Treasure Adventure World
- February 7, 2018
- Robit Games
- 17h median play time
Whether you're looking for a casual experience or something to sink your teeth into, Treasure Adventure World is an enjoyable experience that only gets better as you keep playing.
Get on Steam"Treasure Adventure World" is an open-world puzzle-platformer with classic gameplay and hand-drawn graphics. Sail across islands, solve cycles-based puzzles, and battle bosses to uncover your past and secrets. The game offers multiple endings, New Game + mode, and hidden collectibles, providing at least 18 hours of single-player gameplay. Enjoy day/night and weather system changes that affect puzzles and gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Treasure Adventure World offers a charming and immersive experience with a vast world to explore, filled with secrets and treasures.
- The game features a delightful art style and a catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- Puzzles and exploration are well-designed, providing a satisfying sense of adventure and discovery throughout the gameplay.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly on Windows 10, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
- Controls can feel floaty and imprecise, making platforming sections frustrating and leading to unnecessary deaths.
- Progression can be hindered by unclear gating mechanics, requiring excessive backtracking and leading to moments of confusion.
- story52 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging world-building, interesting characters, and unexpected plot twists, while others find it underdeveloped and lacking depth. Many appreciate the cute and light-hearted narrative, though some feel it is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and can be slow-paced or linear. Overall, while the story may not be the main draw for all players, it provides a charming backdrop to the exploration and puzzle-solving elements of the game.
“But it also has fascinating world-building, interesting characters, and a story that had me riveted.”
“Great music, great visuals, great story with twists and foreshadowing.”
“The story line is exciting and enticing.”
“The story isn't anything special, but who plays these sort of games for the story?”
“So far it has an uninteresting story though and pretty boring quests and characters, so I really don't find myself wanting to keep playing.”
“Even though it has a story that unfolds as you explore different areas in the game, it is barely elaborate, with NPCs seldomly giving you bits and pieces of information along the way; but it is still elaborate enough to provide you with a sense of purpose.”
- music36 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its charm and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the standout ending theme and the remastered soundtrack as significant improvements. While some found the overall score to be pleasant yet not particularly memorable, others noted that it enhances the gameplay experience, especially during boss fights and exploration. Overall, the soundtrack is described as catchy and well-integrated, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
“The music is charming, the battle system works, and the game in general is fun to play!”
“Incredibly fun gameplay, charming dialogue and characters, creative mechanics and a soundtrack that absolutely slaps.”
“The updated graphics, animation, and music are very well done, as are the controls.”
“The soundtrack is pleasing, controls are simple, there's tons of things to collect and hunt for, and there's a surprising amount of intrigue and mystery!”
“The sound has nothing particularly bad about the soundtrack in this game, but nothing stands out as all that amazing either, with the exception of the final boss's song, so it's just a happy medium that accomplishes what it needs to accomplish.”
“Music is fine, it doesn't annoy you but also isn't really memorable for me, with the exception of the ending theme that I got.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the updated visuals and cute art style, while others feel they lack detail and vibrancy, making the world feel somewhat bland. Some players noted minor graphical bugs and clunky controls, but overall, the remastered graphics and animations were appreciated, especially in comparison to the original game. The game's aesthetic, including dynamic scenarios and charming NPC designs, adds to its appeal, particularly for fans of the genre.
“Great music, great visuals, great story with twists and foreshadowing.”
“The graphics and music are beautiful, and I love the NPCs.”
“The updated graphics, animation, and music are very well done, as are the controls.”
“The graphics themselves are fine but lack a certain level of detail and color, making the world visually feel bland.”
“There is just absolutely no sense of life or passion to the world and everything in it, which combined with the bad controls and cheap looking visuals leaves little reason to spend time experiencing it.”
“I played the original, and though this game is the same game just with better graphics and some more small additions, for the most part don't even expect mechanical improvements; controls are still clunky.”
- gameplay27 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of exploration, puzzles, and combat, reminiscent of classic metroidvania titles, though some players find the mechanics clunky and the jumping mechanics lacking. While the game offers a charming aesthetic and dynamic environments, it can become tedious over time, especially when navigating without clear direction. Overall, it provides a rewarding experience for those who enjoy uncovering secrets and engaging with its various mechanics, despite some graphical and gameplay bugs.
“So if you go in looking for that 100% achievement mindset, uncovering secrets and enjoying some metroidvania gameplay that is reminiscent of old school games with no handholding, then this is the game and experience for you.”
“Incredibly fun gameplay, charming dialogue and characters, creative mechanics and world, and a soundtrack that absolutely slaps.”
