Trinity Fusion

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 881 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
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Trinity Fusion may not be the most original game, but it’s good looking, exciting to play and features enough new ideas to earn its place at a crowded table.
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"Trinity Fusion" is a single-player Science Fiction Fighting game with an intriguing story and high-intensity combat. Explore procedurally-generated levels and hand-crafted challenges across three unique universes, each with their own parallel self, abilities, and weapons. The game boasts stunning game mechanics and splendid visuals, providing a smooth and immersive experience for players.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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  • Xbox
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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 881 reviews
gameplay122 positive mentions
stability14 negative mentions
  • Engaging and fluid combat system that feels satisfying and responsive.
  • Beautiful graphics and art style, creating a visually appealing world.
  • Diverse character abilities and weapon options that encourage experimentation.
  • Repetitive gameplay loop that can become tedious over time.
  • Some bugs and performance issues that affect the overall experience.
  • Lack of depth in the story and character development.
  • gameplay273 mentions

    The gameplay of "Trinity Fusion" has been widely praised for its fluidity, engaging mechanics, and addictive combat, drawing favorable comparisons to titles like "Dead Cells." Players appreciate the innovative fusion mechanics and the variety offered by multiple characters, although some have noted minor issues with responsiveness and level design. Overall, the game delivers a satisfying and polished experience that appeals to both newcomers and veterans of the metroidvania and roguelike genres.

    • “Trinity Fusion has outstanding gameplay, fluid and addictive combat, an interesting story, and unexpected queer representation!”
    • “The gameplay loop is very satisfying, the controls feel very tight and precise, the pace during combat is on point, enemy strikes are well telegraphed, the movement feels intuitive and flows effortlessly.”
    • “Trinity Fusion offers a blast of fun with its engaging gameplay and visually appealing design that makes exploring its vibrant world a joy.”
    • “The gameplay is not responsive, everything has a delay, and is very floaty (jumping, attacking, etc).”
    • “I do not recommend the game in its current state, and even if developers expand, fix and tweak some things, I believe other products in the genre would still offer more content, more gameplay, more lore, and are tweaked and polished to a higher standard.”
    • “It seems that the core gameplay was never clearly established and stuck to, and each feature that was tacked-on pulled it in a different direction.”
  • graphics197 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, vibrant art style, and smooth animations, often compared favorably to titles like "Dead Cells" and "Metroid Dread." Players appreciate the distinct biomes and detailed character designs, which contribute to an immersive sci-fi aesthetic. While some minor issues were noted, such as unpolished elements and NPC animations, the overall graphical quality is considered impressive for an indie title, enhancing the gameplay experience significantly.

    • “The graphics are stunning, and the gameplay is challenging and addictive.”
    • “The game's vibrant visuals and well-crafted environments create a visually appealing world for players to explore.”
    • “Trinity Fusion impresses with its 2.5D graphics and detailed character designs.”
    • “The graphics are a bit unpolished but still very nice.”
    • “This game has terrible combat, and when you look at it a bit more closely you can see just how terrible the graphics are.”
    • “I wasn't impressed looking at the graphical settings, where everything was set to maximum by default, including unlimited fps.”
  • story175 mentions

    The story of "Trinity Fusion" has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay, while others criticize it as disjointed and lacking depth. Many appreciate the intriguing sci-fi multiverse concept and character development, but note that the narrative can feel minimal or confusing, especially towards the end. Overall, while the story may not be the game's strongest aspect, it provides enough interest to complement the solid gameplay experience.

    • “A very interesting and truly deep storyline in the dark sci-fi world, and all three main characters look and feel very interesting as well.”
    • “While 'dead cells' is renowned for its fluid combat and roguelike elements, 'trinity fusion' elevates this with its engaging storyline set in a captivating sci-fi multiverse.”
    • “The story is expertly woven into the gameplay, creating a truly immersive experience that will leave you wanting more.”
    • “The story is lacking substance and the metroidvania is hardly present.”
    • “The story is ok, but it's kind of all over the place near the end since you can sequence skip some segments, so story beats seem to happen out of order sometimes, and can leave the player a bit confused.”
    • “This is probably the weakest point of the game; this isn't necessarily a bad thing, I guess it's just the nature of the genre that makes it hard to tell a story, you get it in bits and pieces from conversations and really small cutscenes.”
  • music68 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting its fitting sci-fi and dystopian vibes. While some found the soundtrack to be somewhat limited, it effectively complements the gameplay and level design, creating a compelling ambiance that keeps players engaged. Overall, the music is described as superb, with standout tracks that contribute significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “The weapon variety, incredible futuristic sci-fi soundtrack, and combat kept me playing for hours.”
    • “Level design is beautifully artful and the music creates a compelling atmosphere.”
    • “The music composed by Synthwave Goose is excellent and really nails the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The sound design/music is on par, nothing special, but it gets the job done.”
    • “I cannot list a single thing worth mentioning (well maybe music).”
    • “Music is ok.”
  • stability22 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as character freezes and crashes. However, some users note that it runs well on the Steam Deck, particularly with its optimized mode, and express optimism about future updates addressing these issues. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the game's stability remains a concern for many players.

