Torii
- November 17, 2022
- Moswig
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- Torii offers a unique and emotive adventure with a deep introspective story, beautiful visuals, and a relaxing atmosphere.
- The puzzles, while not overly difficult, encourage good observation and add to the exploration of the dream-like environments.
- The game is praised for its artistic style, emotional music, and the ability to evoke a range of feelings, making it a worthwhile experience for those seeking something different.
- The game suffers from a lack of polish, with some players noting issues like poor navigation, glitchy elements, and unintuitive puzzle design.
- Some players found the gameplay frustrating due to strict timing mechanics and unclear progress tracking, which detracted from the overall experience.
- While the narrative has potential, it can feel disjointed and lacks a clear direction, leaving some players unsatisfied with the storytelling.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story of Torii is an emotive and introspective journey that explores the relationship between two sisters, set against a backdrop of beautiful Japanese-style graphics and haunting music. While some find the narrative dark and vague, many appreciate its poetic depth and intricate world, making it a captivating experience overall. The combination of strong atmosphere, engaging puzzles, and a compelling storyline has resonated well with players.
“Torii is an emotive adventure with a deep introspective story that stands out in its artistic sections, from the Japanese style graphics, the story full of poetry, and its music with high emotional charge.”
“The story is very dark and vague, but after beating Dark Souls 2 a few years back, I think that kind of storytelling has grown on me.”
“Torii tells a story of two sisters while you resolve puzzles (some of them took me a while) in an intricate and beautiful world.”
“The story catches you right away, the sounds are so delicate and calm, but at the same time haunting and sad.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of Torii are praised for their emotive and artistic Japanese style, contributing to the game's poetic narrative and emotional music. However, some players find the visuals hindered by the game's unpolished experience and poorly designed puzzles, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the aesthetic elements. While the art style is captivating, it feels disconnected from the gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for some.
“Torii is an emotive adventure with a deep introspective story that stands out in its artistic sections, from the Japanese style graphics, the story full of poetry, and its music with high emotional charge.”
“I found out about it from a Reddit post by the dev announcing the release of their game on Steam, and instantly fell in love with the art style.”
“Good story, beautiful visuals, and worth your time.”
“In theory, I like certain aspects of the experience just from the aesthetic side, but they are very disjointed from the overall feel.”
“The graphics are inconsistent and fail to create a cohesive visual experience.”
“While the artistic sections have potential, the overall execution leaves much to be desired.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has seen improvements with the arcade update, addressing issues like low stamina and navigation challenges. While the puzzle mechanics are straightforward, incorporating elements like enemies and sequencing adds complexity; however, some players feel the narrative disrupts the flow, lacking coherence and connection to the gameplay experience.
“The new arcade mode reduced some of the obvious gameplay issues, such as the extremely low stamina and some navigation problems. I have played it briefly after the initial update.”
“The puzzle gameplay seems simple enough on paper; all you have to do is touch a node, and you have a limited amount of time to get to the next point. The game adds various twists on that concept like enemies, jumps, and sequencing puzzles.”
“The new arcade mode reduced some of the obvious gameplay issues, such as the extremely low stamina and some navigation problems (I have played it briefly after the initial update).”
“The puzzle gameplay seems simple enough on paper; all you have to do is touch a node, and you have a limited amount of time to get to the next point. However, the game adds various twists on that concept like enemies, jumps, and sequencing puzzles, which can complicate the experience.”
“I like random and disjointed stories to an extent, but I am not feeling a sense of direction with this game. It's a lot of 'hey, look at our creative game,' but what is the substance and reasoning behind constantly interrupting the gameplay for more things I can't connect with.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Torii is highly praised for its emotional depth and relaxing qualities, complementing the game's introspective narrative and artistic visuals. It creates an immersive atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for players seeking a soothing experience, especially on a rainy day.
“Torii is an emotive adventure with a deep introspective story that stands out in its artistic sections, from the Japanese-style graphics, the story full of poetry, and its music with high emotional charge.”
“The music is really relaxing and is the perfect kind of game for a rainy day.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Torii is praised for its emotive adventure, featuring a deeply introspective story complemented by artistic Japanese-style graphics, poetic narrative, and emotionally charged music, all of which enhance the overall emotional experience.
“Torii is an emotive adventure with a deep introspective story that stands out in its artistic sections, from the Japanese-style graphics to the story full of poetry and its music with a high emotional charge.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by its immersive quality, engaging puzzles, and compelling narrative, all crafted by a single developer.
“Amazing atmosphere, great puzzles, nice story... all developed by one person!”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
