Ties

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Ties is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Objectif 3D and was released on July 22, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Ties is a 3D Adventure and platforming game in which you play Mink, a fearless child, and Gum, a small stretchy creature. After some adventures, they finally reach Gum's birthplace. Seeking to know the truth about their origins, they discover a forsaken land whose nature seems to be hostile... Explore an oniric world and discover all of its secrets during a dangerous and memorable quest. Use…

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Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful minimalist aesthetic and a deep emotional narrative that resonates with players.
Gameplay mechanics are intuitive, with simple yet challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking.
It's a free game that offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience, making it accessible for players of all ages.

The game feels unfinished and contains several bugs, including audio issues and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
Despite its charm, the game is very short and may not provide enough content to keep players engaged for long.
As a student project, it lacks the depth and polish of professionally developed games, leading to a perception of limited value.

graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their colorful and appealing design, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. While many players appreciate the art style and fun visuals, some note that the game lacks depth in gameplay to match its aesthetic appeal. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, though they are accompanied by minor audio glitches and a simplistic gameplay structure.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “Ties is a short (about 1 hour+) little 3D platformer that magnetizes you from the first minute with its colorful and sweet graphics.”
- “Cute graphics, colorful world and simple mechanics / goals.”
- “The graphics and the platforming, especially with the grappling hook, is much fun.”
- “Fast game with modern day graphics with easy controls that moves from location a to b to c and so on.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally described as cute and entertaining, but it suffers from various bugs and glitches, including audio and camera issues. While some players find the glitches manageable for a free game, others express frustration over the stability problems, wishing for improvements. Overall, the game's charm is overshadowed by its technical shortcomings.
- “Cute but very, very buggy.”
- “Though there are still glitches like the music glitch and some camera angle glitches in certain areas.”
- “I've tried everything to get it working but nothing, this game looks so cool but I wish the glitches were fixed :(”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's story centers on two characters, Mink and Gum, as they embark on a quest to uncover the origins of Gum's world, navigating a whimsical yet potentially dangerous environment. While the plot is minimalist and less combat-driven compared to similar titles, it offers a charming and playful experience that players piece together throughout their journey. Overall, the narrative is simple but engaging, complemented by easy controls and appealing visuals.
- “The game follows Mink and Gum, two characters, on a quest to discover the origins of Gum's world.”
- “The minimalist plot bears some similarity to Hob, but this game is much less combat-focused, which I didn't feel detracted from the experience.”
- “Nice playful and short game with a little bit of a story that you piece together as you go on.”
- “Small, cute storyline, easy controls, and simple, but well-rendered graphics made for an enjoyable and easy clear.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as endearing and fitting for the overall concept, contributing positively to the relaxing experience. However, players have reported significant glitches, including audio muting after certain actions and the soundtrack restarting when other sounds are played, detracting from the enjoyment.
- “The cute soundtrack fits with the whole concept and adds some more points to the final, relaxing experience.”
- “I really found the whole music endearing.”
- “Though there are some glitches, I like the eyeball design, which reminds me of those designs in Wakfu.”
- “The audio mutes at times, especially after jumping on mushrooms; the whole soundtrack vanishes, which is a shame as I really found the whole music endearing.”
- “I had a few problems with the background music.”
- “If another sound was played, the music started again from the beginning.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and colorful visuals, reminiscent of older titles, but it suffers from poor mechanics and glitches. With only about an hour of content for completionists, it may appeal to speedrunners, though it ultimately falls short of top-tier standards. Overall, it is considered acceptable for a free game.
- “Cute graphics, colorful world, and simple mechanics/goals.”
- “Little over an hour's worth of gameplay for completionists, but it could also be fun to speedrun.”
- “The gameplay in general reminds me a lot of an old GameCube title, 'Takk and the Power of Juju'.”
- “Poor mechanics and some glitches, but it's okay for a free game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny sound effects and a lighthearted tone that contributes to an enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the combination of humor with a clear objective, making it a fun and engaging short game.
- “A funny short game that kept me entertained.”
- “It was fun, with humorous sound effects and an interesting gameplay experience with a clear goal.”