Toast Time

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Toast Time is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Force Of Habit and was released on August 27, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Toast Time is a throwback to the golden age of video games where old-school homebrew titles fused arcade action with a distinctly British sense of humour.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a light-hearted and silly premise, making it fun and engaging for short play sessions.
The controls, while initially awkward, add a unique challenge as players must navigate their character's movement through shooting mechanics.
The retro graphics and catchy music contribute to a nostalgic arcade experience that many players find enjoyable.

The game feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it tiring after a short period of play.
Controls can be frustrating and imprecise, leading to chaotic gameplay that detracts from the overall experience.
The game is clearly a mobile port, which results in a poor fit for PC, including issues with UI and aspect ratio.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mix of opinions, with some praising its cute pixelated style and retro aesthetic that complements the gameplay, while others criticize it for being subpar compared to classic titles. Overall, the visuals are described as simplistic and nostalgic, appealing to fans of old-school graphics, but some players find them dull and frustrating.
- “A well done mobile port with quirky mechanics, cute pixelated graphics, and lots of carbs.”
- “The graphics might be the pinnacle of old school, but it complements the game perfectly, and the music is outstanding.”
- “Otherwise a nifty little game with innovative gameplay, great simplistic graphics and catchy music.”
- “This game goes for retro/classic graphics and fails.”
- “Game Boy 1 graphics were better.”
- “The gameplay is as dull as the graphics look.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it awkward and hard to control due to mechanics that don't work well together, leading to frustration. However, others appreciate the varied levels and innovative mechanics, noting that it can be enjoyable despite some repetitiveness. Overall, the game features quirky elements and a quick pace, but opinions on its engagement and visual appeal are divided.
- “A enjoyable minigame, where mechanics are based on inertia and tower defense.”
- “Levels have different twists, which keeps gameplay varied.”
- “Otherwise a nifty little game with innovative gameplay, great simplistic graphics and catchy music.”
- “You move the opposite direction of where you shoot, which makes for very awkward and hard-to-control gameplay.”
- “The mechanics don't work in solidarity with each other, making for a frustrating experience.”
- “The gameplay is as dull as the graphics look.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, energetic 8-bit style, which enhances the overall experience and often gets stuck in players' heads. While some users note that the songs play in a random order rather than being tailored to specific stages, the upbeat and cheerful tunes, along with satisfying sound effects, contribute positively to the game's nostalgic and innovative atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the gameplay effectively.
- “The '8-bit' like music is catchy and changes very often in the game.”
- “A greatly underrated little game with amazingly energetic music.”
- “The music is cheery and up tempo and the sound effects like shooting projectiles or smashing into the ground are satisfying.”
- “From what I noticed, the songs are played in a random order, or at least aren't specific to the stage or set of missions you're currently on.”
- “I have to think that continuously playing the songs that would continue despite a stage ending or you failing would work better with these limitations.”
- “Jumpy Toastman jumps a lot while sickeningly catchy music plays in the background and gets stuck in your head for the next few eons.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its funny themes, engaging visuals, and sound design. While some found the humor to be lacking in British wit, others enjoyed the chaotic and hilarious gameplay moments. However, a few reviewers noted that the humor, while entertaining, may not be essential for the single-player experience.
- “Funny stuff, but not really needed for a single-player game except to give the character more personality.”
- “The style is awesome and things get hectic and hilarious once you start bouncing around.”
- “Really challenging game and funny background music.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and largely non-existent, as it centers around arcade-style missions where players control a living toaster battling sentient water without any overarching plot. The focus is primarily on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative depth, with missions designed around survival and timed challenges.
- “Because this is an arcade experience, there isn't any plot behind being a living toaster fighting sentient water?”
- “Because this is an arcade experience, there isn't any plot behind being a living toaster fighting sentient... water?”
- “Most of the missions are solely focused on keeping the enemies from making contact with the clock, as you wait out the timer until enough time has passed.”
- “The first are referred to as missions, and after clearing enough of those stages, you'll unlock survival mode.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider range of players.”
- “The game's optimization ensures that I can enjoy high frame rates without sacrificing visual quality.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are excessively long, making it hard to stay engaged.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly in relation to unlocking cards, with many expressing frustration over the low progress rate, which has not improved significantly.
- “Unlocks are grindy.”
- “The game also has cards, which leads to many people grinding for the unlocks, and it hasn't even bumped this up to 2%.”