Storm in a Teacup

About

"Storm in a Teacup" is a physics-based platformer where players navigate Storm through a dream-like world created by his brother Cloud, solving puzzles and avoiding obstacles across 50 levels. The game features Survival mode levels and customizable in-game character options, with stunning graphics and full Joypad support.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

Cute and colorful graphics with a whimsical art style that appeals to younger audiences.
Engaging gameplay with a good balance of challenge and accessibility, making it suitable for casual play.
Offers a variety of levels and modes, including bonus and survival modes, providing some replay value.

Repetitive music and simplistic gameplay can lead to boredom, especially for adult players.
Controls can feel floaty and imprecise, which may frustrate players during more challenging sections.
Short playtime and lack of depth may leave players feeling unsatisfied, especially for the price.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by its simple mechanics and forgiving difficulty, making it accessible for younger players or those seeking a casual experience. While the controls are generally tight and support controllers well, some users report glitches that can be frustrating, especially in harder levels. Overall, the game features charming visuals and unique levitation mechanics, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth, with many finding it ultimately unengaging.
- “This is a good platformer, balanced difficulty and good mechanics.”
- “Gameplay with controller works amazingly well (used Xbox controller).”
- “Interesting gameplay with the levitate gimmicks and not as casual as it looks.”
- “Floaty jumping improvised by the dev into a feature as a cheap jetpack mechanic.”
- “The gameplay is easy to learn; however, the controls can be glitchy and might get annoying, especially at the hardest levels if you are trying to get all the achievements.”
- “I really don't recommend this game; it was a waste of money when I bought it. The gameplay is very repetitive, with one whole music track that's just 20 seconds of music looped, and just in general, an extremely boring game.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
53%
27%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying due to its short looping nature, often described as a single track that plays continuously. While some appreciate the calming quality of the soundtrack, others recommend muting it to avoid frustration. Overall, the music is seen as a significant downside, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “The soundtrack alone is worth the money; in fact, if anybody knows where I can get a CD copy of it to play in my car, please post below.”
- “It is enormously adorable, has a great visual style, pretty tight controls (including controller support), a charmingly cute soundtrack, and simple level design/gameplay.”
- “The game is quite challenging, definitely gave me some frustration, but the music throughout the entire game is rather calming to an extent.”
- “But the music is annoying at best.”
- “The music is repetitive and the controls are floaty.”
- “1 minute in and I realized immediately that the song repeats itself over and over... every stage, the whole time, in a loop of 5-7 seconds... unending.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story follows Johnny Storm, cursed to live in a teacup and seeking to recover his powers and find his family in a world filled with stickers. However, reviewers criticize the narrative for lacking depth and creativity, with no cohesive themes or engaging elements throughout the 40 levels, resulting in a disappointing experience that fails to enhance replay value. Overall, the story feels underdeveloped and does not provide a compelling reason to continue playing.
- “After being cursed to live in a teacup, sapping him of all his fire abilities, Johnny Storm must go on a quest through a sticker-filled world to find his family and recover his powers.”
- “There are some challenge modes in the game for added replay value, but considering the price, the story mode alone would be more than enough.”
- “A few levels add wind obstacles or little shooting mini-games, and I guess this is called story mode because there are a few pictures at the very beginning and there is a quasi-boss battle at the end.”
- “No special and interesting ideas, no cool/spooky/funny story and nothing that would make you improvise while playing.”
- “There's no story to speak of, and not a lot of replay value.”
- “Story mode is 40 levels with no unifying theme per cluster of levels and no appreciable increase in difficulty.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics of the game are described as cartoonish and cute, fitting the platformer genre well, though they are not particularly impressive. While some reviewers appreciate the effort put into the art style, others find it lacking and not engaging enough for older players. Overall, the visuals are seen as suitable for a younger audience, contributing to a fun, if not groundbreaking, gaming experience.
- “The graphics are nicely done in a cartoon/comic style.”
- “Cute platformer with cute graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't anything to really brag about, but they fit the gameplay.”
- “But this game lacks a coating from art style and the one single music, gosh that loop every 20 seconds or so. I recommend muting the music or you'll go crazy, lol. Otherwise, fun little game for the unique gameplay.”
- “The graphics are cartoony and cute, and the sound isn't all that spectacular, but it gets the job done.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the presence of collectibles and challenge modes that enhance replay value, others feel that the lack of a compelling story limits the incentive to replay.
- “I would recommend it; there are enough collectibles and it is challenging enough to have replay value.”
- “There's no story to speak of, and not a lot of replay value.”
- “There are some challenge modes in the game for added replay value, but considering the price, the story mode alone would be more than enough.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is generally seen as lacking originality and depth, with reviewers noting a deficiency in engaging stories or improvisational elements. However, some appreciate the lightheartedness of the platformer, highlighting its colorful graphics and pleasant sound design as contributing factors to its charm.
- “A funny little platformer with colorful, cute graphics and simple but nice sound.”
- “The humor in this game is delightful, with clever jokes and amusing character interactions that keep you smiling.”
- “I love the quirky dialogue and silly scenarios that make every level a joy to play.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of "Storm in a Teacup" is reminiscent of "LittleBigPlanet," offering a whimsical and engaging environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “Storm in a Teacup is an entertaining platformer with an atmosphere reminiscent of LittleBigPlanet.”
- “The game's vibrant visuals and whimsical sound design create an enchanting atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “Every level is filled with charming details that contribute to a unique and immersive atmosphere.”