Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia Game Review
Trollhunters was originally released as an animated television series on Netflix and its sequel, Trollhunters Part 2 has already been green-lit by the network. The series has proven to be very popular with kids and adults alike, and now they’re turning it into a video game as well! This review of Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia will help you decide if this game might be right for you or your family members.
The Open World
The world in Trollhunters is massive. The player can go to any place on Earth and interact with a variety of characters from Arcadia and beyond. The open-world style makes sure that it has one of the most epic single-player experiences ever created.
The Storyline
The Trollhunter Jim Lake Jr. is a teenager at River Vale High School. He’s having nightmares about a creature named Gunmar and he has been recruited by The Order of Gumm-Gumm to stop him.
Heroes & Villains
Trollhunters centers around Jim Lake Jr., a teenager who takes over his father’s role as Trollhunter after he mysteriously disappears. However, taking on a big responsibility means you have to choose between helping your friends and exploring new worlds. In Trollhunters: Defenders of Arcadia, players must work together with friends to build up their team while fighting off enemies in real-time combat.
Graphics & Animations
A video game’s graphics and animations are crucial to its success. This includes not only what you see on your screen, but also any in-game advertisements or promotional materials. When designing a video game from scratch, or updating an older one, it’s important to take screenshots and recordings of every aspect so that you can really get a sense for how things look—especially when it comes to text, like error messages and tooltips.
Music & Sound Effects
A game review should include a mention to how well music and sound effects worked within a game. In Trollhunters, sound effects are spot on and work in harmony with music to set each scene up perfectly. Each character has their own unique voice, so even just hearing them speak helps establish who they are as an individual. The game includes a digital copy of all three episodes from Season 1, as well as new combat skills for Jim that can be unlocked throughout each episode.
Replay Value & Extras
Trollhunters’ biggest strength is its replay value. The game is genuinely fun to play, and it doesn’t take long for your time to be well-spent. Trollhunters has an incredible amount of variety in combat, levels, characters and more. There are also unlockable costumes, new combat skills and a New Game Plus option that adds an extra layer to each level as you play through again.