Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 194 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • grinding
Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found Game Cover
Roguelikes, as a rule, fail to capture my attention for one simple reason: lack of progression.
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In Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found, players help a toy named Brand face his fears in a battle against nightmarish toys. Exploring various environments, Brand gains new abilities and weapons, while players manage his health, power, and item inventory. The game combines action-adventure and tower defense elements, offering a blend of combat and strategy.

  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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  • Xbox
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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 194 reviews
story13 positive mentions
grinding24 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming visual style and interesting character designs, making it visually appealing.
  • There is a good variety of weapons and off-hand items, along with unique boss concepts that add depth to the gameplay.
  • The game offers a unique blend of roguelike and metroidvania elements, providing a fun and engaging experience despite its flaws.
  • The game suffers from poor design choices, such as unrefined mechanics and a lack of clear explanations for various gameplay elements.
  • Procedurally generated levels can lead to frustrating experiences, including impossible rooms and enemy placements that feel unfair.
  • The combat system is clunky, with stiff controls and a lack of variety in attacks, making encounters feel repetitive and tedious.
  • story75 mentions

    The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intriguing and filled with potential, while others criticize it for being disjointed and repetitive. Many noted that the narrative is primarily conveyed through diary entries, which can create a sense of anticipation, but the quest structure often feels grindy and lacks coherence, leading to frustration. Overall, while there are moments of charm and creativity, the execution leaves much to be desired, resulting in a story that fails to maintain player engagement.

    • “This game takes you on the role of Brandy, a brave new toy that goes on his quest every night to help his good master who is having many nightmares of late.”
    • “However, the story is fascinating, and each time I find a diary entry, I'm left with a sense of anticipation and terror.”
    • “Surprisingly, the story is pretty good, and has some twists.”
    • “The developer was unable to come up with decent level design or game/story flow/plot, so they opted to try to use samey repetitive procgen as a substitute for adding content to the game.”
    • “Finally, the story is all over the place.”
    • “I started out being interested in this game and caught up by the story, but it falls short in the end, making you feel unsatisfied both story-wise and game-wise.”
  • gameplay47 mentions

    The gameplay of Toy Odyssey is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of metroidvania mechanics, crafting, and base-building elements that can feel overwhelming and poorly explained. While the game offers a beautiful setting and some engaging ideas, many players find the mechanics unrefined, leading to frustrating combat experiences and repetitive gameplay. Despite its potential, the execution leaves much to be desired, with issues like inconsistent enemy damage and a convoluted UI detracting from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The setting is original in which you're a toy that fights toys in a house comprised of different kinds of rooms, and the gameplay is based on platform jumping and scavenging while fending off enemies.”
    • “Great 2D action platformer, fun and intuitive gameplay, great setting and pretty fitting graphics.”
    • “The game is amazing, tons of upgrades, tons of crafting and materials, super smooth gameplay, and something I didn't expect is that you really get into the story told by the diary pages!”
    • “The downside, and why I wish I could rate it sideways, is that there's just a lot of stuff that's not that well explained and some of the RNG hurts the gameplay experience.”
    • “Toy Odyssey is a generic roguelike with a frustrating mechanic that penalizes you for something the game does not do a good job of explaining.”
    • “The gameplay is already hard enough with fast-moving enemies, delayed attacks, and poor dodging mechanics.”
  • grinding24 mentions

    The reviews highlight that grinding is a predominant and often tedious aspect of the game, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy the challenge and find it rewarding, others criticize the excessive reliance on grinding for progression and crafting, leading to frustration and a sense of repetitiveness. Overall, the grinding mechanic is polarizing, appealing to dedicated fans of grind-heavy games but alienating those seeking a more streamlined experience.

    • “There is far too much of an emphasis on luck and grinding in this game.”
    • “It could have been interesting, but it requires too much grinding before you make any progress, which you quickly realize isn’t much of an improvement.”
    • “Continually grinding isn't fun, which is why I have to leave this as a negative review.”
  • graphics23 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cartoonish designs and overall aesthetic that evoke nostalgia, while others criticize the inconsistency in NPC styles. Many players appreciate the quality of the 2D visuals and animation, noting that they complement the gameplay and setting well, although some feel the graphics alone do not elevate the experience significantly. Overall, the visuals are generally regarded as good, fitting the game's lighthearted tone, but not exceptional enough to stand out on their own.

