Tukoni: Prologue

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Tukoni is a point-and-click puzzle adventure, based on a series of award-winning books by the Ukrainian artist Oksana Bula. Play as Tukoni, the forest spirits, as you meet unique characters, solve captivating puzzles, craft new items, and explore a magical world filled with kindness.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,817 reviews

graphics276 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn artwork and a charming art style that creates a cozy atmosphere.
The gameplay is simple and relaxing, making it suitable for all ages, especially children.
The music and sound design enhance the overall experience, providing a calming backdrop to the gameplay.

The game is very short, typically taking only 15-30 minutes to complete, leaving players wanting more.
Some puzzles can be unintuitive, leading to confusion and frustration, particularly with the phone and mushroom puzzles.
There is no option to skip cutscenes or animations, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.

graphics
440 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Tukomi: Prologue" are widely praised for their charming, hand-drawn art style that evokes the feel of a children's picture book, creating a cozy and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and soothing music, which enhance the overall relaxing experience, although many express a desire for a longer gameplay duration to fully enjoy the aesthetic. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “Tukomi: Prologue is a charming point-and-click puzzle adventure with adorable visuals and an easy-on-the-eyes art style.”
- “The art style is so cute, I can't wait to play the full game!”
- “The artwork reminds me of a beautifully illustrated children’s book.”
- “Graphics take me back to childhood, but the gameplay is lacking depth.”
- “The art style is very cute, but unfortunately I don't feel like the objectives are very intuitive and honestly I don't understand the answer to the final puzzle at all.”
- “About the only thing going for Tukoni is its visual art style, and I am recommending it on this merit alone.”
music
192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere created by the beautiful art style. Many players appreciate the soothing background tunes, which complement the game's aesthetic and provide a pleasant experience, although some express a desire for a more extensive soundtrack. Overall, the combination of lovely music and charming visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a delightful choice for casual gamers seeking a tranquil experience.
- “The relaxing music and background tunes further enhance the cozy vibe, making it a perfect choice for casual gamers or anyone seeking a calming experience.”
- “The art is high-quality and beautiful, serene, and the music and overall atmosphere makes me wish our real world could be the same.”
- “Beautiful artwork and soothing soundtrack, if it was longer I would spend hours playing it :)”
- “Very cute with beautiful illustrations, but it is missing a lot of soundtrack music. It should be relaxing music like a forest, with sounds of a marimba or a flute, and of course, the sounds of the forest. Very nice UI/UX, but it's missing a plot and a backstory.”
- “The music was just on in the background while my friend and I talked.”
- “The music is calming, but the game is quite short.”
story
182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as charming yet very short, often feeling more like a prologue than a complete narrative. Players appreciate the beautiful artwork and the interactive storybook style, but many express a desire for a more developed plot and longer gameplay. Overall, while the story is cute and engaging, it leaves players wanting more depth and continuation.
- “I love how the story tells itself through your actions and the artwork.”
- “It's a delightfully-presented, fantastical little feel-good story with charming visuals and animation and a calm backing track.”
- “The art style is super adorable and has that children's story vibe.”
- “Came here to complain how short the story was, then I saw it's only a prologue. Update me when it's released 😩😩😩”
- “The story is quick and leaves you wanting more.”
- “With that said, the story is just too short (15 mins) and leaves you thinking it will be leading somewhere when it suddenly ends.”
gameplay
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and minimalism, primarily utilizing point-and-click mechanics with short, intuitive puzzles that are easy to understand. While the art style and music are praised for their charm and relaxation, many reviewers note that the gameplay is quite limited and can feel slow or lacking in depth, making it more suitable for casual play rather than engaging gaming experiences. Overall, it offers a brief, visually appealing experience, but players seeking more substantial gameplay may find it lacking.
- “As for the interactions, a minimal aesthetic is at work: no reading, just small animated bubbles that mimic actions, offering a chance to reconnect with the practical, intuitive, and simple experience of gameplay and visual storytelling.”
- “Gorgeous hand-drawn graphics and simple, relaxing gameplay makes this the perfect wind-down game after a rough day.”
- “Tukoni is a charming little game with an adorable art style and minimalist point-and-click gameplay.”
- “Beautiful game, endearing characters, terrible controls and gameplay. Would not recommend for gamers of any kind as mechanics are very non-intuitive, instructions are unclear half the time, and the actual game on what it's based would be better off as a short film rather than a game.”
