Telly the TV

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 11 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Telly the TV is a throwback action/adventure platformer with a 1-bit style. You'll explore six themed worlds while collecting Remote Control Keys in a scavenger hunt gone wild. Can you defeat the baddies of TV Kingdom and restore the airwaves? Enter six exciting and quirky worlds while bashing baddies and traversing terrible traps! Collect items to save each TV program, and face-off with the enem…

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
music4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Fun and addictive gameplay with a nostalgic retro-style aesthetic.
  • Responsive controls and well-paced levels that gradually increase in difficulty.
  • Charming pixel graphics and an enjoyable soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game is quite short, which may not justify the full price for some players.
  • Lack of save features and checkpoints can lead to frustration during longer levels.
  • Some design choices, like blind jumps and a nonexistent deadzone for controllers, can hinder precision platforming.
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for being fun, catchy, and original, with many reviewers noting its ability to enhance the overall experience and vibe. The soundtrack features good beats that contribute to the game's charm, with some users expressing a desire to purchase it as an album.

    • “The music is fun and catchy.”
    • “Soundtrack is original and has some pretty good beats.”
    • “The graphics are cute and the music is awesome; it gives a very cool vibe to the game.”
    • “Oh, and did I mention the music?”
    • “I would buy the music if it was an album.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics are characterized by charming pixel art and a simple yet impactful black-and-white art style, contributing to a nostalgic, old-school aesthetic. Players appreciate the cute visuals and the overall vibe, which is enhanced by an engaging soundtrack, while the simplicity of the graphics complements the game's moderate difficulty and fun gameplay.

    • “The black and white art style is simple and yet powerful.”
    • “The graphics are cute and the music is awesome; it gives a very cool vibe to the game.”
    • “The old school aesthetics and simplicity of the stages and movement keep the game moving, and the difficulty ramps up appropriately.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its addictive nature and straightforward platforming objectives, relying heavily on visible mechanics that create a pure experience. However, some mechanics, like falling through platforms, could benefit from more intuitive controls beyond just the down input.

    • “Addictive gameplay.”
    • “Platformer objectives are right in front of you; mechanics are all based on what you can see, making this very straightforward, but also pure.”
    • “The mechanics allow for a unique experience, as you don't just assign the ability to fall through platforms to the down input.”
    • “Platformer objectives are right in front of you; mechanics are all based on what you can see, making this very by the numbers, but also pure.”
    • “But when you do that, you do not assign the mechanic to fall through platforms to just the down input.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as silly and lighthearted, complementing the enjoyable pixel graphics and fun soundtrack, while also contributing to moments of frustration that enhance the overall experience.

    • “But it was fun, nice pixel graphics, moderate difficulty, fun soundtrack, some almost-rage-quit moments, and a bit of silly humor.”
  • story1 mentions

    The game lacks a narrative or character introduction, offering no context for the protagonist or the world, resulting in a straightforward progression through stages without a cohesive story.

    • “There is no story or introduction to the protagonist or the game’s world; you simply progress through the stages until you reach the end.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any meaningful character development, making it hard to care about the outcome.”
    • “The plot is predictable and uninspired, failing to engage players or provide any sense of immersion.”
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