Trepang2

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jul 2, 2023
    I can gripe about Trepang2's tone and I can shrug at its plot and I can pout about its length but that's all fine, really. Criticisms fade when I launch it to double-check a detail then get lost bursting heads for 20 minutes before remembering I have a review to finish. I already fancy returning to check out higher difficulty levels or the many cheats and modifiers unlocked after finishing the game (ranging from 'Only Headshots Kill' to 'Squeaky Voices'), or just to shoot faces all over again. Oh, I do enjoy shooting these faces! I'm hoping new missions might follow if it does well, or even that 2005 FPS staple, an expansion pack.

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#48 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 42
  3. Negative: 4 out of 42
  1. OberiousLocke
    Jul 23, 2023
    4
    I wanted to give this game a high score. It's such a love letter to games like F.E.A.R. which remains a personal favorite and one of theI wanted to give this game a high score. It's such a love letter to games like F.E.A.R. which remains a personal favorite and one of the better shooters of the 00's in one persons opinion. The combat is very visceral and punchy, it overall reminds me of if F.E.A.R. and modern Doom (for the amount of blood and gore) had a baby together. The soundtrack is also really good!

    However when confronted with the fact that the developers thought it was acceptable to gate weapons, attachments, and VIP targets behind a minimum difficulty, I can't do so in good faith. This is compounded by the fact that the required difficulties for at least two targets is accompanied by an actual warning stating that even the Devs have issues with it. There ARE mods that can address this issue but in all honesty, you shouldn't NEED to use mods for something like this. This goes for any game. For all their faults, FromSoft figured out that you shouldn't gate achievements behind difficult tasks pretty quickly after Knight's Honor, it's not a 1:1 comparison but it gets my point across. It's very sad that Trepang Studios didn't get the memo.    … Full Review »
  2. Marko_Nikolic
    Jun 28, 2023
    2
    Don't compare this to F.E.A.R. like so many idiots.
    This is nowhere close.
    There is no story here, just gunplay. Graphics are too dark and    Don't compare this to F.E.A.R. like so many idiots.
    This is nowhere close.
    There is no story here, just gunplay.
    Graphics are too dark and weird.
    People are overrating this because we don't get great FPS games like we used to.    … Full Review »
  3. uneasyeko1
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Best indie game ever, much better than many AAA releases, if you love F.E.A.R. or slowmo action in general this title is definitely a must,Best indie game ever, much better than many AAA releases, if you love F.E.A.R. or slowmo action in general this title is definitely a must, the campaign isn't very long but there's much replay value in the form of unlockables and cheats. I've already replayed my favorite levels and must say it gets even better and more fun as your skill increases. If you're in doubt just check the demo and you'll get a fair idea of what's on offer.… Full Review »
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