Trash Goblin
Trash Goblin Media
Trash Goblin - shopkeeping game release trailer
Trash Goblin - Official 1.0 Release Date Trailer
Trash Goblin - Official Early Access Launch Trailer
Critic Reviews for Trash Goblin
Trash Goblin has the foundation for a genuine cozy game, but implements half-hearted sim elements for an experience that never feels as satisfying as it could.
Trash Goblin makes you play like a goblin in a nice, quirky world, with simple yet addictive gameplay. However, I really would recommend changing the settings to save your hands from cramps.
Split Milk Studios Ltd chose to simplify the mechanics of Trash Goblin as much as possible, aiming to appeal to a casual audience. The game offers a cozy atmosphere and a satisfying sense of progression, even without the typical pressure found in management-focused titles. On the other hand, these design choices result in an experience that can become repetitive and, at times, monotonous. Still, the overall outcome is positive, and Trash Goblin stands out as a good option for those looking for a light and laid-back pastime.
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I liked Trash Goblin in its Early Access version. There were some things to iron out, but it had a lot of promise and potential. I am happy to report that the full version more than lives up to that potential. Trash Goblin is a delightfully relaxing and cozy puzzle game; if you enjoy the genre, I recommend trying it – you’ll love it.
Trash Goblin is a fun and simple cozy game with satisfying gameplay loop, memorable characters and stories, and a beautiful art style. There are some aspects of the story and gameplay that lack in variety, but the overall quality makes it a short but enjoyable experience.
My only real complaint about Trash Goblin is the mechanic of selling to the Strangers (non-named characters). As I mentioned above, I almost never had something someone wanted. It would have been great if players could have placed stock, similar to Moonlighter or Amber Isle. Although the market you’re able to go to does help with this issue a little. Any minor bug issues I did encounter during my playthrough were all in relation to the trinket bag, and they were sorted easily by a reload of the game. Overall, Trash Goblin succeeds in being a casual game. Its gameplay is fun, simple, all while letting you go at your own pace. I confess there weren’t a lot of characters I liked, but on the other hand, there weren’t any I hated either. Which for me adds to the whole running a store vibe. I award Trash Goblin the Thumb Culture Gold Award.
