Toy Tinker Simulator
- November 19, 2021
- Turquoise Revival Games
Get on Steam"Toy Tinker Simulator" is a sandbox game where players build and create their own toys in a workshop setting. With a variety of materials and tools at your disposal, design unique toys and test them out in an interactive toy box. Complete tasks and challenges to earn rewards and unlock new items to expand your toy-making abilities.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique and wholesome concept that can be enjoyable for those who love cleaning and fixing toys.
- It offers a relaxing experience with decent graphics and a satisfying before-and-after mechanic for toy restoration.
- The game is simple and easy to play, making it suitable for casual gamers and children.
- The gameplay is highly repetitive and lacks depth, often feeling like a mindless clicking simulator.
- There are significant issues with the game's mechanics, such as clunky controls, poor navigation, and a lack of creative freedom in restoring toys.
- Many players feel the game is not worth its price, suggesting it would be better suited as a mobile game or available at a much lower cost.
- gameplay84 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of depth and monotony, with many players describing it as repetitive and simplistic, requiring minimal skill or creativity. Navigation and movement mechanics are often deemed unintuitive and frustrating, leading to a gameplay experience that feels linear and uninspired. While some appreciate its accessibility for beginners and potential appeal to younger audiences, the overall consensus suggests that significant improvements are needed to enhance engagement and interactivity.
“It's pretty good so far, repetitive but that's the gameplay loop from what I've experienced.”
“A unique genre and mechanics of the game with simple control functionality.”
“Easy to understand mechanics that you don't need to rack your brain over, with good music and nice customization features.”
“The gameplay is very simple, no skill or creativity is needed, and each order takes no more than a couple of minutes.”
“There is no actual depth to the gameplay; this game is the epitome of monotony and it cannot be fixed unless the gameplay is overhauled. Most of the gameplay loop is just holding left click and moving your mouse around until everything is fixed, and while a lot of the games I've played are similar, they have more texture, more interactivity, more depth, more everything—just generally a more interesting gameplay loop.”
“Main gameplay is somehow weirdly linear in the sense you can't really make any decisions yourself, and each of the tasks are all pretty much the same (either click & wait, or click and drag), so it's a boring repetitive grind.”
- music20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many users appreciate the soundtrack's ability to create a calming environment, making it a standout feature alongside the game's graphics and mechanics. Overall, the music contributes significantly to a pleasant and immersive gaming experience.
“The music is good, and the atmosphere is cool.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Coupled with the music, it makes for quite a relaxing experience.”
“(classic steam music jumpscare)”
- graphics18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality and detail, particularly in textures and object design, which enhances the overall visual experience. Reviewers appreciate the soft graphic design that is easy on the eyes, making it suitable for the genre. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“The graphics are good in their own way, for this genre of game.”
“The graphics are nice; the texture is detailed on every object, especially the walls and some things displayed outside.”
“The graphic design is quite soft and does not tire the eye.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, primarily due to the cumbersome camera mechanics that slow down progress, especially with larger toys. While some compare it to other games that manage to make grinding engaging, this title is criticized for its simplistic style and lack of fun, leading to a frustrating experience that doesn't improve over time. Overall, many reviewers suggest that the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable activity.
“Something that makes this game feel incredibly grindy is the way the camera works.”
“But when you start getting to bigger toys with over 30 pieces, it just starts grinding on me, and makes me impatient waiting for the camera to zoom into every piece, 30+ times.”
“As others have said, it gets very repetitive and tedious, which is borne out of the simplistic style.”
- story12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that there is no coherent narrative or engaging plot. Instead, the experience is marred by repetitive missions and poor gameplay mechanics, leaving players feeling disconnected from any meaningful storyline. The only semblance of a moral is a vague reflection on perseverance, but it fails to enhance the overall narrative experience.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“There is no storyline and the game does not tell you anything about the museum features.”
“No free movement, stiff controls, no satisfying gameplay anywhere, looping missions.”
“No story.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users consistently report stability issues, particularly noting that the game frequently freezes upon initial loading. Despite attempts at basic troubleshooting, these problems persist, indicating a significant concern with the game's stability.
“The first time I load it, it always freezes.”
“I tried your basic troubleshooting steps on my end just to be sure something hadn't happened while installing, but that didn't help.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is positively highlighted, with users noting that the music contributes significantly to creating a cool and engaging environment.
“The music is good, and the atmosphere is cool.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate concerns that the game's monetization strategy may be perceived as a quick cash grab, with players hoping for improvements and more engaging content in future updates.
“Hopefully it's not a quick cash grab and things get spiced up a little in future patches.”
