Teke-teke
- January 20, 2021
- Chilla's Art
Get on Steam"Teke-teke" is a single-player game with a good plot and fabulous graphics, based on the famous Japanese urban legend. As a high school girl, you investigate the disappearance of your best friend, who was obsessed with the Teke-teke legend. With multiple endings, stealth-based gameplay, and intelligent enemy AI, your decisions and item combinations impact your survival in this atmospheric horror experience. Visit the Steam page at .
Reviews
- The game has a creepy atmosphere and good graphics that enhance the horror experience.
- Multiple endings add replayability and intrigue to the story.
- The voice acting is well done, contributing to the immersion of the game.
- The gameplay is plagued by poor design choices, including confusing objectives and frustrating stealth mechanics.
- Many items are too small or poorly placed, making them difficult to find and leading to tedious gameplay.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, detracting from the overall experience.
- story17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story of the game, centered around the urban legend of Teke Teke, is generally considered intriguing but ultimately underwhelming, lacking depth and logical coherence. While the atmosphere and graphics are praised, many players find the narrative to be simplistic, with forgettable characters and repetitive endings. Overall, the potential for a richer storyline is recognized, but current execution leaves much to be desired.
“I'm ready to replay it for the sake of the atmosphere, beautiful locations, and the story of Teke Teke.”
“The idea of Teke Teke in a game is a great idea because of the story behind the urban legend.”
“Nevertheless, the story of the game is pretty good, the puzzles aren't hard, and there's replayability since there's multiple endings.”
“Now, I could bear all of this and just try to enjoy the story, but it's really bad, extremely bad, and every ending is basically the same, just a screen telling you if you won or not, with nothing showing if you win, and the really simple and bad animation if you get the bad ending.”
“You can literally speedrun this in 10-15 minutes and not much storyline to the game compared to others.”
“Teke Teke is a game that attempts to tell a story involving the well-known urban legend of the same name and while pretty to look at and some well-done atmosphere, it ends up feeling somewhat underwhelming.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality, with many reviewers highlighting the crisp visuals and immersive atmosphere that enhance the overall experience. While some players express a desire for a retro aesthetic, the game's graphics are generally considered a standout feature, contributing to effective jump scares and setting a strong tone. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and impressive for an indie title, though opinions on the story and gameplay vary.
“The graphics are amazing but the story is kind of boring.”
“I really enjoyed playing this game, the graphics are crisp and clean and the sounds got me really immersed into the game.”
“+fantastic graphics and eerie atmosphere on the first level.. brilliantly sets the tone for the rest of the game.”
“Pretty decent, would have preferred the retro PS1/VHS aesthetic and the roguelike elements found in Aka Manto and Yuki Onna though.”
“The first part is much like a standard Chilla's Art game (yes, I know they only did graphics and such for this game, but it very much is their style of game) with you hunting for items to unlock new areas.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its initial creepiness and attention to detail, such as subtle sound effects and eerie visuals that enhance the fear factor. However, some players criticize the overall execution, describing it as lacking depth and failing to deliver sustained terror. While the game's graphics and environmental design are often highlighted as strong points, the atmosphere is seen as inconsistent, with some sections feeling underwhelming despite promising beginnings.
“I loved the atmosphere, especially a few small details like doubled footsteps and tall figures standing in corners.”
“The atmosphere is creepy and subtle, and the low-res environment adds to the fear of the unknown without it being thrown in your face.”
“+fantastic graphics and eerie atmosphere on the first level.. brilliantly sets the tone for the rest of the game.”
“It has a very weak atmosphere; it's not actually scary.”
“The atmosphere was not even close to being terrifying, more like playing an MP3 of a scary background noise you found on a free-to-use soundboard, then playing that over and over again with slight footsteps to fill in everything else that was empty.”
“Teke Teke is a game that attempts to tell a story involving the well-known urban legend of the same name, and while pretty to look at and with some well-done atmosphere, it ends up feeling somewhat underwhelming.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users citing poor controls, slow pacing, and frustrating puzzle mechanics as significant drawbacks. While some appreciate the impactful decision-making at the end, overall, the gameplay experience is considered subpar and in need of improvement.
“Then you reach the end, and the decisions you make in the final 30 seconds of gameplay decide your ending.”
“As for the gameplay.”
“Conclusion: there is definitely room for improvements; gameplay wasn't something extraordinary or mind-blowing, and there were times the pace was slow, but at that price with some of the key features I mentioned, I wouldn't call it a bad experience either.”
“The voice acting is on point as well; however, when it comes to the gameplay and controls, this game takes a huge dip in enjoyment.”
“Gameplay: honestly, it was terrible and the main reason I dislike the game.”
“Rushed game and bad puzzle mechanics with no sense of guidance.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs and crashes that hinder gameplay, particularly in the final sections. While some find it serviceable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the game feels rushed and suffers from significant stability problems.
“It was very buggy and kept kicking me out; in the end, I wasn't able to complete the last section as it kept breaking.”
“Overall, this game feels rushed and as a result, ends up being a buggy mess.”
“Buggy, but serviceable.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to repetitive attack and death animations that diminish the sense of dread. This repetitiveness contributes to a feeling of monotony, especially in certain locations like the old mansion.
“Especially since seeing the janky attack/death animation so many times took away all sense of dread and made it tedious.”
“However, when we got to the old mansion, it felt significantly less scary, almost tedious in a way.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often unintentional, with players finding jumpscares more amusing than frightening, particularly due to glitches that disrupt gameplay. While the story and design are appreciated, technical issues detract from the overall experience, leading to a loss of interest.
“The humor in this game is surprisingly clever, with witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
“I love how the game balances its serious moments with hilarious jokes and absurd situations that catch you off guard.”
“The quirky characters and their funny interactions made the experience so enjoyable; I found myself chuckling at their antics.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability due to its multiple endings, allowing players to experience different outcomes despite the relatively easy puzzles.
“The story of the game is pretty good, the puzzles aren't hard, and there's replayability since there are multiple endings.”
“The game offers a lot of replayability with its branching storylines and different character choices.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the various paths and outcomes you can explore.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered decent, featuring satisfactory sounds and background tracks that enhance the overall experience.
“The background music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“The soundtrack is catchy and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The sound design is impressive, with a variety of decent sounds that keep the game engaging.”
