Tron: Catalyst

"This title fails where it matters most; its core gameplay loop is broken. The art/story deserves better, but they can’t redeem such flawed mechanics. A rare ‘do not buy.’"

"TRON: Catalyst is a fun, futuristic game full of disc battles, Light Cycles, neon, and time loops. It&s;s a title to try out for yourself!"

"TRON: Catalyst is a visually stylish game that respects the essence of the franchise and delivers an interesting narrative, especially for fans of the TRON universe. However, the gameplay experience falls short of its potential. The combat is functional but …"

"With TRON: Catalyst, the iconic Disney license finally gets another video game spin-off, which is only natural given the scenario. The game does a very good job of recreating the world, especially visually and acoustically, so the license is put …"

"TRON: Catalyst proves that there are still plenty of stories to be told on the Grid, even if it never fully realises this potential itself. Its narrative is well-written and engaging, it faithfully captures the aesthetic of the films and …"

"TRON: Catalyst is a lot of fun. The mechanics of it mean you don&s;t have to fear being derezzed (though depending on your difficulty setting it might get frustrating) and the fact that starting again (though not exactly from scratch)… …"

"For all the incredibly talented work on display, Catalyst ends up a game that can’t quite figure out how to fill its own space, and still chafes against the lack of room to full render. But goddamn does racing a …"

"I’m not sure that it was ever intended to be any of that, though; I think it’s doing exactly what it was designed to, which is to be a more feature-rich vehicle for the story Bithell Games wanted to tell, …"

"Anyone who loves "TRON" and was also won over by the last film, "TRON: Legacy," will find plenty to fall in love with in "TRON: Catalyst.""

"Tron: Catalyst did a great job of making me feel I was part of the Tron Universe, but it did a poor job of keeping me engaged. The characters, music, and voice work were great, but the combat became repetitive …"

"If you&s;re a fan of the franchise, then TRON: Catalyst is a title you won’t want to miss. Bithell Games has massively expanded the scope and ambition of its title from the first time out, and the results are mostly …"

"Tron: Catalyst brings Bithell Games once again to Disney&s;s Tron universe, this time in an action-adventure experience."

"TRON: Catalyst is a good adventure game set in the TRON universe. The looping mechanics are interesting, as is the combat. However, overall, it is a short, simple game with a reasonable story."

"TRON: Catalyst is a solid top-down action-adventure for TRON fans to experience more of the digital world. Despite its back-and-forth nature with the looping feature, it has simple controls, fun abilities, fast combat, and a detailed story to uncover, and …"

"Still, these elements come together to deliver a narrative-driven experience that remains true to Tron’s identity, even if the gameplay doesn’t always live up to the ambition of its story."

"A smart and inventive RPG-lite, and a worthy entry in the TRON canon."

"It never quite shakes off the feeling of being a budget Hades; it’s, at the very least, a fine way to kill a few hours, even if you forget about it immediately after."

"While I think TRON: Catalyst leaves a little to be desired, it&a;#039;s still an excellent action adventure and brings the TRON world to life in a way few games have."

"As a gamer who grew up when so many movies were relegated to shlocky video game adaptations, I can confidently say TRON: Catalyst is not that. But even though this is a faithful and creative game experience, it’s also one …"

"TRON: Catalyst presents a myriad of ideas within its gameplay, but never utilises each facet astoundingly, leaving the game to feel lacking. Whilst nothing is bad about Catalyst, there isn&s;t a moment that felt inspired and exceeded the bar of …"

"Tron: Catalyst is the latest game to spring from the movie Tron, which came out in 1982. If you count, among that film&s;s charms, the sight of Jeff ..."

"Bithell Games was overly ambitious with its time-loops idea, resulting in several poorly implemented mechanics. The combat is mediocre and the exploration somewhat repetitive, but Tron: Catalyst has a very good story with relevant themes, intriguing lore, and a great …"

"Although TRON: Catalyst may feel like a paint-by-numbers entry in the Tron series, it&s;s one of the better kits we&s;ve had. It stumbles over repetition and some awkward gameplay segments, but the solid story and franchise-familiar elements will carry fans …"

"Tron: Catalyst competently gets the job done as an action game, but it&s;s rarely more than just good."

"It’s not that Tron: Catalyst is a disastrous game plagued by bugs, poor design choices, and technical hindrances. Nah. Technically-speaking, it’s all sorted out, and the presentation is, at least, quite good. The cycle rewind system is also a fantastic …"

"TRON: Catalyst is a game that delivers solidly across nearly every aspect: from the length of the adventure to its combat system, from the art direction to the soundtrack, and even its fair launch price. But this very consistency - …"

"What could have been a truly compelling experience ends up feeling like a festival of missed opportunities and half-baked ideas. With a shallow execution of its concept and a short runtime of about six and a half hours, Tron: Catalyst …"

"Tron as a franchise has too many tabs open."

"TRON: Catalyst is a safe spin-off of the iconic TRON: Legacy world - it presents big ideas but only ever dips it&s;s toes into those waters, wrapping things up as a mostly okay game that existing fans will likely find …"

"TRON: Catalyst is sitting in a grey area: Bithell Games are competent in telling us a story, but it&s;s not enough to be a narrative-driven game, and the combat system is way too poor to make their latest creation a …"

"TRON: Catalyst leverages the mythos of its long-running setting for an intriguing premise, one hampered by middling combat and objectives."

"TRON: Catalyst gets off to a good start, promising varied gameplay and a neat time-loop mechanic. The trouble is, it soon devolves in a dull affair with way too much repetitive combat, and the time-loop mechanic is mostly wasted."

"A valiant, but ultimately flawed effort."

"TRON: Catalyst nails the vibe and tale - but repetition, unevolving combat and reliance on series language and lore ultimately hold it back."

"Combat could use more depth, the Glitch mechanic feels underdeveloped, and the world; despite its beauty it really lacks things to do. Still, for fans of Tron, isometric action games, or stylish sci-fi in general, this is a strong entry. …"

"The combat and look of the game are boring. The atmosphere and music are detached and out of alignment with the story. The light cycle is fun, but you’re very restrained in where you can use it. And ultimately, while …"

"Tron: Catalyst isn&s;t a terrible game, but it is definitely in the wrong genre. Its engaging setting and excellent time-travel mechanics carried me far beyond the point where I got bored of the shallow combat system and frustrating vehicle sections. …"