Toricky

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Toricky is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Atelier Melon-Kissa and was released on January 13, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Toricky is a Aerial Action-Adventure Game featuring unique mechanics based on flying. Explore immense 2D Zones, and defeat gigantic Bosses, to save the Crystar Palace!

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and endearing story with a whimsical theme, which some players found enjoyable.
The developers are responsive to player feedback and have released updates that improve gameplay and fix initial issues.
The graphics and artwork are appreciated by some players, and the soundtrack is noted as being quite nice.

The gameplay is repetitive and feels like a chore, with a lack of a proper retry function and tedious fetch quests.
Many players experienced technical issues, including poor optimization, choppy graphics, and frustrating control schemes.
The overall design and visuals were criticized for being unappealing and garish, detracting from the gaming experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the design and exploration elements, particularly the collection of "crystars" and the day-night cycle that influences gameplay. However, many have criticized the unsatisfying gameplay loop, control issues, and visual clarity, especially on certain platforms, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite improvements from updates, initial bugs and a challenging control scheme have left some players frustrated.
- “As for the gameplay, Toricky is based around gathering 'crystars', these little collectible macguffins in lightbulbs that are scattered around the level.”
- “Occasionally, there are boss fights, as well, but the primary gameplay loop is exploration.”
- “The game cycles through day and night, and to the game’s credit, this does actually serve a mechanical purpose (some things only occur at certain times of day), but the primary cause is just to make the visuals less appealing and less parsable half of the time, as they’re drenched in black as you fly through these flamboyant levels.”
- “With the controller bug, and a very unfriendly keyboard gameplay layout (that you have to figure out on your own!), it is quite impossible to play this game properly right now, and constant frame issues in a platformer will only artificially make the game harder.”
- “I'm playing this game on a MacBook Pro and it started out a bit rusty with the controls and gameplay upon initial release, but lots of prompt updates have really fixed the issues and made the game a lot more playable.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature impressive artwork and a dynamic day-night cycle that enhances gameplay mechanics, but this can also lead to less appealing visuals during nighttime. However, many players report significant performance issues, with choppy graphics and low frame rates even on high-end systems, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics and artwork are fantastic, and I love the soundtrack.”
- “Poor controls and very, very choppy graphics even on my high-end system, no matter what settings you choose.”
- “My 980 Ti was struggling to get an average of around 37 fps with graphics set to 'fastest,' which is apparently the lowest graphical setting the game offers.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as simple and whimsical, featuring elements like crystals, goddesses, and pig pirates, though it may feel overly exaggerated for the game's tone. While it serves its purpose in advancing gameplay, it lacks depth and replay value, making it less compelling for players.
- “The music is pretty nice, and the story is simple and silly, involving crystals, goddesses, and pig pirates. The game lays it on a bit thick for its genre, but it's inoffensive enough.”
- “Crystars are used to open doors and advance the story.”
- “It gives you a time stamp for your run, which might encourage speed-running, but I can’t imagine wanting to go back and play any of these missions again.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “Despite having a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate due to its lack of optimization.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the soundtrack alongside the game's whimsical story elements. While some find the narrative a bit overdone, the overall musical experience is described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
- “The music, for example, is pretty nice, and the story is simple and silly, something about crystals and goddesses and pig pirates, and the game seemed to lay it on a bit thick for a game of this sort, but it’s inoffensive enough.”
- “The graphics and artwork are fantastic, and I love the soundtrack.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game initially faced control and gameplay issues, frequent updates have significantly improved its playability, enhancing its overall replayability.