Toing's Pops
- July 17, 2023
- foamy999
Toing's Pops is the most popular candy store in all of Baltimore. People of all ages flock to it for entertainment and food. However, something feels off. There have been reports of increased levels of radiation around the area in the past, and the characters seem a bit too... Real. You decide to investigate on your own after hours, however Toing has other plans. Toing is the main mascot of the s…
Reviews
- The graphics are stunning and highly praised for their realism, showcasing the capabilities of Unreal Engine 5.
- The soundtrack is exceptional, creating an immersive retro synth wave vibe that enhances the overall experience.
- Despite its flaws, the game shows potential for a good story and interesting mechanics, especially considering it's the developer's first game.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including crashes, lag, and unclear instructions that make it confusing to play.
- Many players found the gameplay boring and repetitive, with a lack of engaging challenges and poorly designed jumpscares.
- The overall execution is criticized, with complaints about low frame rates, unchangeable graphics settings, and a lack of polish in various aspects.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is described as vague but has potential, with hints that intrigue players and leave them wanting more. While the gameplay primarily involves exploration and interaction, there is an underlying narrative that some reviewers hope will be further developed in future installments. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a mixed bag, with room for improvement.
“I hope we'll see more of the story unfold in later games/DLC.”
“In conclusion: it's mostly a walking simulator, but there's potential for a good story here.”
“I had a lot of fun running through this game for the first time, a great 20-40 minute game with interesting hints at a story that leaves me wanting more.”
“The animations are bad, the jumpscares are bad, and the story is bad.”
“As for the actual gameplay, it's mostly running around and pressing 'E' to interact with things; but there's an underlying story to all of it, although it's a bit vague as of right now.”
“I hope we'll see more of the story unfold in later games or DLC.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals highly, while others criticize performance issues such as crashes and limited graphical options. Despite the impressive visual quality noted by some, the inability to adjust settings in-game and poor loading times detract from the overall experience.
“I loved the visuals more than my own son.”
“This game is actually so bad I tried to run it and it crashed like 2 minutes in, so I had to turn all the graphics and settings all the way down.”
“Runs at 30 fps, you can't change graphics options in-game (they just change back), no subtitles, terrible loading times, and low-quality props.”
“Graphics: 98.7717% / 100%”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is rated highly at 89.3%, featuring a mix of exploration and interaction, primarily through running and pressing "e" to engage with the environment. While the underlying story is somewhat vague, it introduces an intriguing mechanic involving glasses that players hope will be further developed in future updates.
“The gameplay involves running around and pressing 'E' to interact with things, but there's an underlying story that adds depth, even if it's a bit vague at the moment.”
“It features a unique mechanic with the glasses that I hope will be further developed in future projects.”
“As for the actual gameplay, it's mostly running around and pressing 'E' to interact with things; but there's an underlying story to all of it, although it's a bit vague as of right now.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“While the mechanics are interesting, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a frustrating experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's music has been highly praised for its captivating retro synth wave vibe, perfectly enhancing the visual experience with vibrant neon colors. Reviewers consistently rate the soundtrack as exceptional, often giving it a perfect score.
“The music envelops you in a retro synth wave vibe that is complemented by the beautiful neon colors of 'the blue stuff.' Honestly, 10/10.”
“Soundtrack: 110!!!”
“I enjoyed the music of the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers an enjoyable experience with engaging progression, but users report significant stability issues, including bugs and instances of freezing that hinder gameplay.
“I was confused, and while it was super fun in the parts where I actually progressed, it was also pretty buggy. I froze a couple of times and couldn't move.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”