Tryst

About

Tryst is a Science Fiction Real Time Strategy game with both single-player and multi-player modes. In the single-player campaign, players guide humans and mechanical aliens through a war, uncovering the cause of their sudden hostilities. In multiplayer, players fight for control over resources as either the Ishtonian Alliance or the Zali, trying to outwit their opponents. The game offers customizable units and provides a unique, fast-paced spin on the strategy model.

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19%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a simple and intuitive tech tree that some players appreciate.
There are elements of strategy that could be enjoyable for those willing to invest time in mastering the game.
The effort put into the game by the Indian studio BlueGaint Interactive is commendable, and it shows potential for future titles.

The game is slow, tedious, and poorly optimized, with long wait times for actions and frequent freezing issues.
The campaign is very short and lacks depth, often feeling broken or derivative of better titles.
Overall quality is low, with poor graphics, clunky controls, and a lack of polish that detracts from the gameplay experience.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's story is criticized for its inconsistencies, such as the presence of zerg-like organic elements on human buildings, suggesting a missing hybrid race that is not fully explored. Players find the narrative unengaging and poorly executed, with abrupt difficulty spikes and frustrating gameplay mechanics detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the campaign's storytelling is deemed lacking in coherence and depth, leading to a disappointing experience.
- “Also, something isn't right; the human buildings have Zerg-like organic stuff on them, implying some kind of hybrid race, but the race you play is 100% human story-wise.”
- “By the time you get to the fourth mission, some of that is somewhat addressed, but it still would mean that there is a missing race, or at least missing assets for non-hybrid buildings.”
- “It is badly made graphic-wise, story-wise (for the campaign), sound-wise, and play-wise.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some noting a colorful aesthetic reminiscent of older titles like "Universe at War" and "Command & Conquer," while others criticized them as outdated and poorly executed, likening them to early 2000s standards. Overall, the visuals were deemed insufficient to elevate the gameplay experience, leading to disappointment among players.
- “The graphics and playstyle remind me of Universe at War, Command & Conquer, and Supreme Commander.”
- “Graphics are okay; the twilight and colorful effects are present.”
- “It is badly made graphic-wise, story-wise (for the campaign), sound-wise, and play-wise.”
- “I don't mind indie devs with poor graphics as long as the game is fun, but this crapfest is just not worth it.”
- “Don't buy it; the graphics are from 2000, RTS mechanics are from 2005, and the skill of players is too low.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight the grinding aspect of the game as slow, tedious, and poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience that feels more effortful than rewarding. Many users recommend skipping the title due to its lack of polish and the dead multiplayer scene.
- “Slow, tedious, and poorly optimized.”
- “In conclusion, I would seriously advise skipping this title. It sits at 4GB, the campaign is very tedious, the multiplayer is dead, and mastering this game requires more effort than it is worth. At times, it feels like you are putting in more than the developers have, given the overall lack of polish.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized for poor controls and outdated mechanics, which detract from the overall experience and make it difficult to engage with the story. Reviewers also noted that the graphics feel outdated, further diminishing the game's appeal.
- “Poor controls and gameplay wounded any chance the game would carry me through on the story.”
- “Don't buy it; the graphics are from 2000, RTS mechanics are from 2005, and the skill of players is too low.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for being slow and tedious, with significant issues related to optimization that hinder the overall experience.
- “Slow, tedious, and poorly optimized.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with one user expressing disappointment to the point of ending a friendship over its unfunny content.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently freezing and causing their computers to become unresponsive.
- “I can't play; it freezes my computer.”
- “The game crashes constantly, making it unplayable.”
- “Frequent bugs and glitches ruin the experience.”