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Toran

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92%Game Brain Score
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optimization
92% User Score Based on 186 reviews

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Toran is a single player action game. It was developed by Really Interactive and was released on April 18, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

In this sci-fi puzzle adventure "short game" you are a scientist, stranded on a distant moon during an expedition to investigate alien remains. After finding a strange platform, what seemed to be a one way trip might turn into an intergalactic odyssey.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews
graphics30 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • The graphics are stunning and create an immersive atmosphere, making the experience visually appealing.
  • The puzzle mechanics are intuitive and engaging, providing a satisfying interaction with the VR environment.
  • It's a free demo that showcases great potential for a full game, leaving players wanting more content.
  • The game is extremely short, lasting only about 5 to 15 minutes, which leaves players feeling unsatisfied.
  • It feels incomplete and lacks depth, with only a few simple puzzles that do not provide a substantial challenge.
  • The controls can be awkward and the game is riddled with bugs, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in this game are consistently praised for their stunning quality and attention to detail, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful visuals as a standout feature, although some express a desire for more gameplay content to match the impressive graphics. Overall, while the visuals are excellent, the game is often described as a short demo or proof of concept that could benefit from further development.

    • “The graphics are stunning, with attention to detail that really brings the world to life.”
    • “Absolutely phenomenal, very clean graphics, fun mechanics, and beautiful environment.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, definitely worth a play.”
    • “Despite its max playtime of 15 min, this is worth trying out; the whole thing, from the audio to graphics and controls, is a fully smoothly executed experience that even some paid games don't live up to.”
    • “I wish there was a lot more puzzles that use these controls and visuals.”
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by intuitive and satisfying mechanics, particularly in puzzle-solving, which are engaging and visually appealing. However, many users express disappointment with the brevity of the experience, noting that the demo lasts only about 5-10 minutes and lacks sufficient complexity and variety in puzzles. Overall, while the mechanics show promise and the graphics are stunning, players are left wanting more content and depth.

    • “The way you control the orbs is both intuitive and satisfying, adding a unique layer to the gameplay that feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “The puzzle-solving mechanics are cleverly designed, offering just the right amount of challenge to keep you thinking without ever becoming frustrating.”
    • “Absolutely phenomenal, very clean graphics, fun mechanics, and beautiful environment.”
    • “I thought this was a full 'short game', but after programming all of these puzzle mechanics and only having 3 total 'puzzles', I feel like there's no way that this can be it.”
    • “It is a very short (less than 10 minutes) demo for a VR puzzle-solving mechanic.”
    • “But this is a demo, was like 5 mins gameplay.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is praised for its compelling sci-fi mystery centered around an ancient alien device, enhanced by superb environmental storytelling that evokes a sense of childlike wonder. While the visuals and intuitive UI are highlighted positively, many players feel the narrative is underdeveloped and too brief, with some elements not aligning with the expectations set by promotional materials. Overall, the intriguing premise and engaging puzzles are overshadowed by the game's short length and incomplete storyline.

    • “The sci-fi mystery of an ancient alien device is compelling, and the environmental storytelling is superb.”
    • “It's visually beautiful, it has an intuitive UI, and the story is intriguing.”
    • “Reminded me of 'A Story About My Uncle.' It had the same air of childlike mystery and wonder punctuated with critical problem solving.”
    • “There is but one flaw with this: it is far too short, and even with the messages and notes you can read to fill in the story, it feels incomplete.”
    • “None of the actual storyline outlined in the Steam store page appears in the game, but it does provide background for the setting.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, evoking nostalgic feelings and delivering stellar sound design and graphics. Despite its short duration, players appreciate the immersive experience and intuitive puzzle system, likening it to the atmospheric quality found in Mass Effect side missions.

    • “It was short, but the atmosphere and sound design are stellar.”
    • “I enjoyed the atmosphere and graphics.”
    • “This game gave me an atmosphere that I wanted as a child.”
    • “Mass Effect side mission atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is notably poor, with players reporting difficulty achieving even 90fps on high-end hardware like the GTX 2080 Super. This lack of optimization, combined with limited gameplay content, has led to negative recommendations from users.

    • “The game is terribly optimized, and I was struggling to get even 90 FPS with a GTX 2080 Super.”
    • “That being said, there are many more games that are better optimized and offer more to do than just turning dials.”
    • “I can't recommend this 'short game' because of its poor optimization and lack of anything really fun to do.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is reminiscent of "Auditorium," which is praised for its excellent soundtrack, suggesting that the game's audio complements its puzzle elements effectively.

    • “Reminds me a lot of Auditorium, an excellent music and light puzzle game that's worth looking into! :D”
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Toran is a action game.

Toran is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Toran.

Toran was released on April 18, 2019.

Toran was developed by Really Interactive.

Toran has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Toran is a single player game.

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