The Adventures of Ten and Till

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The Adventures of Ten and Till is a single player arcade shooter game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Toro Nishino and was released on May 6, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "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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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music12 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game features excellent gameplay mechanics, allowing players to switch between characters with different shot types, enhancing the overall experience.
The pixel art, soundtrack, and atmosphere are beautifully crafted, creating a nostalgic yet engaging experience reminiscent of classic games.
The game offers a flexible difficulty ramp, making it accessible for beginners while still providing a challenge for experienced players.

The game lacks a comprehensive options menu and has a confusing control scheme, particularly for gamepad users.
Some players may find the hitbox mechanics unclear, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
The game is relatively short for a bullet hell title, with limited content and no additional features like a music room or replay saving.

music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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12%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its impressive variety and emotional depth, ranging from relaxing to intense. The soundtrack is described as beautiful and masterful, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the passion evident in the music, which complements the game's charming pixel art and engaging mechanics.
- “A lot of passion went into just about every aspect of the game, but I particularly love the game's soundtrack and minimalist yet expressive story.”
- “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.”
- “While the music is decent, it doesn't really stand out or enhance the overall experience of the game.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
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The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging mechanics, including a scoring system based on multipliers, diverse character shooting styles, and a unique shield mechanic that makes it accessible for beginners while still offering intense bullet-hell challenges. Players appreciate the tight controls, atmospheric visuals, and a captivating soundtrack that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and seasoned players. Despite some minor issues like a vague hitbox, the game successfully combines nostalgia with modern gameplay elements, resulting in a compelling and immersive experience.
- “The scoring gameplay is fantastic and is based around building a multiplier by killing enemies that are shining.”
- “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!”
- “This game features intense bullet-hell gameplay similar to cave shooter series, but it is easier to play and is suitable for beginners, thanks to the unique shield mechanic that protects players from the bullets.”
- “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 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.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The game's story is praised for its minimalist yet expressive narrative, engaging characters, and thematic depth, particularly for a shmup. Players appreciate the progression of the story alongside the gameplay, which includes elements of fate and evolution, making the experience both immersive and emotionally resonant. Overall, the combination of an interesting storyline and a captivating soundtrack enhances the game's appeal.
- “A lot of passion went into just about every aspect of the game, but I particularly love the game's soundtrack and minimalist yet expressive story.”
- “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!”
- “Supporting this is the game's story and atmosphere, both of which I found surprisingly deep and engaging for a game of this genre.”
- “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.”
- “You literally save a princess in the game but the actual story deals with themes of fate, evolution, and more!”
- “According to the game introduction, the gameplay was inspired by cave arcade, but the story and music somewhat remind me of 'Castle in the Sky' as the positive meaning.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful retro aesthetic, showcasing cute character designs and well-crafted stages that evoke classic arcade nostalgia. Despite being created by a single developer, the artwork and pixel art style effectively blend lo-fi elements with a modern color palette, although some users noted a slight blurriness. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's charm and immersive experience.
- “Beautiful retro graphics and sound.”
- “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.”
- “The graphic visuals and gameplay remind us of the old school classic arcade nostalgia, and the actual game experience is more than expected.”
- “The character design is pretty cute, and the artwork is based on lo-fi pixel art, but it is a bit blurry.”
- “The anime pixel art style gives it a retro-ish look but with a modern color palette.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its nostalgic capture of SNES-era RPG whimsy, enhanced by excellent pixel art, music, and a surprisingly deep story. Reviewers appreciate how the immersive mood elevates the overall experience, making even longer gameplay enjoyable.
- “This is the only STG I've played that really captures the mood and atmosphere and whimsy of SNES-era RPGs somehow.”
- “For most shmups, I would still be annoyed by the length, but this one has such great gameplay, pixel art, music, and just overall mood and atmosphere that I don't mind.”
- “Supporting this is the game's story and atmosphere, both of which I found surprisingly deep and engaging for a game of this genre.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's straightforward mechanics, which effectively support a scoring system that enhances replayability. Overall, it is noted for its high replay value, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game system is simple and 'just works', but it is not basic: there is a scoring system that enhances replayability.”
- “High replay value.”
- “The game system is simple and 'just works', but it lacks depth for replayability.”
- “Once you complete the game, there is little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development features charming, cute designs influenced by lo-fi pixel art; however, some users note that the artwork can appear somewhat blurry.
- “The character design is pretty cute, and the artwork is based on lo-fi pixel art, but it is a bit blurry.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a touching soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, evoking deep feelings and resonating with players on a personal level.
- “The touching soundtrack perfectly complements the emotional journey of the game.”
- “I was deeply moved by the character's struggles and triumphs throughout the story.”
- “The game evokes a range of emotions, from joy to heartbreak, making it a truly unforgettable experience.”

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The Adventures of Ten and Till is a arcade shooter game with fantasy theme.

The Adventures of Ten and Till is available on PC and Windows.

The Adventures of Ten and Till was released on May 6, 2020.

The Adventures of Ten and Till was developed by Toro Nishino.

The Adventures of Ten and Till has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its atmosphere.

The Adventures of Ten and Till is a single player game.

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