Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! Reviews
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is Strange Scaffold's latest title, making players run over people and objects for isekai support.
I was palpably bored with Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World after about two hours, which made the last hour before I rolled credits an agonizing slog. It’s a big disappointment, because the initial story and gameplay hooks are really cool and funny, but it just doesn't go anywhere with it.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! does not keep its cards hidden; this is exactly the game it presents itself as, and nothing more, and nothing less.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is such a silly concept made from a ridiculous meme in the isekai genre of manga and anime. That is to say, Strange Scaffold understands the conventions of the genre, and includes some fantastic character designs and a great ska-inspired soundtrack.
Our heroine, Carissa Ward, becomes the latest victim of a truck-related death, transforming her into a legendary hero sent to the mystical lands of Talinfold.
I had a blast with Truck-kun is Supporting me from Another World?! I had a few nitpicks with objectives and the map, but overall this was a fun game.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!'s zany arcade antics crash in with a satisfying feedback loop perfect for those always on the move.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World!? delivers a genuinely funny premise and a satisfying arcade loop inspired by Crazy Taxi, but its rough vehicle handling, repetitive progression, and technical frustrations prevent the joke from carrying the experience. There's fun to be had for players who enjoy chaotic, janky indie games, but the novelty wears off long before the credits roll.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World fully commits to the bit and uses every isekai trope to provide motivation to run over everything.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!* is a simple game that delivers on its arcade premise while offering a rather original backdrop. Its attractive visuals and charming art style invite players to return for bite-sized sessions of chaos, but the experience can become quite repetitive due to there being only one city to explore and a lack of additional random elements to make each run feel more distinct.
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A parodic, low-poly, out-of-control version of Crazy Taxi, capable of pushing you to start one run after another despite barely ever introducing anything new.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is a funny, inventive arcade racer that makes the most of its one map, backed by a standout soundtrack and a core loop with real personality.
I can’t say I had a bad time playing Truck kun is Supporting Me from Another World!. It’s a pretty solid, small indie game that can be a lot of fun for a while. The biggest problem, however, remains the limited content and the monotony that quickly sets in, which over time starts to feel like a simple grind. Only players who are truly interested in seeing the story through to the end will stick with this title for a full 3 hours. The rest will likely decide after just the first hour that they’ve seen pretty much everything the game has to offer.
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Truck-kun is Supporting Me From Another World?! offers some seriously fun and frantic action.
[Y]ou could do worse than spend RM49 on this PS1-looking one-trick pony just for an empty weekend.
Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?! is a short burst arcade insanity with a crazy premise, an addictive gameplay loop and an infectious humor. It may feel a little aimless after a while, and the game’s depth and variety are a little lacking, yet I’ve had a legitimate blast running through the just over 3 hours long campaign. Ever fantasized about isekai-ing a young marketing VP into a fantasy RPG world while doing deliveries in an acrobatic truck? No? Well, you still should give Truck-kun a go, especially if crazy arcade classics like Crazy Taxi are your jam.
Just having a tangible goal to work toward is a strong enough incentive to do another run in Truck-kun. There’s a lot of potential to be tapped into here and I’d love to see the game gain a more engaging loop past the initial burst of absurdity.
Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World is an incredibly fun experience.
As much as I wanted to like Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World, the experience didn’t deliver on the premise’s fun. Shallow gameplay that doesn’t evolve paired with a bland narrative makes even this short experience feel like a drag. It’s not actively offensive, nor is the gameplay awful, but it simply doesn’t have enough to support its already simple premise.
The concept of running people over to turn them into enemies of an isekai heroine is as absurd as it is fitting for an adventure as funny and over-the-top as Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World. This indie game is short and doesn't boast impressive technical aspects, but it offers tons of fun and very likeable characters that serve as a perfect parody of the 'isekai' genre that currently saturates the world of manga and anime.
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