Truberbrook / Trüberbrook

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 854 reviews
  • story
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  • music
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Truberbrook is a thrilling single-player mystery-sci-fi adventure game set in a 1960's parallel universe. As Hans Tannhauser, you'll find yourself on a lottery-winning vacation in a remote German village, where you'll be drawn into a quest to save the world. With handmade scenery and an engaging storyline, Truberbrook offers suspense, mystery, and thrills.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 854 reviews
story196 positive mentions
grinding16 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning handcrafted visuals that create a unique and immersive atmosphere.
  • The characters are quirky and engaging, with a humorous tone that adds charm to the story.
  • The puzzles, while not overly challenging, are enjoyable and fit well within the narrative.
  • The story feels rushed and lacks depth, leaving many plot points unresolved and characters underdeveloped.
  • Gameplay can be tedious due to slow movement and excessive backtracking between locations.
  • Some puzzles are illogical or overly simplistic, leading to frustration rather than satisfaction.
  • story528 mentions

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its unique aesthetics and humor but criticizing its coherence and depth. While some found the narrative engaging and filled with potential, others felt it lacked direction, often resembling a long prologue rather than a complete story, with numerous plot holes and underdeveloped characters. Overall, the visuals and atmosphere were praised, but the storytelling and puzzle integration left many players wanting more.

    • “The story and the graphics are fantastic!!”
    • “Great atmosphere of an idyllic German rural landscape; engaging science fiction story that may not always be so intuitively grasped but never ceases to arrest your interest.”
    • “The story is interesting and dynamic, with a mystery and a big twist.”
    • “The plot is not very engaging, there are a lot of things that don't make much sense and many puzzles are either too simple or downright illogical.”
    • “The story is vague and often feels like it's missing pieces.”
    • “Weak storyline, incohesive puzzles and lackluster ending make me can't recommend this game to anyone.”
  • graphics290 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning and unique art style, often described as beautiful, charming, and reminiscent of handcrafted miniatures. While many reviewers highlight the visuals as the standout feature, some note performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, and a few express disappointment with the overall execution and storytelling. Overall, the game's aesthetics are considered its strongest asset, making it a visually appealing experience despite some gameplay shortcomings.

    • “The art style is impeccable, and the best part of this game.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely stunning and the characters are endearing, but the story, gameplay, and general quality of life of the game leave a lot to be desired.”
    • “The visuals are truly stunning.”
    • “The graphics are slow af even though I run most games fine.”
    • “Unfortunately, the pretty visuals are the only redeeming aspect of this game.”
    • “Very disappointed especially since the graphics and the overall atmosphere had been promising.”
  • music116 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many noting its relaxing and jazzy elements. However, some players found certain musical interludes, particularly unskippable sections, to be disruptive and out of place, detracting from the game's pacing. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its aesthetic fit, opinions vary on its memorability and effectiveness in supporting the narrative.

    • “The atmosphere and art style of the game is beautiful, and the ambience, such as sounds and music, is really fitting for this kind of game.”
    • “The music is pleasant, and if you like Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds (think Kylie Minogue & Nick Cave's 'Where the Wild Roses Grow'), there is one song in the game which has a similar style.”
    • “The art style and quality is great, and the soundtrack adds so much atmosphere to this little adventure.”
    • “I'm going to go with down mainly because of two sections toward the end that are completely disrespectful of the player's time - an unskippable shoegaze/indie/depression-fest musical interlude that feels like it dropped in from Kentucky Route Zero and the equally unskippable end credits.”
    • “The story beats are irregular and badly-placed: the 'concert' (a device that should certainly be to reward the player) comes right before the climax, and the song played is entirely wrong for the mood.”
    • “There is an entire music sequence built into the game that you have to sit through.”
  • gameplay116 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the point-and-click mechanics to be lackluster and the puzzles often tedious or illogical. While some appreciate the unique graphics and atmosphere, others criticize the linearity and simplicity of the gameplay, which can feel overly guided and lacking depth. Overall, the game is seen as visually appealing but falls short in delivering an engaging and satisfying gameplay experience.

    • “Gameplay sticks to familiar point-and-click mechanics: exploring, talking to characters, and solving puzzles.”
    • “Truly stunning game with light to moderate puzzles and engaging/immersive gameplay.”
    • “I expected a bit less of the gameplay, as it was often criticized, but found it surprisingly fun as well!”
    • “Unfortunately, if I said that the point-and-click mechanics that this game uses are lacking, it would be an understatement.”
    • “The gameplay was tedious and rather boring with either a lot of simple fetch quests, find a hidden object (only possible to find using the object highlight mechanic) or puzzles that had you doing very random things that did not add to the story/adventure experience.”
    • “Gameplay is subpar with puzzles that have little to no logic (solutions don't make sense, having to walk around repeatedly to find the 'right' person you need to talk with no hints whatsoever, etc.).”
  • humor90 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as quirky and often absurd, with a mix of clever dialogue and visual gags that can elicit genuine laughter. However, opinions are divided; while some players appreciate the unique German humor and find it engaging, others feel that the humor is hit-or-miss, with some jokes coming off as forced or lacking depth. Overall, the game is noted for its charming characters and funny moments, but the effectiveness of its humor varies among players.

