TO THE TOP

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TO THE TOP is a VR platforming game that allows you to move across environments with superhuman abilities, challenging you to conquer over 35 levels. As a trainee at TO THE TOP Academy, you will pilot a Super Bot with the goal of graduating and protecting the city. The game's unique movement system offers a comfortable and enjoyable VR experience while enabling new gameplay mechanics in platforming.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 565 reviews

music98 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and exhilarating parkour experience, making players feel like superheroes as they leap across levels.
The controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing for fluid movement and a satisfying sense of speed.
The level design is creative and varied, with plenty of hidden collectibles and challenges that encourage exploration and replayability.

Some players experience motion sickness due to the fast-paced movement and jumping mechanics.
The lack of a proper pause or menu system during gameplay can be frustrating, requiring players to restart the game to access the main menu.
The graphics, while functional, may feel simplistic or dated compared to other VR titles, which could detract from the overall experience.

music
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
38%
4%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its excellent quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting that it complements the gameplay beautifully. While the soundtrack features a limited selection of tracks that can become repetitive, the upbeat and chill nature of the music keeps players engaged and immersed for hours. Some users expressed a desire for more variety, but overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout aspect of the game, contributing significantly to its enjoyment.
- “The music, the style, the level design, and that incredible movement all meld together into what is one of my most favorite games.”
- “The soundtrack fits the gameplay quite well, but since there are only ten songs you'll hear a bit of repetition if you play a lot.”
- “The music is great and sets the tone for the game.”
- “The music is passable but it's annoying hearing what felt like the same 5 songs on repeat, all based around the concept of love and relationships.”
- “I didn't really care for the music and I seemed to only hear the same three or four songs in my playtime.”
- “The soundtrack is small and oft-repeated but I don't care because it's sweet.”
gameplay
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
62%
3%
The gameplay is a standout feature, offering a blend of simple yet challenging mechanics that encourage exploration and speedrunning. While some mechanics may feel unpolished and the tutorials can be cryptic, mastering the controls leads to a rewarding experience filled with fluid movement and engaging level design. The game excels in providing a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled environment, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is an adrenaline rush and has a nice skill ceiling as well; you won't feel like you've mastered it after a few hours.”
- “The levels are creative, the music is excellent, and the platforming mechanics strike the perfect balance between providing reliable control and leaving a high ceiling for mastery.”
- “Once you get the movement mechanics down, it's really easy to get lost inside this game, and when you take the headset off to take a break, you're kind of left in a daze and wanting to come back to play it some more; highly recommended.”
- “The mechanics of grabbing vs jumping are not well defined and while the first few levels work excellently, after that the physics start to break down and you will find that the actions you used previously for a given movement or jump cease to make sense, or do not work the way you've just gotten used to.”
- “My only complaint would have been that not having a 360 setup kind of ruins the gameplay, since the 'recalibrate' button is absolutely impossible to understand, until I tried the 'seated' mode which allows you to turn using the stick.”
- “Instead I got a grappling hook that pulls me into the floor and an annoying 'look where you want to jump' mechanic.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
49%
6%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful minimalist art style and effective use of color that enhances gameplay, while others criticize the visuals as basic and primitive. Many players appreciate the balance between graphics and framerate, noting that the visuals serve the gameplay well despite their simplicity. Overall, the aesthetic is often described as stylish and immersive, contributing positively to the VR experience, though some users experienced issues with motion sickness and choppy visuals.
- “The visuals, style, and colors in this game are beautiful, and I'd say it is one of the most stylistic VR games on the market.”
- “Couple all this with a superb soundtrack and a minimalist yet effective graphical style and it's absolutely an experience worth checking out.”
- “The graphics, soundtrack, and controllers are all amazing.”
- “Choppy visuals and motion, counterintuitive controls.”
- “I didn't find this game to be all that enjoyable; the graphics aren't that great and I got a bit of motion sickness on the movement. Usually, I'm pretty good with sickness, but this one brought it out!”
