Troll and I is ambitious but rubbish, with flawed mechanics and weak storytelling. Read our review below…. Many of the problems with wonky AI can be avoided, however, by playing the cooperatively, though this is limited to local play as online co-op is not supported.

Also the combat is interesting as you can keep switching up your strategy weather you are the troll or the kid. There must be another way… Instantly I sigh. On the other hand, some enemies later in the journey can kill you with one hit which can be exceptionally infuriating, especially when you have to play through long stretches all over again as a result. Troll and I PlayStation 4. Replay Value 4. Critic Reviews. User Score. Troll and I on Xbox One. Ghost of Tsushima.

Maximum Games have a solid premise throughout Troll and I, and the game can be made much better with patches, but ultimately Troll and I will be lost to the vast majority of players who are unwilling to see the game for its good points opposed to its potential. Best of , Games. Wasteland 3. There's a combat system, too, where the Troll can use powerful abilities and swipe at foes while Otto uses crafted melee weapons and spears that you can throw. Those Who Remain. Finally, you work through two of the worst segments full of quick-time events ever where you run through burning woods then slide down a hill. Ghost of Tsushima. Positive: 0 out of 1. There are technical problems abound and the sum parts of its design baffle. Necromunda: Underhive Wars.

User Score. Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Ratings. Natives to the forest, Troll and Otto must use their inherent skills to sneak, strategize, and battle their way back home. Players: local Size: Troll and I on Xbox One. Often times while using Troll in a fight, I would turn around to find Otto just standing and staring into space while he is surrounded by baddies. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. If only they delayed a few months and continued to work on it, could have been something different. Now on the run for his life, Otto inadvertently finds and befriends the elusive creature being sought by the hunters. Video Chums.

While this works well enough when players are in control of Otto, the execution falters for those who would rather take control of Troll and use him to stomp some orcs into the dirt. That high price is an inconvenient thing. All this publication's reviews. Sadly this sequence is only there to introduce the crafting system There must be another way… Instantly I sigh. All of this takes about an hour and once you're done, you'll think that Troll and I will be an awful game. Then, you have to hunt a couple of boars which is boring and barely reflects the gameplay in the main campaign. Soon after, he comes across a Troll who doesn't speak yet the two of them become friends. One of the biggest struggles the developers for Troll and I faced was creating artificial intelligence that was helpful without creating AI that took control of the game away from the actual human player. Audio 6.

At first, the campaign is all about working your way from point A to point B but areas open up as you progress and therefore exploration starts to play a much larger role. Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews What's this? Daymare: All of this takes about an hour and once you're done, you'll think that Troll and I will be an awful game. However, it pleases me to say that it gets much better. Graphics 6. Lyla Saudi. Essential Links. One of the biggest struggles the developers for Troll and I faced was creating artificial intelligence that was helpful without creating AI that took control of the game away from the actual human player.

In single player mode switching between the characters is fairly easy but there is no indicator to show you the location of the inactive character, making the solving of the puzzle based challenges longer than it needs to be. Mixed: 5 out of Gameplay 5. The graphics could be better and there are occasional bugs that may just need patching and this game would be an 8 for me. As you progress, you'll unlock shortcuts that may lead to early parts of the campaign. Both Otto and the Troll have to help each other move forward by accomplishing tasks such as lifting Otto up to high platforms or disabling Troll traps. Your Score. You inventory will also store any collectables you pick up along the way and provide you with ability and skill trees that you can upgrade depending on what you would like to become proficient in. That high price is an inconvenient thing. Frostpunk Review 8.

All of this takes about an hour and once you're done, you'll think that Troll and I will be an awful game. Speaking of which, there's also an element of survival where you can gather berries and hunt animals to restore your health. You inventory will also store any collectables you pick up along the way and provide you with ability and skill trees that you can upgrade depending on what you would like to become proficient in. And again The visuals are subpar for a current generation game and the character models can be downright ugly. Gameplay 5. Now on the run for his life, Otto inadvertently finds the elusive creature and forms a rare and unlikely bond as they struggle together to survive the wilderness and the bloodthirsty hunters on their trail. At different points throughout the game I would find myself waiting for a hint or a clue as to what I needed to do in order to progress onto the next section. Rate this:.

