Trip to Vinelands
- October 21, 2016
- Walter Machado
Get on Steam"Trip to Vinelands" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game set in a surrealist world. The player helps the main character, Walter, navigate his dreams and confront his subconscious as he searches for his lost wife. With artistic visuals and immersive sound design, the game explores themes of loss, love, and self-discovery.
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Reviews
- The game is a fun and addictive challenge that requires quick reactions and precise movements.
- It features a unique art style and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Despite its simplicity, the game offers a rewarding experience as players strive to complete 100 levels.
- The hitboxes can be unreliable, leading to frustrating deaths that feel unfair.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with little variety in levels and mechanics.
- Some players find the difficulty level to be excessively high, making it less enjoyable for casual gamers.
- music23 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its dynamic and catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere, while others feel it doesn't quite match the game's mood or lacks depth. Many users highlight the music as a standout feature, contributing to the game's addictive and immersive experience, though a few suggest it could benefit from a different style to better fit the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is often described as epic and unique, making it a significant aspect of the game's appeal.
“First game I've ever bought just for the music.”
“The soundtrack is also worth noting since I've not heard anything like it in a game before.”
“Awesome OST sets the mood, and simple visuals help keep you focused (which you'll need to be).”
“However, I wasn't really astonished by the sound effects and soundtrack, and the game lacks more challenges.”
“6/10 for the gameplay, 3/10 for the soundtrack; it needs a completely different kind of score to fit the game's mood, in my opinion.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simple yet challenging mechanics that create a stimulating experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Despite its fast-paced arcade style and appealing visuals, many feel that it falls short in providing a satisfying gameplay experience, often prioritizing aesthetics over substance. Overall, the game offers a blend of easy-to-understand mechanics with potential for depth, but may not hold long-term engagement for all players.
“How a game with such a simple gameplay loop can cause your heart rate to continuously increase the more you advance is beyond me, but somehow it does, and it does it well.”
“The gameplay is also stimulating enough to keep you enthralled and thinking on-the-fly.”
“It's a fast-paced arcade game with good music and fun mechanics.”
“Unfortunately, the gameplay is extremely repetitive and not very fun, and the replay value was not there for me after even a few minutes.”
“One button gameplay.”
“6/10 for the gameplay, 3/10 for the soundtrack (it needs a completely different kind of score to fit the game mood, in my opinion).”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet effective, featuring a unique and colorful art style that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users appreciate the aesthetic and find it visually appealing, others consider the graphics to be lazy or abstract, lacking in depth. Overall, the visuals are seen as functional, supporting the game's challenging mechanics and engaging music.
“A fun and unique challenge with a really cool art style.”
“Awesome OST sets the mood, and simple visuals help keep you focused (which you'll need to be).”
“Like the other games he's made, this has simple, colourful graphics that just work, a catchy musical sound and gameplay that is simple yet also deep and challenging at the same time.”
“lazy graphics”
“Graphics are almost abstract and not too interesting to look at.”
“The visuals remind me of something from VVVVVV, but in its own way.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, offering minimal story elements and relying on player interpretation. While it features an unexpected ending, the overall experience is characterized by repetitive gameplay rather than a cohesive storyline. Players are left to derive their own meaning, often reflecting on perseverance in the face of challenges.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is no story; you will die a lot quickly, and you can experience the entire game in about 30 seconds. The game mainly consists of repetition in attempts to achieve a higher score.”
“This game doesn't try to have a story, but it throws in an odd ending that doesn't really fit.”
“There's no story, only what you can come up with in your head.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its strong music, art, and execution, creating an engaging experience reminiscent of Ubermosh. Players note a claustrophobic feeling in certain levels, enhancing the sense of tension and exploration as they search for exits.
“This game has a very nice claustrophobic atmosphere, and sometimes you wonder where to find the exit in one level.”
“That said, it has good music, good atmosphere, good art, and good execution - all much like Ubermosh.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of urgency and tension as players navigate through 100 randomized levels, evoking feelings of anxiety and excitement while trying to avoid the moving vine walls.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be genuinely funny, highlighting its effective use of humor throughout the gameplay experience.
“This game had me laughing out loud with its clever jokes and witty dialogue.”
“The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I love how the game incorporates absurd situations that keep the gameplay light-hearted and fun.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users find the gameplay to be highly repetitive and lacking in enjoyment, leading to a significant decrease in replay value after a short period of play.
“Unfortunately, the gameplay is extremely repetitive and not very fun, and the replay value was not there for me after even a few minutes.”
