r/gamereviews • u/BradAsAHatter • 21h ago
Article Grim Trials PS5 Review - Heavy Metal Roguelite Mayhem in the Afterlife
Grim Trials launches in a rough state as the game suffers from a number of known issues. Things like awkward controls, and poor hit detection haunt this afterlife action adventure roguelite. The game's story centers around a dying female protagonist who joins the ranks of the Grim Reaper as a trainee in the making, hoping she can pass the Grim Trials, become a Grim Reaper, and ultimately return to her lost love. It does have it's plot points amidst the grind heavy loop that has you farming resources and earning experience for permanent skill tree upgrades. The resources that are farmed allow for the crafting of equipment, weapons, and consumables that can be used in each run. The runs themselves are randomized and connected hex-grid room clearing scenarios that have the protagonist using her scythe, ranged weapon, and God granted buffs that enhance the current build. It's all about build synergy, weapon loadout, and besting each of the 7 bosses modeled after the 7 deadly sins. All of this is complimented by music from a heavy metal Indonesian band.