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Trover Saves the Universe
Released On: May 31, 2019
76
8.1
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
76
60% Positive
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
40% Mixed
14 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 35 Critic Reviews
76
60% Positive
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
40% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
To say Trover Saves the Universe is a good VR game would be an understatement. It perfectly blends over-the-top comedy and solid combat while making the most of the VR technology at hand by dragging players into the world and making them centre of the story. Its brand of comedy will not be to everyone's liking, but I still think Trover Saves the Universe stands on its own as one of the best VR games released to date.
Trover Saves the Universe is a short and sweet VR platformer wrapped in one of the most ridiculous video game stories you’ll ever see. Justin Roiland and Squanch Games have done an excellent job of taking the ludicrous, freeform humor of Rick and Morty and molding it around a straightforward but enjoyable 3D brawler – even if it’s lacking the complex and well-crafted plots the best episodes of that show is known for. It loses something when played in 2D, but takes such great advantage of its unique VR mechanics that it’s one anyone (or at least anyone over 17, given its rating) with a headset should try.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 98 User Ratings
8.1
79% Positive
77 Ratings
77 Ratings
9% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
12% Negative
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 98 User Ratings
8.1
79% Positive
77 Ratings
77 Ratings
9% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
12% Negative
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
Had a lot of fun with this game, loved it on VR and made me laugh on several occasions, the game doesn't feel longer than necessary so it's 100/100
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PlayStation 4
Excellent game! If you are a fan of Rick & Morty you’ll love this game, even if you are not it’s still a hysterical take on a game from the minds of Rick and Morty! My ONLY criticism would be is it left me wanting more! It was a little short about 5-6 hours depending on how fast you move through it, that being said you can’t beat it for the price 10 out of 10!
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PlayStation 4
As long as you don't mind the insane story and the games many profanities you will really enjoy Trover Saves the Universe. Its bad language can be turned off but in my opinion the game is better with it. I don't think it will be to everyone's taste but it's bright, fun and never overstays its welcome. Its VR implementation is very good and never gets in the way of enjoying this wacky adventure. I really enjoyed it and I think most other VR players will too. It's unique and should not be overlooked.
Trover Saves the Universe is perhaps the most fun, foul-mouthed and irreverent game you can enjoy in VR, but the gameplay is not always as good as writing.
Trover Saves the Universe is worth playing regardless of the uninspired combat. Players won’t be compelled to stick with it for the barebones gameplay, but rather, to see where the story goes and what crazy character they will encounter next. It’s certainly not the most engaging game from a gameplay standpoint, but its story and humor will make it difficult for anyone to quit before they reach its unexpected conclusion.
Trover Saves The Universe is without a doubt one of the funniest games I’ve ever played. It honestly had my side hurting from all the laughter. Despite some generic core gameplay, repetition, and an overall grating comedic tone that isn’t for everyone, Trover gets a lot right. The bottom line is that if you liked games such as Lucky’s Tale and Astro Bot and also appreciate Justin Roiland’s style of vulgar fourth-wall breaking comedy, then this is a match made in third-person action-adventure heaven.
When Trover Saves the Universe is funny, it’s VERY funny, but its humor is just not enough to carry such an average, unspectacular game.
Playing on PSVR and this game is hilarious and fun. Im loving the gameplay and how interactive it is. Wish I picked it up sooner. Very well done Squanch Games.
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PlayStation 4
I really enjoyed this game. In my opinion the dialogue is the best part of this game and the comedy really lands for me. However, I could totally understand how it might be a bit much for some people as it is basically Rick and Morty at it's raunchiest but nonstop. The visuals are also very nice and immersive. The gameplay and story are the most lacking aspects of this game, although they are a servicable vehicle for this short comedic experience.
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Trover Saves the Universe is a 3D platforming hack and slash game made by the co-creator of Rick and Morty. With a few smaller games under his belt, this is the studios first full-length game. Borrowing heavily from the Rick and Morty style and improve humor, will this game fall under the shadow of the successfully TV show or does this game have charm of its own?
