TOK 2
- March 28, 2019
- Crew Lab
- 3h median play time
"TOK 2" is a first-person puzzle game that takes players through a mysterious crewlab environment. Using the game's unique "shift" ability, players must manipulate objects and solve challenging puzzles to uncover the lab's secrets. With a focus on exploration and discovery, "TOK 2" offers a satisfying and immersive gameplay experience.
Reviews
- Relaxing atmosphere with calming music and smooth backgrounds.
- Slightly more challenging than the first game due to the move counter, encouraging strategic thinking.
- Good for short play sessions, making it a fun and casual puzzle game.
- The move counter adds unnecessary stress and can lead to frustration with misclicks requiring level restarts.
- Limited gameplay mechanics with only counterclockwise rotations and a single solution per level make it feel repetitive.
- Lack of an undo button and variety in music detracts from the overall experience.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and relaxing, effectively complementing the puzzle-solving experience. However, some users noted a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, as the repetitive piano background can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the music enhances the relaxing atmosphere, the gameplay mechanics, such as the move counter, can create tension that contrasts with the soothing audio.
“What is more calming than to solve some puzzles alongside relaxing music?”
“Background music works great with the game.”
“You have relaxing music, relaxing puzzles, and an unrelaxing move counter.”
“An undo button would be nice for those misclicks instead of having to restart the whole level, and more variety of music as well.”
“Same layout featuring a mix of angled and curved turns that make no difference, same relaxed yet very repetitive piano background music, and you can still only turn pieces counter-clockwise.”
“You have relaxing music, relaxing puzzle and an unrelaxing move counter.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by minimalist puzzle mechanics that remain largely unchanged from the previous installment, featuring simple yet pleasing graphics and straightforward puzzle-solving elements.
“Compared to the first game, this title uses virtually unchanged mechanics and design.”
“It's still the same kind of minimalist puzzle with simple mechanics.”
“Compared to the first game, this sequel uses virtually unchanged mechanics and design.”
“Same basic but pleasing graphics and simple puzzle gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in tok 2 are described as pleasing yet minimalistic, maintaining a similar aesthetic to its predecessor. While the visual style complements the simple puzzle gameplay, some users feel that the graphics lack excitement and depth, contributing to a more limited overall experience.
“Same basic but pleasing graphics and simple puzzle gameplay.”
“The graphics are too minimalistic, lacking detail and depth.”
“The limitations are very strict, with only counterclockwise moves and no shortcuts, which makes the gameplay feel restrictive.”
“While the graphics are basic, they fail to provide any excitement or engagement.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as relaxing, providing players with a soothing and tranquil environment that enhances the overall experience.
“The game creates a relaxing atmosphere that allows you to immerse yourself fully in the experience.”
“I love the calming ambiance; it makes every moment feel peaceful and enjoyable.”
“The serene environment enhances the gameplay, making it a truly tranquil experience.”