TSIOQUE

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TSIOQUE is a single player casual puzzle game with horror, fantasy, mystery, comedy and others themes. It was developed by Smile and was released on November 7, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Tsioque is an animated adventure game inspired by classic 80s and 90s point and click titles. Craftily mixing influences of games like Day of the Tentacle, Dragon's Lair or Humongous Games' Pajama Sam, it offers its own, original narrative experience, which can be described as both dark and adorable.

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story228 positive mentions

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Beautiful, hand-drawn animation and art style with fluid and charming visuals.
Engaging and whimsical story with a heartwarming, surprising ending.
Fair and logical puzzles with a good balance of difficulty, including some well-implemented mini-games and quick-time events.

Game is quite short, typically taking 2 to 4 hours to complete, which some find not worth full price.
Unskippable slow animations, especially walking transitions, cause frustration when replaying or during failures.
Some puzzles are obtuse or unintuitive, occasionally relying on trial and error with limited in-game hints.

story
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The story of "Tsioque" is widely praised for its charming, heartwarming fairy tale theme with clever humor, engaging narrative, and a few unexpected twists that add emotional depth. While short and simple, it is effective in delivering a feel-good, whimsical experience suitable for all ages, often described as beautifully narrated and complemented by the stunning hand-drawn art and animations. Some players found the ending divisive, with a few criticizing a "meta" or "dream" twist that felt disappointing or out of place, but overall the story is regarded as a major highlight of the game.
- “The plot is way more interesting than expected, the puzzles not trivial and the 'a-ha!' moment really satisfying.”
- “Alright the likes, the story is really good I love the fairy tale theme of it, it's cozy yet has a slight dark edge to it, I particularly like the messaging of responsibility, helping people and friendship. These are classic lessons to learn, it also has a bit dark comedy in it as well.”
- “Tsioque is exactly the opposite - this is a beautiful piece of art that is extremely compelling, both visually as well as in terms of storytelling (peeling its layers little by little) and in gameplay.”
- “The story falls very flat towards the end.”
- “The story was nothing to write home about, neither were the puzzles, still I had fun playing through this.”
- “Unfortunately, the final moments of the story ruined almost everything it had been building and the only reason why I recommend this game is because I realise that's a subjective opinion of mine.”
graphics
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Tsioque features stunning, hand-drawn 2D graphics with fluid animations reminiscent of classic animated movies like Dragon's Lair and old Disney cartoons. Its unique, colorful art style creates a charming, immersive fairy-tale atmosphere that many players find captivating and visually delightful. While some may find the style polarizing, the graphics are widely praised as the standout aspect, elevating the overall experience despite the game's short length and simple mechanics.
- “Unique and very beautiful artwork — everything seems hand drawn. The animations are fluid, and you feel like watching a big-budget kids' movie. Everything here is something else.”
- “The levels are very good. I love the hand-drawn art style; it has a sort of Dragon's Lair quality to it. It’s very detailed, and each part of the castle is quite distinct and filled with little odds and ends that just make this place come to life, making you want to stop and stare at everything.”
- “Some of the most gorgeous hand-drawn graphics I have seen in a video game.”
- “Weird ass game world, pretty graphics but terrible gameplay.”
- “The aesthetics are on the better side, the animations could be more fluid.”
- “Although the game worked perfectly for me on a very old laptop and ran on my native resolution normally, I have to point out that there are no graphics options in the game whatsoever; the only thing in option settings are the volume settings.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Tsioque is a classic point-and-click adventure with simple, intuitive puzzles and inventory mechanics, enriched by occasional quick-time events and mini-games that add variety and dynamism. While generally enjoyable and complemented by charming art and sound design, it can feel slow-paced and occasionally frustrating due to clunky mechanics, unskippable animations, and some obtuse puzzle designs. Overall, it offers a solid, engaging experience for genre fans despite its short length and some mechanical rough edges.
- “Tsioque is a very good point-and-click adventure game by the creators of Tormentum: Dark Sorrow. It features a compelling story, beautiful hand-drawn art style, and engaging gameplay. Highly recommended for fans of the genre, especially on sale.”
