From Head to Toe

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

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful voice acting and a calming atmosphere that enhances the emotional storytelling.
Despite its short length, the narrative effectively evokes nostalgia and relatable feelings about past relationships.
The art style and music contribute positively to the overall experience, making it a pleasant, albeit brief, interactive story.

The walking mechanics, requiring constant clicking of the mouse buttons, are awkward and detract from the immersion of the story.
The dialogue can feel immature and lacks depth, making it difficult to connect with the characters on a meaningful level.
The game is very short, and some players feel it lacks a substantial plot or impactful moments, leaving them wanting more.

story
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
81%
6%
The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as short and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it fails to evoke strong emotions or nostalgia. While some appreciate the voice acting and the relatable slice-of-life elements, others criticize the awkward gameplay mechanics and unresponsive controls that detract from the storytelling experience. Overall, it seems to appeal primarily to fans of visual novels or those seeking a brief, emotional narrative, despite its shortcomings.
- “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.”
- “What a delightful story, and literal walking simulator!”
- “Kudos for the voice acting, but it didn't invoke much nostalgia. 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.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the controls unresponsive and the mechanics poorly integrated, leading to a frustrating experience. While some appreciate the unique walking mechanics and interactive gestures, others feel that the gameplay lacks depth and polish, making it feel more like a visual novel than a fully realized game. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements to its mechanics and interactivity to enhance the player experience.
- “I like the walking mechanic activated by switching between left and right mouse buttons.”
- “The hands-on and 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.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The graphics of the game feature a pleasant, simplistic cartoon style that complements the story and atmosphere, though some users noted imperfections such as character proportions and lack of detail. While the overall aesthetic is described as cute and fitting, opinions vary, with some finding the graphics unremarkable or poor. Despite these critiques, the visuals do not detract significantly from the overall experience, as the focus leans more towards the audio elements.
- “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.”
- “Graphic is rather poor.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising it for creating a relaxing and fitting atmosphere that complements the snowy setting and story. While some found it enjoyable and well-integrated, others described it as merely background noise, suggesting that improvements could be made. Overall, the music is generally considered good, enhancing the overall experience despite some calls for refinement.
- “The music was also very nice at creating a relaxing and soothing atmosphere.”
- “The music was good; it definitely fit the snowy town and the story/dialogue.”
- “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
100%
The game delivers a poignant emotional experience through its brief, dialogue-driven narrative, focusing on themes of love and reunion. Players report strong emotional reactions, with some even moved to tears, highlighting the game's ability to foster deep connections with its characters despite its short runtime. Overall, it offers a wholesome yet bittersweet storytelling experience that resonates with those seeking emotional depth in gaming.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its comfortable and relaxing qualities, enhanced by soothing music and beautiful artwork. Players appreciate the dreamy ambiance, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “From head to toe, it has a nice, comfortable atmosphere.”
- “The music was also very nice at creating a relaxing and soothing atmosphere.”
- “The artwork and atmosphere were beautiful.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
100%
Overall, users report a high level of stability, with no crashes or noticeable bugs and glitches during gameplay.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious and unengaging, often noting a lack of story to motivate the repetitive tasks.
- “It was so tedious, and the story... well, there was no story.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful rewards.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it just became boring.”