Trover Saves the Universe

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Total Reviews: 38

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Trover Saves the Universe is short, sweet, and VERY funny, but Roiland’s humor is just not enough to carry such an average platformer.

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Critic Reviews: 38

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# Reviews: 38

Trover Saves the Universe is short, sweet, and VERY funny, but Roiland's humor is just not enough to carry such an average platformer.

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Critic Reviews for Trover Saves the Universe

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Chris White (God is a Geek)

7/10

“Trover Saves the Universe is a very funny adventure game that doesn’t offer the same brand of gameplay as Astro Bot Rescue Mission, but Justin Roiland’s humour makes it much more appealing.”

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Tom Marks (IGN)

8.7/10

“Trover Saves the Universe is a short and sweet VR platformer wrapped in one of the most ridiculous and funny video game stories you’ll ever see.”

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Chris Carter (Destructoid)

7/10

“Trover Saves the Universe is still going to be laugh-out-loud funny no matter how you approach it, but the additional context and enhanced mechanics when using a headset make it a little bit sweeter. Just approach it as more of a comedy experience that happens to be a platformer.”

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
Attack of the Fanboy	Kyle Hanson	4.5 / 5 stars	05-28-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is a great addition to the PSVR lineup, offering some solid gameplay with a comedy flavoring that brings it to the next level.	Read review
CGMagazine	Joel Couture	6 / 10	05-28-2019	When Trover Saves the Universe is funny, it’s VERY funny, but its humor is just not enough to carry such an average, unspectacular game.	Read review
COGconnected	Patrick Anderson	87 / 100	06-27-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is a blast, a genuinely funny, entertaining and well-made game that I enjoyed from start to finish.	Read review
Critical Hit	Nick Cowen	7.5 / 10	06-21-2019	Trover Saves The Universe isn’t the most challenging game players will experience this year, but it’s unique, and it’s also probably the funniest.	Read review
DarkZero	Jorge S Fernandez	8 / 10	07-02-2019	In the end, Trover Saves The Universe is an adequate-playing videogame that is defined by its style of humor.	Read review
DASHGAMER.com	Unknown	8.5 / 10	06-15-2019	Overall its quirky mixture of humour, platforming, light puzzle solving, exploration and combination of third person and first person action make this a must play for not only Rick and Morty fans, but all PlayStation VR owners. I wouldn’t be surprised if Trover saves the Universe features on many Game of The Year Lists come end of year.	Read review
Destructoid	Chris Carter	7 / 10	05-28-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is still going to be laugh-out-loud funny no matter how you approach it, but the additional context and enhanced mechanics when using a headset make it a little bit sweeter. Just approach it as more of a comedy experience that happens to be a platformer.	Read review
DualShockers	Grant Huff	8 / 10	05-28-2019	If you are a fan of Rick and Morty and own a PlayStation VR headset, Trover Saves the Universe is a must-play.	Read review
Flickering Myth	Shaun Munro	8 / 10	05-27-2019	If Trover Saves the Universe wouldn’t present quite the same allure outside of VR due to its simple core gameplay – and indeed, it can be played flat – the added immersion does a fantastic job of enhancing Roiland’s bonkers comedic vision.	Read review
Game Informer	Kyle Hilliard	7.8 / 10	05-28-2019	Combat, puzzles, and exploration feel familiar and unspectacular, but the bizarre story and hilarious dialogue set it apart	Read review
Game Rant	Dalton Cooper	3.5 / 5 stars	06-25-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is a hilarious game that fans of Justin Roiland will likely have a lot of fun with, but the platforming and combat are as basic as they can be.	Read review
Game Revolution	Michael Leri	3 / 5 stars	05-28-2019	While it’s a bummer for those without VR, the game’s commitment to virtual reality is something the medium could always use more of, even if it comes alongside a foul-mouthed Eyehole Monster who once fucked shrinkle when he thought it was a dinkle.	Read review
