Tport
- July 13, 2022
- Out of the Box Games UG
Get on SteamA first-person puzzle game with a teleporting mechanics. Enter puzzle rooms that can only be solved via utilizing personal teleporter units. Discover the secrets of the tech giant IRT and its teleporting technology.
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Reviews
- The game introduces an interesting teleportation mechanic that adds a unique twist to puzzle-solving.
- The puzzles offer a good challenge and gradually increase in complexity, keeping players engaged.
- The graphics are clean and simple, and the atmosphere is enhanced by a fitting soundtrack.
- The overall quality of the puzzles is disappointing, with many feeling monotonous and lacking creativity.
- The story is linear and leaves many questions unanswered, which can be frustrating for players.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the control for placing cubes, can feel unintuitive and lead to confusion.
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay centers around a unique teleportation mechanic involving placing and recycling teleport spheres, which serves as the foundation for a series of linear puzzle chambers. While the puzzles are engaging and encourage problem-solving, they are generally considered easy, and the mechanic can lead to frustrating backtracking. Overall, the game successfully introduces a fresh take on portal mechanics, though it has room for improvement in challenge and design.
“The base gameplay mechanic is the ability to place a teleport sphere where you are standing, and then later being able to instantly teleport to that location, thereby also recycling that sphere so that you can place it elsewhere when the time comes.”
“The puzzles, organized essentially as a linear series of puzzle chambers, created with the combination of all these gameplay elements, are the core of the gameplay.”
“Having three portals that you teleport through in a specific order, no matter which ones were placed first, definitely made for a great puzzle mechanic and where I had most of my troubles figuring out puzzles.”
“If I recall correctly, that is the sum total of gameplay mechanisms.”
“It has flaws (chambers are pretty easy overall, the mechanic is much more annoying than the original Portal, requiring you to backtrack a lot more to solve stuff, and in some cases, you have more portals than what you actually need, which makes it seem like some of the supposedly hardest chambers should have appeared earlier in the game, things like that).”
“The puzzles (organized essentially as a linear series of puzzle chambers) created with the combination of all these gameplay elements, is the core of the gameplay.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a test subject navigating a mysterious technology, with a narrative that some players find confusing and linear, particularly during walking simulator segments. However, as the game progresses, the plot becomes more engaging, revealing deeper secrets about the company behind the technology, which intrigues players who enjoy logic puzzles and a mysterious storyline. Overall, while the initial setup may lack clarity, the potential for a compelling narrative unfolds as the game advances.
“The graphics are clean and simple, the voice acted story draws you in, and the increasing complexity of the puzzles continue to engage your brain.”
“I'd surely appreciate a sequel that continues or expands the backstory.”
“At some point the story starts to become really interesting, wanting you to discover more of the maybe deep and dark secrets behind the mysterious company and its technology.”
“There is a story that didn't make much sense to me and voices talking to you, the protagonist 'test subject', as well as some very linear, boring walking simulator sections that advance the story.”
“Story-wise, this game is not unlike others of its kind, where you are a test subject proving some new technology; you signed up for it for... reasons, but things are not like you were told.”
“There is a story that didn't make much sense to me and voices talking to you, the protagonist 'test subject', as well as some very linear, boring walking simulator sections that advance the story.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as having a great ambient soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere, although the soundtrack and voice acting are considered only average. Players appreciate the engaging riddles that complement the overall experience.
“Nice and fun riddles with increasing difficulty that got me hooked quickly, great atmosphere and an even greater ambient soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack and voice acting were just okay.”
“The soundtrack and voice acting were just okay.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their clean and simple design, providing clear visuals that guide players effectively. The engaging voice-acted story complements the visuals, enhancing the overall experience while the increasing complexity of puzzles keeps players mentally stimulated.
“The graphics are clean and simple, the voice-acted story draws you in, and the increasing complexity of the puzzles continues to engage your brain.”
“The visuals are clear, and you always know where to go and what to interact with.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, with users reporting no bugs, crashes, or issues with the saving system, allowing for seamless exploration of choices. Additionally, performance remained stable even in high temperatures, indicating efficient resource management.
“Performance-wise, I didn't run into any bugs, didn't have problems with the saving system (there's a choice at the end, and you don't have to back up your save to explore both possibilities, you can easily return to that point in the game), didn't have any crashes, and my PC fans stood mostly still during my playthrough (and it's summer here, so room temperature was high).”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of frustration and resilience regarding emotional engagement, noting that minor gameplay annoyances, such as misplacing items, do not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment and connection to the game.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's acoustic environment effectively complements and enhances the atmosphere, contributing to an immersive experience from the outset.
“The acoustic environment perfectly complements the atmosphere the game begins to establish.”
“The sound design immerses you in the game's unique atmosphere from the very start.”
“The atmospheric elements create a captivating and immersive experience that draws you in.”
