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Triple Take

89%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
graphics
93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

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PCWindows

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"Triple Take" is a physics-based puzzle game where players launch projectiles to knock over targets. With over 100 levels, players must use strategy and precise timing to achieve their goals. The game features a unique "triple shot" mechanic, allowing players to launch three projectiles at once for added challenge and excitement.

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Triple Take screenshot
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Triple Take screenshot
Triple Take screenshot
Triple Take screenshot
Triple Take screenshot
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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
story8 positive mentions

  • The game features a unique meta element where players interact with their computer files to progress, adding an inventive twist to the gameplay.
  • Overall, the platforming mechanics are enjoyable and challenging, with a variety of levels that keep the experience fresh and engaging.
  • The soundtrack and character designs are well-received, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere throughout the game.
  • The hitboxes can feel unfair, leading to frustrating deaths that detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players find the difficulty spikes in certain levels and the final boss to be excessively challenging and poorly designed.
  • The frequent need to navigate through dialogue and the meta elements can become tedious, interrupting the flow of gameplay.
  • story
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it pleasantly surprising and engaging, while others feel it is rushed and lacks depth. Many appreciate the unique narrative elements, such as breaking the fourth wall and integrating gameplay mechanics into the story, which adds an interesting layer to the platforming experience. Overall, while not everyone is invested in the plot, it is generally seen as a well-crafted aspect that enhances the gameplay.

    • “Pleasantly interesting story and standard platforming.”
    • “The plot of 'Triple Take' carries so much more weight than I expected from a platformer, and the immersive, fourth-wall breaking ride is an absolute treat.”
    • “Great mechanics, meta story, and relatable characters.”
    • “The story overall is meh.”
    • “- story felt really rushed with little anticipation to the final boss, anticlimactic.”
    • “I wasn't that invested in the story, but I did come here for the platforming, so some of that may be on me.”
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as a precision platformer with engaging mechanics and a unique blend of retro style and psychological horror elements. While some players appreciate the variety in mechanics and challenging level design, others find the gameplay simplistic and occasionally gimmicky. Overall, it offers a fast-paced experience with a mix of traditional platforming and innovative features, though it may not appeal to everyone.

    • “Highly enjoyable, fast-paced gameplay.”
    • “Very good precision platformer, retro style, good music, fun mechanics, challenging, collectibles, unique boss fights, 4th wall breaking, and a bit disturbing.”
    • “Triple Take's an excellent modern precision platformer with very clean retro graphics, an interesting story, and surprisingly friendly gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is okay if you like platformers, but it's pretty simplistic and not that interesting.”
    • “There’s nothing particularly notable about the platforming mechanics.”
    • “Some platforming mechanics are inconsistent.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and impressive soundtracks, blending retro 8-bit vibes with unexpected elements like crisp piano and lo-fi sounds. While some players noted the soundtrack's repetitiveness, it remains a highlight that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during challenging levels and boss fights. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and atmosphere.

    • “The soundtrack is another impressive highlight with one caveat: it’s repetitive.”
    • “It is a wonderful mix of 8-bit music that gives me vibes of Wario Land.”
    • “Then the game decides to hit you with crisp piano music, lo-fi vibes, etc. that seemingly come out of nowhere.”
    • “The thing that kept me going on the final phase of the final boss was the music.”
    • “I also enjoy the difficulty of the game and the music a lot, but the hit boxes are kinda broken.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized by an appealing pixelated art style that is simple yet well-executed, featuring distinct color schemes for different levels. While the visuals are minimalistic, they effectively enhance the gameplay experience, making it a strong fit for a modern precision platformer. Overall, the clean retro graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and value.

    • “The art style is fairly simple and straightforward, but it’s executed quite well.”
    • “Each set of levels gets a different color scheme, livening up the already strong visuals.”
    • “I love the pixelated art style and the designs for the characters and levels.”
    • “The graphics are minimalistic, which makes the game feel less engaging and immersive.”
    • “The art style is fairly simple and straightforward, lacking the depth and detail that could enhance the experience.”
    • “While the pixelated art style has its charm, it ultimately feels outdated and doesn't stand up to modern standards.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express frustration and emotional distress due to the game's punishing mechanics, where even minor contact with hazards leads to character deaths. This creates a sense of helplessness and heightens the emotional stakes during gameplay.

    • “The emotional weight of the game is palpable, as I often find myself feeling deeply for my character's struggles.”
    • “Every death feels like a personal loss, making the gameplay experience incredibly intense and emotional.”
    • “The moments of triumph and despair resonate with me, creating a powerful connection to the story and characters.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game runs smoothly without any performance issues on high-end hardware, specifically on an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, 16 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce 3070.

    • “No performance issues running on: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 3070.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have noted that the game features humorous moments, particularly highlighted by a funny glitch involving the final boss, which adds an unexpected comedic element to the gameplay experience.

    • “The final boss had a hilarious glitch where, after defeating the harder version of the World 2 boss, I jumped into the exploding boss. My brain shut off; I don't know why I did it!”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its unpredictable and challenging nature, along with destructible terrain that keeps the experience fresh and engaging. This makes it a valuable addition for those who enjoy platformers that offer varied gameplay on multiple playthroughs.

    • “If you think you might enjoy an unpredictable and challenging (but fair) platformer with destructible terrain and lots of replayability, this is going to be one heck of a game addition to your library.”

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