It’s not enough that you have to save one world in Angry Mob Games’ Trinity Fusion. You have to save three.
With three civilizations crumbling on their own separate terms (which could lead to one big ol’ cataclysm), it’s up to one unlikely heroine to step in and try to bring balance back before it’s too late. Surprisingly enough, she just needs a good set of weapons, instead of an all-powerful gauntlet.
We know some folks are a little tired of the multiverse theme (particularly in movies), but Trinity Fusion takes its open-world ball and runs with it pretty nicely. It does borrow a bit from the super-successful Dead Cells formula, but it manages to hold its own with an enriched storyline and some pretty cool weapons. Read on!
Did We Say One Hero? It’s Three, Kind Of
So, in Trinity Fusion, you’re the same hero – but not. You’ve basically got three different versions of yourself, making their way through procedurally generated levels while trying to get to different points in each area. Along the way, you’ll have to deal with enemies, including bosses that are pretty big (and nasty) types.
One aspect that really makes Trinity Fusion work is its control scheme. The combat is handled especially well here, particularly when you get some truly bad-ass weapons a bit later in the game. (The ones you start out with aren’t that bad, however.) It does get a little challenging later on, like with the tougher bosses. But it’s still very cool, to say the least.
Not to mention that the multiverse theme is handled especially well here, with a home hub that you can explore, as well as some fresh new elements that keep things interesting. And this isn’t just about the new weapons, but also your ability to become a better warrior overall, through permanent upgrades that stay with you even after you succumb to your injuries.
I would’ve liked to have seen some sort of co-op factor where, I dunno, your three halves work together to save the universe simultaneously. But Trinity Fusion still scores points in an ever-growing field of open-world adventure games. (Even if it does borrow slightly from the Dead Cells formula here and there.)
How’s the Fusion Hold Up With Presentation?
Angry Mob Games did a pretty good job with Trinity Fusion. There are times that the worlds might be a little bland in color, but the animations are really well done; and the procedurally generated levels add a nice touch. The hub also looks excellent, like something out of a Tron spin-off or something like that.
As for the sound, the dialogue is very good. Not mind-blowing, but definitely upper standard when it comes to indie levels. The music is also synthy and atmospheric, and the sound effects are sharp.
Overall, the presentation is definitely on the pleasing side, and really paint a picture of how a multiverse is supposed to look. Just maybe turn on the lighting a bit for some of the areas. A gamer needs to see, y’know.
Fuse This Into Your Library If You Love Adventure Games
Although Trinity Fusion may have people worn out when it comes to the multiverse, it’s more than good enough to pick up, especially for the reasonable price. The gameplay is awesome, and really ramps up when you get some great weapons; and the presentation is suitable, if just a little dark in spots. Overall, you could easily call this a winnable trifecta.
GAMERHUB RATING: 4 (out of 5) JOYSTICKS
(Thanks to Angry Mob Games for the code!)