Gameblog	Thomas Pillon	6 / 10	06-25-2019	Trover Saves the universe is a basic platformer/action game, served by Justin Roiland’s inimitable style and acting. Therefore, if you want to really enjoy the absurd and surrealist adventure of Trover through the entire space, you’d better really like the guy’s tone, otherwise you will find a jolly VR game, not nothing unforgettable.	Read review
GamePitt	Rob Pitt	9 / 10	06-15-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is the funniest game I’ve played all year, both in and out of VR. I think it’s the first time in a while where I’ve laughed so hard I almost cried whilst wearing my headset. The narrative is brilliant, with its simple plot that has been twisted into something so much more thanks to the comedic genius, Justin Roiland. Although you can play the entire game in both VR and Flat-mode, VR adds a whole new level onto the immersion as you take the place of the silent ‘Chairtagonist’ in your quest to save the world with your purple slave. This is a ‘must buy’ for everyone who owns a PS4 or PC.	Read review
GameSkinny	Jonny Foster	9 / 10	06-06-2019	A surprisingly entertaining platformer smothered in Roiland-brand humor. Trover Save the Universe is a title well worth playing whether you have a VR headset or not.	Read review
GameSpot	Justin Clark	7 / 10	05-31-2019	Justin Roiland’s usual obnoxious humor is both the best and worst thing about an otherwise no-frills platformer.	Read review
God is a Geek	Chris White	7 / 10	06-17-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is a very funny adventure game that doesn’t offer the same brand of gameplay as Astro Bot Rescue Mission, but Justin Roiland’s humour makes it much more appealing.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Alberto Lloret	77 / 100	06-30-2019	From a gameplay standpoint, Trover it’s a simple game, one with simple mechanics and easy to play. What makes it special it’s the dialogs, the humor y the nonsense situations you can live in it, making it a continous gag hard to not laugh at it… if you like the kind of humor of series like Rick y Morty. If that’s not the case, run away from it.	Read review
IGN	Tom Marks	8.7 / 10	05-30-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is a short and sweet VR platformer wrapped in one of the most ridiculous and funny video game stories you’ll ever see.	Read review
IGN Italy	Francesco Destri	7.7 / 10	06-08-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is perhaps the most fun, foul-mouthed and irreverent game you can enjoy in VR, but the gameplay is not always as good as writing.	Read review
IGN Spain	Marco Gonzálvez	6.5 / 10	06-18-2019	A fun but short platformer that may make you laugh but yo won’t remember once yo have ended playing it.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Paul Stuart	4.6 / 5 stars	07-13-2020	Trover Saves the Universe is gameplay and comedic excellence. Its awesome humor and interface make it perhaps the best title to date on Oculus Quest.	Read review
Marooners’ Rock	Alex McCumbers	10 / 10	06-03-2019	I cannot stress enough that this is my new favorite PSVR title and so far it’s the best execution of VR as a way to play games that I have experienced.	Read review
Merlin’in Kazanı	Ahmet Özçilingir	75 / 100	06-28-2019	If you like Just Roiland’s works, you like Trover Saves The universe, if you dont, you dont like this game	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	7 / 10	05-31-2019	A rare, honest-to-goodness video game comedy that will delight Rick and Morty fans but also features some imaginative use of VR.	Read review
MonsterVine	Spencer Legacy	4 / 5 stars	06-24-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is a creative and hilarious ride through the wonderfully insane mind of Justin Roiland. Boasting memorable characters, an incredibly funny script, and unique but thoroughly enjoyable gameplay, Trover is one of the most fun games currently available for VR.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Jake Baldwin	7 / 10	12-15-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is a surprisingly fun little game. The humour will not be to everybody’s tastes, and while the core gameplay is extremely strong by itself, your appreciation for their style of comedy will ultimately determine whether or not you see this one through to the end. But for us, this was a hilarious twist on the puzzle-platformer genre which we can highly recommend for anybody looking for something a bit more weird and twisted.	Read review
