Tross

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Tross is a single player action game. It was developed by Shadowprerequisite and was released on February 26, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"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."

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Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

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 difficulty scales well, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy mastering tough challenges.

The controls are widely criticized as unresponsive and poorly designed, making the game frustrating to play.
Many players find the game excessively difficult, with some levels featuring sudden hazards and bad level design that can lead to unfair deaths.
The game suffers from bugs and issues with hitboxes, which detract from the overall experience and enjoyment.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in 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 overshadowed by 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.”
- “The graphics were nothing like I suspected.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its futuristic vibe and overall quality, enhancing the gaming experience despite some repetitiveness. While it complements the visuals and gameplay well, some players found that it wasn't enough to sustain their interest in the long run. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal.
- “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 underwhelming and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
- “The audio mixing is poor, with the music often drowning out important sound effects.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players criticizing the controls as terrible and unresponsive, leading to frustration, especially for newcomers. In contrast, others find the gameplay addictive and enjoy the music, although they note that the mechanics lack polish and the levels feel restrictive. Overall, the experience is marred by control issues and a lack of difficulty options, making it less enjoyable for many.
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be quirky and amusing, particularly noting the irony in statements like "the controller is disabled by default," which adds a layer of comedic absurdity to the gameplay experience.
- “I love how the game plays with expectations; when the controller is disabled by default, it hilariously still works!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes that catch you off guard.”
- “Every character has a witty line that keeps the gameplay light and entertaining.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have several bugs, including issues with hitbox detection and control settings, particularly with mouse input not functioning as intended. 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, and the game was bugging out and didn't read the mouse correctly.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is minimal, focusing primarily on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative depth, as players are given two lives to complete missions.