Troll and I

30%
Game Brain Score Based on 21 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
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Troll and I has the makings to be a great game but fails to live up to the quality of what is promised from the trailer.
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In "Troll and I," a mythical adventure set in the Nordic wilderness, players befriend a Troll and work together to flee from hunters. With local cooperative split-screen multiplayer, players can swap between characters, using each one's unique abilities to survive treacherous environments and battle adversaries. Teamwork is vital in this atmospheric exploration of friendship and survival.

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

30%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
story2 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Fun couch co-op game that can be enjoyable if approached with the right expectations.
  • The game features a unique premise and attempts to create a bond between the characters, which can lead to touching moments.
  • Some players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of older PS2 games.
  • The game is plagued by numerous game-breaking bugs and technical issues, including crashes and graphical corruption.
  • Controls are often clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The co-op mode is poorly implemented, with players frequently left with nothing to do while waiting for their partner.
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay in "Troll and I" has been criticized for its slow animations and lack of engaging mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience. While character upgrades are available, they do not enhance combat, and the disjointed mechanics result in a lack of meaningful interaction, making it feel insufficient for a single-player experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a disappointing aspect of the game.

    • “A lot of the people I think reviewed this based on the price/gameplay comparison, which is fair.”
    • “These idols can be used to upgrade your character's skills such as health, but they don't introduce new combat mechanics.”
    • “So many slow animations for everything you do makes for really slow-going gameplay.”
    • “It seems like they tried to write a good story, but the actual gameplay is annoying.”
    • “Troll and I is a hodgepodge of different and disparate game mechanics that have been combined in an extremely lackluster way.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics in the game have been criticized for issues such as corruption in vegetation and text in menus, leading to frequent prompts to restart after changing settings. Overall, many users feel that the graphics are subpar, especially for a $50 title.

    • “There is graphic corruption in vegetation and text in menus.”
    • “I am prompted to restart after changing any graphics options.”
    • “For a $50 title, the graphics are subpar, as is most everything with this game.”
  • story4 mentions

    The game's story features a notable friendship that adds depth, but the overall narrative may feel overshadowed by repetitive environments and frustrating gameplay mechanics. While there are attempts at a meaningful storyline, the execution leaves players feeling disconnected.

    • “It can feel quite monotonous exploring such similar environments over the course of 7 hours, but the story segments that showcase an incredible friendship are worth witnessing, even if, like me, you have to redo 75% of it.”
    • “It seems like they tried to write a good story, but the actual gameplay is annoying.”
    • “Maybe because there are no blood effects, these 'people' aren't actually human, but that seems too deep of a story for this game.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received negative feedback, with users reporting poor performance and labeling it as a poorly optimized PC port. Initial impressions indicate significant issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “Horrible performance.”
    • “Unoptimized PC port???”
    • “Trollolol performance... first impressions (pre-review)”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring touching and heartbreaking moments that create a profound journey throughout the campaign. Players feel that these impactful experiences make the game worth playing, even in solitude.

    • “However, there are definitely touching moments throughout the campaign that are heartbreaking, and I think the game should be played for these very few moments, even if alone.”
    • “This game is an emotional journey from start to finish.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is highlighted through the relationship between the player and the troll, drawing a parallel to the dynamic seen in Michael Bay's Transformers franchise, particularly between Optimus Prime and Shia LaBeouf's character, suggesting a strong emotional connection and growth throughout the game.

    • “The relationship between the player and the troll showcases brilliant character development, reminiscent of the dynamic between Optimus Prime and Sam Witwicky in Michael Bay's Transformers franchise.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received a low rating of 2/10, with users expressing confusion over its positive reviews, which they feel are misleading compared to their own negative experiences.

    • “Overall 2/10 -- I do not understand how it's getting descriptions like 9/10 and 'overwhelming' as it displays in some of its advertising.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could be enjoyable without constant prompts to buy.”
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