You play as two characters throughout this adventure, a chairopian, a creature that just sits around and has a controller (the self-insert player character) that’s got his dogs stolen by a weird bird creature named, Glorton that wants to stick the dogs in his eyeholes to make him all powerful. The chairopian has the job of controlling the eyehole monster named Trover, he is forced to help you get your dog’s back to save the universe. Roll credits. It’s a weird story that mostly told through improv humor. There are certainly some funny moments throughout the story but some characters and situations can get annoying and grating in a few parts. Some jokes are repeated over and over again and some are just straight up crude and vulgar without having any joke to support it. There a lot to love about Justin Roiland’s humor but a bit more variety in the jokes and a tighter script might have helped the story.
The gameplay is one of the most fun aspects of Trover, especially when experienced in VR. The hack and slash and platforming mechanics are as simple as they come but they work well and there is a lot of fun to be had mowing down the many Rick voiced enemies and exploring the landscape. There are a few more complex mechanics near the end like throwing items to help Trover or heavy swing attacks, I just wish they did not wait ‘til the last few hours to put these things in the game. Enemies get repetitive around this time as well since the new attacks near the end are underutilized. This is remedied by the VR and how you play in this style but non-VR player will likely get bored of this game faster. There is free DLC coming soon to this game so hopefully, it will use the new attacks to its full advantage later. After you beat the story mode, there is not much in the way of replay value other than getting all the collectibles, another good distraction if you are playing a VR and want to see everything. It’s a solid 8-hour experience but it's lacking in variety and could have been a bit longer if said variety was put in.
The game's world is really cartoony and fun to look at. It looks great graphically and runs at a smooth frame rate with no technical issues. There are short load screens that only appear once in a blue moon. The soundtrack is mediocre, most songs don’t stand out. There's not much more to say other than this game runs great.
Trover Saves the Universe is a great starting point for Justin Roiland’s game studio. It has many fun ideas and concept with the only problem is that some of these ideas are not fully realized (unless that’s for the free DLC). Some humor is repetitive and stale but there are many great moments too. The base game can be a bit too simple and boring without the help of VR. If you plan to buy this game, I only recommend this game to those who like Justin Roiland’s humor and have a VR headset. If this sounds like a game for you, you can’t go wrong since the game is only priced at $30. Without VR I would give this game a 6/10, slightly above average but with VR it’s an easy 7/10.
Pros:
+Fun World to Explore
+VR exploration and combat
+Funny story moments
+$30 Price Point
+Free DLC
Cons:
-Repetitive and Vulgar With No Context Humor
-State game without VR
-Lack of Enemy Variety
- Weapons are underutilized
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PlayStation 4
It's an entertaining game. Justin Roiland's humour is always entertaining to me. Graphics are fun, and the gameplay is fun too. My only issue is the pacing. Because Justin likes to ramble with characters, I tend to stand around after the interactions are supposed to be done to listen to the rambling. This, albiet pure entertainment, it does take a hit with the pacing, and I found myself getting bored. I'll finish the game, and go back to replay it for different choices, but it's going to be at a lesierly pace. If you like his sense of humor I still feel it's something you should get.
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PlayStation 4
This is literally the worst game i've ever played, ever. Period. And i love Rick and Morty btw.
The experience of playing this game is literally this 'you are handicapped and everything is awkward and clunky, Dan Harmon wants you to know that he doesn't care about voice acting, the 4th wall, and he thinks video games are stupid and you're stupid for liking them. Justin Roiland wants to be somewhere else doing drugs.
I got 3 hours into the game and made a beeline back to gamestop to return it. I've never felt so insulted as a player.
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PlayStation 4
Summary Your dogs have been dognapped by a beaked lunatic who stuffed them into his eye holes and is using their life essence to destroy the universe. You’re partnered with Trover, a little purple eye-hole monster who isn’t a huge fan of working or being put in the position of having to save the universe.
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Xbox One
- Meta Quest
Initial Release Date: May 31, 2019
Developer:
- Squanch Games
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
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