- “First off, the graphics aren't radically better than Climbey, and this is unfortunate because it would have justified the much higher price.”
replayability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
32%
11%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with a wealth of high-quality content, hidden collectibles, and time trials that encourage players to revisit levels for speed runs and completion. Many users highlight the fun mechanics and exploration elements, while the potential addition of multiplayer and new levels promises to enhance replay value even further. However, a few players feel that the game may lack long-term engagement for them personally.
- “There is so much to do in this game, and all of it is extremely high quality and infinitely replayable.”
- “Great replayability, as a) it's fun, b) there are times to beat and items to collect that you won't get on first few run-throughs.”
- “The hidden medals and top speed runs can be quite challenging to obtain, which gives a nice replay value.”
- “There wasn't much that grabbed my imagination, and I realized quickly that this game wasn't going to have much replay value for me.”
- “In terms of replay value, that really depends on you.”
- “With new levels planned and multiplayer in the works, this game will have even more replay value.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story in the game is minimal and largely unengaging, with many players noting that it feels almost non-existent. While the gameplay offers enjoyable mechanics and exploration, the narrative lacks depth and coherence, leading to a mixed reception compared to other titles like Windlands. Overall, the focus is more on the experience of movement rather than a compelling storyline.
- “The only downside is that the extra completionist side quests are all so tempting that I find myself constantly getting bogged down in trying to make that one pixel-perfect jump time after time after time.”
- “A bit of a mixed feeling after Windlands though – I felt Windlands had a more immersive world and story.”
- “It's little to nothing to watch but experiencing it is a whole different story.”
- “It has a slight storyline; however, it is barely present, and the main enjoyment of the game stems from soaring about the skylines of various environments as you progress through the levels.”
- “That is to say that there is no story.”
- “Story is bare-bones, and not terribly interesting.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The game is highly optimized, delivering smooth performance even on mid-range systems, with users reporting no issues with frame rates or performance. Players can enjoy enhanced visuals by increasing settings up to 120hz-144hz without sacrificing stability, making for a visually appealing and polished experience.
- “The game is also optimized very well.”
- “Never had any performance problems, and for people with beefier systems, you can crank your settings up to 120hz-144hz and the game feels that much more smooth.”
- “You can crank up the supersampling with no problem, it's very well optimized.”
- “I was expecting a game where physical effort would equate to performance in-game only to find that this game is not much different from a shooter.”
- “It also helps with performance, or at least I had no issues on a stock 1070.”
- “It's beautiful and well polished, has buttery smooth performance, and has a solid music playlist.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, players report mixed experiences with stability; while some have encountered significant issues like slow snap turning and buggy smooth turning, others have found the game to be largely bug-free and enjoyable. The presence of occasional bugs that require restarting from checkpoints has also been noted, particularly in challenging movement scenarios.
- “So far, it's been bug-free for me.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “However, some big issues I have with the game are that snap turning is slow, smooth turning is buggy while the player is on the ground, and since movement is based on the direction the player is facing, it is hard to balance on thin beams that occasionally appear in levels.”
- “Some parts are buggy and cause you to restart at the last checkpoint, but personally, I still found it fun.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be infectious, often laughing out loud as they navigate the fast-paced gameplay and execute challenging jumps. The combination of exhilarating movement and the thrill of overcoming obstacles creates a joyful and entertaining experience.
- “The recurrent jumps give you speed, and within the first hour of gameplay, I was already screaming and laughing in my room, flying from map to map with ease.”
- “In the third level, I dove headlong into the flow of the movement, fighting for nearly impossible leaps and laughing like a maniac.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for displaying a lack of respect for customers, drawing unfavorable comparisons to EA's notorious microtransaction practices.
- “That's just showing a disdain for your own customers that is only matched by EA microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative and prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is generally described as pleasing, contributing positively to the overall experience of the game.
- “The atmosphere is pleasing, which I liked.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting the exhilarating experience of fluid movement and the thrill of navigating precarious environments, which evokes a sense of freedom and excitement.