Toki Tori 2

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 369 reviews
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Don’t let the cute veneer fool you, this puzzle game can be quite difficult.
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Toki Tori 2+ is a challenging puzzle adventure game where you solve complex puzzles using only whistle and stomp moves. Explore a lush forest island, manipulate strange critters, and discover the Ancient Frogs to destroy the crystal. The game features a unique take on the Metroidvania formula, with in-game camera and level editor for creating and sharing levels. Whistle songs for special abilities and collect 100s of golden wings.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 369 reviews
gameplay21 positive mentions
story6 negative mentions
  • Toki Tori 2+ features clever and challenging puzzles that require players to think critically and creatively, making for a rewarding gameplay experience.
  • The game has a charming art style and whimsical soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
  • The open-world design allows for exploration and discovery, with players able to access all areas from the start, relying on their knowledge and problem-solving skills to progress.
  • The lack of tutorials or guidance can lead to confusion, as players may struggle to understand the mechanics and objectives, resulting in frustration.
  • Some puzzles can feel tedious and overly complex, requiring excessive trial and error, which may deter players from fully enjoying the experience.
  • The game can be slow-paced, with some players finding the character's movement and interactions to be sluggish, impacting the overall flow of gameplay.
  • gameplay87 mentions

    The gameplay of "Toki Tori 2+" is characterized by its clever and challenging puzzles that encourage exploration and experimentation, though some mechanics can be obscure and difficult to grasp. Players appreciate the organic learning curve, where new mechanics are introduced without traditional tutorials, allowing for a satisfying sense of discovery. While the minimalist mechanics may feel repetitive at times, the game's charming visuals and thoughtful level design create a rewarding experience for puzzle-platformer enthusiasts.

    • “Toki Tori 2+ is a fantastic puzzle game that uses very simple mechanics in a very clever way.”
    • “The level design is consistently solid and new elements and new ways to utilize existing elements are constantly introduced without ever breaking the flow of gameplay and without feeling the slightest bit handholdy.”
    • “With its excellent sense of physical and mechanical exploration and puzzles which range from fairly easy to outright diabolical, Toki Tori 2+ is a game which puzzle fans should leap at the chance to play as soon as they can.”
    • “The puzzles are clever but excruciatingly difficult at times, and the sparse mechanics start to feel a bit samey by the end.”
    • “The story and progression were confusing, and the mechanics seemed poorly explained.”
    • “It's a bit slow and major game mechanics are poorly explained.”
  • graphics69 mentions

    The graphics of "Toki Tori 2+" are widely praised for their charming, cutesy art style and vibrant colors, which create an inviting atmosphere that complements the game's whimsical soundtrack. While some reviewers note that the visuals may evoke a mobile or retro aesthetic, they emphasize that the graphics are well-executed and enhance the overall experience, despite occasionally being distracting during gameplay. Overall, the game's visuals are described as delightful and engaging, appealing to both younger audiences and adults seeking challenging puzzles.

    • “One of the standout features of 'Toki Tori 2+' is its charming art style and whimsical soundtrack, which perfectly complement the game's lighthearted tone.”
    • “A charming, colorful, and imaginative world portrayed with wonderful graphics and sound.”
    • “The graphics have a cartoon style that really fits the game and gives it a lot of charm.”
    • “In terms of graphics and gameplay, it would be understandable if you mistook this game for a mobile port because it was originally planned to release on iOS.”
    • “There's something about the game's pre-rendered visuals that always made it look kinda cheap.”
    • “The graphics are one of the downsides of the game.”
  • music34 mentions

    The music in "toki tori 2+" is widely praised for its whimsical and ambient qualities, enhancing the game's lighthearted atmosphere. Players appreciate the catchy tunes and the way the soundtrack adapts as they navigate different areas, contributing to an immersive experience. While some find the music occasionally overwhelming, the overall consensus is that it complements the charming visuals and gameplay effectively.

    • “One of the standout features of 'toki tori 2+' is its charming art style and whimsical soundtrack, which perfectly complement the game's lighthearted tone.”
    • “Overall the game was very enjoyable with good and sometimes challenging puzzles, nice visuals and beautiful music.”
    • “Music and sound design also make a great job of immersing the player in Toki Tori's wonderful world, without ever getting repetitive.”
    • “I tried but I really just couldn't get myself into this game. I played for an hour and thought maybe I'll give the game another shot tomorrow, and that turned into a few days because I just kept thinking 'ugh, I don't want to play this game again.' At some points, it sounds like multiple music pieces are playing all at the same time, and it creates quite a cacophony, making the map feel pointless.”
    • “Remembering a song for certain vital activities is just a pain.”
    • “The music serves its purpose, with a few memorable tunes here and there.”
  • story27 mentions

    The story in Toki Tori is often viewed as an afterthought, with many players finding it confusing and lacking focus, despite its potential depth as a prequel. While the game features a charming premise of a chick on a quest to save his island, the narrative is overshadowed by challenging puzzles and a lack of clear objectives, leading some to enjoy the gameplay more when they disregard the story altogether. Overall, the game offers a beautifully crafted experience, but its storytelling leaves much to be desired, with players divided on its effectiveness and engagement.

