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From Head to Toe

From Head to Toe does a fair job at setting up an intimate atmosphere, but the lack of context in its script and unpolished design somewhat take away from the title.
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72%Game Brain Score
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75% User Score Based on 71 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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From Head to Toe is a single player action game. It was developed by Party for Introverts and was released on July 19, 2019. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

From Head to Toe is a short interactive story about winter, existential guilt and your ex-classmates.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews
story9 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and memorable experience with a visually striking style reminiscent of David Lynch, creating a claustrophobic atmosphere that explores themes of identity and memory.
  • The voice acting is well-received, particularly the female lead, and the audio-visual presentation enhances the emotional impact of the story.
  • As a free game, it provides a short yet engaging narrative that resonates with players, evoking feelings of nostalgia and connection.
  • The gameplay mechanics, particularly the requirement to click both mouse buttons to walk, are seen as tedious and detract from the overall experience.
  • Many players feel the story lacks depth and fails to evoke strong emotions, with some describing the dialogue as awkward or poorly written.
  • The game is very short, taking only about 10-15 minutes to complete, which leaves some players wanting more substance and a more polished experience.
  • story
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as a short, emotional experience that resonates with some players, particularly those who appreciate slice-of-life narratives. However, many reviewers criticize the execution, noting that the dialogue can be poorly written and the interactive elements often detract from the storytelling, leading to a lack of impact and engagement. While the voice acting and visuals receive praise, the overall consensus suggests that the story feels incomplete and could benefit from a more fleshed-out narrative.

    • “One could argue that not a lot happens during the short run of the game, but I think many of us have had encounters that mimic what happens in the game, and it’s that realism that helps connect you to the story.”
    • “A sweet little story that left me feeling sad in a good way.”
    • “I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys playing a story-driven game with few actions.”
    • “Kudos for the voice acting, but it didn't invoke much nostalgia. Plus, the very short storytelling is just not impactful enough for pitching a 15-minute visual novel with mouse interactions, which could have been a plus point. Yet, the swinging sounds made me lose focus on the dialogues.”
    • “The story is awkward and doesn't fit the two characters.”
    • “I played this game, and while it does have one interesting moment near the end, the whole story feels rather incomplete and lackluster.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and atmosphere as beautiful and fitting for the story, while others found the graphics simplistic and occasionally flawed. The Unity engine was noted for delivering adequate visuals, though some users pointed out specific imperfections in character design. Overall, the graphics were described as charming but not groundbreaking, with the audio elements taking precedence in the game's experience.

    • “The art style was very nice, as was the music and the voice acting.”
    • “The graphics were nice, and I feel they fit well with the story and dialogue.”
    • “The artwork and atmosphere were beautiful.”
    • “The artwork has a simple cartoon style, which was pleasant enough but unremarkable; likewise, the music was mostly inoffensive background noise.”
    • “Graphically simplistic, yet adequate and clear; albeit imperfect: the girl's arms are about a hand's length too short, and when the characters face forwards, we see they both have no septum, which looks odd.”
    • “The graphics are rather poor.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the unresponsive controls and lack of meaningful interactivity, often feeling like a chore rather than an engaging experience. While some mechanics, like the walking simulation and gesture interactions, show potential, they are often seen as poorly integrated and lacking polish. Overall, the game struggles to balance its narrative and gameplay elements, leaving players wanting a more cohesive and refined experience.

    • “I like the walking mechanic activated by switching between left and right mouse buttons.”
    • “The hands-in-hands and the swing mechanics, along with other daily gestures, become interactive virtual experiences that evoke emotions in the player.”
    • “Nevertheless, such mechanics should be combined with other simultaneous mechanics.”
    • “Not bad itself, but having to endure the slow and terrible gameplay with unresponsive controls to hear the story is simply not worth it.”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through and waving your mouse around to elicit badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which presents the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “There are some mechanics in the game, but the majority of interactivity feels shoehorned in, such as having to alternate clicking the left and right mouse buttons to move, which added nothing to the experience.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the music in the game received mixed reviews; while some players praised it for creating a relaxing atmosphere and enhancing the experience, others found it to be merely background noise and suggested improvements. The voice acting was generally well-received, complementing the music effectively in certain scenes.

    • “The music was also very nice at creating a relaxing and soothing atmosphere.”
    • “I loved the music and the voice acting as well.”
    • “It was with the undisturbed sound output that I also picked up on the effects of walking in the snow for the first time, and really noticed the background music properly; which is very apt to the scene being set and adds to the experience nicely.”
    • “The artwork has a simple cartoon style, which was pleasant enough but unremarkable; likewise, the music was mostly inoffensive background noise.”
    • “Developers should also improve music and sound.”
    • “The voice acting was fine and the music was ok.”
  • emotional
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a poignant emotional experience through its brief, dialogue-driven narrative, focusing on the themes of love and reunion. Players have reported strong emotional reactions, including tears, as they connect deeply with the characters and their stories. While the plot is minimal, the immersive storytelling offers a heartfelt journey worth experiencing in a short amount of time.

    • “First time I cried from a game.”
    • “When will I be able to hold this person again? To say any more would veer into spoiler territory, but the game had definitely elicited an emotional reaction from me by the end of its runtime.”
    • “I really enjoy games that create strong emotional connections to characters where you can truly care about them.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "From Head to Toe" is generally praised for its comfortable, relaxing, and dreamy qualities, enhanced by beautiful artwork and soothing music. However, some reviewers note that the lack of context in the script and unpolished design detract from the overall experience, impacting the intimacy the game aims to convey.

    • “From head to toe, it has a nice, comfortable atmosphere to it.”
    • “The music was also very nice at creating a relaxing and soothing atmosphere.”
    • “The artwork and atmosphere were beautiful.”
    • “From head to toe does a fair job at setting up an intimate atmosphere, but the lack of context in its script and unpolished design somewhat take away from the title.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with many noting a lack of story to motivate the repetitive tasks.

    • “It was so tedious, and the story... well, there was no story.”
    • “The grinding felt endless, making the game more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became boring.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its fantastic performance, contributing to an overall smooth experience. The optimization enhances the enjoyment of key elements, such as the interactions between the two main characters.

    • “The game ran with fantastic performance.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a high level of stability, with no crashes or noticeable bugs and glitches during gameplay.

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From Head to Toe is a action game.

From Head to Toe is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

From Head to Toe was released on July 19, 2019.

From Head to Toe was developed by Party for Introverts.

From Head to Toe has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

From Head to Toe is a single player game.

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