Trap Master - Squish Enemies

A slightly crazy arena: Review of "Trap Master-Squeeze Little Monsters"

Close your eyes and imagine yourself stepping into a battlefield full of pixels and colors-hand speed and brain holes are your only weapons. This is probably the first impression that "The Trap Master" gave me. The people at PixelPlay Studios seem determined to drag you into a fairy tale world full of weird enemies and sinister traps, making you laugh and burn your brain. Anyway, whether it's a casual party who just wants to play two games while fishing, or a hard-core player who wants to find some in-depth gameplay in fragmented time, this game is like waving at you: "Come on, be happy!"

Bright and sexy operating interface, you can understand it at a glance

The first time I opened the game, the interface made me happy-it was like a moving comic book. Bright but not dazzling, the icons are clearly drawn, and the layout is as clean as a freshly wiped blackboard. You don't have to guess "what does this button do?" The main menu is smooth, and you can start a war with a few clicks, or change your skin or look at the rankings. The light effects that flash when setting traps and the animations of monsters twist bring the entire screen alive and won't make you feel dazzled. The most awesome thing about this design is that novices get it in seconds, and veterans don't feel childish. Anyway, I took a look and couldn't help but start to "set traps".

Core gameplay: Solving puzzles while busy

To put it bluntly, the game is just one thing: before the enemy rush over, place the traps in the right place, step on the right time, and crush them into cakes with a "puff". There are many ways here:
First,traps must be set with brains. You can choose nail pits, switchblades, electric grids... a bunch of things. Where and when to put it, it all depends on prediction, like a puzzle game racing against time. At first, I always tilted my head, and the enemy slipped over and mocked me, which was so angry that I was angry; later, I finally tilted it right once, and the feeling of "Oh, so this can be done" was really addictive.
Second, thefeedback is too fast for you to respond. Every time an enemy is squashed, scores and special effects will immediately pop up on the screen, and the sound effects will also be decompressed. This real-time scoring system makes you always think,"Try it again, I can do better." This kind of instant feedback is like someone shouting in your ear,"Awesome! Come again!"-- I played twenty games without realizing it.
Third,it is short and concise, and it is different every time. The enemy combination changes with each level, and the trap collocation also changes, so it is never tired of playing. Even three minutes will make your heart beat faster. And you always want to break your own record or develop a more sinister routine.

In terms of operation, dragging traps and swiping the perspective are very easy, and you won't accidentally touch them even when you are in a hurry. Easy to get started, but want to play? Hehe, you need to put some thought into it.

What's so special about this game?

To be honest, compared with other casual action games,"Trap Master" has two aspects that make me particularly addicted:

First,scoring feedback is fast enough to fly. Every time you kill a monster, scores and special effects will hit your face, directly telling you,"You did a great job" or "You put it wrong." This kind of immediacy is like having a coach nearby guiding you in real time, so you can learn it in a swishing manner. Unlike some games, where a cold total score is only given after one game. I have long forgotten what was awesome and stupid just now.
Second, theshort game system makes you can't stop. Each wave of enemies is a new puzzle that you can take out and play at any time. Even if it only lasts for five minutes, you can still get hooked. And every game is worth trying again and again-want to score high scores? Want to try a new routine? Suit yourself. This magical cycle of "one more and then going to sleep" is really toxic.

With these two points alone, it has already established a firm position on my mobile phone. Other similar games looked at it and could only envy and hate it.

Two last words: Is it worth playing?

"Trap Master-Crushing Monsters" is definitely a good game done with heart. The operation is straightforward, the feedback is direct, and the strategy is deep. The most amazing thing about it is that you can't stop from the first minute, and it's the kind of "you want to come back after losing". The picture is lovely and the performance is stable, so children and the elderly can play with it; but the mechanisms behind it are enough for you to study for a long time.

If you just want to relax while waiting for the subway or squatting in the toilet, it's for you. If you like solving puzzles and optimizing strategies, it will satisfy you, too. Short time and high return are simply tailor-made for fragmented time. And that score feedback will really force you to improve little by little.

Anyway, my advice is: hurry up and don't hesitate. If you like to play arcade games that have a little brain and are fast-paced, it will be your new favorite. But just a word of warning, once you start "setting traps", you probably won't be able to stop-don't blame me for not warning you!

FAQ

I'm a novice. How should I start playing "Trap Master-Crushing Enemies"?

It's very simple! Go to the app store to download and install it first. After opening it, follow the novice tutorial on the screen. It will teach you to put traps and how to crush the monsters into pieces!

What buttons should I use to place and upgrade traps? I'm always in a hurry.

Don't panic ~ You just need to click on the locations on the map where traps can be placed, and then press the buttons on the screen to place them or upgrade them. The operation is very simple, and you can start with your eyes closed!

What are the interesting features of this "Trap Master"? Is it worth my time?

Oh, there are so many! There is an unlimited amount of monsters, a variety of traps can be set up at will, and the level can be upgraded to become stronger. The levels are also super creative. Coupled with that bright picture, it is really cool and exciting to play!

I want to make the trap more powerful. How can I upgrade it? Do you want krypton gold?

Don't be afraid! You will earn gold coins after completing the level, then click on the trap, and select "Upgrade" in the menu. The strength and speed of crushing enemies will increase, and you can play it for free ~

Can you see how many points I scored and what level I reached in the game?

Of course I can! Your scores and progress are hung on the main screen. If you want to see it in more detail, click on the rankings or achievements page, and all kinds of data will be clear!

Is there an in-store purchase or subscription for this game? Will you secretly deduct my money?

Yes ~ You can go to the store to buy gold coins or some enhanced gift packages. If you subscribe, you can read it in Settings → Account → Subscriptions. They are all voluntary. Not buying will not affect the game at all ~