“A fairly non-linear metroidvania with a very heavy emphasis on exploration, puzzles (a lot of which are based around working out game mechanics, little hand holding here), secrets and oddly for a metroidvania, talking to people/helping them out.”
“Overall, I'd say this: this game feels old, mechanics-wise.”
“I played the original (look at me, I'm a cool dad), and though this game is the same game just with better graphics and some more small additions, for the most part don't even expect mechanical improvements; controls are still clunky.”
“Didn't care for this game's jumping mechanics immediately but tried to give it a shot, hoping that future movement upgrades/tools would remedy the lackluster platforming; got to the first boss before surrendering and refunding.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing severe performance issues such as stuttering, slowdowns, and low frame rates, particularly on Windows 10. While some users report no significant problems, the overall sentiment indicates that the game's performance detracts from the gameplay experience, making it feel nearly unplayable for others. Additionally, the presence of a performance improvement guide on the loading screen suggests that these issues are widespread.
“I absolutely cannot understand the negative reviews, since I had no remarkable performance issues.”
“The initial loading screen, in fact, has a link to a website giving you suggestions on improving performance.”
“I saw the notice at the beginning about Windows 10 and followed instructions on ensuring it would allow the game to run smoothly.”
“The performance issues are so extreme that I simply cannot continue playing.”
“But the slowdowns and stuttering make you miss important jumps or take some hits from enemies.”
“The game is near-unplayable for me due to severe performance issues on Windows 10.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the lack of excessive backtracking and grinding once certain items are obtained, others note that early exploration can feel tedious and confusing, particularly due to automatic climbing mechanics and navigation challenges. The game's charming aesthetics and dynamic environments initially enhance exploration, but this enjoyment can diminish over time as players struggle with direction and control.
“It took me 19.5 hours to 100%, but there was no grinding or excessive backtracking involved.”
“The early game is a bit tedious with backtracking until you get fast travel.”
“Some items can be quite difficult to obtain as it's somewhat tedious to explore every nook and cranny.”
“As fun as exploring might be in the beginning, it can certainly become tedious after a few hours, particularly if you are unsure of where to go next.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky dialogues and absurd scenarios, such as the amusing treasure hunting mechanics and the wacky themes in areas like mushroom land. Players find themselves laughing out loud at the clever writing and unique boss encounters, which contribute to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“So yeah, funny treasure hunting simulator.”
“The dialogues are interesting and funny.”
“Numerous times where I just couldn't handle how the game puts in a few themes, and I just sat there dying laughing for several seconds (mushroom land was wack).”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being inconsistent, with users reporting significant hitbox issues and glitches when interacting with the game window. While some non-game-breaking bugs are noted, the overall impression leans towards a "buggy mess," indicating that stability remains a concern.
“Stability: some non-game breaking bugs.”
“Stability: stable.”
“I couldn't hit the boss because the hitboxes were out of reach (clearly in a buggy way, as an entire part of the boss was cut from the screen).”
“The game glitches if I click outside of the window.”
“Still a bit too buggy.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the atmosphere of the game is appreciated for its engaging exploration and music, despite some opinions that the remake has lost some of the original's charm. While it may not match the production values of larger titles, it compensates with a rich atmosphere and challenging gameplay that keeps players invested.
“I love the exploration aspect, the music, and the atmosphere.”
“What began as a 'fun little indie pixel art game' turned into a pretty damned long adventure, with atmosphere and challenge in spades.”
“While the production values might lose to big titles like Ori and the Blind Forest, Symphony of the Night, and Super Metroid, the gameplay and atmosphere do not.”
“Even though I think it lost some atmosphere (it's a remake of the treasure adventure game), it still is fun to play and explore.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game evokes a wholesome emotional experience similar to "Spiritfarer," though it lacks the same level of emotional tension. Overall, players find it enjoyable enough to consider purchasing at full price again.
“Very wholesome game; I would buy it at full price again.”
“Strongly resembled Spiritfarer in how it felt, but with much less emotional tension.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game has minimal replay value, primarily offering the option to achieve 100% completion, but overall, it is still highly recommended despite this limitation.
“The game offers a lot of replay value, especially if you're aiming for 100% completion.”
“While there isn't a ton of replay value, the overall experience is still fantastic and I would highly recommend it.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
“The game offers minimal replay value.”
“Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game requires advertisements for monetization, suggesting a reliance on ad revenue to support its financial model.
“The game feels like it's constantly pushing for in-game purchases.”
“I can't enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads.”
“It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the character designs and the unfolding story, indicating a positive reception towards the character development in the game.
“I love the character designs and the story so far.”
“The character development is incredibly deep, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I appreciate how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories adding layers to their personalities.”
