Trenches has a unique storyline filled with jump scares and unexpected twists. With a 9/10 rating on Steam and a price of only $9.99, it is hard to argue against giving it a shot.You play through the eyes of a soldier who wakes up behind enemy lines. Your main objective throughout the game is to survive and make it back to your family. I enjoyed the addition of original World War I-style photographs and letters found throughout the game, as well as the clues and objects you have to find in order to complete your objectives.The jumpscares and quiet atmosphere definitely give the game a strong horror feel, and they will have you questioning certain decisions as you try to survive. While playing Trenches, just remember: when you feel alone, you are truly never alone.
The graphics, at least as far as I could tell on PS5, are not very detailed. That being said, they may look better on PC, where players can adjust their graphical settings.Trenches includes gore, rain, and fog, as you would expect from a World War I-style game. Life in the trenches was not glamorous, and the game does capture some of that atmosphere. However, the trenches themselves, the wooden flooring, and some of the objects did not feel up to par detail-wise compared to other survival horror games.Some of the gore effects could also use more detail. Gore can add a lot to the horror genre and increase a player’s fear level, so I would have liked to see that aspect pushed further.
Trenches has a great storyline, and I am personally a big fan of any war game that revolves around the World War I or World War II era. I had never played a survival horror game set during World War I before, so it gave me a different type of experience than what I am used to.The story is fairly short, but along the way, you will experience plenty of jumpscares, ominous moments, and questionable decisions. Your character, James R. Johnson, has a whistle that can be used to your advantage, but you will also see clear signs that it can become a disadvantage. Quietness is your best friend in this game.The story does not get much more detailed than trying to find your way back home by escaping the trenches. However, your character also experiences visions and flashbacks that are explained as hallucinations, which helps bring out the horror side of the game.
Trenches is a very quick survival horror game to finish, but for $9.99, it is worth checking out. I was a little disappointed by how fast I completed the game, but in all honesty, it was still fun and a solid way to pass the time.I enjoyed the original photographs and sound design included in the game. They gave it a more realistic feeling and helped pull me further into the experience.Trenches still has room for improvement. I would like to see a graphical update and a longer storyline if possible, but other than that, I had an enjoyable time playing the game.
Writer/Reviewer - Steam name- Ember_Destiny