Trolley Gold
- March 17, 2017
- Mantis Games
Get on SteamDo you want to collect all the gold in the world? The game "Trolley Gold" gives you this opportunity!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game includes some interesting historical facts about the gold rush era.
- The music and sound design are enjoyable and fit the theme of the game.
- The concept of collecting gold in a mine cart has potential for fun gameplay.
- The controls are extremely poor, making the game feel unplayable and frustrating.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, leading to boredom quickly.
- The game is riddled with bugs and lacks polish, making it feel like an unfinished product.
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and fitting well with the game's theme, while others describe it as lackluster and in need of improvement. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated by some for its upbeat nature and compatibility with the gameplay, but it also faces criticism for its quality and execution.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“You've got some upbeat music to go along with your mining buddy's twang of the pickaxe mining the gold.”
“The sound/music is enjoyable; the music and sounds fit the time periods and game so well.”
“The music was pretty lackluster and the writing needed grammatical work and flair.”
“Soundtrack is 'ok', kinda.”
“- horrible music”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around an arkanoid-style mechanic where players collect falling gold and ore using simple left and right arrow controls. However, many users find the gameplay mediocre and frustrating due to broken and laggy controls, leading to a repetitive experience and overly difficult levels with poor visibility. Overall, the game suffers from significant gameplay issues that detract from enjoyment.
“From a gameplay point of view, this is an amusing Arkanoid-style game in which you need to fill a mine trolley with falling gold and ore.”
“The entire gameplay is based on just the left and right arrow keys.”
“Gameplay is engaging and offers a unique twist on the classic arcade style.”
“Mediocre gameplay, although it works well.”
“Because the controls and trolley mechanics are broken and laggy, making the game way harder than it should be. It becomes repetitive very fast, and some levels have a strange layout, making everything hard to see.”
“Absolutely no joy from gameplay.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent, particularly given the limitations, with some users noting that they look good overall. However, there are criticisms regarding the lack of options for customization and resolution settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, while the audiovisuals are considered decent, some users feel that the gameplay does not match the quality of the graphics.
“The graphics look great for what they are, especially considering the limitations.”
“Much slicker with Xbox 360 pad support and decent audiovisuals.”
“Good music and medium graphics.”
“Bad gameplay and graphics.”
“No proper options menu, only sound settings (no graphic settings, no resolution settings, no control settings, etc.).”
“Graphics are decent for what they are, but they look great for the limited graphics available, apart from the gold which is outlined in the cons.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. However, some users feel that the lack of voice-overs detracts from the narrative experience, as reading the text can diminish the emotional impact of the story.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“Voice-overs would have helped immensely, as having to read the text yourself takes away from the story they are trying to portray, in my opinion.”
“Voice-overs would’ve helped immensely; having to read the text yourself takes away from the story they are trying to portray, in my opinion.”
“The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and leaves many plot points unresolved.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that "Trolley Gold" is primarily a vehicle for grinding, designed for card farming rather than providing a meaningful gaming experience. Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious and unfulfilling, likening it to a soulless endeavor aimed at profit rather than enjoyment.
“Trolley gold is shovelware, designed purely for card farming and giving away en masse so its creators can gain some extra cash from the Steam market.”
“Soul-destroying card farming.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players have expressed concerns about the game's stability, describing it as buggy and poorly constructed, akin to a rushed flash game. While some regions offer varying levels of difficulty, the inconsistency in gameplay experience is attributed to technical issues rather than a natural progression in challenge.
“Looks and acts like a buggy, rushed, and unfinished flash game. I could probably find similar and free flash games on the internet that are made better.”
“Australia was easier than California as you didn’t have to worry about the time aspect. However, Africa was harder than Australia due to the RNG of the ore, but still had no time issues to worry about like in California. In my opinion, since it goes California, Australia, and then Africa, shouldn’t the game get harder as you progress to new places? It feels like the game is buggy and built poorly rather than just being difficult.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The star system enhances replayability by encouraging players to revisit levels for better scores, though some users note drawbacks that may affect the overall experience.
“The star system adds a great layer of replayability to the levels, encouraging players to revisit and improve their scores.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making it easy to dive back in for another round.”
“The game offers multiple paths and strategies, ensuring that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
