Telly the TV

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Telly the TV is a single player platformer game. It was developed by ExtraMustard and was released on October 24, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

Super fun platforming with easy-to-learn mechanics and addictive gameplay.
Slick graphics and catchy music that enhance the retro vibe of the game.
Well-paced levels with a good difficulty curve, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic platformers.

The game is quite short, which may not justify the full price for some players.
Lack of save features and level checkpoints can be frustrating, especially in longer stages.
Some design choices, like blind jumps and a nonexistent deadzone for controllers, can lead to unfair moments in gameplay.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being fun, catchy, and original, with some reviewers noting its cool vibe and good beats. Many players expressed a desire to purchase the soundtrack as an album, highlighting its significant contribution to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The music is fun and catchy.”
- “Soundtrack is original and has some pretty good beats.”
- “The graphic is cute and the music is awesome; it gives a very cool vibe to the game.”
- “I would buy the music if it was an album.”
- “Oh, and did I mention the music?”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their slickness and charm, featuring a simple yet powerful black-and-white art style complemented by cute pixel graphics. The game’s old-school aesthetics and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere despite some challenging moments.
- “Pretty slick graphics and music for a one-man show.”
- “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.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The gameplay is characterized by its addictive nature and straightforward platforming objectives, relying heavily on visible mechanics that create a pure experience. However, some users note that the controls could be more intuitive, particularly regarding the mechanic for falling through platforms.
- “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 are designed in a way that 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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and silly moments, which contribute to the overall fun experience, complemented by enjoyable pixel graphics and a catchy soundtrack.
- “But it was fun, nice pixel graphics, moderate difficulty, fun soundtrack, some almost-rage-quit moments, and a bit of silly humor.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a narrative or character introduction, offering no context for the protagonist or the game 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.”