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The Touryst

Explore a fun and beautiful world whilst having the time of your life in this puzzle adventure game.
89%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
music, story
90% User Score Based on 96 reviews
Critic Score 84%Based on 1 reviews

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About

The Touryst is a charming adventure game where you explore a series of tropical islands, uncovering secrets and solving puzzles along the way. Play as a curious tourist, interacting with quirky characters and engaging in a variety of activities, from snorkeling and sandboarding to visiting ancient ruins. With its unique pixel art style and relaxing atmosphere, The Touryst offers a memorable vacation experience.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews
graphics14 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful voxel graphics and a charming visual style that enhances the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a mix of exploration, puzzles, and mini-games, providing a fun and relaxing adventure.
  • Despite its short length, the game offers a satisfying sense of progression and a variety of challenges that keep players entertained.
  • The PC port has several technical issues, including lack of mouse support for camera control and performance dips.
  • The game is considered too short for its price, leading many to recommend waiting for a sale.
  • Some puzzles and platforming challenges can be frustratingly difficult, with a sudden spike in difficulty that may deter casual players.
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, particularly for their charming voxel art style that blends nostalgia with modern aesthetics. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and attention to detail, which enhance the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game. While opinions on the voxel graphics may vary based on personal taste, many find them to be a significant draw.

    • “This is one of the best games I've ever played. It reminds me of the Sierra games, but better. The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is perfect, no loading time, no lag. Fantastic work!”
    • “Maybe it's the gorgeous voxelized graphics that strike a sweet spot between nostalgia and modern gloss.”
    • “Loved the world, the visuals, and all the small details.”
    • “Beautifully crafted game with a relaxing vibe and cute graphics; some quests might seem pretty challenging at first, but manageable after a few practices.”
    • “✔️ Voxelized graphics (love it, but it depends on your personal taste).”
    • “Environment / graphics.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of 3D platforming and a collection of minigames, offering a charming and minimalist experience with a decent level of difficulty. Players appreciate the seamless performance with no loading times or lag, and many highlight the enjoyable upgrades as a standout feature. Overall, the game is likened to classic titles, providing a fun and engaging experience reminiscent of Mario 3D Land.

    • “Charming game, with a decent amount of difficulty, and great minimalist gameplay and visual design.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, 'The Touryst' can be divided into two parts: an adventure-puzzle platformer, and a minigame collection.”
    • “The best parts of the gameplay are the upgrades; oh man, I love them.”
    • “While the game is somewhat of a 3D platformer, it also has plenty of minigames to break up the gameplay, some of which might frustrate.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, 'The Touryst' can be divided into two parts: an adventure-puzzle platformer and a minigame collection.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game features an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, with interactive elements such as a DJ on the beach who plays different tracks based on player selections. Additionally, players can collect coins by moving over question marks in the sand, adding a fun layer to the musical exploration. Overall, the sound design is well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack is fantastic, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
    • “The sound design is impressive, with a DJ on the beach playing different music depending on the song you select.”
    • “The details in the music aspect, like the coin question marks in the sand that trigger different sounds, add a unique layer to the gameplay.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The sound design feels underwhelming and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
    • “While there are interesting details like the DJ on the beach, the music selection is limited and doesn't offer much excitement.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as charming and well-crafted, featuring a main narrative alongside numerous mini-games and optional tasks. While players appreciate the cute graphics and relaxing atmosphere, some express a lack of motivation to revisit the game after completing the storyline, indicating that it may not have a lasting impact.

    • “Cute artwork, a main story to follow and lots of mini games and tasks you can choose to play or skip.”
    • “Beautifully crafted game with a relaxing vibe and cute graphics; some quests might seem pretty challenging at first, but are manageable after a bit of practice.”
    • “Overall, I'd like to recommend the game; however, after finishing the storyline with approximately 75% completion, I have 0% desire to return.”
    • “The story feels underdeveloped and fails to engage the player, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
    • “While the game has beautiful graphics, the narrative lacks depth and fails to create an emotional connection.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally resonant, evoking nostalgic feelings reminiscent of childhood classics like Super Mario 64 and Banjo-Kazooie. Its adorable and wholesome design helps it stand out in a crowded market of pixelated games, creating a warm and joyful experience for users.

    • “I don't know why, but this game made me feel like I was 8 again playing Super Mario 64 or Banjo-Kazooie all over again.”
    • “With many pixelated games on the market, you would think that The Touryst would have a tough time standing out among the crowds of pixelated games flooding Steam, but oh boy... this game is just adorable and wholesome.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere evolves and becomes increasingly engaging as players progress, encouraging them not to judge it solely by its initial appearance. Additionally, the inclusion of various mini-games enhances the overall ambiance, contributing to a richer experience.

    • “The game is filled with mini-games that add to the overall atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere as you progress gets consistently more interesting, so don't judge it entirely by the cover!”
    • “One more thing, the game is filled with mini-games that add to the overall atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from noticeable performance issues, including frequent FPS dips, even on high-end specifications. Players have reported these dips as unacceptable, particularly when playing with v-sync enabled at 144 FPS.

    • “It also has some performance issues and FPS dips here and there (played on 144 FPS / v-sync on).”
    • “❌ Performance issues (you see a few FPS dips here and there which is not okay considering my specs).”
    • “❌ Performance issues (you see a few FPS dips here and there which is not okay considering my specs).”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the game to have a solid level of replayability, with many enjoying multiple playthroughs on different platforms.

    • “This is my second playthrough (first on the Switch) and I'm finding it to have a good amount of replayability.”

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