Tross
- February 26, 2016
- Shadowprerequisite
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Tross is a single-player Action game with exceptional graphics and beautiful music. As a selected user, help prevent the next cyber apocalypse by flying through the digital world, attacking malicious files in Quarantine Zones before the barriers collapse. Master Tross's navigation abilities and target each file's deletion spot to save your consciousness and complete the program's challenging mission."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a satisfying challenge that rewards players with a sense of mastery once they adapt to the controls.
- Visually appealing with a unique neon aesthetic and a great soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- The game has a responsive developer who actively addresses issues and improves the game post-release.
- The controls are widely criticized as unresponsive and poorly designed, making the game frustrating to play.
- The game is extremely difficult, with many players finding it punishing and unforgiving, especially for newcomers.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with level design that detract from the overall experience, leading to a lack of enjoyment.
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant neon aesthetic and mesmerizing visuals, particularly on high-resolution displays. However, others criticize the overall quality as low or lazy, suggesting that it detracts from the gameplay experience. While the art style is appreciated by many, it is often noted that the graphics alone are not enough to compensate for issues with controls and gameplay mechanics.
“It was a cool idea, and I love the graphics, but the controls need a lot of work.”
“I personally love this game as it is and would gladly pay more money for DLC. I played through the whole game on a 3840 x 2160 monitor and the graphics were mesmerizing.”
“The aesthetics of Tross are brilliant.”
“We can only guess why such low quality graphics were used.”
“The low quality/lazy graphics and awful controls here make this impossible to recommend.”
“Thanks to the Unreal Engine, at least you can tweak the graphics a little, not that it makes a huge difference.”
- music9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its futuristic vibe and quality, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some players find it repetitive over time, many highlight it as a standout feature that enhances gameplay, despite frustrations with controls and difficulty. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, complementing the game's aesthetic and engaging visuals.
“I also quite like the soundtrack, which has a good futuristic vibe to it, even though it gets repetitive after a while.”
“Pros: amazing graphics, flawless controls, interesting level design, good music, very well priced, in perfect theme with games like Super Hexagon, VVVVVV, Nitronic Rush, and Barrier X.”
“The music of all things is absolutely fantastical, and gameplay in general is extremely addicting.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio mixing is poor, and the music often drowns out important sound effects.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are polarized, with some players criticizing the controls as unresponsive and the game being overly punishing for newcomers, leading to frustration. Conversely, others praise the addictive nature of the gameplay and the quality of the music, highlighting that the controls can be enjoyable when properly configured. Overall, the experience seems to vary significantly based on individual preferences and expectations.
“The graphics were nothing like I suspected, the controls (considering you're using a mouse and keyboard and choose your preferred options) are great, the music of all things is absolutely fantastical, and gameplay in general is extremely addicting.”
“The controls are terrible; I have no idea if I'm doing anything right. The only controls they told me about are the launching mechanics. They have options to rebind the keys, but they don't work. The levels are too small for the maneuverability of the plane, and the game is incredibly unforgiving, especially to new players.”
“Some game mechanics are not polished. There's no difficulty level, and with the current state of the game and controls, it's just not fun to play at all.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have several bugs, including issues with hitbox detection and control settings, particularly with mouse input not functioning correctly. Overall, players have expressed concerns about the game's stability.
“The game is a little bit buggy, and the hitbox of the ship feels bigger than it should be.”
“The game is buggy; I couldn't set the controls to WSAD from the mouse input. The game was bugging out and didn't read the mouse correctly.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, focusing primarily on gameplay mechanics rather than a narrative-driven experience, as players are given two lives to complete missions.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful contradictions, such as the amusing statement about the controller being "disabled by default" while still functioning, showcasing a lighthearted and witty approach to gameplay mechanics.
“I love how the game pokes fun at itself with clever dialogue and hilarious situations.”
“The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining and fun.”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