- “The gameplay is a simple point-and-click style where you pick up items and solve puzzles to progress, enhanced by some charming mini-games. It provides a straightforward but enjoyable experience without being overly complicated.”
- “The game mixes classic point-and-click mechanics with unique elements like light quick-time events, stealth, and puzzles that require creative problem-solving, making the gameplay diverse and keeping players engaged throughout.”
- “Stunningly gorgeous game let down by its ancient mechanics 6/10”
- “Whereas point and clicks just feel slow because you can't directly move your character and the way the difficulty curve works is by just making the puzzles more obtuse rather than new mechanics that get expanded upon.”
- “Map/gameplay: it's point and click, but impossibly unintuitive.”
humor
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The game "Tsioque" is widely praised for its charming, whimsical, and clever humor that blends slapstick, dark comedy, and witty interactions. Its hand-drawn animations and character designs enhance the comedic moments, resulting in many laugh-out-loud scenes and enjoyable fail animations. While humor may not appeal to everyone, it effectively complements the game's engaging puzzles and heartwarming story, making it a delightful, funny experience overall.
- “The animation is simply excellent, and the humor in the game made me laugh aloud multiple times.”
- “Tsioque is my favourite game of 2018 - it's beautifully drawn, the puzzle design is so unique, it's hilarious and the plot twist at the end almost made me cry!”
- “I was laughing out loud so much that my husband came to see if everything was okay.”
music
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The music in this game is widely praised for its cozy, immersive, and fitting quality, often described as enchanting, charming, and evocative of classic fairy tales or old Disney-style soundtracks. It complements the hand-drawn art and story effectively, enhancing the atmosphere without being intrusive or repetitive. While not always overwhelmingly memorable, the soundtrack consistently supports the gameplay experience and is considered a standout element by many players.
- “The music is absolutely amazing and I just kept the game rolling for hours, still loving this amazing old school Disney-like ears treat.”
- “Without a single doubt in my mind I can say the soundtrack is perfect, absolutely flawless.”
- “The soundtrack is in general above average, but the “sewing room” track stands out and really stuck with me. I could’ve spent a lot more time happily in that room just for the music.”
- “With such a great focus on the artwork, it's a little disappointing the sound and music aren't quite up to the same level.”
- “The music is likewise not distracting, therefore it must have succeeded in its job, it's just that even after two playthroughs, I'm hard pressed to even recall what it sounded like.”
- “Every time I play point and click games I always worry about the annoying repetitive music in the background that distracts you from thinking on another puzzle.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming, charming, and wholesome narrative that resonates deeply with players despite its short length. Beautiful hand-drawn animations and a touching, sometimes surprising ending contribute to a warm, nostalgic experience that balances humor with heartfelt moments. Overall, it delivers a memorable, emotionally engaging story with unique mechanics and an imaginative world.
- “A charmingly cruel game with a heartwarming story, adorable protagonist, imaginative world and quirky mechanics that will absorb you into tinkering puzzles and dilemmas, into this magical masterpiece!”
- “The story seems simple and straightforward at first, but an unexpected twist reveals a deep and heartwarming surprise.”
- “Tsioque is my favourite game of 2018 - it's beautifully drawn, the puzzle design is so unique, it's hilarious and the plot twist at the end almost made me cry!”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its hand-drawn art, enchanting music, and unique blend of dark and comedic tones, creating a magical and immersive experience. While most find the atmosphere charming, homely, and well-suited to the story, some note a late-game shift that disrupts the initially consistent mood. Overall, the artistic style and sound design strongly contribute to a captivating and memorable ambiance.
- “The hand-drawn art and engaging storyline create a magical atmosphere that is hard to resist.”
- “Developers and animators have really done a laudable job of creating a magical atmosphere for the 2-3 hours it takes to reach the end of the game, even taking into account the strange direction it goes in toward the late gameplay.”
- “Both me and my viewers absolutely loved the story that was portrayed and the amazing artwork/soundtrack that really added to the atmosphere of the game.”
- “There is one part that feels way out of the intended game's atmosphere, and seems like it was only added to make an excuse to find more items throughout the map and lengthen the game a bit.”
- “Destroys atmosphere.”
