Toribash Next

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Toribash Next is the sequel to Toribash, a turn-based sandbox fighting game. Toribash allows players to create their own moves during a match, using 3D physics tools. Toribash Next features weapons, four-player battles and a new replay editor, plus more customization and modding options.

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34%

Audience ScoreBased on 233 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The game has potential for fun multiplayer experiences with up to four players.
Some players appreciate the new physics and weapon mechanics, finding them enjoyable once adapted to.
The graphics and UI improvements are noted as a positive change compared to the original.

The game is plagued with bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players feel it is a significant downgrade from the original Toribash, lacking essential features and content.
The absence of a tutorial and practice modes for new players is a major drawback, hindering the learning experience.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated and reminiscent of '90s CD-ROM titles. While some acknowledge that the visuals are slightly better than its predecessor, Toribash, they still fall short in terms of clarity and detail, leading to legibility issues during gameplay. Overall, players express a strong desire for improved graphical options and configurability to enhance their experience.
- “The overall layout of the game's menus is terrible, and the only somewhat redeeming quality is the graphics and ability to play with multiple players at once.”
- “You want appealing visuals?”
- “The visuals are another big point I've noticed, and I don't hate it, but I have to agree with the folks saying it causes some legibility issues and makes it hard to tell what's going on.”
- “Toribash next is a seven-year ode to disappointment and incompetence; the physics are about as believable as a cat on a unicycle, the graphics look like they were lifted from a lost '90s CD-ROM game, and the UI is a labyrinth designed by someone who hates humanity.”
- “Another issue is the graphics; even at the high setting, this game just looks basically the same.”
- “As a prior player, I'm going to say the experience is generally worse than the original as well, with simplified graphics that are missing features, seemingly no dismemberment by default, non-liquid blood effects that make it barely there, and the visual for gripping has become a wireframe cube, which makes it actually pretty difficult to see amidst four-player fights.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting it as "buggy," "unfinished," and "borderline unplayable." Many reviewers express disappointment over the game's glitches and lack of features, suggesting that it pales in comparison to the original version. Overall, the consensus is that the game requires significant improvements to its stability before it can be recommended.
- “This game is complete trash compared to the original. I didn't have fun at all and the glitches are so numerous that it's not worth it.”
- “Disappointing; it is obviously unfinished, very buggy and clunky, and it's basically a worse version of the original. On top of that, the new features are definitely not worth the 7 years of wait.”
- “As it currently stands, it's a buggy mess that is borderline unplayable. The developer is working to fix it, and I will change my review to positive if this game gets fixed, but as of right now, I just can't recommend it.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it initially confusing and clunky, suffering from poor mechanics and numerous technical issues such as lag, glitches, and unbalanced controls. While some appreciate the unique combat mechanics and potential for improvement, others criticize the lack of content and overall polish, making it feel like a less refined version of its predecessor. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by instability and frustrating design choices.
- “I will say, the game can be hard to understand at first, and some of the mechanics feel a bit weird, but the overall concept is really good.”
- “The overall gameplay revolves around joint manipulation and playing around with forces.”
- “I absolutely love Toribash; it is such a breath of fresh air when it comes to unique combat mechanics.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and uninspired, like trying to dance with two left paws.”
- “It is unstable, the menus are glitchy (e.g. you are unable to scroll through the player list), the gameplay is laggy and skippy, and there are parts of the physics not loading properly.”
- “Right now it's Toribash with a shader and more unstable gameplay (and no mods :) ).”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its intentionally glitchy ghost previews and unique controls that add a comedic element to gameplay. Players find the experience amusing, with some suggesting that other games like "Burn Your House Simulator" offer even more laughs. Overall, the humor is appreciated, though opinions vary on its effectiveness compared to other titles.
- “Ghost previews are so hilariously bad they glitch out of existence when simulating grabbing things.”
- “The controls are unique and really funny.”
- “Toribash can be funny with four players.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, bugs, and a lack of features, making it feel unplayable for some users. While it is noted to be more optimized than the original, it still suffers from slower reaction times and limited customization options, leading to a perception of it being a lesser version of its predecessor. Overall, the inclusion of a cash shop and reduced freedom further detracts from the experience.
- “This feels more optimized than the original, providing a smoother experience despite having less customization.”
- “The game achieves a streamlined performance, making it feel more efficient overall.”
- “Poor optimization and bugs make the game unplayable even though it came out 6 years after it was supposed to.”
- “Less configs, less freedom, no blood spills, short on customization... although this feels more optimized than the original, it feels like a mobile lite version.”
- “It tries to achieve what the original did but with worse graphics, economy, customization, and performance.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with early microtransactions introduced without addressing the game's functionality or offering item transfer from the original. Players feel that the focus on monetization detracts from the overall experience, making it a disappointing sequel.
- “The game barely functions, and there's day zero microtransactions, seemingly with no promises of allowing us to transfer our items from the original game that they recently made a battle pass for.”
- “Instead of building upon the strengths of the original game, it feels like a lazy cash grab - a pale imitation of its former self.”
- “But hey, at least we have microtransactions.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional responses to the game reflect frustration and disappointment, with players expressing a sense of disillusionment after investing significant time in the original game. The negative experiences, particularly regarding performance issues, have led to a strong reluctance to engage with the new version until improvements are made.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received criticism for poor mixing, with users noting that the tracks, although sourced from the original game, have been altered in a way that negatively affects their sound quality and stereo balance.
- “This game's sounds are all mixed horribly, which is most evident in the music.”
- “Each song that appears in the game is ripped from the original game, which would be nice if they didn't completely change how they sound and screw with the stereo levels.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's high replayability, noting that it feels fresh with each return, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It gives the game a lot of extra replayability and makes it feel fresh every time you come back.”