Teleportals. I swear it's a nice game
- June 15, 2018
- PixelGreeds
- 3h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Teleportals" is a puzzle-platformer game that costs less than $1, featuring over 60 levels with varying difficulty. Players can set portals with different properties, such as deflecting projectiles or changing gravity, to navigate through the stages. The game also includes humorous dialogues with a violet cabbage-headed character, discussing topics like movies and religion. Despite its initial misleading appearance, "Teleportals" offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience.
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Windows
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- Teleportals offers a surprisingly deep and engaging storyline, with philosophical themes and clever dialogue that keeps players invested.
- The puzzle design is well-crafted, providing a good balance of challenge and fun, with mechanics that encourage creative problem-solving.
- For its low price, the game delivers high-quality visuals and animations, making it a great value for players looking for an enjoyable puzzle platformer.
- The game suffers from hitbox issues and can be frustrating at times, especially when failing a section restarts the entire stage.
- Some levels lack sufficient information or time to think, leading to confusion and unnecessary difficulty spikes.
- The English dialogue contains grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story114 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a convoluted yet intriguing mix of philosophical themes, moral dilemmas, and humor, often conveyed through dialogues between the main character and an NPC. While some players find the narrative engaging and deep, others note that it can be confusing or forgettable, with suggestions to skip parts of it for a better gameplay experience. Overall, the story adds a unique layer to the puzzle platformer, motivating players to progress through the levels despite its mixed reception.
“The story (told in short dialogues between levels) tells an intriguing tale about morality, greed vs compassion, and how people can crack under pressure, and the ways the main character reacts to ending up in a crazy-deadly dream world, her opinions about corporate greed and the worth of humanity, as well as the tough decisions of self-preservation she runs into towards the end are all pretty believable.”
“This has a story that is not only touching, but also sensible, and with all the plot progression both going at a stunningly remarkable pace, alongside some humour and genuine random imaginations that come up.”
“The game has a strange almost Lovecraftian feel to what's going on and the plot itself is an interesting mystery with ruminations on different philosophical ideas.”
“The big downside is the story.”
“The bad: well, the story's not much to go on, and dialogue is pretty forgettable.”
“At some points the story can get you bored by the main character talking about movies, etc. The game wasn't really difficult to finish but the controls are confusing.”
- gameplay66 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its depth, clever mechanics, and engaging puzzles that challenge both thinking and reflex skills, making it a standout in the puzzle platformer genre. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of hazards and complexity, which enhances the learning curve, while the overall experience is complemented by enjoyable visuals and music. Despite some minor glitches and a few issues with dialogue, the gameplay is considered solid and addictive, with many players expressing a desire to continue playing until completion.
“Great story, although the English dialogue could use some proofreading, but it barely affects the experience, and the personalities of the characters come through perfectly. Fantastic gameplay progression with far more depth than expected.”
“Even though it's quite difficult at times, this game has a relaxing nature with some chill music and overall simple but effective mechanics.”
“The gameplay portion is actually pretty solid, definitely worth the price.”
“The gameplay has some minor issues and glitches, but overall is good enough for this type of game and will make you feel satisfied after clearing a hard level.”
“It introduces basic mechanics for the gameplay, and then instead of adding more, it just takes those building blocks and keeps making more complex puzzles for you to decipher and solve.”
“The dialog is very meh and pointless like most low-budget anime type games have, but luckily you can go to options and turn it off for a full gameplay-packed time with no bull.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as clear and functional, with a mix of crisp sprite work and appealing art styles, particularly in the unlockable adult artwork gallery. While not groundbreaking, the visuals complement the overall presentation and gameplay effectively, earning a solid rating of around 7.5/10. The adult content is well-integrated, allowing players to choose whether to engage with it, which adds to the game's appeal without overshadowing its core mechanics.
“For a developer working solo, the game has really nice-looking graphics and controls feel excellent (played it using gamepad).”
“Art style: 10/10 (that one picture at the end was damned glorious).”
“The good: the visuals are clear, the music is quite good, and the gameplay is honestly great.”
“The graphics do their job.”
“The puzzle stuff certainly isn't amazing graphically, but it's still pretty crisp spritework that doesn't clash with itself.”
“-graphics and animations (especially for its price)”
- music28 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and fitting for its relaxing and dreamy atmosphere, though it lacks memorability and some reviewers feel it could be improved. Ratings for the soundtrack vary, with scores around 7 to 8 out of 10, indicating a consensus that while the music is enjoyable, it doesn't stand out significantly. Overall, it complements the game's visuals and mechanics but leaves room for enhancement.
“Even though it's quite difficult at times, this game has a relaxing nature with some chill music and overall simple but effective mechanics.”
“The good: the visuals are clear, the music is quite good, and the gameplay is honestly great.”
“The music is extremely nice, and fits with the theme.”
“The music isn't anything to remember in the long run.”
“If I would really have to be sassy about something, it would be music.”
“Soundtrack is 'okay', but I think that game deserves better music.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of deep, philosophical dialogue and occasional funny moments, though it often falls flat due to translation issues and meandering conversations. While some players appreciate the comedic elements, particularly in character interactions, others find the humor inconsistent and not always engaging, especially when it touches on themes like religion. Overall, the humor adds a layer to the gameplay, but its effectiveness varies among players.
“This is indeed a nice puzzle platformer game, kinda deep and funny too.”
“Between the puzzles, there's some funny, philosophical, and sometimes long-winded dialogue.”
“I got an amazing game with addictive gameplay and a very interesting, sometimes funny story.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only minor issues and glitches reported. Players find that these do not significantly detract from the experience, allowing for satisfaction upon completing challenging levels.
“The gameplay has some minor issues and glitches, but overall is good enough for this type of game and will leave you feeling satisfied after clearing a hard level.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a touching and sensible story that progresses at a remarkable pace, blending humor with genuine moments of imagination, which enhances its emotional impact.
“This game has a story that is not only touching, but also sensible, with plot progression that unfolds at a stunningly remarkable pace, complemented by humor and genuine moments of imagination.”
