Platforms
- PCJun 2, 20216.8playscore7.016 Critics5.3104 Players
- Nintendo SwitchAug 26, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
18 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- There's the possibility that this is all a thought experiment for Beth, and Adam isn't real at all, which makes the story marginally more bearable — but overall, Trufflepigs is a little too short, a little too slow, and a lot too much of the unlikeable Beth. As a proof-of-concept of what Thunkd can do, it's promising, but limited graphics, poor accessibility options (although text size is changeable), and unskippable dialogue that grinds the entire game to a halt make it hard to recommend.
Kate Gray · Sep 08, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The Magnificent Trufflepigs is the weird case of the walking simulator which would have been a lot more enjoyable had the developers decided to include LESS gameplay. Even if its story isn’t anything to write home about, I was way more invested in it than looking for nappy pins and bottles with the slowest metal detector in human history. I don’t understand who its main audience would be. Maybe a big, borderline die-hard Firewatch fan who would love to play something obviously inspired by it?
Leo Faria · Aug 25, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a very short narrative game with an entertaining story which may not appeal to all players. Those looking for a game to relax and kill two ( three at most) hours with, will find what they’re looking for here. It should be noted that players expecting an experience akin to Firewatch or Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture will likely be left disappointed by the length and simplicity of the game and its story.
Noparg · Jul 22, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Magnificent Trufflepigs offers a gorgeous stroll through the English countryside which sadly gets muddied by some weak story choices and repetitive gameplay.
Laura Cress · Jul 21, 2021 Reviewed on PC, SwitchRead full review - Overall, The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a memorable story and relaxing game that players can engage in without feeling overwhelmed or rushed. From start to finish, it’s an enjoyable, immersive story about two friends reconnecting and trying to make sense of the life one of them is leading. Players won’t regret checking out The Magnificent Trufflepigs.
Marina DelGreco · Jun 22, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The game does have a relatively clever connection between its mechanics and themes. Digging up the farm and digging up a life feel somehow similar, especially when it comes to seeing long-buried stuff in a new light. But the gameplay is too limited to offer anything more than a way to get story bits. And the narrative starts off interesting, delivers a good second and third day, and then collapses.
Cosmin Vasile · Jun 15, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It employs an interesting and underutilized mechanic, only to completely change it up once the main character achieves some desperately needed personal growth. It may require a second playthrough to totally understand not only the big reveal but overarching message; luckily, it’s a three hour excursion (at most) across bucolic English countryside, so that extra time is time well spent.
Heather Johnson Yu · Jun 10, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It’s beautiful, it’s charming and its insights are given greater punch by exceptional voice acting. Yet, despite ticking so many boxes, The Magnificent Trufflepigs never manages to find the sweet spot of player satisfaction due to some odd, clashing design choices.
Noelle Adams · Jun 07, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a beautiful escape to the countryside; its slow pace lends itself to being a relaxing and almost meditative experience. Top-class voice acting and excellent writing means you’ll quickly care for its characters and their stories; and regardless of how you feel about the ending, it’s hard to disagree that the journey was worthwhile.
Kim Snaith · Jun 02, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Well-written dialogue and top-quality voice acting can make The Magnificent Trufflepigs endearing, but a dull gameplay loop and narrative missteps might leave a bad aftertaste.
Andrew Farrell · Jun 02, 2021 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a first-person, romantic, metal-detecting game. It combines laid-back detecting and exploration with a strong narrative, all set in a beautiful English countryside. It’s a game about trying to find something.
Developer: Thunkd