The Touryst
- December 10, 2021
- Shin'en Multimedia
Explore a fun and beautiful world whilst having the time of your life in this puzzle adventure game.
Get on SteamThe 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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Reviews
- 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 that provide a fun and relaxing adventure.
- Despite being short, the game offers a satisfying sense of progression and replayability, making it a delightful experience.
- The PC port has several technical issues, including lack of mouse support for camera control and performance hiccups.
- The difficulty spikes in the latter part of the game can be frustrating, with some puzzles and platforming challenges feeling overly complex.
- Many players feel the game is too short for its price, leading to recommendations to wait for sales.
- graphics13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, particularly its voxel art style, have received widespread praise for their beauty and nostalgic appeal, striking a balance between modern aesthetics and classic charm. Players appreciate the detailed environments and cute artwork, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience. Overall, the visuals are highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay and overall enjoyment of the game.
“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.”
“Game progress and graphic settings are both synced to the cloud (only game progress should, otherwise Steam Deck gets PC graphic settings and vice-versa).”
“Voxelized graphics (love it, but it depends on your personal taste).”
“Environment / graphics.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of 3D platforming and a variety of minigames, offering a charming and minimalist experience with beautiful graphics and smooth performance. While some minigames may be frustrating, the overall gameplay is praised for its simplicity, fun mechanics, and engaging upgrades, drawing favorable comparisons to classic titles like Mario 3D Land.
“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, with no loading time and no lag. Fantastic work!”
“Charming game, with a decent amount of difficulty, and great minimalist gameplay and visual design.”
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a dynamic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, with a DJ on the beach playing different tracks based on player selections. Additionally, the sound design includes interactive elements, such as coin question marks in the sand that players can engage with to collect coins. Overall, the music adds a lively and immersive atmosphere to the game.
“The soundtrack is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“I love how the DJ on the beach plays different music depending on the song you select, creating a dynamic atmosphere.”
“The sound design is impressive, with every detail contributing to the immersive world.”
“The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
“The sound design is poorly executed, with repetitive tracks that don't enhance the gaming experience.”
“While there are some interesting musical elements, they often feel out of place and fail to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as beautifully crafted and engaging, featuring a main narrative alongside numerous mini-games and tasks. However, some players express a lack of motivation to revisit the game after completing the storyline, despite enjoying its relaxing vibe and cute graphics. Overall, while the story is appealing, it may not have enough depth to encourage replayability.
“Beautifully crafted game with a relaxing vibe and cute graphics. Some quests might seem pretty challenging at first, but they 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.”
“Cute artwork, a main story to follow, and lots of mini-games and tasks you can choose to play or skip.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 engaging experience.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere evolves positively as players progress, revealing deeper layers that enhance the experience beyond initial impressions. Additionally, the inclusion of various mini-games contributes to a richer and more engaging environment.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from performance issues, including noticeable FPS dips, even on high-end systems with v-sync enabled. This inconsistency in optimization has been a point of frustration for players.
“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).”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game to have a solid level of replayability, with some 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.”
