Tobit

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Tobit is a single player action game. It was developed by Vectura Games and was released on February 14, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

A relaxing walking simulator game with biblical narration from the book of Tobit. Relive a narrated biblical story of Tobit in an engaging forest environment.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and atmospheric sound design create a serene environment.
The narration of the biblical story is well-performed and can be engaging for those interested in the content.
Offers a unique meditative experience that may resonate with fans of walking simulators and biblical narratives.

Gameplay is limited to slow walking with minimal interaction, leading to boredom and frustration.
The constant reading of biblical text can detract from the atmosphere and enjoyment of the game.
Players may encounter technical issues, such as getting stuck or the 'continue' function not working, which disrupts the experience.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story, based on the apocryphal text of Tobit, is criticized for its lifeless narration and lack of engaging delivery, which detracts from its rich content. While some appreciate the slow-paced exploration and the opportunity to ponder the biblical themes, many find the experience tedious and boring, particularly due to the monotonous voice acting and repetitive environment. Overall, the storytelling could benefit from a more passionate and dynamic presentation to enhance player engagement.
- “The point of this game is to ponder the story of the apocryphal Bible text of Tobit, and I appreciate the relatively slow pace at which the game/story unfolds.”
- “But I will at least admit that the story is very rich and does hold some okay parts, if only it was narrated with a little more love.”
- “Not really much of a game, but still quite an interesting experience: two hours slowly walking through a forest listening to a well-narrated biblical story.”
- “Sadly, the narrator, who's supposedly a professional voice actor, presents the entire story in such a lifeless, expressionless, and disinterested tone that it honestly feels like they're void of any interest in the actual story being told.”
- “Everything just felt so dead that I honestly couldn't focus on the story no matter how hard I tried. Every time more text appeared, especially in a long paragraph, and the narrator spoke again, I just groaned in annoyance rather than listen to what came next in the story.”
- “All you do is walk extremely slowly through a detailed but repetitive forest for two whole hours while a lifeless narrator tells you a story from the Bible.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as atmospheric and pleasing, enhancing the scenery, but some players found it distracting or mismatched, leading them to mute it in favor of their own playlists. The background sounds, including a biblical-themed narration, received mixed reviews, with some players wishing for an option to mute the music entirely for a more personalized experience. Overall, while the music contributes to the game's ambiance, it may not resonate with all players.
- “Scenery and music are very atmospheric and pleasing.”
- “Good background sounds and music.”
- “I ended up muting the whole game, and instead I put on some nature/piano music from Spotify that matched the game a whole lot better.”
- “The sort of Christian store guitar music in the background, the narration that sounds a lot like a cassette tape of biblical stories.”
- “The game itself and the music are pretty, but it can be kind of hard for some of us to hear the whole purity schtick.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its nice graphics and pleasing music, contributing to a relaxing environment. However, many users feel that excessive text reading and non-stop chatter detract significantly from the overall experience, undermining the intended ambiance.
- “The graphics are nice, and there are some atmospheric sounds that are okay.”
- “Scenery and music are very atmospheric and pleasing.”
- “What could have been a decent atmospheric game is spoiled by the non-stop chatter.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered good, featuring nice visuals and effective light effects, though some users feel it resembles an unfinished tech demo despite its polished appearance. The overall aesthetic may appeal to a specific demographic, and atmospheric sounds complement the visuals.
- “The graphics are nice, and there are some atmospheric sounds that are okay.”
- “Good enough graphics and light effects.”
- “I feel like I played an unfinished tech demo, but then again the visuals are way too polished and the narrator's voice is way too professional to be 'just a tech demo'...”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being excessively slow and tedious, with players often feeling disengaged and frustrated by the lack of meaningful interaction and the monotonous walking through an unremarkable environment. The biblical narrative fails to enhance the experience, leading to a sense of boredom and a desire for the game to end.
- “It just becomes a trudge within the first 5 minutes of gameplay and ultimately makes you wonder when the game will be over.”
- “But even with that, the game as a whole is still a huge slog with gameplay so unhurried that you'll either quit before you even make it halfway or spend the majority of the time either laughing maniacally as your sanity slowly diminishes or continuously complain to yourself about the length of the game and when it'll finally be over.”
- “The gameplay consists solely of painfully slow walking along the totally unremarkable map while some guy with an unexpressive voice preaches some impossibly boring story from the Bible.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as stemming from a mix of absurdity and frustration, with players finding themselves laughing out of boredom due to the slow pacing. While some may find the experience amusing, it often leads to a sense of madness rather than genuine enjoyment, making the overall gameplay feel like a tedious slog.
- “The last half consisted of me almost going insane, laughing out of boredom because of how badly my senses were being deprived.”
- “Even with that, the game as a whole is still a huge slog with gameplay so unhurried that you'll either quit before you even make it halfway or spend the majority of the time laughing maniacally as your sanity slowly diminishes.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with players finding the story dull and the narrator's unexpressive delivery detracting from any potential emotional engagement. The repetitive and slow-paced gameplay further contributes to a lack of emotional investment, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.
- “On top of an already boring story told by a bored-sounding narrator, you're also placed in a forest that, despite being beautiful, is the only thing you see.”
- “The gameplay consists solely of painfully slow walking along the totally unremarkable map while some guy with an unexpressive voice preaches an impossibly boring story from the Bible.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game received mixed feedback, with users noting that while the voiceover performances were satisfactory, they did not significantly enhance the overall experience.