Toymaker

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Toymaker is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Red Skald and was released on March 24, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Toymaker is a roleplaying game that takes place in a dark, snow-filled world, where life is harsh and the people living there have become hard and cold. In this land, the darkness has eyes, the winter wind whispers with a piercing voice and the frost hungers for warm flesh.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The combat system allows for interesting builds and the story and characters are well-developed.
The game is deeply crafted, showcasing a lot of love and dedication from the developer.
The characters and story leave a lasting impression, with unique twists and moral dilemmas that engage players.

The music and enemy designs are repetitive and lack variety, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game suffers from rough edges, including basic RPGMaker battles and inconsistent art styles.
There are issues with translation and some technical aspects, such as the lack of sound control and autosave features.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and basic, while others appreciate its calming and ambient qualities. The soundtrack is often compared to the "Lavender Town" theme from Pokémon, evoking a dark tone that complements the game's atmosphere. Overall, while the music may not stand out significantly, it contributes to the game's unique experience.
- “The soundtrack is also very calming and quiet; I like that about it too.”
- “The soundtrack is like a never-ending loop of 'Lavender Town' from Pokémon R/G/B.”
- “A strange little game, very dark in tone, with player choices that never feel like they are morally correct; the artwork and music are fairly basic, and there are some typos, but it's still an experience worth having.”
- “Most of the music sounded the same to me, other than the little jingles that would play when you got healed.”
- “Other than the story elements, it leaves me wishing for more from the music and enemy designs.”
- “The soundtrack is like a never-ending loop of 'Lavender Town' from Pokémon Red/Green/Blue.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is praised for its originality, emotional depth, and well-developed characters, featuring unique twists that challenge players' choices. While the narrative is engaging and beautifully presented, some players express a desire for improvements in other game elements, such as music and enemy designs. Overall, the storytelling enhances the gameplay experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The story I did like, however, with its unique twists and turns, makes you feel like you doubted your choices sometimes, as well as the lore that is behind this game.”
- “The graphics are all well done and very beautiful, the characters are really well written, and the story is original and touching; I was brought to tears twice, no lie!”
- “Right now I'm hunting down Coldbrand in the mushroom forest, which is leading me through a pretty enjoyable story.”
- “Other than the story elements, it leaves me wishing for more in terms of music and enemy designs.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to make me feel like I contribute to the outcome.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting a lack of cohesion in the art style, leading to a "gray mush" effect, while others appreciate the beauty and detail of the character designs. Overall, the visuals are described as inconsistent, with some elements being well-executed and others feeling either overly detailed or lacking in detail. Despite these criticisms, the artwork has been praised by some players for its emotional impact and originality.
- “The graphics are all well done and very beautiful, the characters are really well written, and the story is original and touching; I was brought to tears twice, no lie!”
- “Just starting out and I like the artwork a lot.”
- “A strange little game, very dark in tone, with player choices that never feel like they are morally correct; the artwork and music are fairly basic, and there are some typos, but it's still an experience worth having.”
- “Basic RPG Maker battles, art style that blends together into a gray mush, and sprites either being over-detailed or under-detailed. What got me to stop was the fact this game appears to be poorly translated.”
- “Very, very rough around basically all the edges, with enemy designs that are either hit or miss, okay music, and okay sprite work and graphics.”
- “The artwork and music are fairly basic, and there are some typos; it's still an experience worth having.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be powerful, citing beautifully crafted graphics and well-written characters that contribute to an original and touching story. Many reviewers report being moved to tears, highlighting the game's ability to evoke strong feelings.
- “The graphics are all well done and very beautiful, the characters are really well written, and the story is original and touching. I was brought to tears twice, no lie!”