    • “It's a quirky, weird, funny gem of a game.”
    • “The story was interesting, but the real gems are the funny little lines and the beautifully done artwork.”
    • “Mysterious and hilarious, everything you'd want from a 60s sci-fi point-and-click.”
    • “On sale, it's okayish - I really wonder if the bad voice acting is on purpose and supposed to be funny... which it is not, in my opinion.”
    • “It's very beautiful but not funny.”
  • atmosphere48 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and nostalgic qualities, effectively capturing the essence of a 1960s small-town German setting. Players appreciate the combination of beautiful graphics, solid voice acting, and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, despite some criticisms regarding the story and ending. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as a significant strength, drawing players into its engaging and unique world.

    • “Great atmosphere of an idyllic German rural landscape; engaging science fiction story that may not always be so intuitively grasped but never ceases to arrest your interest.”
    • “The atmosphere is immersive and lives up to its influences.”
    • “The look and atmosphere of this game is astonishing!”
    • “Very disappointed, especially since the graphics and the overall atmosphere had been promising.”
    • “The story in itself isn't what grabbed my attention, but more the graphics, lights/shadows, and music (also the mystical atmosphere).”
    • “The only saving grace of this game is the atmosphere, which I found very effective, and the characters that I found surprisingly not dull.”
  • grinding16 mentions

    Reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, describing it as tedious and filled with repetitive tasks such as fetch quests and unskippable scenes. Players found the gameplay often boring, with puzzles that required excessive backtracking and did not contribute meaningfully to the story, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment. While the artwork and story concept received some praise, the overall experience was marred by the overwhelming amount of filler content.

    • “The gameplay was tedious and rather boring with either a lot of simple fetch quests, find a hidden object (only possible to find using the object highlight mechanic) or puzzles that had you doing very random things that did not add to the story/adventure experience.”
    • “Nice artwork and a good story concept, but after halfway through you realize it's mostly fetch quests and tedious filler work to stretch out the length of the game.”
    • “The story began to get boring very quickly, and I found myself rushing to just complete the game because everything was starting to feel very tedious.”
  • replayability14 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with many users noting its short length and limited content beyond achievements. While some players may return to complete achievements, the general consensus is that the game does not offer substantial replay value, often leading to frustration.

    • “Relatively short, but very replayable.”
    • “My main concerns are the very short length of play, subsequent lack of replayability, and the frustrating nature of the puzzles.”
    • “And the replay value is honestly...very low.”
    • “Replay value is nonexistent.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, buggy save systems, and inconsistent frame rates, particularly on Mac. Players have reported problems with completing the game, such as an unresponsive ending that forced them to seek external solutions. Overall, the experience is marred by these technical shortcomings, impacting gameplay and immersion.

    • “The game looks great, but puzzles are either stupidly easy or just illogical and random. The game was way too short, characters are shallow, and the ending was buggy. I had to watch the ending on a YouTube video because no matter what I did or how many walkthroughs I watched, I could not get the ending to happen.”
    • “First, it is buggy.”
    • “The walk system is buggy, there are frame rate issues (on Mac at least), it's inconsistent what dialog is skippable and what is not, there is inconsistent autosave, and the inventory system is novel but doesn't really add anything.”
  • emotional10 mentions

    Reviews indicate a mixed emotional response to the game, with some praising its emotional plot, graphics, and music, while others criticize the dialogue's lack of emotional tone and the overall experience as frustrating rather than fulfilling. Many players felt disconnected from the characters and story, leading to a generally negative perception of the game's emotional impact.

    • “Emotional plot, really nice graphics, astonishing music.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game's graphics are visually appealing, but it suffers from significant performance issues, particularly on Intel integrated graphics and even on higher-end hardware, indicating potential bugs overlooked during quality assurance. While the problems are not game-breaking, they include severe frame rate drops and occasional subtitle failures, which detract from the overall experience.

    • “Severe frame rate issues on even higher-end hardware (please, no macOS jokes! - these are clearly bugs that weren't caught in the QA process rather than a lack of hardware performance) get in the way of what should be a must-play title for me.”
    • “Nothing game-breaking (as of 16/03/2019), but sometimes dialogue doesn’t appear with subtitles (which can be a pain if you’re playing in a different language than the voice acting), and there’s a bit of stuttering here and there when you click around to move.”
    • “The graphics are nice, although the performance is pretty bad on Intel integrated graphics.”
  • character development6 mentions

    Reviews indicate that character development in the game suffers due to limited resources, resulting in subpar character design and animations. Critics feel that while the environment and character design show potential, the overall storytelling and character depth are lacking, leaving significant room for improvement.

    • “Show your skills (environment and character design) and lazily slap the rest (story writing, game design, voice-over acting, etc.) on top.”
    • “So much room for further storytelling and character development.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The reviews do not specifically address monetization, focusing instead on the game's atmosphere and nostalgic setting in 1960s small-town Germany. There is no mention of in-game purchases, ads, or any monetization strategies, suggesting that this aspect may not be a significant concern for players.

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Play time

7hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
5-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 12 analyzed playthroughs

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