I had heard about Trinity Fusion earlier than attending PAX West this yr. It caught my consideration because it was a rogue-like Metroidvania, however once I first heard about it was solely slated to launch on PC. Now that I’ve gotten an opportunity to play the title by Offended Mob Video games, it’s gone from a possible curiosity to one in every of my most anticipated examples of the style in fairly a while.
First issues first, sure Trinity Fusion is a couple of Multiverse, however no it’s not like each different fiction utilizing that idea. It’s distinctive in that the Multiverse is one thing artifical, and the one technique to set issues proper is to destroy it. Which is the place our trio of alternate variations of the heroine Maya are available. Each has a special playstyle, and I went with one that would shortly alternate between brutal swordplay and precision gun blasting.
What was instantly clear to me was how satisfying and effectively balanced the fight and in-game physics are. I’m a stickler for intuitive management and it was a breeze to learn to navigate round, dashing via enemies and climbing up partitions. That made it much more invigorating to run about blasting mutants and robots to bits. The primary drive for doing so is to achieve Amplifiers, which give new enhancements to your playstyle. As an added incentive, for those who get three of the identical coloration of Amplifier, you’ll get an excellent greater bonus.
There’s additionally loads of completely different weapons you’ll come throughout as you play. In my time with Trinity Fusion I had a throwable scythe, a bow and arrow, a laser pistol and an exquisite poison sword. I used these to nice impact, and practically made it to the very finish of a problem space, although I used to be worn down by the gauntlet and perished proper earlier than the large boss.
Though I didn’t expertise it firsthand, there’s additionally a number of everlasting upgrades you’ll unlock to make every run that rather more profitable. It’s all very effectively applied, and regardless of being a rogue Metroidvania, it felt nothing in any respect like Useless Cells. Trinity Fusion has its personal fashion and particular sauce, and it’s tasty certainly.
In the event you like what you’ve heard to date, right here’s some extra causes to get excited. Trinity Fusion has a giant replace coming subsequent week. And whereas it’s in Steam Early Entry at present, it’ll finally hit 1.0 and consoles in This autumn of this yr. And people consoles embrace PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Collection X|S, however sadly not Nintendo Change. However regardless, that is positively a should play Metroidvania for followers of the style.
