Truberbrook

 Switch
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
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  1. Pure Nintendo
    May 7, 2019
    70
    This game has a few sizable issues that hold it back from greatness. But for genre fans, Trüberbrook succeeds thanks to its sci-fi plot, quirky voice-acted characters, and exceptional aesthetics.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 16, 2019
    70
    Trüberbrook's cast of colorful characters and its presentation are truly a delight, which help to elevate the proceedings. The only problem I had on the gameplay side was, quite frankly, a rather big one. The title's inventory system could use a bit of a tune-up to make it fully come into its own. If you can overlook these problems, Trüberbrook offers up fun moments all the way through.
  3. Nintenderos
    Jun 17, 2019
    60
    Trüberbrook only manages to surprise in its visual section, but does not innovate in mechanics or story. Its bugs do not help either.
  5. Switch Player
    Apr 15, 2019
    60
    While Trüberbrook suffers from a handful of technical issues and some occasionally sluggish gameplay, the story, atmosphere, and dry humour make for a largely enjoyable experience. However, if you don’t already love point-and-clicks, this one won’t change your mind.
  6. Video Chums
    Apr 16, 2019
    55
    I wanted to enjoy Truberbrook but mediocre frustrating gameplay can only be helped so much by amazing art. I can only recommend it to people who absolutely love point and click games and don't mind being bogged down by major gameplay issues.
  7. Gaming Age
    Dec 9, 2019
    42
    There aren’t many games that look as cared for as Trüberbrook, and it would be so nice if you could embrace the game in a way that feels like it justifies the incredible amount of hours that must have gone into it. The unfortunate fact, however, is that this game may have been better served if even a little of the innovation that went into making it had shown up on the gameplay side.
  8. Cubed3
    Oct 25, 2019
    40
    Truberbrook's handcrafted backdrops are strikingly beautiful, and its delightful to see such craftmanship woven into a video game. When it comes to the rest of the experience, though, there's very little to sing praise about. As a point-and-click adventure, this fails woefully. As a story-driven mystery, it tediously chugs along without offering anything of substance. Die-hard point-and-click gamers might be able to find some signs of life, but for everyone else there's little here to admire beyond the handcrafted environments.

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5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 4 out of 11
  1. vampirbg
    Apr 20, 2019
    6
    The game looks great and the story was OK for the genre. However there are problems with controls and movement. Puzzles are sometimes justThe game looks great and the story was OK for the genre. However there are problems with controls and movement. Puzzles are sometimes just guesswork and the game is too short although it contains really long parts where you're just watching the movie. It looks like it was rushed a bit. Maybe their next project will be a better game… Full Review »
  2. Lyord
    Jul 14, 2023
    5
    Trüberbrook is a point and click game developt from a German indie compony. If you are from Germany you will regocnice some voices e.g. fromTrüberbrook is a point and click game developt from a German indie compony. If you are from Germany you will regocnice some voices e.g. from the famos host Jan Böhmern, Dirk von Lowtzow (Tocotronic) and the actor Nora Tschirner. All actors speak also the english version.The soundtrack reminds me on Leonard Cohen and the modal jazz from Miles Davis.

    I needed approx. 5 hours to complete the game at 100%. There is no extra after beating the game. The puzzles are not challenging, but a child or young adult might enjoy them. Unfortuinaly I experience two bugs. Both forced me to restart the game.

    The story tries to be a mix of physics and history, but loses itself in not being able to make up its mind and not going into either of them in more detail. The main topics are quantum theroes and Germanic tribes, which are not explained in detail at any point, but remain mere empty words.    … Full Review »
  3. Moonparris
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Amazing craftsmanship. I didn't experience any bugs. The puzzles made me feel smart!
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