- “But, it's not much of a story, not much of gameplay, and... well, not much of anything.”
- “This should have been named as Tukoni demo, as at this stage the 'game' does not hold any gameplay value; it is a mere glance at what the full game is possibly going to be about.”
emotional
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as "wholesome," "heartwarming," and "cozy." The charming graphics, soothing music, and simple puzzles create a relaxing atmosphere that evokes feelings of nostalgia and innocence, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a comforting gaming experience. Overall, the game is celebrated for its ability to uplift and provide a sense of peace, resonating deeply with players.
- “While I have no knowledge of the books this game is based on, the colorful woodland artwork and the ambient music/sounds accompanying this tukoni on its adventure made me feel like I was inside a children's storybook.”
- “Tukoni makes me feel like a kid again, but in a really happy and heartwarming way.”
- “A very wholesome experience, beautiful art, adorable creature design, fun puzzle as well.”
atmosphere
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful art style, serene music, and cozy, relaxing environment, often likened to a hand-drawn storybook or a magical forest. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a calming experience, making it ideal for winding down, despite some frustrations with puzzle clarity and the game's short length. Overall, the enchanting visuals and soothing ambiance contribute significantly to its charm and appeal.
- “The art is high-quality and beautiful, serene, and the music and overall atmosphere makes me wish our real world could be the same.”
- “Beautiful game, well made and a nice calm atmosphere with added serene music!”
- “The atmosphere of the game is veryyy relaxing.”
- “It's cute and has a calm atmosphere, but at the end I just felt frustrated, mainly because the controls for the telephone puzzle aren't clear at all and the ending isn't satisfying.”
- “The puzzles are very simple but the atmosphere of the game is like you are walking through a hand-drawn storybook.”
- “It rolls through the atmosphere and characters slowly, but it's a short game, so impatience isn't worth it.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is highly praised for its adorable and soft illustrations, with users appreciating the cute character designs that evoke a bedtime storybook aesthetic. The overall art style, described as pencil-like drawings, enhances the game's charm and contributes to a delightful gameplay experience.
- “The illustrations and character design are very soft and adorable.”
- “Character design is super cute, and the background looks like a pencil-colored bedtime storybook.”
- “Beautiful art, beautiful colors, adorable character designs.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for being lighthearted and charming, with players appreciating the funny characters and cute art style. Despite its short length, the game delivers a heartwarming and amusing experience that leaves a positive impression. Overall, it combines relaxation with a touch of humor effectively.
- “Nice art style, good music, and funny characters.”
- “It is simply heartwarming, cute, with a hint of humor.”
- “Well-drawn, cute, funny little game!”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a "second life." The inability to skip animations further contributes to the tedium, making the pursuit of hidden achievements feel particularly laborious. Overall, grinding is viewed as a major drawback.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You can't skip the animations though, which made it a bit tedious to go back and get that hidden achievement.”
- “Grinding achievements: 0”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game has low replayability due to its short length (approximately 15-20 minutes) and linear structure, making it less appealing for adults unless they seek to unlock secret achievements. However, it may hold more value for children who enjoy the interactive picture book format, as they might want to revisit it multiple times. The interface issues further detract from the overall experience.
- “It's quite short and doesn't have much replay value, but it's free, so there's no reason not to take a look yourself.”
- “It's linear and simple, and has no replay value.”
- “The biggest problems are that the interface can be very frustrating and unclear, and that it's incredibly short (about 15-20 minutes with no replayability).”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is mixed; while some users report experiencing significant bugs and glitches that required restarts, others have had a smooth experience with no issues. Overall, the game's stability appears to vary widely among players.
- “Breaking the game - Tukoni is buggy.”
- “It has a few glitches, so I had to restart it at one point, but it was a nice time-passer.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting no bugs and smooth performance throughout.
- “No bugs and everything runs smoothly.”
- “The game runs flawlessly, with no performance issues.”
- “Optimization is top-notch, providing a seamless experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no in-game purchases, indicating a monetization model that does not rely on additional spending beyond the initial purchase.
- “In-game purchases: none”
- “The game offers a fair monetization model that doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that there are no paywalls, allowing everyone to enjoy the game equally.”