Toree 2
- September 30, 2021
- Siactro
"Toree 2" is a precision platformer game where players control Toree, a small bird, on her journey through various levels filled with challenges and secrets. With hand-crafted levels and a soothing soundtrack, players must jump, slide, and fly through obstacles while collecting bubbles and unlocking new hats for Toree. The game features a simple control scheme, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
Reviews
- Toree 2 improves upon its predecessor with better level design, more mechanics, and a fun final boss.
- The game offers great value for its price, providing a fun and engaging experience reminiscent of classic 3D platformers.
- The soundtrack is excellent, with catchy tunes that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game is very short, with completion taking around 30 minutes to an hour, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Camera controls can be awkward, making it difficult to navigate tight turns while maintaining speed.
- There are no achievements or options to remap controls, which can be frustrating for some players.
- music216 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in this game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising it as a significant improvement over the original soundtrack. Described as upbeat, catchy, and reminiscent of EDM and classic platformer tunes, the soundtrack enhances the overall gameplay experience and fits well with the game's colorful aesthetics. Players have noted that the music is not only enjoyable during play but also compelling enough to listen to outside of the game, with standout tracks that are considered "bangers."
“The music is a huge highlight, all bops, and perfectly fits the gameplay similar to how Kirby music compliments the cuteness yet depth of platforming.”
“The music is amazing, and the movement feels great, and the art style is cool.”
“Every single music track is both a bop and a banger.”
“The game has low-poly graphics, cheerful music, and quirky elements that make it a cute and fun game, but not a very memorable or impressive one.”
“The sound is incredibly loud and there's no way to lower it in-game, only the music.”
“So I gotta whack the music slider all the way up then reduce the volume in Windows volume mixer to like 25% to make it sound normal.”
- gameplay128 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Toree 2 is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, offering a blend of speed and platforming that appeals to casual gamers. While it retains the charm of its predecessor, it introduces new elements like speed boosts and varied level designs, enhancing the overall experience despite some criticisms regarding level polish and control responsiveness. The vibrant graphics and catchy soundtrack further complement the fast-paced, enjoyable gameplay, making it a solid choice for fans of 3D platformers.
“The game has stunning graphics, realistic sound effects, and smooth gameplay that make it one of the best games of 2023.”
“Extremely tight controls and fun momentum mechanics that create fun levels to move around.”
“The gameplay is fast and exciting without feeling like I've lost control or that the game is playing itself.”
“For a game that claims to have 'fast gameplay', the controls are extremely sluggish.”
“The rudimentary level design from the previous game is even less inspired than before, with it all now coupled to a mechanically dull boss fight straight out of Sonic Adventure.”
“As with Toree 3D, Toree 2 is too short, it's too easy and there's still a lack of variety in the mechanics and a lack of polish in the level design.”
- graphics104 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of Toree 2 are a mix of retro-inspired aesthetics, featuring colorful, low-poly visuals reminiscent of 90s platformers like Super Mario 64. While some players appreciate the cute and nostalgic art style, others criticize it for being simplistic and poorly executed, with a lack of resolution options and graphical tweaks. Overall, the visuals evoke a charming, vaporwave vibe that appeals to fans of classic gaming, despite some mixed opinions on their quality.
“The game has stunning graphics, realistic sound effects, and smooth gameplay that make it one of the best games of 2023.”
“I love the very colorful environments and the N64 aesthetic.”
“The graphics remain the same eye-popping, candy-coated fun akin to a quirky Sega Saturn or PS1 title.”
“Toree 2 is a poorly made neon/cutesy themed third person platformer, essentially a weak ripoff of Super Mario 64 (yet somehow, despite being decades newer, has worse graphics).”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“This very poor quality visual style is a method that lazy devs often use to disguise their lack of talent/interest in doing the graphics properly and trying to disguise it under the name of 'art', or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- replayability30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it offers some value through collectibles, bonus levels, and the challenge of improving scores, many players find it short and lacking in depth. Perfectionists and those who enjoy speedrunning may find more to engage with, but casual players might feel the replay value is limited. Overall, it provides fun and replayable elements, especially for a low price, but may not satisfy everyone looking for extensive replayability.
