Toroa: Skycall

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Toroa: Skycall is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Atawhai Interactive and was released on December 9, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Unravel the fate of the ocean as you glide across an ever changing seascape in the hopes of reuniting Toroa with their family on land. Following the winds of the Atua (Māori God) of the weather, Tāwhirimātea, Toroa will befriend creatures of the sea, meet distant relatives while flying through dream-like clouds and lush oceanic environments grounded in the Māori world. Toroa have the larg…

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

music11 positive mentions

Beautiful, atmospheric visuals and art design reflecting Māori culture authentically.
Smooth, enjoyable flight mechanics providing a relaxing and immersive experience.
Outstanding soundtrack and writing that enhance the emotional and cultural depth.

Repetitive environments early on with limited variety in textures and level design.
Some flight controls can feel unresponsive or disconnected, breaking immersion.
Lack of a strong overarching narrative may reduce engagement for some players.

music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its gorgeous, dreamy, and atmospheric quality, effectively setting the mood throughout the experience. Players enjoy the trippy, groovy soundtrack that enhances the smooth, immersive gameplay and beautifully complements the expressive art and world-building. Many highlight the music as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's relaxing and captivating vibe.
- “The music and imagery are gorgeous <3”
- “The music did a masterful job of setting the mood for each phase of the game.”
- “I have to mention that the music is awesome and easily the best part of the game for me.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game is a beautifully crafted, heartwarming journey that combines the albatross's narrative with engaging characters and relatable moments. Though some question its "story rich" label, players appreciate its concise, soothing experience that unfolds across diverse, impressive landscapes.
- “The story is beautifully crafted and it was a joy to meet all the characters and relatable nervous little critters.”
- “A sweet and condensed experience, completed in around 2.5 hours (the correct length for a story game) and taking you on a heartwarming journey through diverse and impressive landscapes.”
- “The other major highlight of Toroa is its character and story.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its smooth, intuitive flight mechanics and well-designed tutorial that effectively introduces players to flying controls. The experience is described as enjoyable and relaxing, with a strong emphasis on the joy of flight through stylish landscapes and charming characters. Overall, the game offers a carefully crafted, immersive flying experience.
- “The game eases you into its flight mechanics with a linear tutorial segment that ensures you know how to take off, land, and maneuver in the air before setting you off into a flight course with cloud rings to fly through.”
- “The bulk of the game is about the joy of flight, and it's clear that a lot of care has been put into the flying mechanics.”
- “Flying mechanics are smooth like butter.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are consistently praised for their stunning and gorgeous visuals, seamlessly integrated with the narrative and sound design. Players appreciate the vibrant character designs and cultural elements, creating a visually rich and immersive experience. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's fun and smart presentation.
- “Stunning sound design and visuals, feels so good to get those speed boosts when you dip and narrowly miss hitting the water.”
- “Well-integrated throughout all aspects of the game: graphically, narratively, and sonically.”
- “Gorgeous visuals, he tino ātaahua te pūoro, and what a treasure it is to see the mita kāinga throughout!”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a heartfelt emotional experience through its beautiful te ao Māorī perspective, blending natural world themes with meaningful relationships. Character art and dialogue bring warmth and personality, creating moments that are both touching and humorous. Overall, it offers a sweet, concise, and emotionally resonant story journey.
- “Toroa Skycall does a beautiful job of juxtaposing the natural world with the relationships we carry with friends and family through its heartfelt Te Ao Māori perspective.”
- “The character art for the various animal taoka is absolutely full of personality, and the dialogue ranges from effortlessly funny to genuinely touching—often within one korero.”
- “A sweet and condensed experience, completed in around 2.5 hours (the correct length for a story game) and taking you on a heartwarming journey through diverse and impressive landscapes.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a wonderfully chill and immersive atmosphere, blending smooth, thrilling flying mechanics with relaxing, beautifully crafted environments. Its great music and heartfelt design create a fun, silly, and highly recommendable experience for players seeking a soothing yet exciting adventure.
- “Nice chill flying game with great atmosphere and a lot of heart.”
- “The music is great and the overall experience is so atmospheric and smooth, but also fun and silly.”
- “The flying feels great and I had so much fun swooping, diving and gliding - it perfectly balances the thrill of going super fast and also cruising and taking the time to admire the gorgeous atmospheric environments.”
humor
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The game's humor is a charming blend of lighthearted, culturally rich wit and heartfelt moments, seamlessly combining laughter with genuine emotional depth. Its character dialogue is both effortlessly funny and touching, creating a memorable and soul-stirring experience.
- “A beautiful and short game that is equal parts peaceful, hilarious, and sad.”
- “Toroa is incredibly cute, often funny in a very Aotearoa way, and gets real poignant and timely.”
- “The character art for the various animal taoka is absolutely full of personality, and the dialogue ranges from effortlessly funny to genuinely touching -- often within one korero.”