Tohu

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 202 reviews
  • music
  • story
  • graphics
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Quality point-and-click puzzle adventuring among impeccable artwork.
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"TOHU is a single-player Point and Click game with excellent mechanics, plot, graphics, and music. As the agile Girl or her mechanical friend Cubus, explore vivid fish planets, meet intriguing characters, and solve intricate puzzles to repair the Sacred Engine. Experience a beautifully drawn and immersive world that comes alive with fascinating details and quirky inhabitants."

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews
music59 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • TOHU features a beautiful and unique art style, with charming animations and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game offers a variety of puzzles that are engaging and enjoyable, providing a nostalgic point-and-click adventure feel.
  • The ability to switch between characters adds a fun mechanic to the gameplay, allowing for diverse interactions with the environment.
  • The gameplay can be slow and tedious, with some puzzles requiring precise clicks and movements that can lead to frustration.
  • Certain puzzles feel unintuitive or poorly designed, leading to confusion about what actions are possible or necessary.
  • The story is considered lackluster by some players, with a disappointing ending that feels rushed and unsatisfying.
  • music97 mentions

    The music in the game, composed by Christopher Larkin, is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the gaming experience, drawing comparisons to his work on Hollow Knight. While many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, some express frustration over the sound effects overshadowing the music during gameplay. Overall, the combination of charming art and a lovely soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics.

    • “The background art is gorgeous, and the soundtrack - written by the same composer as Hollow Knight - is lovely.”
    • “When it comes to the music, it is clear Christopher Larkin gave it his all despite this being a smaller game, and the music really inspires you to explore these strange worlds.”
    • “Cute game with fantastic art and of course an amazing soundtrack, as is to be expected from Larkin.”
    • “I am not gonna lie, I bought this game because Christopher made the OST, but to have that OST be overshadowed by robot clanking sound effects as you are trying to put cogs together is a poor choice for a game where you want to think and have fun figuring out puzzles.”
    • “It is also louder than the music, which you can change nothing about; there is just one slider for the master volume.”
    • “Whilst the music is decent in Tohu, I don't think it holds a candle to the Hollow Knight score.”
  • story65 mentions

    The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its originality and heartwarming elements, while others find it lacking depth and coherence. Many note that the narrative feels rushed or basic, detracting from character engagement, though the overall design and art style are praised. Despite its shortcomings, the story is still considered enjoyable by some, particularly for those who appreciate a lighthearted adventure.

    • “The story is great and so is the plot twist.”
    • “The story is heart-warming and unique.”
    • “The big bonus is there is a simple but interesting story to follow with a pleasant finale.”
    • “The story ending is quite disappointing; it feels like it was rushed because production ran out of money.”
    • “Although the characters themselves and story leave something to be desired, it's very obvious that those two things weren't the focus.”
    • “The story and characters are all forgettable, though their animation and voices are fantastic.”
  • graphics52 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and quirky art style, which effectively creates a beautiful fantasy world filled with adorable animations. While many players appreciate the unique visuals and the overall aesthetic experience, some express frustration with the lack of thematic coherence and the blending of interactive elements, which can complicate gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful visual experience despite some gameplay challenges.

    • “Its distinct art style perfectly encapsulates a beautiful and quirky fantasy world.”
    • “Tohu is a shot of happiness; I couldn't stop smiling throughout the entire game, with such adorable visuals.”
    • “The art style is unique and beautiful.”
    • “The artwork is very pretty, but the characters are too whimsical, there's little to no thematic coherence between all the random objects in the world, and the whole thing moves too slowly to be fun.”
    • “It looks like the backgrounds were done with vector and the foreground with raster graphics.”
    • “So in the end, for $15 you get a 5 hour long, really simple puzzle game which has little brain work required, with very cute graphics.”
  • gameplay46 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of solid mechanics, including character swapping and diverse puzzles, but it often suffers from confusing and challenging elements that can frustrate players, particularly those with slower reaction times. While the art and music are praised, some puzzles lack intuitive design, and issues with hitboxes can hinder the experience. Overall, it offers a typical point-and-click adventure feel, appealing more to those who appreciate exploration and aesthetics rather than intricate gameplay.