    • “This game actually appears to be a prequel to the events in Toki Tori and provides so much depth and insight into the god that is Toki Tori's origin story and the discovery of their powers.”
    • “The puzzles are clever, there's enough story and direction to keep you going.... it's beautifully crafted.”
    • “I wasn't a huge fan of the first game, but Toki Tori 2 has blown me away with its well-designed environmental puzzles and storytelling.”
    • “All of this is wrapped up in a 'story' that definitely feels like an afterthought.”
    • “What I do ding the game for though is its lack of focus, and overall confusing storyline.”
    • “However, I couldn't find any semblance of a story, or an objective.”
  • grinding13 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, with many puzzles requiring excessive repetition and trial-and-error, leading to feelings of tedium. While some appreciate the challenge and exploration opportunities, the lack of guidance and the need for frequent resets can make certain puzzles frustrating and time-consuming. Despite these issues, players acknowledge that overcoming these challenges can be rewarding, though it often necessitates external help or patience.

    • “There is a lot of scope for exploration, and the backtracking isn't tedious.”
    • “Some puzzles become a tedious task even if you check the solution and know it beforehand.”
    • “If you want an extreme trial & error, time-consuming, tedious tasks of a puzzle game, this is it.”
    • “A couple of the puzzles are truly tedious or frustrating, but usually that feeling just means you don't really know what you're doing yet and should come back later.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The game is praised for its charming presentation and strong sense of humor, drawing comparisons to Zelda games in its puzzle-solving mechanics. Players find it both funny and addictive, with humorous elements enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The game also has a very charming presentation and a good sense of humor.”
    • “It is a very funny game, in my opinion, very addictive.”
    • “I did sidetrack at the beginning with my knowledge, and that gave me a good ending, which is pretty funny.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game is optimized to run at a locked 60 fps, with a 30 fps mode available for lower performance, which may limit speedrunning strategies to either significant map routing or minor input optimizations. Players report smooth performance, particularly with a plug-in PSX controller and on Linux systems.

    • “I'm happy to say this works very satisfyingly with a plug-in PSX controller, and runs smoothly on Linux!”
    • “The game is locked to 60 fps display modes (with an optional low-performance 30 fps mode toggle).”
    • “This further compounds if you are interested in speedruns because you'll only ever get either huge map routing optimizations, or tiny input optimizations that save a fraction of a second.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charming, colorful visuals and relaxing, zen-like quality, reminiscent of Nintendo titles. The pleasant soundtrack further enhances the overall experience, making it an appealing choice for fans of platformer puzzles.

    • “Probably the closest thing to Nintendo on Steam I have played, due to its charming, colorful, and pleasant atmosphere.”
    • “Great soundtrack, relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “Extremely pleasant zen-like atmosphere.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The game is praised for its clever design and heartwarming elements, evoking feelings of brilliance and satisfaction as players navigate and solve complex puzzles. This emotional engagement enhances the overall experience, making players feel accomplished and intelligent.

    • “Meticulous, super clever, yet heartwarming.”
    • “It made me feel brilliant, and that's a nice feeling! :D”
    • “The game made me feel incredibly smart once I figured out how the world works and masterminded a series of actions to solve what seemed like impossible puzzles.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with smooth performance and no significant glitches reported. However, players have noted that navigating the environmental puzzles can be frustrating due to awkwardness and occasional bugs.

    • “The art is great, the game runs smoothly, and I haven't encountered any glitches. The puzzles are mostly good, and while the music isn't my style, I can easily play my own background music.”
    • “While the environmental puzzles are undeniably challenging, navigating them is a frustrating experience, often feeling awkward, buggy, and wacky.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Toki Tori 2 is highly replayable due to its engaging puzzles and the opportunity to explore different paths, encouraging players to revisit the game for both collectible hunting and the enjoyment of solving challenges again.

    • “That alone makes Toki Tori 2 extremely replayable, as you'll want to try new paths in a different order. The game's puzzles are deep enough to lock collectibles away during your first playthrough, but they're also so much fun that you'll want to give them another try just for the sake of it.”
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81% average critic score

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Play time

19hMedian play time
24hAverage play time
8-25hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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