- “The story takes kind of a weird turn 2/3 of the way through and I can't say that I like it, definitely would've preferred the game keeping the original atmosphere.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect in this game is often described as tedious and sometimes frustrating, particularly due to unskippable animations, repetitive tasks, and slow pacing. While the puzzles provide a change of pace from typical MMO grinding, certain sections feel unnecessarily long or require frequent retries, which can detract from the overall experience. However, the lack of grindy achievements and occasional enjoyment of the challenge balance these criticisms for some players.
- “About 3 hours to finish, the rest was AFK card farming.”
- “Tediously long, unskippable walking animations and things just shouldn't exist in a modern game.”
- “It's tedious if you fail an objective because you have to go all the way back and restart.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is generally limited due to its short length and linear story, with most players finding little incentive to revisit it beyond achievement hunting or exploring minor alternative scenes. However, some appreciate the challenge of completing all achievements and enjoy replaying to master mini-games, which adds modest replay value for dedicated fans.
- “It also has good replay value; there are a number of achievements for mini-games which are difficult to get on the first try, but completely doable once you know the trick and proper timing.”
- “Has a sense of replay value since you'd need to do another play-through to get the rest of the achievements, which I didn't mind at all, since it really was such an excellent adventure, and I fully intend on getting all of them after writing this review.”
- “Although the game is really short, the replayability due to the nature of the game is very limited and the mentioned QTE sessions I found horrible, the story and visuals of Tsioque are more than enough for me to safely recommend this title to anyone, you won't regret it!”
- “I can only recommend this game to absolute hardcore point-and-click enthusiasts because it's too short to be a substantial game and it has absolutely zero replay value.”
- “There is no replayability value apart from one scene that can be done in two different ways.”
- “As this is a classic point-and-click adventure, replayability is limited to going back achievement hunting. Once you've solved the puzzles and experienced the story, there's little else to come back to.”
character development
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Character development in the game is minimal and subtle, with the protagonist having little dialogue and growth until a late reveal. However, the character designs receive high praise for their uniqueness, charm, and resemblance to classic animation styles, greatly enhancing the visual and emotional appeal. Overall, while deep development is limited, the strong, memorable designs and animations stand out as a highlight.
- “Tsioque has a very unique character design, reminding me of old Disney films and my own childhood drawings. It's filled with humor and delivers about 3 hours of secrets, story (with a nice twist!), and a tiny bit of action without being frustrating or repetitive.”
- “I liked the character designs, all of them, and the animal friends all looked so adorable!”
- “Beautiful (but unskippable) animations and neat character design, like the evil wizard and his minions.”
- “I didn't feel emasculated about playing as a little girl, since she doesn't talk and doesn't really have character development until a reveal at the end.”
- “Beautiful (but unskippable) animations and neat character design (the evil wizard, for example, and his minions).”
- “Tsioque has a very unique character design, reminding me of old Disney films and my own childhood drawings. It's filled with humour and delivers about 3 hours of secrets, story (with a nice twist!) and a tiny bit of action without being frustrating (you can't die) or repetitive.”
stability
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Stability experiences are mixed, with some users reporting smooth, bug-free gameplay, while others encountered frustrating bugs that hinder progress, such as a stuck sequence involving the cat and the crow.
- “Buggy: I got stuck at a part (had to do nothing, wait for cat to scare crow away... cat just sat there looking at Tsioque and the crow), and gave up in frustration.”
monetization
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Users feel that the game's price is slightly higher than typical mobile apps, which are often free with ads or cost $2-3. They appreciate the quality of the game’s presentation, suggesting it doesn't need aggressive monetization or misleading advertising.
optimization
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The game is well-optimized, with users reporting smooth performance and no bugs or technical issues.
- “I didn't have any bugs or performance issues.”

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TSIOQUE is a casual puzzle game with horror, fantasy, mystery, comedy and others themes.

TSIOQUE is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing TSIOQUE.

TSIOQUE was released on November 7, 2018.

TSIOQUE was developed by Smile.

TSIOQUE has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

TSIOQUE is a single player game.

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