The Tipping Point

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The Tipping Point is a single player action adventure game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Fabula Studios and was released on February 22, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

In The Tipping Point, you play as Cass, an arctic climate researcher. You must get off the ice sheet before it collapses. On your way, you will gather and analyze data about the ice. The Tipping Point is a 3D side-scroller platformer, with about 2-3 hours of gameplay. Make your way over the collapsing ice sheet by jumping, sliding, and climbing. Reach abandoned research stations and gather data i…

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging and educational gameplay that effectively raises awareness about climate change in a fun way.
Charming graphics and a cute robot sidekick enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players.
Short and sweet, with a mix of platforming and mini-games that keep the player entertained and challenged.

Controls can be wonky and unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Some players feel the game's message leans towards propaganda, which may detract from the enjoyment for certain audiences.
The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.

story
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and immersive, particularly appreciating the quirky robot sidekick and environmental themes. However, others criticize it for feeling propaganda-like and overly focused on fact memorization, with a distracting typewriter effect that detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the game's beautiful scenery and enjoyable gameplay contribute positively to the narrative experience.
- “Great simple game with beautiful scenery and a story that sucks you in (complete with quirky robot sidekick!), all while learning about what cool environmental scientists do!”
- “Honestly, the story seems a bit propaganda-ish to me.”
- “An idiotic typewriter effect hurts the storytelling and justifies the price, while the animation, controls, and music are excellent.”
- “The story sometimes delved into fact memorization, but all in all a fun play.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily centered around obtaining additional achievements. Players may find themselves returning briefly, but the overall incentive to replay is minimal.
- “The game offers a significant amount of replayability, especially for those looking to unlock all the extra achievements.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and outcomes available, making you want to dive back in.”
- “With multiple endings and varied character paths, the replayability factor is incredibly high, keeping the experience engaging.”
- “There is a very limited amount of replayability, mainly just to unlock the extra achievements.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for enhancing the overall presentation, appealing to a wide range of ages, and complementing the excellent animation and controls. However, some users feel that a distracting typewriter effect detracts from the storytelling experience.
- “Great for a wide range of ages, and the graphics and music elevate the presentation!”
- “The animation, controls, and music are excellent.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is commendable, with minimal glitches reported during platforming, allowing for a smooth experience, especially for players pursuing speedrunning achievements.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their appeal to a wide range of ages, contributing significantly to the overall presentation alongside the music.
- “Great for a wide range of ages, and the graphics and music elevate the presentation!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of touching and sweet moments, intertwined with a sense of gloom and hope, creating a complex and resonant experience for players.
- “It's touching, sweet, gloomy, and hopeful all at the same time!”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as a solid short platformer that effectively addresses the theme of global warming.
- “Gameplay-wise, it is a good short platformer about global warming.”