The Adventures of Ten and Till

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

music11 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features tight controls and a forgiving hitbox, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced players.
The soundtrack is fantastic, with a range of beautiful and engaging music that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a unique character-switching mechanic and a well-designed story that keeps players invested throughout the gameplay.

There is a strange lack of options and features, including a confusing controller setup and no options menu.
The game can feel overly simplistic at the beginning, with a significant difficulty spike that may frustrate casual players.
Some players have reported issues with the game's resolution and fullscreen mode, which can detract from the overall experience.

music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with reviewers praising its relaxing yet dynamic nature that complements the gameplay. The soundtrack features beautiful compositions ranging from comforting to intense, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship and passion. Overall, the music is described as a standout element, enhancing the game's charm and emotional depth.
- “The soundtrack is also fantastic!!”
- “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 gameplay is intense, the music feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by tight controls, diverse shooting mechanics, and a unique shield system that makes it accessible for beginners while still offering intense bullet-hell challenges. Each character features distinct shooting styles and bomb types, enhancing the overall experience with nostalgic graphics and an engaging soundtrack. Despite some vague hitbox issues, the gameplay remains enjoyable and is highly recommended for both new and experienced players.
- “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 the 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 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.”
- “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.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Ten & Till is a standout feature, offering an engaging narrative that evolves alongside the gameplay, which is particularly impressive for a shmup. Players are drawn into a simple yet captivating storyline filled with themes of fate and evolution, making them care about the characters and their journey. The combination of interesting storytelling, atmospheric music, and challenging gameplay creates a memorable experience that keeps players invested throughout.
- “Ten & Till is an incredible achievement in accessible shmup design while also providing a fantastic story progression and ramp-up in difficulty.”
- “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 truly cared about the characters!”
- “You literally save a princess in the game, but the actual story deals with themes of fate, evolution, and more!”
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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The graphics of the game are praised for their charming 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 immersive experience, reflecting the developer's passion and creativity.
- “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 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.”
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, the game 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've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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
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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 development and the emotional depth of the story.”
- “The game evokes a wide range of emotions, making every moment feel impactful.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”