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Is Trials of the Gauntlet worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy short steampunk platformers with puzzle-solving
- Metroidvania fans who want a compact exploration game
- Players interested in collectible-led environmental storytelling
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a long campaign may reach the end after the stated 1.5-hour average playtime.
- Players wanting broad combat variety may find three enemy types and two bosses limiting.
- Players looking for a large selection of playable characters or weapon systems may find the grappling-hook arm focused in scope.
Our take on Trials of the Gauntlet
Players seeking a longer exploration loop may bounce off when the central mansion route ends after roughly 1.5 hours. Those expecting extensive combat variety may hit another wall at the three-enemy roster and two-boss structure.
What is Trials of the Gauntlet?
Trials of the Gauntlet is a Metroidvania platformer set in a steampunk mansion.
The protagonist wakes with an electric grappling hook replacing one arm, then uses it to move through the mansion, solve coil-powered puzzles, break electrical objects, and battle enemies. Exploration leads toward the clock tower, where a confrontation with the scientist responsible awaits. Collectible journals reveal the mansion’s story, while gears can be exchanged for items in a shop. Hidden chests and areas add optional exploration. The game includes three enemy types and two bosses, with parallax-scrolling environments. The stated average playtime is 1. 5 hours.
How Trials of the Gauntlet plays
- 01Electric Grappling Hook
- The replacement arm supports movement through the mansion and forms part of the puzzle mechanics.
- 02Story Collectibles
- Journals found during exploration reveal more about what is happening in the mansion.
- 03Gear Trading
- Collected gears can be exchanged for other items at the in-game shop.
- 04Hidden Exploration
- Optional chests and concealed areas provide additional places to search.
- 05Enemy Encounters
- The game contains three enemy types and two bosses.
- 06Electrical Puzzles
- Breakable electrical objects and coil-powered mechanisms are used in puzzle sections.
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Trials of the Gauntlet: platforms & release
Is Trials of the Gauntlet worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy short steampunk platformers with puzzle-solving. Skip it if: players seeking a long campaign may reach the end after the stated 1.5-hour average playtime.
Where can I download Trials of the Gauntlet?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Trials of the Gauntlet's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Trials of the Gauntlet on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
