Trinity Fusion
- December 15, 2023
- Angry Mob Games
- 9h median play time
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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Get on Xbox Games Store"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.
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Reviews
- Engaging and fluid combat mechanics that provide a satisfying gameplay experience.
- Gorgeous graphics and art style that enhance the sci-fi atmosphere of the game.
- Diverse character abilities and weapon options that allow for varied playstyles and strategies.
- Some gameplay mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, particularly in combat and movement.
- The game can become repetitive quickly, with limited enemy variety and predictable patterns.
- Progression can feel grindy, requiring excessive farming for upgrades and permanent enhancements.
- gameplay131 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Trinity Fusion" is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and innovative fusion system, drawing favorable comparisons to other titles like "Dead Cells." Players appreciate the addictive gameplay loop, diverse character abilities, and visually appealing design, although some note minor issues with responsiveness and complexity. Overall, the game offers a satisfying blend of action and exploration, making it a compelling choice for fans of the metroidvania and roguelite genres.
“Trinity Fusion has outstanding gameplay, fluid and addictive combat, an interesting story, and unexpected queer representation!”
“The gameplay loop is very fun, fast, and satisfying.”
“The characters are all unique and super fun to play, and the gameplay is smooth as butter.”
“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.”
“The core gameplay was never clearly established and stuck to, and each feature that was tacked-on pulled it in a different direction.”
- graphics97 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative 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 unique design of biomes and enemies, highlighting the game's sci-fi aesthetic and attention to detail. 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.”
- story87 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of "Trinity Fusion" receives 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 with unclear mission structures and pacing issues. Overall, while the story has its merits, it appears to be a secondary focus compared to the game's strong gameplay mechanics.
“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.”
- music34 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its fitting sci-fi and synthwave influences. While some noted that the soundtrack could be limited, it effectively complements the gameplay and level design, creating a compelling ambiance that keeps players engaged. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing 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 music composed by synthwave goose (sorry can't remember the other composers) is excellent and really nails the overall atmosphere.”
“- sound design/music is on par, nothing special, but it gets the job done.”
“Music is ok”
- stability11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as character freezes and crashes. However, others report that it runs smoothly, particularly on the Steam Deck, which has a dedicated optimization mode. Overall, while there are notable stability issues, some users find the game enjoyable despite these problems.
“I play on my Steam Deck and it runs great on it; they even have a specific Steam Deck mode that really optimizes it.”
“Seems bug-free to me, and there's more content coming.”
“Runs great on a PC and the graphics look good.”
“Too floaty, grindy, janky, and buggy.”
“It's an okay roguelike/metroidvania, but extremely buggy.”
“The game is a lot of fun, until your run bugs out and your character freezes.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fantastic music, unique spirit, and beautifully crafted level design, which together create a compelling and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric vibe of the soundtrack, particularly during battles, and commend the game's haunting yet awe-inspiring visuals and voice acting. Overall, the combination of these elements contributes to a rich and engaging atmosphere that players find captivating.
“But this game has its own spirit and its own unique atmosphere, and I love it!”
“The soundtrack has a nice atmospheric vibe to each level as it slightly intensifies whenever in a battle.”
“From the atmospheric lighting to the intricate level design, Trinity Fusion creates a world that feels both haunting and awe-inspiring.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance and stability with no crashes or stuttering, others experience poor performance on the Steam Deck, requiring low settings and resulting in significant battery drain. However, many players find the game well-optimized and polished, allowing for higher settings without major performance issues, albeit with some impact on battery life.
“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.”
“The game runs very smoothly, seems well 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.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, with a lack of essential features like blocking and limited healing options contributing to a challenging experience. The need to farm for upgrades is seen as overly demanding, and the game's design choices often lead to unfair deaths and a sense of imbalance. 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, and 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.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is highly praised, with many players enjoying the addictive "one more run" loop and the fun of randomly generated levels. However, some reviewers note that while it offers solid replay value, it lacks the variety and difficulty options found in similar games like Dead Cells, which may limit long-term engagement.
“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.”
“For more replayability, you'd probably want more variety.”
“Compared to Dead Cells, which has 5 difficulty levels and hundreds of hours of replay value, this game only has normal and hardcore difficulty.”
“The randomly generated levels add to the replayability, providing a unique experience each time.”
- character development6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
"Trinity Fusion" excels in character development, offering intricate narratives and unique character designs that enhance its metroidvania experience. The game successfully combines elements from acclaimed titles like "Hades," showcasing diverse personalities and visually striking designs for both main characters and bosses, making it a standout in the genre. Overall, players appreciate the depth and creativity in character portrayal, contributing to a rich gaming experience.
“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, and the bosses I think are the main highlight—they look amazing.”
“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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the character Kera, who is described as both entertaining and amusing. However, some players feel that the overall comedic value diminishes quickly, as the game's content can be fully experienced in about 30 minutes, leading to a lack of sustained humor.
“My favorite character, Kera, is a rock and she's hilarious!”
“The humor in this game really stands out and adds to the overall experience.”
Critic Reviews
Trinity Fusion Review – Triple threat
Trinity Fusion provides a very good time that fans of roguelikes and 2D action games really shouldn’t miss. The game weaves its multiversal mystery throughout your many runs towards the Harmonisers, crafting a fun narrative out of the cast’s repeated jaunts across different realities. The combat and platforming is satisfying and delightful, with chaining together melee attacks, gunplay and air dashes feeling effortless and engaging. As with many roguelikes, the repetition sets in before long, with limited level designs and an Amplifier mechanic that discourages experimentation, but the game is still a blast while it lasts.
80%Trinity Fusion Review
Trinity Fusion is enjoyable to play, but the overall package feels lacking in comparison to others in the genre. 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.
66%Trinity Fusion Review (PC)
Trinity Fusion is built around a combat system that’s easy to understand but hard to master. I like the focus on picking the best mix of weapons and Amplifiers, creating synergies that make handling both groups and individuals easy. The rogue-lite elements are not very deep, but they offer players extra options to tweak their playstyle. Choice matters and there’s plenty of space for experimentation. The narrative is just interesting enough to keep players engaged in the long term. The apocalyptic theme should have been used to increase the weirdness level of both worlds and enemies. Trinity Fusion has good mechanics and i8t will welcome both newcomers, thanks to the Hyper system, and veterans. Review key provided by the developer.
85%
