Tic-Toc-Tower

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Tic-Toc-Tower is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Sneaky Mammoth and was released on September 28, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tic-Toc-Tower is an action packed puzzle platforming game in which players have only ten seconds to complete a room! You will be pushed to the limit to reach the end of every level, which also features an additional challenge. Players can choose to pursue the extra watch item in every level, picking up the clock will grant two extra seconds for the next level but can cost you the game...

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging gameplay experience with a unique premise of completing levels within 10 seconds.
It features a variety of modes and unlockable characters, adding replay value and keeping the gameplay fresh.
The pixel art style and catchy music contribute to an enjoyable atmosphere, making it a great pick-up-and-play game.

The controls are often unresponsive and imprecise, leading to frustration during gameplay, especially in a precision platformer.
Levels can feel repetitive due to a limited number of unique designs, diminishing long-term engagement.
The graphics can blend in with the background, making it difficult to distinguish the character from the environment.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the reliance on outdated retro pixel art that lacks detail and contrast, resulting in a simplistic and lackluster visual experience. While some appreciate the charm of the retro style, others find it distracting and poorly executed, particularly in terms of gameplay clarity. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, failing to meet contemporary standards despite options for resolution adjustments.
- “The graphics are smooth, retro looking, pixelated and cute.”
- “I love these kinds of simplistic visuals.”
- “The graphics style is simple but it works well.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “I was also very disappointed with the graphics, which were pixel-style but severely lacking in detail and contrast.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it fun and challenging, particularly praising the fast-paced mechanics and addictive nature of the timer-based levels. However, many criticize the janky controls and lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience, making it feel unsatisfying and frustrating at times. Additionally, the sound design has been noted as a negative aspect, with distracting effects that can detract from the gameplay.
- “Fun and challenging gameplay.”
- “Tic-toc-tower is a fast-paced platformer with some of the most intense yet simple gameplay I have ever experienced.”
- “Tic-toc-tower is a simple concept which is executed well and has the addictive pick up and play gameplay due to the mechanically imposed timer set at 10 seconds to complete the level.”
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
- “It's a little too quick with no real way to learn the mechanics other than trial and error.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as catchy and upbeat, providing a pleasant backdrop for gameplay, though it can become repetitive and grating after extended play. While some players found it enjoyable initially, others noted that the limited variety and annoying sound effects led them to mute the game. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as suitable for short sessions but may not hold up for longer playtimes.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “It has a pretty good soundtrack to go with this experience.”
- “- extremely catchy and upbeat music”
- “The controls are mediocre at best (have fun trying to jump off a single-tile-wide block), the music is the sort of stuff that's fine for a thirty-second minigame, but grates on the nerves after the third or fourth minute.”
- “In regard to the soundtrack, there wasn't much to it, and the buzzing/ticking sound effects during gameplay became annoying enough for me to mute the sound on my laptop.”
- “The thing with the soundtrack though is that it only seems to get into it and sound good about a minute into gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting that its engaging mechanics and enjoyable gameplay encourage repeated playthroughs. Many express that the experience remains fresh and compelling, making them eager to return for more.
- “Overall, short but great game with high replay value.”
- “There's a lot of replay value; it keeps you wanting to play over and over!”
- “There's not much incentive to replay the game after finishing it once.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel tedious.”
- “Once you've seen the story, there's little reason to go back.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the randomized level order feature, as it removes the monotony of grinding through easier levels to access more challenging content, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grind to be a major chore, as it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its funny and cute characters, with players finding the chaotic gameplay of Tic-toc-tower particularly hilarious and engaging.
- “Funny, hey!”
- “Funny and cute characters.”
- “Tic-toc-tower is hilariously hectic.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent one from achieving success. However, despite its meaningful message, the narrative failed to engage gamers, leading to a lack of interest in the game overall.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”