ToriDori

94%
Game Brain Score Based on 72 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • story
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"ToriDori is a single-player adventure game set in a low-poly world where players must find differences between adjacent timelines. With a relaxing soundtrack, players search for objects and temporary paradoxes across 3D landscapes. Completing tasks grants access to a free camera for closer exploration and photography."

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
music13 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • The game features beautifully detailed 3D dioramas that are both charming and relaxing to explore.
  • The hint system is well-designed, providing gentle nudges towards the differences without outright revealing them, making the gameplay enjoyable.
  • It's a fun and cozy game that offers a good balance of challenge and relaxation, perfect for winding down.
  • The game can be unoptimized, causing high hardware demands that may detract from the relaxing experience.
  • Some players found the level selection confusing, lacking a clear indication of which levels have been completed.
  • There are accessibility concerns for colorblind players, as some differences rely on color changes that may be difficult to discern.
  • music18 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its pleasant and soothing qualities, effectively complementing the visuals and enhancing the overall experience. Many players appreciate the variety and thematic fit of the soundtrack, often finding themselves enjoying the music enough to let it loop multiple times. However, some users noted that the music in the latter half of the game can become repetitive and grating.

    • “Challenging differences, great soundtrack, definitely recommended.”
    • “The music is very pleasant, and I basically played the whole game in three sessions because I wanted to keep seeing what strange stories were going on in the scenes.”
    • “The music is wonderfully low key and fits each diorama.”
    • “My only gripes are that folks with red-green colorblindness might have a rougher time (it happens) and the music in the last half of the game tended to loop too soon and became a bit grating because of it.”
    • “I was struck by the attention to detail in each diorama and the vibe music.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming polygonal art style that many players appreciate, though some note that the optimization is lacking, causing high GPU usage despite the simplicity of the visuals. The artwork is well-executed and visually appealing, complemented by a pleasant soundtrack, and the inclusion of various graphics settings is a thoughtful touch for players. Overall, while the graphics are praised for their aesthetic, concerns about performance and optimization persist.

    • “Started off mad because I accidentally bought this in a bundle with some hidden cat games, but I left wanting more. I love this game's art style, scenery, the references, and the mild difficulty level; it's all perfection.”
    • “The music is pleasant and the graphics are very well done.”
    • “Lastly, I love the art style, as my imagination was captivated by the scenes showcased throughout the game.”
    • “Clearly unoptimized, turns the GPU to 11 for no reason (the graphics are pretty, but not that complex).”
    • “GTX 1080 goes crazy hot for such simple graphics.”
    • “I liked how considerate the developers were to offer different graphics settings, including 'very very low'.”
  • story7 mentions

    The game's story is conveyed through a series of creative and humorous dioramas, each featuring unique narratives across 20 levels of "spot the difference" puzzles. While there is no overarching storyline connecting the dioramas, players appreciate the environmental storytelling and the increasing complexity of the scenes as they progress. However, some users expressed a desire for more context or background information on the dioramas and their creators.

    • “I love how the different scenes and dioramas all tell a funny and creative story.”
    • “A 3D find the difference puzzle with a plot twist on each level.”
    • “I found this environmental storytelling to be really enjoyable, particularly because the levels became more elaborate and detailed as I progressed.”
    • “Two levels for each diorama, which put a little bit of story each time between the two scenes; sadly, there is no story connection from one diorama to another, at least I didn't find it.”
    • “I hope they will briefly describe the story of every finished diorama or the names of the designers or illustrators who contributed to it.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by clever and quirky storytelling through detailed dioramas, each presenting funny and creative scenes. Players appreciate the relaxing yet amusing nature of the game, highlighting the genius of the before-and-after contrasts that enhance the comedic experience. Overall, the humor is well-executed and adds a delightful layer to the gameplay.

    • “I love how the different scenes and dioramas all tell a funny and creative story.”
    • “It's clever and quirky and funny; there are a bazillion little details in every scene, and especially the before and after thing is genius.”
    • “The dioramas are all interesting and sometimes humorous.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and well-balanced difficulty, providing around 9 hours of enjoyable experience for a low price. The inclusion of a hint system allows for a relaxing playstyle, making it easy for players to progress without frustration.

    • “I got about 9 hours of good gameplay and paid a bit more than $4 for the game.”
    • “4.5 hours of enjoyable gameplay for this price is amazing.”
    • “The gameplay is simple, and because you can use the hint system repeatedly (and without consequence), it is relaxing to play and easy to progress.”
    • “In regards to gameplay, it wasn’t complicated and the difficulty was well balanced.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized, with users noting that it excessively strains the GPU despite relatively simple graphics. While the lack of optimization is particularly evident in the main selection screen, this issue is considered minor in the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Clearly unoptimized; it turns the GPU to 11 for no reason. The graphics are pretty, but not that complex.”
    • “It's not optimized all that well, but that's mostly only noticeable in the main selection screen, which is a very minor part of the game.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a charming and wholesome presentation that resonates with players, evoking feelings of warmth and delight, while also offering intriguing interpretations that may leave some feeling a sense of confusion or blindness.

    • “Well-made, wholesome, and adorable.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is generally perceived as calming, but certain elements detract from this serene experience.

    • “This takes away from the calming atmosphere.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    While some users feel the game lacks significant replay value, the abundance of maps offers enough content to justify its low price, making it a worthwhile purchase.

    • “While it has a lot of maps to explore, I found that it doesn't really offer much in terms of replay value based on my experience.”
    • “The game has plenty of content, but I didn't feel compelled to replay it after finishing.”
    • “Despite the initial fun, I quickly realized that there isn't much incentive to play through it again.”
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