Test Tube Titans

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Test Tube Titans is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Ghost Time Games and was released on March 5, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Test Tube Titans" is a physics-based game where you grow and customize procedurally generated monsters in a lab, then wreak havoc in the world. The game features fully destructible environments, local multiplayer, a challenging campaign, and a creative mode. You can upgrade your lab to create more powerful titans through cross-breeding, special abilities, and larger cells. The game also includes a lo-fi soundtrack with over 30 original tracks.

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and fun experience with procedurally generated monsters and sandbox destruction, making it a great escape for players.
The art style and soundtrack are praised for their creativity, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
Co-op play is entertaining and adds to the hilarity of the gameplay, making it a fun experience to share with friends.

The controls are often described as clunky and unpredictable, making it difficult to achieve objectives and leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game's political commentary is seen as unnecessary and detracts from the overall experience, with some players finding it cringe-worthy.
There are technical issues reported, such as the game not loading properly or being unplayable on certain systems, which can hinder the enjoyment.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding the narrative engaging and thought-provoking, while others criticize it for being overly preachy and disconnected from gameplay. The dialogue between missions, intended to explore themes like social issues, often detracts from the player's immersion, and the pacing can feel frustrating due to the delayed use of newly created monsters. Overall, while there are interesting elements in the plot, the execution leaves some players feeling uninvested.
- “The plot involves you being a scientist creating titans.”
- “[i]jettomero[/i] was a light-hearted sci-fi fable telling the story of an adorable giant robot travelling the cosmos in a delusional attempt at saving humanity.”
- “With thoughtful story and dialogue.”
- “The only problem I have with it is, what was the ending to the story mode?”
- “It's just, through dialogue blocks in between missions.”
- “Between every mission, you have to hear a rant about the 'pay gap' and gender inequality, and racism, and all kinds of nonsense that has nothing to do with the actual game.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of fun and challenging mechanics, with a focus on mastering unconventional controls reminiscent of games like "QWOP" and "Octodad." While the concept of monster creation and mutation is engaging, some players find the controls frustratingly unpredictable, leading to a sense of randomness in gameplay. Overall, those who appreciate unique, physics-based experiences may find it enjoyable, despite potential repetitiveness.
- “The gameplay itself is both fun and challenging; it's often hard to see a logical pattern in how to control your monster, and a lot of the time you just really need to hope it does what you want it to.”
- “I love mutating the monsters, and the gameplay is hilarious every time. The physics are so unpredictable but well built.”
- “Control is the real thing to master here. Much like 'Octodad', you don't just simply move; you have to affect its nervous system, swinging one leg in front of the other, spinning on one leg to turn around, and using the same mechanics for swinging the arms.”
- “I was hoping for a type of create monsters wreak havoc type game with decent controls, not the 'QWOP' type of controls making the gameplay not fun.”
- “I can see how some people could think it was too repetitive in its gaming mechanics.”
- “Control is the real thing to master here; much like 'Octodad', you don't just simply move, you have to affect its nervous system, swinging one leg in front of the other, spinning on one leg to turn around, using the same mechanics for swinging the arms.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a distinctive art style and a surreal aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players note the simplicity and occasional graphical glitches, others appreciate the beautiful moments, such as dynamic lighting effects reminiscent of classic monster films. Overall, the game runs smoothly on various hardware configurations, contributing to its enjoyable visual presentation.
- “Great art style.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and distinctive; there are truly awesome moments like when lightning strikes and there's a flash of light, Godzilla film style, over the monster.”
- “The monsters are ugly, the controls are wonky, and the graphics are simple.”
- “While the destruction and clumsiness is fun, special mention should be made of the game's surreal sense of aesthetics.”
- “Graphics card: Nvidia GF119 [GeForce GT 610]”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its chaotic and unpredictable physics, leading to both hilarious and frustrating moments, such as monsters struggling to control their movements or accidentally harming themselves. Players find the experience entertaining, especially in co-op mode, where the absurdity of the gameplay elicits laughter, despite occasional complaints about the noise from their enjoyment. Overall, the blend of humor and gameplay creates a unique and addictive experience, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “The game is fun and hilarious to watch and play - great price for value entertainment.”
- “I love mutating the monsters and the gameplay is hilarious every time, the physics are so unpredictable but well built.”
- “Falling off into the water (which hurts you), smashing cars (which hurt you), getting shot by cops (which hurt you), running into electricity wires (which also hurt you) had my friend and me raging and laughing while saying 'wait, one more time.'”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it enhances frustration during gameplay, others praise the great soundtrack and lo-fi tunes as a perfect backdrop. The diverse and cinematic music complements the randomly generated titans, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Great soundtrack”
- “The lo-fi music is a perfect backdrop for the game.”
- “It doesn't hurt that the soundtracks are absolutely amazing.”
- “Lastly, I don't know what it is about the music, but the frustration from point 2 is somehow enhanced by the music.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the game evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and comfort, making them feel at home emotionally.
- “It just made me feel at home.”
- “The story resonated with me on a personal level, evoking deep emotions.”
- “I was moved to tears by the character's journey and struggles.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is commendable, with smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, such as an office laptop with integrated graphics. While some users have noted minor graphical glitches, these are generally seen as humorous rather than detrimental to the experience.
- “It runs great even on the laptop at my office (i5 integrated Intel graphics card).”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “There are fun little graphical glitches in the game, like when I smashed some houses down and there was a little guy still twitching on the toilet.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized, as players with mid-range hardware, such as 8GB RAM and quad-core processors, report needing to disable main visual effects to achieve smooth performance.
- “The game runs smoothly on my system after I optimized the settings for my hardware.”
- “I was able to achieve a significant performance boost by adjusting the graphics settings.”
- “With some tweaks to the optimization settings, I can now enjoy the game without any lag.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, enhanced by robust multiplayer support, allowing players to enjoy varied experiences with each playthrough.
- “The game offers a great amount of replayability and multiplayer support.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the diverse choices and outcomes.”
- “The variety of game modes keeps me coming back for more.”