TorqueL

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TorqueL is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by FullPowerSideAttack.com and was released on January 22, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

TorqueL is a unique 2D "rolling" & "extend" platformer/action/puzzle game. Including total 50 chambers, 7 basic routes, and 1 secret route.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story2 negative mentions

TorqueL is a uniquely fun and challenging 2D platformer that offers a fresh take on gameplay mechanics, making it a standout in the genre.
The game features interesting level design with multiple paths, encouraging replayability and skill mastery.
The physics-based gameplay and the adrenaline rush from overcoming difficult levels provide an exhilarating experience for players.

The controls can be unintuitive and difficult to master, leading to frustration, especially in faster-paced sections.
The lack of checkpoints or save functionality can make progress feel tedious, as players must restart from the beginning after each session.
The minimalistic graphics and barebones presentation may not appeal to everyone, making the game feel less polished.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a straightforward mechanic that involves using four controller buttons to propel the character in the opposite direction, requiring mastery for optimal performance. While the game can be completed quickly and lacks new mechanics in later levels, its unique approach may appeal to some players, offering potential for fun if the mechanic resonates. Despite plain graphics, the underlying gameplay is engaging for those willing to invest time in mastering it.
- “It operates with a simple mechanic - use the four controller buttons to exert force in the relevant direction, propelling you into the opposite direction.”
- “However, to master the game's levels, you need to turn this intuitive mechanic into something that works on a reflex level, which I didn't manage to achieve, most probably for lack of trying hard enough.”
- “Recommended for its uniqueness value, and also on the off chance that the mechanic clicks with you - then it can be massive fun.”
- “However, to master the game's levels, you need to turn this intuitive mechanic into something that works on the reflex level, which I didn't manage to achieve, most probably for lack of trying hard enough.”
- “It can be speedrun under 4 minutes, and the later areas don't add new mechanics to learn.”
- “I will not elaborate on the gameplay, just watch the trailer.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and largely absent, with players noting a lack of progression and narrative depth, making it suitable primarily for very young audiences. While there are hints of a family element in the trailer, the gameplay experience offers little in terms of storytelling, leading to a repetitive and shallow experience. Overall, the game may entertain briefly but fails to provide a compelling narrative or save system.
- “I notice on the store page trailer that at a further point a family element is added to the box, so I presume some form of story may be involved.”
- “This is exactly how accurate the storyline gets by playing the first ten minutes of it; then again, that's all you need to see to figure out if this game is right for you.”
- “Overall, the game keeps you entertained if you're under the age of 7, enjoy no storyline, and you enjoy the same gravity and lava combination in every chamber.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback for its cool chiptune style, though some users noted that it is limited, only playing during movement and featuring minimal options.
- “The music was cool too.”
- “The chiptune music is kind of nice.”
- “The music only plays while moving; the options are bare bones.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are considered plain, but players suggest that the engaging gameplay compensates for this visual shortcoming.
- “The graphics are very plain, but if you can look past that, there is interesting gameplay beneath.”