The Adventures of Ten and Till
- May 6, 2020
- Toro Nishino
Get on SteamIn "The Adventures of Ten and Till," players embark on a challenging bullet-hell shoot-em-up journey with 9 stages, 2 switchable characters, and a risk-reward scoring system. With 10 boss encounters, including a True last boss, and 2 distinct endings, this game offers a robust and exhilarating experience reminiscent of classic CAVE vertical shooters. Enjoy an emotionally-stirring soundtrack while absorbing attacks with a shield mechanic that stacks up to three barriers.
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Reviews
- The game features phenomenal sounds and visuals, showcasing high-quality pixel art and a beautiful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Ten & Till offers an engaging story progression and a well-designed difficulty curve, making it accessible for new players while still providing a challenge for veterans.
- The gameplay mechanics, including character switching and a tiny hitbox, allow for tight controls and a unique experience that encourages players to adapt their strategies.
- The game suffers from confusing hitboxes, where players often feel they survive hits that should have affected them, leading to a sense of imbalance.
- There is a lack of content and features, such as an options menu, music room, or different difficulty settings, which may leave players wanting more.
- Configuring gamepad controls is cumbersome, requiring players to navigate through external files, which can detract from the overall user experience.
- music17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with reviewers praising its beautiful and varied soundtrack that ranges from relaxing to intense, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many noted the impressive quality of the original score, highlighting its emotional depth and masterful composition, which complements the game's charming graphics and engaging mechanics. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The music is relaxing and the bullet patterns slowly get more dense as you progress through the levels in the land of 'lowres'.”
“The graphics are cute, the soundtrack ranges from comforting and relaxing to intense and chaotic, the stages are wonderfully designed, and there is a clear amount of passion and love put into this game.”
“Beautiful piano riffs and exciting stage themes make for one hell of an OST that I could not possibly get enough of, and that's not even mentioning the terrific sound design.”
“No music room, no replay saving feature, no different difficulty options (which to be fair is probably intentional), not even an options menu...”
“The soundtrack ranges from comforting and relaxing to intense and chaotic, but it lacks variety and depth in certain levels.”
“While the soundtrack has its moments, it often feels repetitive and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by tight controls and a variety of shooting mechanics, with each character offering unique styles and bomb types that enhance the experience. Players can switch between characters seamlessly, adding depth to the gameplay, while the small hitbox and shield mechanics contribute to a fair yet intense challenge. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging mechanics, exciting boss fights, and an impressive soundtrack that complements the gameplay.
“The gameplay is also very interesting with each character having a different style of shooting, one being the classic 'fast and line shot' and the other being the 'slow and spread shot'. Each one also has a different type of bomb and a full-screen and a more powerful short shooting mode. The game's OST is very good!”
“The gameplay is just as intense as one would expect. The boss fights are intimidating and beyond exciting, the soundtrack is downright ethereal, and the story is surprisingly great as well.”
“So, gameplay- and content-wise, I can highly recommend the game to everyone; beginners and experts alike.”
“The gameplay is just as intense as one would expect, the boss fights are intimidating and beyond exciting, the soundtrack is downright ethereal, and the story is surprisingly great as well.”
“The game, while not nearly as generous with lives or bombs, is surprisingly fair thanks to your unbelievably small hitbox (even for a danmaku game) as well as the shield mechanics.”
“The main mechanic is that you can switch between ten and till on the fly.”
- story9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in Ten & Till is notably engaging for a shmup, featuring a simple yet captivating narrative that evolves alongside the gameplay. Players appreciate the depth of themes such as fate and evolution, as well as the emotional investment in the characters and their journey. The combination of an interesting storyline and intense gameplay creates a compelling experience that keeps players invested throughout.
“And the most amazing thing, despite being a shmup, the game has a simple but engaging storyline. I was really interested in knowing what would happen at the end of each stage, and I really cared about the characters!”
“You literally save a princess in the game, but the actual story deals with themes of fate, evolution, and more!”
“Starts out really simple, gets really hard towards the end (for casuals like myself), but it still is fun and they give you a bunch of continues so you can just power your way through the story even if you're bad.”
“Supporting this is the game's story and atmosphere, both of which I found surprisingly deep and engaging for a game of this genre.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their beautiful retro aesthetic, featuring cute anime pixel art combined with a modern color palette. Reviewers commend the impressive work of a single developer in creating stunning visuals and a diverse soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, showcasing a clear passion for the project.
“The sounds and visuals are phenomenal.”
“Beautiful retro graphics and sound.”
“The anime pixel art style gives it a retro look but with a modern color palette.”
“The graphics are cute, but they lack the polish and detail expected from modern games.”
“The anime pixel art style gives it a retro look, but the execution feels inconsistent and sometimes bland.”
“While the art style is charming, the overall graphics feel outdated and could use a significant upgrade.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's straightforward mechanics, which effectively support its scoring system, enhancing replayability. While the gameplay is simple, it offers enough depth to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game system is simple and 'just works', but it is not basic: there is a scoring system that enhances replayability.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in for more.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs to explore every possibility.”
“The game system is simple and 'just works', but it lacks depth, making replayability feel limited.”
“Once you've completed the game, there isn't much incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is noted for being surprisingly deep and engaging, complementing its story and enhancing the overall experience within the genre.
“Supporting this is the game's story and atmosphere, both of which I found surprisingly deep and engaging for a game of this genre.”
