Review: Totally Reliable Delivery Service (PlayStation 4)

Delivery Attempted. That’s the Totally Reliable Delivery Service guarantee! T.R.D.S. is a ragdoll physics simulation about terrible package delivery couriers. Work together using odd machinery, useful gadgets, and the wonders of physics to reliably deliver packages to their destination.

Pros:

  • Chunky graphics.
  • 8.24gb download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • Four-player online/local co-op support.
  • Uses the moving mechanic found in games like Gang Beasts and Human Fall Flat.
  • Character customisation-can be changed in the menu and you earn new items as you play.
  • Semi-open world.
  • Respawn option.
  • Play how you want.
  • The physics engine is hard at work.
  • More fun in co-op.
  • Humor throughout.
  • Can replay deliveries.
  • Deliveries-package starts at 100% and goes down with being hit or thrown around. You get given a rank when you deliver it.
  • Vehicles to drive.
  • Actions-jump/grab/hold/raise arms.
  • Free to walk around.
  • Delivery points for accepting missions.

Cons:

  • Constant screen tearing and slowdown.
  • Awkward controls.
  • Physics work hard but are broken in many ways.
  • Basic gameplay.
  • The world feels empty and lifeless.
  • Movement is just horrible due to the amount of time you spend moving around.
  • Unrewarding prizes/incentives.
  • Packages can suddenly just fly off the truck.
  • Vehicles are not good for packages.
  • Driving is messy.
  • Far too easy to mess up.
  • Grabbing objects is hit and miss.
  • Dreary soundtrack.
  • Only one control layout.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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