Trigon: Space Story

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 628 reviews
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"Trigon: Space Story" is a roguelike single-player game with a focus on strategy, where you command your own spaceship and make tactical decisions in challenging combat situations. With a devastating arsenal of up to 100 different weapons, you must choose the right strategy and capitalize on your crew's skills to survive. The game offers a variety of spaceships to choose from, and death is permanent.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 628 reviews
gameplay41 positive mentions
grinding21 negative mentions
  • Trigon: Space Story is a visually stunning game that offers a fresh take on the FTL formula, with improved graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics.
  • The game features a variety of weapons and crew abilities, allowing for diverse strategies and playstyles, which adds depth to the gameplay.
  • The open-world design allows players to explore at their own pace, making it less stressful than FTL's relentless pursuit mechanic.
  • The game suffers from significant balance issues, with difficulty spikes that can feel unfair, especially in the early chapters.
  • Many players have reported bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with crew teleportation and weapon targeting.
  • The lack of a save feature means that players must restart from the beginning after a death, which can be frustrating and discouraging.
  • gameplay169 mentions

    The gameplay of "Trigon: Space Story" is often compared to "FTL," with many reviewers noting that it retains similar core mechanics while introducing new elements like food management and a bounty system. While some players appreciate the engaging gameplay loop and improved graphics, others criticize the balance issues, bugs, and cumbersome mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, many find the game enjoyable and recommend it for fans of the genre, especially those willing to adapt to its unique twists.

    • “The core gameplay mechanics are pretty intuitive once you get the hang of them, and managing your crew and battle procedure is exciting and often satisfying.”
    • “Trigon: Space Story sets itself apart with its engaging gameplay mechanics, drawing players into a thrilling narrative-driven experience.”
    • “The gameplay is fun, interesting, and engaging, though much of it could use some balancing.”
    • “Sadly, the food and fuel mechanics kind of ruin all the fun because you are so busy searching for necessary supplies; otherwise, your crew would die in the next few jumps!”
    • “The gameplay loop is always the same and kind of makes it boring, giving it hardly any replay value.”
    • “The battle mechanics suck.”
  • story165 mentions

    The story in "Trigon: Space Story" is generally viewed as underwhelming, with many players noting its linearity and lack of engaging writing, despite some interesting plot elements and a variety of missions. While the game offers replayability through random quest events and resource management, the narrative often feels repetitive and lacks depth, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact. Players appreciate the game's visuals and mechanics, but many express a desire for more compelling storytelling and character development.

    • “Trigon: space story is a captivating and action-packed sci-fi game that takes players on an addictive journey through the vastness of space.”
    • “The story lines are told from multiple angles; I am on the 3rd one so far and the game is a lot of fun.”
    • “Trigon: space story sets itself apart with its engaging gameplay mechanics, drawing players into a thrilling narrative-driven experience.”
    • “The campaign storyline and the situation stories feel very dull and dry - while the plotline is interesting, the storytelling format is rather poor.”
    • “The story so far is an okay concept, but the writing itself is absolutely horrendous. I do not mean the grammatical errors themselves but the way the story is told is very cut and dry.”
    • “Not to say that the FTL story was anything to write home about, but the writing in Trigon is atrocious. It's nearly unreadable in parts, it only just barely makes sense, and it feels like it's written by absolute amateurs.”
  • graphics162 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many players praising the beautiful visuals and improved art style compared to its predecessor, FTL. However, some critiques highlight that the enhanced graphics can sometimes clutter the gameplay experience, making it harder to follow the action. Overall, while the graphics are a significant upgrade, opinions vary on whether they enhance or detract from the core gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are phenomenal for this format; truly, I couldn't be more impressed in that regard.”
    • “The game showcases beautiful graphics that elevate the space adventure to new heights.”
    • “With enhanced graphics and an open map, this game offers an immersive experience reminiscent of the acclaimed FTL.”
    • “The graphics aren't really that much better because you are basically just staring at your ship the entire time, and sometimes an enemy ship, so it's a few decent models and that is it.”
    • “Honestly, I find the graphics distracting and they add nothing.”
    • “There are some frustrating graphical decisions such as a very aggressive blurring of the edges of the screen, an even more aggressive use of chromatic aberration, not only the lack of an ultrawide resolution but also the use of a very strange aspect ratio used (slightly narrower than a 16:9) and the inability to adjust the graphics settings in the options menu.”
  • music49 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, noting its epicness and suitability for the game's atmosphere, often comparing it favorably to the original FTL soundtrack. While some mention minor issues with repetitiveness, the overall consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's appeal and immersion.

    • “The music is 10/10, perfect for the game.”
    • “The music is awesome and really helps to engage the player.”
    • “Trigon has beautiful graphics, an awesome user interface that makes any casual gamer feel confident, and more than anything, the soundtrack is just so pleasant to listen to.”
    • “My only gripe, and it is a small one, is that I don't enjoy the music as much.”
    • “It's a remix of FTL with much worse music and serious balancing problems.”
    • “Music is annoyingly repetitive.”
  • grinding22 mentions

    Reviews indicate that grinding is a significant and often tedious aspect of the game, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the opportunity for side quests and upgrades through grinding, others find it excessive and frustrating, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes grinding over adventure. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a double-edged sword, providing some enjoyment but often feeling like a chore.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Sadly, trying to make a 3D, high-res, eye candy version of FTL just backfires and turns a gem of a game into a tedious affair.”
    • “I can't recommend the game, because it's just about grinding, not adventure...”
    • “Waste of time grinding.”
  • replayability21 mentions

    Overall, the game exhibits a mixed level of replayability. While some players appreciate the variety of unlockable ships, weapons, and the free-play mode that enhances replay value, others find the linear campaign and repetitive gameplay diminish long-term engagement. Continuous updates and additional content could further improve its replayability potential.