“Although it's short, this game offers a lot of replayability, secrets, and the stages that are there are very fun.”
“Not only is the main campaign great with solid replayability, but there are also three bonus levels which might actually be the best levels in the game!”
“Wonderful platformer that takes about an hour to unlock everything in, if you aren't dying a ton, but with good replay value.”
“The game is very short and easy, and does not offer much challenge or replay value.”
“You get what you pay for; the games aren't the longest and don't have much replayability unless you're looking to improve your own score on each map.”
“The only replay value is getting a higher rank for speedrunning, but you'd have to be really desperate to bother with that.”
- story24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its cinematic campaign featuring Captain Price and Task Force 141 against the warlord Makarov, while others criticize the lack of a substantial narrative. Additionally, a lighter, whimsical story about a bird retrieving ice cream is highlighted, though some feel it concludes too abruptly. Overall, the storytelling quality varies significantly across different games.
“The game features a cinematic and gripping campaign that continues the story of Captain Price and Task Force 141 as they face off against the ruthless warlord Makarov.”
“What an incredible story.”
“Just like the first game, it's an amazing platformer with a touch of horror, really carries on the story of the first game. My only problem is at the end it feels a little rushed, still a great game though.”
“There really is no story for this game.”
“Story is just a little bird trying to get their ice cream back.”
“Just like the first game, amazing platformer with a touch of horror, really carries on the story of the first Toree game. My only problem is at the end it feels a little rushed.”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the antics of the funny bird character and its quirky situations highly entertaining. Many reviews highlight the game's lighthearted and whimsical nature, often describing it as "funny" and enjoyable, with memorable moments like the bird's antics and humorous scenarios. Overall, the humor resonates well with players, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
“That humor is right up my alley.”
“Don't steal ice cream or the funny bird will haunt you (to make friends).”
“The little bird wears a funny hat.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be challenging yet not overly tedious, though some note that it can become repetitive, especially with the need for extensive playtime. While the game offers more stages and improved music, the grinding experience can feel less demanding compared to its predecessor, leading to mixed feelings about its overall difficulty.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“More stages and better music, but still x to run which gets tedious and the somewhat uncooperative camera!”
“I don't know if it's because I went into this immediately after grinding for S ranks in Toree 1, but I felt this game was way easier than 1.”
- atmosphere10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its exceptional quality, creating a blend of charm and tension that can evoke nervousness in players. While some reviewers note a lack of atmosphere, others appreciate the unique, psychedelic horror elements that add depth without detracting from the overall kid-friendly vibe. Overall, the game's levels and unexpected atmospheric details contribute significantly to its appeal.
“And the unexpected atmospheric and weird flairs are still here.”
“Lack of atmosphere”
“It's worth noting that there are some very minor psychedelic horror elements despite the generally kid-friendly atmosphere of the game, but the game is by no means scary.”
“A sweet, bite-sized 3D platformer/collectathon, although its atmosphere genuinely makes me nervous at times.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's levels primarily focus on standard obstacles rather than optimization, avoiding speed boosts. However, players find enjoyment in speedrunning and discovering ways to optimize their completion times.
“It's also plenty of fun to speedrun and see just how optimized you can get those times.”
“In general, those two levels lean the most into standard obstacles over optimization, as they eschew speed boosts.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is significant, with multiple users highlighting that the ending elicited strong feelings, even bringing them to tears.
“The ending made me cry.”
“The ending made me cry.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players have reported experiencing some semi-annoying glitches in Toree 2, while noting that Toree 3D did not present similar issues, indicating a more stable performance in the latter.
“I encountered several frustrating glitches during my short playtime with Toree 2, and I never experienced such issues with Toree 3D.”
“I ran into some semi-annoying glitches during my short playtime with Toree 2, and I never ran into such glitches with Toree 3D.”
“I faced multiple stability issues while playing Toree 2, which were not present in Toree 3D.”