The right analogue stick is used for controlling the camera, like in most games. But there is no update at the time of writing.Īnother issue I had was the stick sensitivity. I contacted the developers and they confirmed that this is a bug and hope to get an update out soon. But I was able to open the inventory on the PS4 version. The first one and quite a big one is a bug which seems to prevent the inventory from being opened in the PS5 version of the game. There are a few other negative things that I should mention about trenches. Maybe I’m just not very good at navigating mazes. The only thing is, I couldn’t find many of these signs so the map was kind of useless. For example, you might find yourself in the communications trench you can then look at the map and see where you are, then try and figure out where to go next. There are supposed to be signs that you can find in the trenches that you can then use to find where you are on the map. There is a map that you can find early in the game, but you have to know where you are. But after a while exploring the maze of trenches, getting lost, and finding myself back at the same place I had been 10 minutes earlier got a bit monotonous. The jump scares and the overall atmosphere is great at really putting the fear into you. As the trenches are basically a maze it is very easy to get trapped at a dead end with no way to get past the monster.Īs a horror game, Trenches certainly hits the mark with the horror aspect. You can’t seem to run past the monster though if it is in front of you as it will catch you and then it’s game over. Once you hear the monster’s footsteps getting quieter, you know it’s safe to come out from your hiding place. The monster can be escaped from if you see it in time, either by running for dear life until you lose it or by hiding in one of the hidey-holes dotted throughout the trenches. Hearing its ominous footsteps get louder as the monster gets closer or hearing the footsteps get faster if it hears you blow your trench whistle or you step on a creaky floorboard is quite terrifying. There’s also the aforementioned monster that is stalking you. The jump scares are absolutely terrifying and I would highly recommend keeping a spare pair of pants on hand when you are playing Trenches. The trenches themselves are filled with a kind of mist you can see in the distance, creepy sounds and an atmosphere that is always keeping you on edge. The developers have dug deep into the horror-genre playbook and have crafted a very scary game indeed. A Very Scary Game Indeedīut the horror of Trenches doesn’t just come from the jump scares. If you don’t fancy the idea of soiling yourself while playing or maybe you have a weak heart then there is a No Jump Scare mode for the fainter of heart. But, Trenches jump scares really made me jump. I don’t usually get affected that much by jump scares whether it’s while watching a horror film or playing a horror game. The jump scares I think are really well done. Trenches uses jump scares in the form of images appearing quickly, blood-curdling screams coupled with horrifying apparitions, hands coming across the screen and objects moving for no apparent reason. But it is only useful if you already know where you are in the trench.Įxploring the trenches starts off quite enjoyable and absolutely terrifying. There is even a trench map that you can find that can help you navigate the maze. Items like keys and wire cutters can be found to help you. Exploring the trenches is essential as there are certain objects that you need to pick up to help you progress and ‘unlock’ new areas of the trenches. You can hear its footsteps, but you bravely continue exploring the trenches praying to find a way out. There Be Monsters and Plenty of Jump ScaresĪ horrifying monster is stalking you. But after picking up the second Fetus Doll you soon come to realise that you are not alone in the trenches. You have your trench whistle you can blow that will make the cries louder and give you an idea of which direction you need to head in. Finding the first couple of Fetus Dolls is not particularly difficult.
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