I, Toaster

About

I, Toaster is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Julia Terekhina and was released on July 29, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Defend your city from the appliance uprising Play as a Rebellious Hero who is a neural networks backup file loaded into the toaster. USER MANUAL WASD - movementRMB - rocket shotLMB - laser shot SPACE - jump CURSOR - aiming Run, shoot and dodge! This game challenges your skills and reactions. Easy to start, but very hard to keep up! Three levels of difficulty, lots of power-ups, eight maddeni…

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

Fun short game that can be completed in about 30-35 minutes.
Offers a humorous and engaging storyline with a unique concept of playing as a toaster.
Free to play, making it accessible for anyone to try without financial risk.

Lacks optimization, leading to issues like getting stuck and repetitive gameplay.
Upgrades and weapons feel ineffective, diminishing the sense of progression.
The music is repetitive and can become tiresome over the course of the game.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
33%
The gameplay is generally considered decent but not exceptional, featuring a simple top-down shooter mechanic that relies on spamming attacks and dodging enemies. While some find it repetitive, the variety of enemies and the ability to unlock new skills add a layer of challenge and fun. However, there are criticisms regarding its polish and overall engagement.
- “Also, the skills you can unlock can change your gameplay.”
- “A simple top-down shooter with a fun story and decent gameplay and progression.”
- “The challenge and enemy variety keep the gameplay from becoming stale.”
- “Boring gameplay, unpolished graphics; entertain yourself by yourself.”
- “Gameplay is okay and not the best, but it does enough to be fun.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics are described as modern and well-designed, particularly in the menus, but some users find the overall visual quality unpolished and lacking in excitement. While the game features fast-paced action, the graphical presentation in the levels does not meet expectations, leading to a mixed reception.
- “The game features fast-paced action with modern-day graphics and easy controls that seamlessly transition from location to location.”
- “The menus are well designed; I really appreciate the graphics and overall design in them, even more than in the levels, to be honest.”
- “Boring gameplay, unpolished graphics, entertain yourself by yourself.”
- “The menus are well made; I really appreciate the design and graphics on them, more than in the levels, to be honest.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game features a single soundtrack that many players find repetitive and lacking in variety, leading to a quick sense of monotony. While the composition is appreciated, a broader selection of tracks or longer songs would have enhanced the overall experience.
- “The music is nice, but really repetitive.”
- “It would have been nice to have several tracks for the levels or longer songs.”
- “There is only one soundtrack and it gets old fast.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game's story is engaging and humorous, providing a fun backdrop for the simple top-down shooter gameplay. Players can complete the main narrative in about 20-30 minutes, enjoying a decent progression throughout. Overall, the story enhances the experience, making it enjoyable despite its brevity.
- “The story was good and humorous at times.”
- “A simple top-down shooter with a fun story and decent gameplay and progression.”
- “You can finish the main story in 20-30 minutes and still have some fun.”
- “The main story can be completed in just 20-30 minutes, which feels disappointingly short.”
- “The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is generally well-received, with users noting that it includes moments of humor that enhance the overall experience.
- “The story was good and humorous at times.”
- “The witty dialogue had me laughing out loud!”
- “The game's quirky characters and absurd situations kept the humor fresh and entertaining.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with players experiencing issues such as getting trapped by enemy collisions and encountering repetitive gameplay elements. Overall, these factors contribute to a frustrating user experience.
- “Not optimized, trapped by enemy collision, and repetitive.”