Toads of the Bayou

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 80 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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In "Toads of the Bayou" , you and your group of toads are trapped in a cursed bayou by Baron Samedi. Cleanse the corruption, defeat his minions, and restore your tavern to gain allies, unique abilities, and powerful cards. Choose between three toads, each with unique traits, as you face permadeath and combat encounters across three islands. Build a strong deck with tactical movement and combat cards to defeat the Baron.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews
graphics15 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Charming art style and great music that enhances the atmospheric experience.
  • Engaging gameplay with a fun blend of deck-building and tactical strategy, allowing for unique character builds.
  • Affordable price point for the amount of content and enjoyment it provides.
  • Frequent bugs and UI issues that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
  • Repetitive mission structure and lack of variety in encounters, making runs feel similar.
  • Balancing issues with certain characters and strategies making the game too easy or unchallenging.
  • graphics28 mentions

    The graphics of "Toads of the Bayou" are widely praised for their charming and detailed pixel art, which enhances the game's atmospheric swamp setting and unique art style. Reviewers appreciate the creative visuals, including the fantastic card designs and the effective use of parallax effects, although some note minor issues with clarity and functionality. Overall, the game's aesthetic is described as delightful and well-polished, contributing significantly to the overall experience.

    • “I was also astounded by the visuals and the art.”
    • “Toads of the Bayou is a fun turn-based strategy game that draws you in with its stunning artwork and atmospheric setting.”
    • “The graphics are adorable, a highly detailed pixel style with lots of things to explore if you let your eyes wander the screen.”
    • “Clunky communication (both written and graphical), the environment gets in the way of your view a lot. It's also hard to tell which obstacles are destructible.”
    • “I would have preferred cartoony or 3D graphics rather than pixels; I probably would play it more if it were the case.”
    • “Not a true isometric game; it's got pixel graphics rigged to 3D models somehow, which is why it's so resource-heavy for what appears to be a 2D game.”
  • gameplay24 mentions

    The gameplay is a mix of engaging mechanics and charming aesthetics, reminiscent of titles like "Into the Breach" and "Slay the Spire," featuring a unique deck-building system and character-specific styles. However, players have noted issues such as clunky controls, fast-disappearing text, and a lack of content compared to other roguelikes, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a rewarding loop with meta-progression elements that enhance replayability.

    • “It's got a great art style, awesome music, and addictive gameplay loop.”
    • “The gameplay reminds me of 'Into the Breach' meets 'Slay the Spire' but with more aesthetic graphics.”
    • “Toad of the Bayou shines with its deck-building system, giving players the freedom to tailor decks to each of the three main characters.”
    • “The gameplay is clunky, text disappears way too fast for some reason, and there's too many moments where you're like 'whoa okay I guess my run is over because that happens apparently!'”
    • “It's missing so many different gameplay elements that other roguelikes offer.”
    • “The story seems to be just trappings for the gameplay so far, and the intro video had some slightly strange turns of phrase.”
  • music23 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its outstanding quality, effectively setting the mood and enhancing the overall experience with a charming mix of surf rock and folk influences. Reviewers appreciate the immersive soundtrack that complements the gameplay without being overpowering, although some note issues with music repetition during extended play. Overall, the combination of great music and art direction contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “The music is another highlight—it sets the mood perfectly and stays enjoyable even after long play sessions.”
    • “The soundtrack is absolutely outstanding, a really cool sort of mix of surf rock and Louisiana bayou/Mississippi delta type folk music.”
    • “The soundtrack is immersive, setting the scene for swamp skirmishes without overpowering the action, a nice background vibe for an all-out toad tussle.”
    • “Music: fair (if you drag it too long, the music just stops and won't repeat, it just creates awkward silence)”
    • “Music: fair (if you drag it too long, the music just stops and won't repeat, it just creates awkward silence)”
    • “The soundtrack is solid, but it lacks variety and can become repetitive over time.”
  • story13 mentions

    The story is generally considered fun and atmospheric, with some reviewers appreciating its aesthetic appeal, but many criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth, as missions feel similar and often serve as filler. While the visuals are praised, the narrative is seen as secondary to gameplay, with little character development or engaging plot progression. Overall, the story receives mixed feedback, with some rating it as fair.

    • “The sound design and aesthetics are on point, the story is fun, and the atmosphere is nice and swampy.”
    • “Incredible game filled with gorgeous visuals, a thrilling story and a wonderful balance in difficulty.”
    • “Story: 7/10”
    • “A lot of the missions, especially towards the end, feel like fillers, boring and only make you less attentive to reach the final boss.”
    • “The story seems to be just trappings for the gameplay so far, and the intro video had some slightly strange turns of phrase.”
    • “And then from there on, there is nothing new - no overlapping story, no interesting characters to talk to, etc.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of "Toads of the Bayou" is highly praised for its stunning artwork, immersive sound design, and engaging swampy setting, which collectively create a captivating and enjoyable experience. Reviewers appreciate the game's charming graphics and the fun, strategic elements that enhance the overall ambiance.

    • “The sound design and aesthetics are on point, the story is fun, and the atmosphere is nice and swampy.”
    • “Toads of the Bayou is a fun turn-based strategy game that draws you in with its stunning artwork and atmospheric setting.”
    • “A fun, strategic roguelike with charming graphics, a great bayou atmosphere and a good soundtrack.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability has been a significant concern, with many users reporting it as initially very buggy and a "mess." While some improvements have been noted, players still find it lacking in content and overall reliability.

    • “The game is a buggy mess for now.”
    • “The game seemed to have promise, but it is currently too buggy to be taken seriously.”
    • “The game concept is a lot of fun, but was initially very buggy for me.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game's replayability is mixed; while some users find it lacking compared to similar titles like "Into the Breach," others appreciate the roguelike elements that introduce new encounters and rewards, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Replayability value is good enough.”
    • “Although similar in style to 'Into the Breach', there isn't much replayability with this game, unfortunately.”
    • “Progression and replayability: with roguelike elements, each playthrough brings new encounters, rewards, and surprises, keeping the experience fresh.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly on the final island where battles drag on due to enemies having increased health without added complexity. Boss fights can also become monotonous, as they often require waiting for the right card combinations while managing low health, making risk-taking feel unworthy.

    • “On the other hand, the third and final island can also become a bit tedious as the enemies are not smarter or have more advanced attacks; they just have more health, so each battle takes longer.”
    • “Depending on what character you play, the boss fights can get a bit tedious as you have to just move around while waiting for the right draw combo of movement and attack cards. The player has very low health, and taking a hit to have a chance to do more damage yourself is never worth the risk.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is consistently praised as funny and well-crafted, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The humor in this game is both clever and well-executed, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
    • “The comedic timing and absurd scenarios kept me entertained throughout my playthrough.”
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