Oyungezer Online	Engin Vural	7 / 10	06-22-2019	It’s a fun adventure which screams Rick & Morty. It’s not a game that will be remembered for a long time, but it’ll definitely put a smile on your face.	Read review
Pardis Game	Erfan Haeri	6 / 10	07-12-2019	The game is the result of the ideas of a creative person who does not have the correct recognition of video games and can not afford to miss any of the jokes for which he has designed it. Interesting ideas are presented in the game and an interesting world is created for it, but excess in most cases, has turned it into a title that can not last. At least not as a good title	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Eric Hauter	8.5 / 10	05-28-2019	Trover Saves the Universe is slick, unexpected, and vulgar beyond belief. You likely already know if the sort of humor in Trover is for you, and if its not, you should give Trover a wide berth. But if you are the sort of sicko that likes this sort of stuff, there is a surprisingly solid game lurking beneath the rapid-fire jokes and bizarre imagery.	Read review
Push Square	Stephen Tailby	7 / 10	05-28-2019	One of PS4’s strangest offerings, Trover Saves the Universe is a mouthy, madcap adventure with words that speak louder than its action. It’s not all that long, but the promise of free DLC will extend the adventure later down the line. The option to play on the TV as well as PSVR is welcome, although it’s clear the game is built with the immersive headset in mind. However you play it, the unusual landscapes, characters, and scenarios are what make this a game worth playing, but be aware of the silly and often dark humour before you take the plunge.	Read review
Saudi Gamer	عبدالرحمن بعيون	8 / 10	06-20-2019	Trover Saves the Universe will take you on a fun and hilarious journey across the universe. Don’t go in looking for a deep story but rest assured that you will have a fun ride with some obstacles in the gameplay.	Read review
Screen Rant	Leo Faierman	4.5 / 5 stars	05-28-2019	Justin Roiland presents Trover Saves The Universe, a magnificently debased and hilarious action-adventure game that’s even better in VR.	Read review
Shacknews	Blake Morse	9 / 10	05-28-2019	It looks good, it plays good, and it is guaranteed to make you laugh out loud several times during your adventure.	Read review
The Digital Fix	Seb Hawden	8 / 10	06-06-2019	As long as you don’t mind the insane story and the games many profanities you will really enjoy Trover Saves the Universe. Its bad language can be turned off but in my opinion the game is better with it. I don’t think it will be to everyone’s taste but it’s bright, fun and never overstays its welcome. Its VR implementation is very good and never gets in the way of enjoying this wacky adventure. I really enjoyed it and I think most other VR players will too. It’s unique and should not be overlooked.	Read review
The Outerhaven Productions	Diego Perez	3.5 / 5 stars	06-04-2019	Trover Saves the Universe was created with a very specific audience in mind. Fans of Roiland’s work will absolutely adore this game, but those who don’t like his particular style of humor will find this game’s writing tasteless and annoying. The game is a little weak on the gameplay front, but the hilarious dialogue and beautiful scenery more than make up for that. Trover Saves the Universe is an excellent game, but only a select group of people will enjoy it.	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Thomas Hughes	9 / 10	06-20-2019	To say Trover Saves the Universe is a good VR game would be an understatement. It perfectly blends over-the-top comedy and solid combat while making the most of the VR technology at hand by dragging players into the world and making them centre of the story. Its brand of comedy will not be to everyone’s liking, but I still think Trover Saves the Universe stands on its own as one of the best VR games released to date.	Read review

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Wonderful. Your dogs have been dognapped by a beaked lunatic who stuffed them into his eye holes and is using their life essence to destroy the universe. Does that make any sense? You’ve partnered with Trover, a little purple eye hole monster to save them. Find power babies and plug them into his eye holes so that he can absorb their power, track down Glorkon, and save your dogs (and the Universe).

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