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Tryst

19%Game Brain Score
humor
story, graphics
19% User Score Based on 96 reviews

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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 96 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
story4 negative mentions
  • The game has a simple and intuitive tech tree that allows for some strategic customization of units.
  • There are elements of nostalgia for fans of classic RTS games, reminiscent of titles like Universe at War and Command & Conquer.
  • The effort put into developing the game is appreciated, especially as a tribute to the Indian gaming industry.
  • The game is poorly optimized, slow, and often freezes, making it frustrating to play.
  • The campaign is very short and lacks depth, with many missions being either broken or uninteresting.
  • Overall quality is low, with clunky controls, unbalanced gameplay, and a lack of polish that detracts from the experience.
  • story
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for its inconsistencies, particularly the presence of zerg-like organic elements on human buildings, suggesting a missing hybrid race that is never fully explained. Players find the narrative unengaging and poorly executed, with abrupt difficulty spikes and frustrating gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of crucial gameplay warnings, such as low health alerts for essential characters, further hampers the storytelling and mission progression.

    • “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.”
    • “Poor controls and gameplay wounded any chance the game would carry me through on story.”
    • “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
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting a colorful aesthetic reminiscent of older RTS games like "Universe at War" and "Command & Conquer." However, many criticized the graphics as outdated, likening them to those from the early 2000s, and felt that overall visual quality was poor, detracting from the gaming experience.

    • “The graphics and playstyle remind me of Universe at War, Command & Conquer, and Supreme Commander.”
    • “Graphics is okay; the twilight and colorful effects are present.”
    • “The graphics and playstyle remind me of Universe at War, Command & Conquer, and Supreme Commander.”
    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding in this game to be slow, tedious, and poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience that feels more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay. Many reviewers recommend skipping the title altogether, citing a lack of polish and a dead multiplayer scene that further detracts from the overall experience.

    • “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. Sometimes, it even feels like you are putting in more than the developers have, given the overall lack of polish.”
    • “Slow, tedious, and poorly optimized.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for poor controls and outdated mechanics, which detract significantly from the overall experience and story engagement. Reviewers strongly advise against purchasing the game, citing its graphics and gameplay as reminiscent of earlier gaming eras.

    • “Poor controls, and gameplay wounded any chance the game would carry me through on story.”
    • “Don't buy it; the graphics are from 2000, RTS mechanics are from 2005, and the skill of players is too low.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, resulting in slow performance and a tedious experience for players.

    • “Slow, tedious, and poorly optimized.”
    • “Slow, tedious, and poorly optimized.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely perceived as lacking, with one user expressing disappointment so severe that it led to the end of a friendship. Overall, the game's comedic elements fail to resonate with players, leaving them unsatisfied.

  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently freezing and causing their computers to become unresponsive, making it unplayable.

    • “Can't play; it freezes my computer up.”
    • “Can't play; it freezes my computer up.”

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