TOK
- November 15, 2018
- Crew Lab
Get on SteamTOK is a casual, single-player game that challenges players to solve puzzles by connecting all dots with lines. With a variety of interesting levels, colorful design, and a phenomenal soundtrack, TOK offers a pleasant and user-friendly experience. Powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.5, the game provides players with a unique and engaging puzzle-solving experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- TOK is a relaxing and aesthetically pleasing minimalist puzzle game that offers a soothing experience with its calming music and visuals.
- The game features a simple and intuitive gameplay mechanic, making it easy to learn and enjoyable for casual players.
- With 72 achievements and additional DLC levels, it provides good value for its low price, making it a great option for those looking to unwind.
- The puzzles are generally very easy, which may lead to a lack of challenge and engagement for players seeking more complex gameplay.
- The music, while initially pleasant, becomes repetitive and may detract from the overall experience after extended playtime.
- The game has some minor interface issues, such as the inability to rotate pieces in both directions and the slow rotation animation, which can be frustrating.
- music72 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and soothing, featuring a melancholic piano soundtrack that complements the gameplay well. However, many users note that the music becomes repetitive after a short while, leading to a desire to turn it off. Overall, while the initial experience is pleasant, the lack of variety in the soundtrack detracts from long-term enjoyment.
“A melancholic piano music accompanies you throughout the game.”
“Music deserves special attention, this time the melody has sunk into the soul.”
“Very pleasant relaxing game with wonderful piano music.”
“The background music does get boring after a bit.”
“There are other, free puzzle games that have much more entertainment, charm and challenge to them than this attempt at puzzles... also there's only one soundtrack that loops endlessly after about its 3.5 minute length is complete, so yay for seventh circle of hell soundwise after having heard the same tune for about 30 minutes.”
“Little slow, music is really repetitive but it's a simple distraction.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simple yet aesthetically pleasing, with a soft and minimalistic design that enhances the relaxing atmosphere of the game. While some users appreciate the intriguing visual style, others feel it lacks depth and complexity. Overall, the visuals complement the straightforward gameplay, making it suitable for casual players seeking a gentle experience.
“Fairly simple pipe rotation puzzle game with nice aesthetics.”
“Interestingly, even if the results usually don't look like anything, they still manage to look intriguing, thanks to the neat graphical design.”
“I originally got this for its achievement letters, but it is very aesthetically pleasing and gentle to the eyes.”
“The graphics are too minimalistic for a piece of art, the music too.”
“Pretty similar to the base, except the background graphics change color, so you visibly understand it's DLC separated from the base.”
“Soft graphics.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple, intuitive mechanics that provide a soothing and stress-free experience, primarily involving rotating pieces through mouse clicks. While the repetitive nature of the puzzles and lack of new mechanics from level 1 to 60 can detract from the overall challenge, many players find it a relaxing way to pass the time, making it suitable for achievement hunters.
“Very soothing and satisfying line-puzzle (pipe puzzle mechanics).”
“This is not a mind-breaker, this is a mind-relaxing :D absolutely intuitive, stress-free gameplay.”
“[b]Gameplay[/b] is through mouse clicks, with each click rotating a piece counter-clockwise.”
“The downsides: many puzzles had the same mechanics (L shape goes to C shape goes to L shape goes to C shape), and the symmetrical puzzles meant you only had to solve one side of the puzzle.”
“Once you get into the swing of things you can see the routes pretty easily, but the game could definitely use some sort of additional mechanics as nothing new is introduced from level 1 to 60.”
“For the price I paid and the gameplay, I would say it is a definite filler to pad out your total achievements.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported that perceived stability issues in the game are often a result of player behavior rather than actual bugs. Specifically, moving pieces too quickly can create the illusion of instability, particularly at higher levels, suggesting that gameplay style significantly impacts the experience.
“I gave a negative review for this game yesterday listing multiple bugs, but they are not actually bugs. It's all about how you play the game. You feel the game is buggy at higher levels if you move one piece at a time and wait for it to complete its rotation before moving the next piece.”