    • “Some enemies have cartoonish designs that fit right in with the lighthearted, toy-based aesthetic.”
    • “The visuals of the game are great, I love the artwork; the whole aesthetic reminds me of the Sega Saturn game Clockwork Knight.”
    • “Great 2D action platformer, fun and intuitive gameplay, great setting and pretty fitting graphics.”
    • “Many NPCs seem to have completely different graphic styles, none of which work well together.”
    • “Once you actually get down to it, the gameplay itself, the music, and the graphics - I don't find to be anything worth writing home about.”
    • “Shame on the people who play the game for its graphics.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its quality and atmospheric contribution, while others find it mismatched for the game's lighthearted theme, likening it more to a horror film soundtrack. Despite its odd fit, many agree that the sound design enhances the overall experience, adding depth to the gameplay and ambiance. Overall, the soundtrack is considered well-made but may evoke a sense of unease rather than complementing the game's cheerful aesthetic.

    • “This is one of those games that 'could have been there'; the graphics are good, the story is mysterious and interesting, and the soundtrack adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack, ambiance, and sound design are all wonderful.”
    • “Most of the music would feel more at home in a horror movie, rather than a lighthearted game about living toys.”
    • “The music itself is well-made, even if it doesn’t fit the game’s content.”
    • “The ambience and low-key soundtrack combined with the hardcore gameplay in a setting that is so familiar as a house does not just make it dark and oppressive but even a little scary.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game boasts significant replayability, with users highlighting its addictive nature, diverse weapons and gear, a leveling system, and procedurally generated maps that enhance the experience. Many reviewers note that the combination of engaging combat, varied enemies, and a compelling story contributes to its high replay value, making it a game players are likely to return to repeatedly. Overall, it is praised for effectively maximizing replay potential through its systems and mechanics.

    • “This game is well polished, the controls are tight, combat is commendable, and is highly replayable.”
    • “Addictive, lots of weapons and gear, leveling system, fun and varying enemies, quests and allies to complete/find, a base to build up and defend, procedurally generated map that changes if you die, lots of replayability, enjoyable story (love the diary pages).”
    • “It somehow manages to squeeze every possible drop of replayability out of its systems, and even though I have the sneaking suspicion reward systems are a cheap way to get people hooked, I’m still hooked.”
    • “It somehow manages to squeeze every possible drop of replayability out of its systems, and even though I have the sneaking suspicion that the reward systems are a cheap way to get people hooked, I’m still hooked.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its intriguing story, good graphics, and effective soundtrack, which collectively create a compelling and immersive experience. However, players are advised to adjust settings to enhance their experience, particularly by disabling the voice acting, which some find detracts from the overall ambiance.

    • “This is one of those games that 'could have been there'; the graphics are good, the story is mysterious and interesting, and the soundtrack adds to the atmosphere.”
    • “All in all, it's a good game with some really good atmosphere that made me think.”
    • “Before starting your game, make sure to go into the settings and set the resolution right and turn off the voice acting, as it is really bad and corny, and it adds to the creepy atmosphere just to read it.”
    • “Before starting your game, make sure to go into the settings and set the resolution right and turn off the voice acting, as it is really bad and corny, which adds to the creepy atmosphere.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game features unique designs and decent voice acting, contributing to a rich content experience. However, some players find the character designs unappealing, which detracts from the overall impact of the voice performances.

    • “It's a pretty unique take on the genre with some decent voice acting, interesting character designs, and has a lot of content.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is reported to be very poorly optimized, leading to performance issues and a subpar experience for players.

    • “Very poorly optimized.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express that the game can evoke strong emotions, particularly frustration due to its difficulty and the loss of progress, which can lead to a sense of disappointment and challenge.

  • humor1 mentions

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the character's voice, which adds a funny and genuine touch to the experience.

    • “The character voices are fantastic! They really bring the humor to life, making the game both funny and engaging.”
    • “I love how the game balances humor with honesty; it makes the characters feel relatable and entertaining.”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations keep me laughing throughout the game!”
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Critic Reviews

68% average critic score

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Play time

7hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
5-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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