TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Troubleshooting: Abandoned Children is a big, complex game with an incredible number of settings, crafting and modifications, which can take hundreds of hours to complete. The anime style, atmosphere of Atlus games, deep characters and a strong plot make this project a real gift for fans of the genre.
  2. RPG Fan
    Feb 9, 2024
    82
    TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is a game created from pure heart and passion, and if its reach exceeds its grasp at points, then this is far more desirable than the opposite. Though details of Dandylion’s next game are scarce, I would find it compelling to explore the world of Valhalla and its characters further. With a tightening up of the UI, and an increase to the narrative and translation budget, it would be an exciting prospect that would build on this game’s strengths and values.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jun 30, 2020
    81
    While it looks like an XCOM knock-off, Troubleshooter is much more RPG than tactics. It has unique characters with different mechanics and literally hundreds of perks that lead to drastically different builds. [Issue#246, p.39]
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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 55
  3. Negative: 3 out of 55
  1. Gacktdirge
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Excellent mix between XCOM and FFT, with very in-depth masteries/materias build for each character in your team. Your squad is usually moreExcellent mix between XCOM and FFT, with very in-depth masteries/materias build for each character in your team. Your squad is usually more powerful than ennemies (except bosses) who compensate by numbers, crowd control being more important as the game progress.

    Story concentrates on the city-state of Valhalla being subject to gangs violence, the government enacting the Troubleshooter law in response (private security/mercs being judges and enforcers of law alongside cops in exchange for loot rights on cases). You follow Albus starting his PMC and recruiting people to afford bigger cases narrated with an anime-style.

    Being korean, the devs struggles with english and translation is still stiff here and there, being improved each patch (usually twice a week).
    Overall, this is an amazing game, especially for a 6-devs team first try, priced really low compared to value (20 bucks for 60+ hours, way more with crafting).
    It should get all the exposure and support it can get, especially with co-op and pvp on the horizon.    … Full Review »
  2. RedDan
    May 2, 2020
    10
    When this game came out, I messaged my friend and told him that I finally found our game. There is near endless content, amazing combat and itWhen this game came out, I messaged my friend and told him that I finally found our game. There is near endless content, amazing combat and it is constantly being serviced and updated. Plus the developers are very involved on the forums, addressing everyone's concerns. 10/10… Full Review »
  3. Lonades
    May 2, 2020
    10
    absolutely the best tactics game I have ever played.

    - deep customization (huge amounts of builds for characters) - a nice story -    absolutely the best tactics game I have ever played.

    - deep customization (huge amounts of builds for characters)
    - a nice story
    - attention to detail
    - seemingly unending amounts of fun content
    - lovely characters

    I just cannot believe that a small independent dev team rivals AAA releases.

    No bugs. seriously. some people report having experienced no bugs after 500h of playtime.
    yes. 500h. the longest playtime i saw on steam was 1130h or something.
    if you have ANY interest in turn based RPG games you almost are obliged to buy this game

    the only flaw this game has is the translation. but its not like you don`t understand anything. its just the fact that a small dev team has these huge amounts of content to translate so for me this is definetly not a reason for me to give it 9/10 instead of 10/10.

    10/10    … Full Review »
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