    • “While the main campaign story is linear and scripted, quest events and resource management are RNG dependent, so not all elements are predetermined, providing replay value.”
    • “It has many different elements aside from the FTL comparison, standing out as its own game. For the price, there is enough engagement that keeps you coming back. The replayability is there, and getting better weapons through achievements makes the gameplay last.”
    • “Solid gameplay, huge replayability, catchy soundtracks, and enjoyable graphics.”
    • “Not great replay value when each run, you can explore everything and have every upgrade/item possible in an hour or two.”
    • “The gameplay loop is always the same and kinda makes it boring and gives it hardly any replay value.”
    • “Only replayability is to unlock the other 4 ships.”
  • stability17 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with many players reporting a wide range of bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, from minor issues to game-breaking errors. While some users have experienced minimal problems, the overall consensus indicates that the game is overly buggy and features difficulty spikes that can hinder progress. Despite its potential for fun and engaging mechanics, players are advised to wait for fixes before fully committing to the game.

    • “I have lost count of the amount of bugs and glitches I encountered, all ranging from outright broken to hilariously pointless and ineffective, like one that had my teleport room explode every time I jumped to a new sector.”
    • “Overall I think this is a good game but it does need some work as there are quite a few bugs and glitches and random insane difficulty spikes.”
    • “This game is extremely buggy at this stage, do not buy until bugs are fixed.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as a mix of awkwardness and tongue-in-cheek wit that may take some time to appreciate, but ultimately becomes enjoyable. Players find the combination of light-hearted lore, unexpected glitches, and the absurdity of gameplay scenarios—such as teleporting enemy crew members during critical moments—hilariously entertaining. Overall, while the humor may not resonate with everyone initially, it contributes to a fun and chaotic gaming experience.

    • “I wasn't a fan of the tongue-in-cheek humor at first, but it quickly grew on me.”
    • “Hilarious!”
    • “Trying to teleport the enemy crew over when they're trying to repair crucial systems is hilarious.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its beautiful graphics and well-optimized performance, even on lower-end systems. Users appreciate the immersive sound design and music, which enhance the overall experience, although some feel that the background elements sometimes overshadow the main tracks. The unique space setting adds to the tension and excitement, particularly with mechanics like suffocation in robot ships, contributing to a compelling and atmospheric gameplay experience.

    • “My score 8/10 great music, great atmosphere, beautiful graphics.”
    • “Graphically it's beautiful, well optimized and running great on a low-end gaming laptop, music and sound is suitably referential and reverential towards the game it's rebooting and the atmosphere is generally perfect.”
    • “For example, did you know that in space, venting atmosphere doesn't kill fire, but your crew will slowly suffocate?”
    • “Be careful when boarding robot ships; they operate without atmosphere, and you need to pull your boarding party out in time before they suffocate.”
    • “These differences create a slightly different atmosphere while still maintaining the FTL style of gameplay.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting severe performance issues, including high GPU usage and overheating, even on lower settings. While the developers are actively updating the game and addressing bugs, many users feel that substantial optimization work is still needed to enhance performance and balance. Overall, despite its impressive graphics and potential, the game currently suffers from optimization shortcomings that detract from the experience.

    • “I still will recommend this game since I really admire the amount of work the developers put into it, and they seem to keep updating it two years after the initial release, so there is still hope for some bugs and mechanics to be fixed or optimized.”
    • “There also seem to be some significant optimization issues - while the graphics are impressive, I would not expect them to tax my graphics card quite so heavily. Even set to low, my card's getting hot enough to start throttling.”
    • “It's a cool game but needs more optimization.”
    • “There also seems to be some really significant optimization issues - while the graphics are impressive, I would not expect them to tax my graphics card quite so heavily - even set to low, my card's getting hot enough to start throttling.”
    • “I especially love that half the achievements don't work either and don't even get me started on the performance and system drain this game has, routinely pegging 99% GPU usage on my massively overclocked RTX 2060 Super.”
    • “Some people are complaining about bugs, so far at least in my experience I've encountered none, but my god the performance needs to be optimized.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game balances a tongue-in-cheek tone with moments that evoke strong emotional responses, leaving players grappling with feelings of guilt and moral conflict during certain events.

    • “The events in the game are tongue-in-cheek for the most part, although there are some moments where the outcome made me feel like a horrible person.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making their struggles feel incredibly real.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it made me reflect on my own life choices and the impact they have on others.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game lacks a compelling story or campaign, which detracts from meaningful character development and a sense of purpose for the characters.

    • “The missing component for this genre is an actual story and campaign, along with meaningful character development and purpose.”
    • “The missing component for this genre is an actual story or campaign, character development, and purpose.”
    • “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
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Play time

10hMedian play time
23hAverage play time
7-40hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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