Toki Time Trial

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Toki Time Trial is a single player action game. It was developed by DigiPen Institute of Technology and was released on July 20, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

What could you accomplish if you had the ability to stop time? Become a master of time and space as you take on temporal puzzles in this first person puzzle platformer.

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Creative and engaging time manipulation mechanics, including stopping time to create platforms.
Interesting and challenging puzzle platformer gameplay that encourages strategic thinking.
Free to play with a unique style and some enjoyable levels.

Graphics are low quality and visually unappealing to many players.
Very short gameplay length, with limited content that may not satisfy all players.
Lack of in-game options such as volume control and no achievements, plus some reports of crashes.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally described as low-quality and low-poly, which may deter some players, though a few find them solid or even beautiful. Overall, visuals are seen as underwhelming or ugly by many, but the game’s entertainment value somewhat offsets the lack of high-end graphics.
- “Graphics are also quite solid.”
- “The puzzle element challenges me and the graphics are beautiful!”
- “The visuals were not astonishing but they shouldn't be.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “But it's very short and the graphics should have been way better.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay combines mechanical elements reminiscent of immersive sims with puzzle platformer mechanics, offering a unique and engaging experience. Despite some complexity in design, it stands out among many platformers due to its interesting time-based mechanics and enjoyable, concise gameplay.
- “Considering the absolute onslaught of platformers that we have had inundate the Steam store over the past few years, Toki Time Trial stood out simply because the mechanics sounded interesting.”
- “Short and fun game with interesting time mechanics.”
- “Something about the mechanical feel, specifically the discs, feels reminiscent of wonky free-form solutions in immersive sim games like Deus Ex, while also perfunctorily keeping up with Portal-esque tonal traditions; I think either lane can work for this vehicle, but picking one will save you the effort of trying to design both a story and a system all by yourself.”
- “Watch the gameplay and share your views :)”
- “It proves surprisingly fun and enjoyable, and I would gladly recommend the gameplay here to anyone who likes puzzle platformers.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is somewhat interesting but becomes repetitive and tiresome over time. Additionally, players are frustrated by the lack of an in-game volume control, making it difficult to adjust or mute the music during gameplay.
- “The music is kind of interesting too, though it gets a little bit repetitive.”
- “I would definitely play more often, but there's no way to turn down the volume so I can't hear my background music or talk on Discord at the same time. Other than that, I would recommend this game to anyone and a multiplayer option would be so great as well!”
- “Music gets tiresome to listen to after a little while.”
- “I found the music to be annoying, especially since there is no option menu to adjust it while in the game.”
- “There is no way to turn down the volume, so I can't hear my background music or talk on Discord at the same time.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has a mechanical, somewhat disjointed feel, blending elements reminiscent of immersive sim games and Portal's tone. While both approaches could work, focusing on one would have strengthened the narrative and reduced the complexity of balancing story and gameplay systems.