Tru Or Die
- December 11, 2023
- Tru Hunnit
- 18h median play time
Get on Steam"Tru or Die Chiraq: Streets of Power" is a hood game set in the unforgiving streets of Chicago, where you join the infamous Tru or Die gang and fight for power in the world of street gangs. The game features intense gang warfare, co-op gameplay for up to 10 players, and a massive open-world environment. Your decisions will impact the destiny of Tru or Die in the heart of Chiraq.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and engaging concept that blends elements of entrepreneurship, combat, and storytelling, providing an immersive experience.
- Despite its bugs, the game shows a lot of potential and has a solid foundation that could evolve into something remarkable with further updates.
- Players appreciate the vibrant atmosphere and the ability to engage in various activities, making it a fun experience, especially with friends.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, making it frustrating and often unplayable for many users.
- Many players feel that the game is incomplete and lacks sufficient content, with a low level of NPC interaction and repetitive missions.
- There are concerns about the developer's commitment to the game, with some players feeling it has been abandoned or is a cash grab.
- story26 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of depth and clarity in the narrative. While some appreciate the unique blend of entrepreneurship and combat, others criticize the missions as repetitive and the world as barren, leading to a feeling of disconnection from a compelling storyline. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game needs significant improvements in storytelling and content to enhance the player experience.
“This title seamlessly blends elements of entrepreneurship, combat, and storytelling to create a truly unique and unforgettable experience.”
“Beyond the gameplay, Tru or Die: Chiraq excels at storytelling.”
“With its innovative entrepreneurship mechanics, fluid combat, and compelling storytelling, it's a must-play for fans of open-world games and those looking for a truly authentic urban experience.”
“Fake wannabe developer, this game is a fraud, no missions, no story, straight bugs and problems.”
“Story.... 2/10”
“Needs more of a single player story mode.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Tru or Die: Chiraq" is described as engaging and innovative, particularly due to its well-implemented entrepreneurial mechanics and fluid combat system, which enhance the overall experience. However, many players criticize the game for its lack of NPCs, bugs, and repetitive missions, leading to a mixed reception regarding its current state and value. While some find the concept and execution promising, others feel it needs significant improvements before it can be fully recommended.
“Tru or Die: Chiraq offers an engaging and immersive gameplay experience that shows a lot of potential.”
“The core mechanics are solid, and the concept behind the game is both innovative and exciting.”
“The entrepreneurship system is incredibly well-implemented, allowing players to make real-world decisions that have tangible consequences on their gameplay.”
“Bugs, bad graphics, multiplayer is buns, missions get boring, and NPCs are not frequent and lack mechanics.”
“Definitely a good concept, pretty fun, but I didn't see any NPCs besides the vendors and mission ones. The town was barren with no people or cars going around, mechanics are not quite there yet. I feel this game is worth maybe $15-$20, and the state it's in right now I ended up refunding and am going to keep watching for updates, so for now I wouldn't recommend it especially for the price but if they make the game better I will come back and change that.”
“Game won't launch after I saved the game after 15 minutes of gameplay and exit, steady getting memory error.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as subpar and in need of optimization, while others find them acceptable and fitting for the gameplay experience. Although comparisons to higher-end titles like GTA are often unfavorable, many users appreciate the overall aesthetic and improvements made since launch. Overall, the graphics are seen as a secondary concern to the game's engaging concept and gameplay mechanics.
“I like it, the game is wonky in a lot of areas but really good game idea and the graphics aren't bad either, could probably use some optimization.”
“They listened to a lot of feedback and the game has grown immensely, both graphically and content-wise.”
“With that being said, comparing the graphics to a game like GTA would do this game an injustice, as I can see most reviews would say something about it.”
“Bugs, bad graphics, multiplayer is buns, missions get boring, and NPCs are not frequent and lack mechanics.”
“Graphics.... 4/10”
“With that being said, the graphics compared to a game like GTA would do this game an injustice, as I can see most reviews would say something about it.”
- stability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of severe bugs, glitches, and issues such as save deletions, making it nearly unplayable for many users. While some players have experienced fewer problems, the overall consensus is that the game is a "buggy mess" that detracts significantly from the experience.
“The game runs smoothly without any major bugs, and I've had no issues with missions so far.”
“I appreciate the stability of the game; it has been a seamless experience for me.”
“Despite the short campaign, I've encountered no significant problems, and everything has worked as intended.”
“It's buggy... for sure, it's nearly unplayable.”
“It has too many glitches and won't let me start a new game, and it will randomly delete your saves.”
“The game is honestly terrible and a buggy mess.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring significant time investment with limited content and unclear progression systems. However, some note that the grind can vary based on individual player goals.
“Movement sucks, way too grindy, next to no content, weapons locked behind a level system with no way of telling what your level is.”
“The game can be grindy, but it's dependent on your goals while you're playing.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is seen as a work in progress, with users noting that while the graphics and atmosphere are commendable, there are significant issues such as wonky interactions, broken quest mechanics, and subpar performance despite a lack of activity in the world. Many believe improvements are on the horizon, but current optimization leaves much to be desired for a $30 title.
“It's pretty cool, not gonna lie. It needs improvements, but I'm sure they're on the way. I see its future (being fully optimized) to really help the open-world shooter genre.”
“I like it; the game is wonky in a lot of areas but has a really good idea and the graphics aren't bad either. It could probably use some optimization.”
“The map isn't really that big at all, contrary to what they say in the game description. Interacting with things is wonky and broken, performance is mediocre for the fact that there's nothing really going on in the world (no traffic, pedestrians, most NPCs don't move, etc.). Questing is broken (you finish a quest and it doesn't tell you what to do or where to go next), grow plots are almost impossible to interact with when close together, and there's just an overall lack of content in my opinion for a $30 game.”
“The atmosphere is awesome, and especially being built in Unreal Engine 5, the game has really solid performance.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its vibrant and authentic depiction of the virtual streets of Chiraq, enhanced by impressive performance thanks to Unreal Engine 5. Players are captivated from the moment they enter, highlighting the immersive quality of the environment.
“From the moment you step into the virtual streets of Chiraq, you're immediately captivated by its vibrant and authentic atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is awesome, and especially being built in Unreal Engine 5, the game has really solid performance.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a compelling narrative that deeply resonates with players, effectively exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and survival in a challenging environment.
“The narrative is compelling and emotionally resonant, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle to survive in a harsh environment.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that the pricing is unfair, especially since the current price is lower than the pre-release cost.
“The development team has really dropped the ball; they overcharged us, and now the price is lower than it was before release. It feels like a cash grab, honestly.”
“The monetization strategy is frustrating; it seems like they prioritize profit over player experience.”
“I can't believe how aggressive the in-game purchases are. It feels like you can't enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users expressing disappointment and suggesting that even the Roblox version offers a better experience. Overall, the game's soundtrack is considered subpar and detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“The music in this game is absolutely terrible; even the Roblox version is better.”
“The soundtrack is so bad that it ruins the entire experience.”
“I can't believe how poorly the music is done; it feels like an afterthought.”