    • “I really liked the ability to swap between characters; it's such a great mechanic!”
    • “Its diverse gameplay consistently delivers unique experiences, evading any sense of monotony or repetition.”
    • “The gameplay is basically a simple but good click-and-point adventure with challenging puzzles.”
    • “Couple of the puzzles are not mechanically intuitive; there isn't anything in the conventions of the genre or the game itself to set up what needs to happen.”
    • “When it comes to gameplay though, don't expect too much more than your average point and click game; it mostly shines as a nice piece of eye candy and ear candy.”
    • “The final gameplay point is that some of the hitboxes are not great; in some cases, two hitboxes will overlap and it'll be hard to click on one of them.”
  • atmosphere12 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is often described as enchanting and soothing, evoking a fairy tale-like ambiance that enhances the overall experience. While the aesthetic elements such as art and music are praised, some players find the atmosphere less immersive due to a simplistic story, though many still appreciate its lighthearted charm. Overall, it offers a pleasant and healing environment, despite occasional frustrations with gameplay mechanics.

    • “Moreover, its enchanting and soothing atmosphere, reminiscent of a serene fairy tale, provides a healing ambiance worth recommending.”
    • “Excellent easy-going point-and-click game with its own atmosphere and charm!”
    • “So in short, all the aesthetic aspects in this game are great: the art, the music, the atmosphere, the characters.”
    • “I get that it helps with taking in the atmosphere, but sometimes you are trying to backtrack and it's just kinda tedious.”
  • humor12 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its abundance of funny puzzles, adorable animations, and quirky characters, which contribute to a whimsical and entertaining experience. While the narrative may lack depth, the game's charm lies in its cute and genuinely funny visual interactions, making it a delightful adventure despite its expected difficulty. Overall, players appreciate the lightheartedness and creativity infused throughout the game.

    • “The world is great and I adore all the weirdness and funny critters.”
    • “Lots of very funny and adorable animations!”
    • “I really like the characters; each one is so funny and cute. I expected the game to be more difficult, but I can still recommend it as a beautiful adventure.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, with animations that, while charming and atmospheric, can hinder backtracking and overall pacing.

    • “Tedious and slow.”
    • “I found it to be a very charming and fun game; however, it can be slightly tedious at times with all the little animations making everything move along very slowly.”
    • “I get that it helps with taking in the atmosphere, but sometimes when you're trying to backtrack, it just feels kinda tedious.”
  • character development6 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by its surreal and visually appealing designs, which effectively convey the personalities of the characters. The beautiful art and cute character designs enhance the overall experience, making it particularly appealing to players who appreciate unique aesthetics and freeform puzzles.

    • “The art is beautiful, the character designs are cute, and the music is very nice.”
    • “The character designs are just as surreal as the environments, and you can guess the personality of a character from their design alone.”
    • “I recommend Tohu to players attracted to its world and character design, who are looking for more freeform puzzles.”
  • emotional4 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heart-warming and unique story, which resonates with players. The overall design and polished execution contribute to a wholesome experience, enhancing the emotional engagement throughout.

    • “The story is heart-warming and unique.”
    • “The story is heart-warming and unique.”
    • “The story is good, the puzzles are good, it's well-designed overall, and the entire thing feels very polished and wholesome.”
  • stability4 mentions

    Overall, players report a generally stable experience with minimal significant glitches, though some encountered a softlock that could be resolved by using a save file.

    • “I didn't have many significant glitches during my playthrough; however, I had one softlock that I managed to fix by using the save file.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs without losing its appeal.

    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “Infinitely replayable.”
    • “The game offers endless replayability.”
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