Latest article published October 7, Lyla Saudi. Critic Reviews. The graphics needed quite a bit of work and there were constant bugs when controlling the troll and Otto the narrative is in no way interesting and I had lost whatever interest I had in the game very quickly. Its hard to be this tough on Troll and I. I was high. Speaking of which, there's also an element of survival where you can gather berries and hunt animals to restore your health. Soon after, he comes across a Troll who doesn't speak yet the two of them become friends. There is an eyeball that occasionally helps out by pointing you in the right direction but only in specific circumstances.

F1 The Inner Friend. That is, if you can tolerate its horrible prologue. Mixed: 0 out of 5. First of all, I wanted to play through and review Troll and I because it reminded me of Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom which is one of my favourite games of all time. Marvel's Avengers. Maciejewski crazyaejay : You're right. You alternate between them by the tap of a button in order to help each other progress through the journey which ends up being a rewarding tale of friendship and loss. You can get so lost that you may give up on Troll and I altogether.

Thus begins the perilous adventure of Troll and Otto. Score distribution:. All this publication's reviews Read full review. All rights reserved. The gameplay suffers from a similar problem in that it all functions but some parts just feel off. In other instances while controlling Otto, Troll would follow so closely along that the camera would be entirely blocked by the back side. Daymare: Positive: 0 out of 5. Once you begin exploring as Otto and the Troll, it slowly comes together and you'll actually start having fun. Maximum Games have a solid premise throughout Troll and I, and the game can be made much better with patches, but ultimately Troll and I will be lost to the vast majority of players who are unwilling to see the game for its good points opposed to its potential.

Mixed: 5 out of Those Who Remain. The overall storyline is good but the priorities and quests are jumbled and not clearly defined. User Reviews. Finally, idols for both Otto and the Troll will grant them points that they can redeem for permanent upgrades. For one, there is couch coop which makes playing with another player really fun. But many moments in the game you have to split up as Otto disarms troll traps, or has to climb through holes to move an item this is primarily an Otto game My favorite game of all My favorite game of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Write a Review. While it has a unique setting and some solid ideas, boring level design and a general lack of imagination when piecing together all of these components leaves me with very little to praise.

Going on an adventure with a virtual friend is nothing new in gaming. Log in to finish rating Troll and I. Natives to the forest, Troll and Otto must use their inherent skills to sneak, strategize, and battle their way back home. There's a combat system, too, where the Troll can use powerful abilities and swipe at foes while Otto uses crafted melee weapons and spears that you can throw. Streets of Rage 4. Troll and I PlayStation 4. Troll and I is ambitious but rubbish, with flawed mechanics and weak storytelling. Then, you have to hunt a couple of boars which is boring and barely reflects the gameplay in the main campaign. Maciejewski crazyaejay : You're right.

All this publication's reviews Read full review. Rate this:. You alternate between them by the tap of a button in order to help each other progress through the journey which ends up being a rewarding tale of friendship and loss. Disappointment sums up the graphics for Troll and I. Frostpunk Review 8. Score distribution:. Its hard to be this tough on Troll and I. Rate this:. It would have been an 8 or 7 had the game been polished.

All this publication's reviews Read full review. Wasteland 3. This seamless blend of gameplay elements makes Troll and I a rather promising 3D adventure. While it has a unique setting and some solid ideas, boring level design and a general lack of imagination when piecing together all of these components leaves me with very little to praise. Soon after, he comes across a Troll who doesn't speak yet the two of them become friends. Troll and I Xbox One. User Score. Necromunda: Underhive Wars.

Daymare: Streets of Rage 4. This seamless blend of gameplay elements makes Troll and I a rather promising 3D adventure. As you travel through the vast areas of the campaign, you'll discover plenty of collectibles along the way. Now on the run for his life, Otto inadvertently finds and befriends the elusive creature being sought by the hunters. The visuals are subpar for a current generation game and the character models can be downright ugly. Necromunda: Underhive Wars. If only they delayed a few months and continued to work on it, could have been something different. There are tons of these suckers hidden everywhere so it's great fun to find a bunch and purchase loads of enhancements. Marvel's Avengers.

Then, you have to hunt a couple of boars which is boring and barely reflects the gameplay in the main campaign. Best of , Games. Beyond Blue. You alternate between them by the tap of a button in order to help each other progress through the journey which ends up being a rewarding tale of friendship and loss. Troll and I. User Reviews. Lyla Saudi. Fury Unleashed. The graphics needed quite a bit of work and there were constant bugs when controlling the troll and Otto the narrative is in no way interesting and I had lost whatever interest I had in the game very quickly. Finally, you work through two of the worst segments full of quick-time events ever where you run through burning woods then slide down a hill.

