Tornuffalo
- December 12, 2016
- RealityRig
Get on Steam"Tornuffalo" is a room-scale VR game where players must avoid obstacles in a weather phenomenon caused by warm, moist air, cold, dry air, and angry buffalo. Players dodge fire hydrants, vans, and bison while hitting gems to score points. It is important to have ample space and play with the "chaperone grid" on to avoid running into walls.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and simple concept that provides a good workout and is highly addictive, making it great for short play sessions.
- It offers a unique VR experience with full-body tracking support, enhancing immersion and making gameplay more engaging.
- At a low price point, the game is considered a hidden gem and a must-have for VR collections, especially for party settings.
- The gameplay can be frustrating due to limited control options, as it only supports one controller, leaving the other arm unused.
- Players may experience issues with hitting objects outside their play area, leading to potential damage to their surroundings.
- The game lacks depth and may not hold players' attention for long periods, making it feel basic and repetitive after a few minutes.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Tornuffalo is a mix of humor and mechanics, focusing on breaking gems while avoiding obstacles, which can become frustrating at times. The game enhances immersion through critical foot placement and body awareness, thanks to its tracker support, making it replayable with an arcade-style, score-driven approach. Overall, it offers a unique experience, albeit with a somewhat simplistic core mechanic.
“My foot placement is now critical to the gameplay and my survival, forcing me to have more body awareness which automatically increases the immersion.”
“Overall, Tornuffalo is worth a dollar, and the tracker support adds to the gameplay quality in a significant way.”
“It's also replayable thanks to the arcade style score-driven gameplay.”
“Then, less than 10 minutes in, I really wished the gameplay wasn't so frustrating.”
“That said, the gameplay is mostly just breaking gems and avoiding everything else.”
“Lol...what can I say...pretty hilarious game with some decent mechanics put into it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised, with many users noting that they surpass those of most other VR titles, creating a visually impressive experience that makes players eager to invest in high-end graphics hardware.
“Great graphics, better graphics than most other VR games.”
“Now, I am willing to spend so much money on a new graphics card, but that's never gonna happen.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely regarded as hilarious, featuring both entertaining gameplay and amusing moments that make it enjoyable to watch others play as well.
“Lol... what can I say... pretty hilarious game with some decent mechanics put into it.”
“It's hilarious even watching someone else play.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the "big hammer mode" evokes strong emotional connections, likening the experience to the character River from the series "Firefly," suggesting a sense of empowerment and intensity that resonates deeply.
“The big hammer mode made me feel like I was River from Firefly.”
“The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me.”
“I was moved to tears by the storyline and its powerful themes.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its arcade-style, score-driven gameplay, encouraging players to return for higher scores and improved performance.
“It's also replayable thanks to the arcade-style, score-driven gameplay.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and endings, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
