasure to see it all unfold.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is enhanced by its cute character designs, foggy effects, and a cartoony graphic style that complements its silly humor. While the overall story may be lacking, the music and visuals contribute to a fun and engaging environment, particularly during the last two boss fights.

    • “All characters look cute when viewed this way, and the foggy effect also makes the environment look more atmospheric.”
    • “At the core, it's pretty good fun; it may lack a little bit of soul at times, but there is a lot more atmosphere and story in the last two boss fights.”
    • “At the core, it's pretty good fun; maybe it lacks a little bit of soul at times, but there is a lot more atmosphere and story in the last two boss fights.”
    • “Trifox is an action-adventure with nice music and graphics, generating a bit of atmosphere on top of what is barely a story.”
    • “The cartoony graphic style is incredibly well chosen in combination with its silly humor and overall atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game offers a solid 5-6 hours for a first playthrough, with significant replay value driven by collectible items and diverse character builds that encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “A good 5-6 hours for a first-time playthrough with plenty of replay value for collectibles.”
    • “The different builds entice you to keep playing and allow for a great deal of replayability.”
    • “The game offers a decent 5-6 hours for a first-time playthrough, but the replay value is lacking despite the presence of collectibles.”
    • “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to replay it, as the story and gameplay don't change significantly.”
    • “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying feel redundant.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game frequently freezes when loading animations for the first time, disrupting gameplay.

    • “It seems like anytime I do anything that prompts the game to load any animation for the first time, it freezes the entire game.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable during key moments.”
    • “I've experienced constant lag and stuttering, especially during multiplayer sessions.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been praised, with players reporting a smooth experience and no bugs encountered during gameplay.

    • “The developers optimized the game exceptionally well; I didn't encounter a single bug throughout my entire playthrough.”
    • “The optimization is top-notch, making for a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience.”
    • “I was impressed by how well the game runs; the optimization really enhances the overall gameplay.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted by charming enemy and character designs that enhance the game's vibrant world, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “The enemy and character designs exhibit a delightful charm, fitting seamlessly into the game's vibrant world.”
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Trifox is a arcade platformer game.

Trifox is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 5 hours playing Trifox.

Trifox was released on October 14, 2022.

Trifox was developed by Glowfish Interactive.

Trifox has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Trifox is a single player game.

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