Toy Tactics

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Toy Tactics is a single player and multiplayer tactical real-time strategy game. It was developed by Kraken Empire and was released on September 19, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

In Toy Tactics, a physics-based RTS game, players guide toy soldiers with legendary generals and sketch unit formations to defeat enemy hordes. With the ability to draw configurations and direct wobbly units, players must strategize quickly and deploy their armies in real-time combat against quirky foes in various terrains. Outsmart skeletal dinosaurs, necromancers, and other mischievous enemies to secure victory.

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Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The drawing mechanic for placing troops is innovative and adds a unique layer of strategy to the gameplay.
The game features a charming art style and humorous narrative, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
The campaign offers a good amount of content with various missions and challenges, providing a satisfying experience for both casual and strategic players.

The game suffers from bugs and crashes, particularly in skirmish mode, which can hinder the overall experience.
Multiplayer is lacking in player base and variety, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy competitive play.
Replayability is limited due to repetitive skirmish maps and a lack of diverse unit types within factions, which can lead to a feeling of stagnation after completing the campaign.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Toy Tactics" is characterized by its innovative drawing mechanic for troop placement, which allows for creative strategies and adaptability during battles. Players appreciate the smooth and engaging experience, with a variety of levels and game modes that offer hours of content. However, some users noted that the tutorial can be overwhelming and that the game's tone may feel inconsistent, suggesting a need for clearer thematic direction. Overall, the combination of unique mechanics and appealing visuals makes it a compelling choice for both casual and more strategic players.
- “The gameplay is smooth, engaging, and full of creative mechanics that keep things fresh.”
- “The brush gameplay allows you to quickly adapt to your surroundings, focusing on careful planning and on-the-fly micromanagement.”
- “There is a lot of content, mechanics, and levels that make the game really flexible; there is not only one way to solve each level.”
- “The opening cinematic lacked audio the first time it played, and it failed to automatically end and move onto the gameplay the second time.”
- “I got a bit bored of being tutorialed to death; I can't really see how the core draw a formation mechanic affects gameplay, and the tone is a bit uneven - really goofy characters saying serious things.”
- “Would suggest the devs pick a lane - either just go silly with no story like 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator' or straight down the line with an epic story like 'Total War: Warhammer', and then definitely introduce the pen mechanic sooner and really make that the center of the game if it's going to be the focus of the marketing.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is minimal, with a campaign that features a series of simple, enjoyable missions across five unique factions, but lacks a strong narrative. While the campaign is engaging and offers a variety of challenges, players feel the game would benefit from a clearer direction regarding its storytelling approach. The skirmish mode adds depth and variety, serving as a good preparation for multiplayer, but the overall narrative remains underdeveloped.
- “I saw it on Artosis' channel and bought it as soon as I saw it leaving early access, and I gotta say - it's very fun, I wasn't disappointed at all, and I enjoy the campaign a ton - it's a bunch of simple missions with simple rules that are very fun to interact with.”
- “Decently long and some of the later missions can be challenging.”
- “The skirmish missions in particular will help prepare you for multiplayer and are themselves moderately extensive for those not wanting to play with others.”
- “Not much story narrative in the campaign.”
- “Would suggest the devs pick a lane - either just go silly with no story like 'Totally Accurate Battle Simulator' or straight down the line we're telling an epic story like 'Total War: Warhammer', and then definitely introduce the pen mechanic sooner and really make that the center of the game if it's going to be the focus of the marketing.”
- “While it is a bit 'more of the same' in terms of the combat and mechanics, the structure of the missions is different enough I felt it warranted a separate section.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, which enhances the overall experience with inviting aesthetics and well-executed animations. While some reviewers noted that the visuals can feel somewhat bland despite their colorful presentation, the game's stylized graphics and thoughtful design make it appealing to both new and veteran players. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyable and dynamic atmosphere.
- “The art style is absolutely charming, and the physics make every battle feel dynamic and fun.”
- “Animations are brilliantly executed, further complemented by the enjoyable aesthetics.”
- “Love the art style and new twist on the strategy genre.”
- “Graphics-wise, the game is pretty bland, despite 'feeling' colorful.”
- “It is a game with a very friendly aesthetic and simple mechanics at first contact.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is consistently praised for its high-quality dialogue and lightheartedness, making it accessible and enjoyable for both casual and hardcore players. Reviewers highlight the blend of silly humor with strategic gameplay, contributing to a fun and engaging experience that enhances the overall charm of the game. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that adds to the game's unique and entertaining appeal.
- “The spoken and written dialogue is high quality and genuinely funny.”
- “The silly humor is a definite plus, adding a lightheartedness to the game that makes it feel more like a fun activity than a serious strategy game.”
- “In conclusion, if you're looking for a unique and entertaining game that blends strategy, creativity, and humor, this physics-based RTS game is definitely worth a try.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered lacking, with players expressing a desire for more diverse and engaging modes, such as a survival mode. Current skirmish maps are seen as insufficient, offering limited variety and time constraints that hinder long-term enjoyment. Improvements in user experience and map design could enhance replayability significantly.
- “It is an okay game, but I think the replayability is not good.”
- “If the developer keeps improving and polishing the user experience and the replayability in the skirmish, the game would be quite fun.”
- “This game begs for a survival game mode, and even if skirmish maps get close to it, they lack the replayability (one map per race with a set time limit is not enough, sorry).”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is mixed; while the campaign runs smoothly, users report frame rate drops during skirmishes. However, it is noted for being user-friendly and capable of handling several hundred units on screen with full physics without significant issues.
- “It's very user-friendly and surprisingly optimized; you can even have several hundred units on screen just fine despite everything having full physics.”
- “The game still needs optimization; the frame rate drops during skirmishes, but the campaign is good.”
- “The game is very user-friendly and surprisingly optimized; you can even have several hundred units on screen without issues, despite everything having full physics.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game avoids traditional grinding mechanics, focusing instead on strategic thinking and quick adaptation rather than resource farming or repetitive unit production. This approach contributes to a more engaging and dynamic gameplay experience.
- “Grinding achievements: no.”
- “The sandbox feeling is there too, but this is not a watch-and-see simulator. It's more about thinking and adapting quickly, and thankfully it's not about farming resources or spamming units from buildings.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, complemented by charming sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the beautiful visual design of the troops and maps, likening the little soldiers to real toys, which adds to the game's appeal.
- “The music is nice, the sound effects are very cute, the visual design of the troops and maps is beautiful... hell, I love the little soldiers as real toys.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the character design is praised for its appeal, the review does not provide specific insights into character development, focusing instead on the brush mechanics as a highlight.