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About The Calamity Trials
The Calamity Trials is a platform simulator from Deme Nowa, released January 15 2026 for PC. It’s a high-speed parkour game where players leap through shifting environments while an unseen IT pursuer closes in. The premise is straightforward: you navigate levels using a mix of running jumping and sliding while managing a rotating set of weapons that either boost speed or create new obstacles. The game thrives on tension and quick thinking. Think of it as a frantic dance between evasion and adaptation. Best for players who enjoy fast-paced platforming with a twist of unpredictability.
Gameplay
Each level is a gauntlet of moving parts. You start with a basic weapon like a grapple hook that lets you swing across gaps but might later reappear as a swinging pendulum you must dodge. Controls are tight with responsive inputs but require precision due to the game’s relentless pace. You’ll often backtrack mid-level if a weapon’s effect shifts the environment unexpectedly. The IT chases you via a growing pressure meter so you’re constantly balancing speed with survival. Between levels there’s a brief moment to plan but the action never lets up. The parkour mechanics feel fluid but the AI’s pursuit forces you into risky maneuvers.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 85% with critics averaging 4.3/5. Average playtime is 12 hours and 68% of players complete the game. Community moods skew 72% excited and 18% stressed. Review snippets praise the chase mechanic but note it can feel punishing. “Weapons change every level keeps things fresh” says one user. Another wrote “the IT’s timing is razor sharp but sometimes unfair.” There are 45 achievements with 30% completion for most players. The game’s 7.8/10 Metacritic score reflects polarized opinions but its high replayability keeps people coming back.
PlayPile's Take
The Calamity Trials is a high-intensity platformer for fans of dynamic challenges. It’s priced at $29.99 and offers 45 achievements though the 12-hour runtime feels short for the cost. The weapon system adds clever variety but the IT’s aggression can frustrate. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy adapting to shifting rules it’s worth a try. For others the stress may outweigh the fun.
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Single player
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