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.
Reviews
- Relaxing and aesthetically pleasing with calming music, making it a great way to unwind.
- Simple mechanics that are easy to learn, allowing for a stress-free gaming experience.
- Affordable price with a decent amount of content, including 60 main levels and 30 DLC levels.
- Puzzles are generally very easy, lacking challenge and depth, which may not satisfy players looking for a more engaging experience.
- Repetitive music that can become annoying after a short period of play.
- Limited gameplay mechanics, such as only being able to rotate pieces counter-clockwise, which can slow down the pace of play.
- music36 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and soothing, often featuring a calming piano soundtrack that complements the gameplay. However, many users note that the music becomes repetitive after a short while, leading some to turn it off or find it annoying after extended play. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its initial charm, its looping nature can detract from the experience over time.
“The music deserves special attention; this time the melody has sunk into the soul.”
“A melancholic piano music accompanies you throughout the game.”
“Very pleasant relaxing game with wonderful piano music.”
“The background music does get boring after a bit.”
“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.”
“Music is really repetitive but it's a simple distraction.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simple yet aesthetically pleasing, with a gentle and relaxing visual style that complements the gameplay. While some users find the minimalistic design lacking in depth, others appreciate the intriguing graphical elements that enhance the overall experience. The visuals, along with soothing music, create a calming atmosphere suitable for casual puzzle-solving.
“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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple, soothing mechanics centered around rotating pieces to solve line-puzzles, providing a stress-free and intuitive experience. However, many puzzles share similar mechanics, leading to some repetitiveness, and the lack of new elements throughout the levels may limit engagement for some players. Overall, it serves as a relaxing filler game, particularly appealing for achievement hunters.
“The mechanics are very simple.”
“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.”
“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.”
“While the rotations could become a little repetitive, this didn't impede the gameplay.”
“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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted that perceived stability issues in the game are often related to player behavior rather than actual bugs. Specifically, moving pieces one at a time and allowing for their full rotation can enhance the gameplay experience and reduce the feeling of instability, especially at higher levels.
“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 same piece again or the next piece.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely impacted my gameplay experience.”