    • “I play on my Steam Deck and it runs great on it; they even have a specific Steam Deck mode that really does optimize it.”
    • “Seems bug-free to me and there's more content coming.”
    • “Runs great on a PC and graphics look good.”
    • “Too floaty, grindy, janky, and buggy.”
    • “The game is a lot of fun, until your run bugs out and your character freezes.”
    • “I get past the character select and then the whole thing just freezes and I have to hard restart my computer.”
  • atmosphere20 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique spirit, compelling soundtrack, and beautifully crafted level design. Reviewers highlight the effective use of music to enhance the emotional experience, particularly during battles, while the graphics and voice acting contribute to a haunting yet awe-inspiring world. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature that captivates players.

    • “But this game has its own spirit and its own unique atmosphere, and I love it!”
    • “Level design is beautifully artful, and the music creates a compelling atmosphere.”
    • “From the atmospheric lighting to the intricate level design, Trinity Fusion creates a world that feels both haunting and awe-inspiring.”
  • optimization18 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on higher settings for many players without significant performance issues, the Steam Deck experience is notably poor, requiring low settings and resulting in high battery consumption. Some users report a polished and stable gameplay experience, but there are concerns about future optimization improvements, particularly for handheld devices.

    • “I haven't had any stability problems, no crashes, not stuttering, it's all very smooth and stable.”
    • “Gameplay runs smoothly and combat has a great flow.”
    • “It's also really polished already and properly optimized.”
    • “Steam Deck performance is bad; you have to play it on low settings and it still eats a lot of battery.”
    • “I call this hopeful, because it's easy to hope that a game will have optimization fixes in the future.”
    • “However, I've found (so far) that I can crank up the settings with no detriment to the performance, although battery life is slightly impacted.”
  • grinding14 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, with many noting a lack of essential features that exacerbate the difficulty, even on easy mode. The need to farm for upgrades is seen as overly demanding, with high requirements and limited resources, leading to a sense of unfairness and a less enjoyable experience overall. While there is potential for improvement with future updates, the current grind is viewed as a significant drawback.

    • “Even on easy difficulty, this game is hard due to the lack of certain features; you can't block attacks but only dodge them, and if you're surrounded by too many enemies, it's useless. There are too few healing potions, no aerial attack during a jump, only ground and ranged attacks. If you die, you have to start all over again, losing even the upgrades acquired during the game. Farming items for permanent upgrades is almost rare, and the requirements to acquire such upgrades are too high.”
    • “Overall, really good experience, though I can't help but want more out of it, since the farming in 1.0 is tedious. I finished the game and I don't have even a fifth of the skill tree; I'm definitely going to stay on the lookout for future updates.”
    • “A slew of nonsensical design decisions early on made it tedious to play and player-punishing for no reason other than to frustrate players.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    Overall, the game offers strong replayability, with many players drawn back for "just one more run" due to its engaging gameplay and randomly generated levels. However, some reviewers noted that it could benefit from more variety and difficulty options compared to similar titles like Dead Cells, which offers greater depth in replay value.

    • “A really fun roguelike game with great replayability and that 'one more run before going to bed' loop, which is a winner for a game like this.”
    • “I find myself always coming back for just one more run, which says a lot about Trinity Fusion's replayability.”
    • “Compared to Dead Cells, which has 5 difficulty levels and hundreds of hours of replay value, this game only has normal and hardcore difficulty.”
    • “For more replayability, you'd probably want more variety.”
    • “The randomly generated levels add to the replayability, providing a unique experience each time.”
  • character development13 mentions

    "Trinity Fusion" excels in character development and world-building, drawing favorable comparisons to "Hades" with its intricate narrative depth and unique character designs. While the main characters and bosses are visually impressive and distinct, some critiques highlight a lack of depth in character development, suggesting that the game's strong gameplay may appeal more to dedicated fans than to those seeking rich storytelling. Overall, it combines elements from other successful titles in the genre, making it a recommended experience for both newcomers and genre enthusiasts.

    • “Comparing it with 'Hades,' another highly acclaimed title in the genre, 'Trinity Fusion' holds its own with its intricate character development and world-building.”
    • “Overall, 'Trinity Fusion' stands out in the metroidvania genre by combining the best elements of its peers—fluid combat from 'Dead Cells,' diverse world exploration akin to 'Cult of the Lamb,' and the narrative depth and character development reminiscent of 'Hades.' This synthesis, along with its own unique features, makes 'Trinity Fusion' a highly recommended title for fans of the genre and newcomers alike.”
    • “Character design and enemy design is really cool; the main characters feel unique in their looks and personality, despite them being pretty much the same person. The bosses, I think, are the main highlight; they look amazing.”
    • “The lack of character development, and underwhelming visuals are kept afloat by enjoyable core gameplay that should mostly appeal to dedicated fans of the genre.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the character Kera, who is described as both funny and likable. However, some players feel that the overall comedic elements fall flat due to the game's brevity, with much of its content being revealed in a short playtime.

    • “My favorite character, Kera, is a rock and funny.”
    • “The humor in the game really stands out and adds to the overall experience.”
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Critic Reviews

76% average critic score

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Play time

9hMedian play time
17hAverage play time
7-13hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 14 analyzed playthroughs

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