Daymare: Mixed: 0 out of 5. Finally, idols for both Otto and the Troll will grant them points that they can redeem for permanent upgrades. You can get so lost that you may give up on Troll and I altogether. About the Author. Troll and I is ambitious but rubbish, with flawed mechanics and weak storytelling. Troll and I PlayStation 4. Lyla Saudi. Killing dudes is no way to live your life, Otto

Lair of the Clockwork God. Beyond Blue. Rate this:. These two collectibles are very rewarding to master because it means there will be far less enemies to deal with. Both Otto and the Troll have to help each other move forward by accomplishing tasks such as lifting Otto up to high platforms or disabling Troll traps. That's right; you can craft weapons and stuff with found items. About the Author. I didn't enjoy Troll and I's unique premise and satisfying exploration mechanics at all. On the other hand, some enemies later in the journey can kill you with one hit which can be exceptionally infuriating, especially when you have to play through long stretches all over again as a result. The graphics could be better and there are occasional bugs that may just need patching and this game would be an 8 for me.

See all 11 User Reviews. In other instances while controlling Otto, Troll would follow so closely along that the camera would be entirely blocked by the back side. You alternate between them by the tap of a button in order to help each other progress through the journey which ends up being a rewarding tale of friendship and loss. These two collectibles are very rewarding to master because it means there will be far less enemies to deal with. Now on the run for his life, Otto inadvertently finds the elusive creature and forms a rare and unlikely bond as they struggle together to survive the wilderness and the bloodthirsty hunters on their trail. The combat scenes were basic and straightforward but lacked in fluidity and engagement. You play as a boy named Otto who gets separated from his mother when their village is attacked. Write a Review. Often times while using Troll in a fight, I would turn around to find Otto just standing and staring into space while he is surrounded by baddies. These were the very worst games released for any platform during

Desperados III. Troll and I. Share this? These were the very worst games released for any platform during Mixed: 1 out of 1. Its hard to be this tough on Troll and I. The visuals are subpar for a current generation game and the character models can be downright ugly. The voice acting is sub-par anything that Otto says is very lifeless no matter how important it is to the story.

About The Author. Those Who Remain. Troll and I is a game whose ambition is deflated by a lack of polish and a worrying absence of player guidance. All of that being said, Troll and I leaves an absolutely dreadful first impression. I was high. F1 See all 11 User Reviews. Troll and I was a miserable experience in just about every way imaginable. The Inner Friend.

For one, there is couch coop which makes playing with another player really fun. Share this? As you progress, you'll unlock shortcuts that may lead to early parts of the campaign. Those Who Remain. User Reviews. Read our review below…. Mixed: 4 out of Daymare: Value for Money 4. Repercussions from poor execution prevent this from being a truly worthwhile experience.

You play as a boy named Otto who gets separated from his mother when their village is attacked. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. Wasteland 3. There are tons of these suckers hidden everywhere so it's great fun to find a bunch and purchase loads of enhancements. And again Deep Rock Galactic. That high price is an inconvenient thing. The graphics needed quite a bit of work and there were constant bugs when controlling the troll and Otto the narrative is in no way interesting and I had lost whatever interest I had in the game very quickly.

Positive: 0 out of 5. The Inner Friend. Beyond Blue. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. First of all, I wanted to play through and review Troll and I because it reminded me of Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom which is one of my favourite games of all time. First, there are 10 diary pages that help flesh out Otto's world but are otherwise superficial. Playstation Official Magazine UK. Thus begins the perilous adventure of Troll and Otto.

Comments for Troll and I Review. That's right; you can craft weapons and stuff with found items. Troll and I Xbox One. F1 Beyond Blue. Next, you can disable sirens that human hunters use and close fractures where the Ahky hideous monsters spawn from. Best of , Games. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite live up to Majin but it does provide a unique experience on its own. Natives to the forest, Troll and Otto must use their inherent skills to sneak, strategize, and battle their way back home. One of the biggest struggles the developers for Troll and I faced was creating artificial intelligence that was helpful without creating AI that took control of the game away from the actual human player.