Torii

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Torii is a single player platformer game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Moswig and was released on November 17, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Torii" is an introspective adventure/puzzle game following Ipa's journey to save her sister Lulu. Explore surreal landscapes, discover secrets, and switch realities to solve puzzles and progress. Accompanied by a musical score by Adriano Martino, join Ipa and her spirit companion Moswig in this emotional and artistic exploration.

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

story5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Torii offers a beautiful and emotive experience with a powerful story and eye-catching visuals, reminiscent of Journey.
The gameplay is accessible and relaxing, featuring simple puzzles that encourage exploration and introspection.
The game provides a unique atmosphere that allows players to reflect on deep emotions, making it a worthwhile experience for those seeking something different.

The game suffers from some unpolished mechanics, including frustrating puzzles and camera issues that can disrupt gameplay.
The narrative can feel disjointed and lacks clarity, with abrupt cutscenes that may interrupt the flow of the game.
Some players found the gameplay to be overly simplistic and not challenging enough, leading to a lack of engagement.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Torii is described as simple yet powerful, featuring a deep, introspective narrative that unfolds through poetic elements and striking Japanese-style visuals. Players appreciate the dark and vague storytelling, which enhances the emotional experience, particularly as it intertwines with intricate puzzles. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy a compelling story-driven experience, despite some minor issues with spelling in the narrative snippets.
- “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.”
- “Overall, I really enjoyed the story and world of this game, and I'm very happy I played it.”
- “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 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.”
- “Unfortunately, there are quite a few spelling mistakes in some of these story snippets.”
- “The story is drip-fed throughout the journey, and intensifies towards the end.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their artistic and emotive qualities, featuring a beautiful Japanese style that enhances the introspective story. Many players appreciate the minimalist and attractive visuals, which contribute to a relaxing atmosphere, although some note that the overall experience feels unpolished and can detract from the enjoyment of exploration. While the visuals are a strong point, they are sometimes overshadowed by poorly designed puzzles that disrupt the immersive experience.
- “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 love a bit of exploration, and the visuals appealed to me with their minimalist and artistic appearance, and I was keen to explore all that the environments had to offer.”
- “This can be portrayed in other ways, through the writing or graphically.”
- “(+) In theory, I like certain aspects of the experience just from the aesthetic side, but they are very disjointed from the overall feel.”
- “The visuals are another strong point of the game.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Gameplay features a blend of puzzles and basic stealth mechanics, enhanced by improved running mechanics and a new arcade mode that addresses previous stamina and navigation issues. However, the narrative delivery is criticized for its abrupt cutscenes that disrupt the flow, leaving players feeling disconnected from the overall experience. While the gameplay is generally enjoyable and visually appealing, some players question the necessity of certain mechanics that complicate exploration.
- “Gameplay mixes some puzzles and a very basic but effective stealth.”
- “The gameplay is fun and the graphics are great as well.”
- “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, and the game adds various twists on that concept like enemies, jumps, and sequencing puzzles.”
- “It's told in a pretty weird way though: cutscenes (if we can call it that) are presented in a rather unusual way, suddenly popping up and interrupting the gameplay, almost with the abruptness of a jumpscare.”
- “A game about loss and frustration, which is deliberately conveyed in the mechanics.”
- “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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in the game is described as chilled and relaxing, enhancing the emotive and introspective nature of the adventure. While the soundtrack is not always prominent, it is effectively utilized during key moments, complementing the artistic visuals and poetic storytelling. Overall, it creates a soothing atmosphere that is particularly enjoyable during quiet gameplay sessions.
- “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.”
- “The soundtrack isn’t very present, but when it is, it’s well used.”
- “The soundtrack is chilled and relaxing, and there are some characters you can talk to briefly that provide a little lore and entertainment.”
- “The music lacks variety and fails to leave a lasting impression.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its contemplative and introspective qualities, creating an immersive experience that enhances the gameplay. Reviewers highlight the combination of an amazing atmosphere, engaging puzzles, and a compelling story, all crafted by a single developer.
- “The experience is mostly atmospheric, contemplative, and introspective.”
- “Amazing atmosphere, great puzzles, nice story... and all developed by one man!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is relatively short, taking only 2-3 hours to complete, but offers replayability through collectibles and trophies that encourage players to revisit it.
- “It's pretty short, requiring no more than 2-3 hours to complete, but it's highly replayable for collectibles and trophies.”
- “It's pretty short; it requires no more than 2-3 hours to complete, but it's replayable for some collectibles and trophies.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”