Turbo Fat

About

"Turbo Fat" is a block-stacking puzzle game that builds on classics of the 90s with new pieces, moves, and scoring methods. It offers a fun and forgiving experience for new players, with squish moves and no game-over state, while also providing extreme challenges for puzzle pros in expert strategy and finger speed. Unique controls let players arrange pieces into boxes for high-scoring cakes and string together combo cakes for ultimate scores.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

music8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features adorable visuals and charming character designs, making it visually appealing.
It offers a unique twist on traditional puzzle mechanics, providing depth and variety that keeps gameplay fresh and engaging.
The developer is responsive to feedback, indicating a commitment to improving the game and enhancing player experience.

The tutorial levels can be confusing and may require players to figure out mechanics on their own, which can be frustrating.
Some players have experienced crashes at the end of levels, which can disrupt gameplay.
The game may be challenging for those accustomed to traditional Tetris mechanics, requiring a period of adjustment.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features unique mechanics that significantly differentiate it from traditional puzzle games like Tetris, requiring players to adapt their strategies for success. While the initial learning curve can be steep due to the complexity of the mechanics, the game rewards players with satisfying combos and a sense of freedom in gameplay. Overall, it offers a refreshing twist on classic puzzle gameplay, with an engaging adventure mode that challenges players' skills.
- “The mechanics are well thought out and make for very satisfying combos.”
- “The core mechanics already give a lot of freedom to set up and prepare combos for high scores, reminiscent of games like Tetris or Puyo Puyo... yet, Turbo Fat manages to feel wonderfully liberating, both in stage variety and skill expression.”
- “Adventure mode will truly test your skills in block-stacking, whilst introducing fresher mechanics that you must master in order to beat the game.”
- “I will say that it's a bit hard to parse the gameplay mechanics at the start just because there is so much to take in.”
- “The new mechanics here go a long way to differentiate this game from its ancestor, enough so that if you try to approach it with too similar a mindset, you will struggle.”
- “Expect this to happen once every hour of gameplay or so - although your mileage may vary.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized by its humor and occasional aggression among characters, which some players found entertaining and fun. While it may not be the main draw of the game, many reviewers were pleasantly surprised by its quality, expressing a desire for a feature to explore different dialogue options without restarting the game. Overall, the narrative received mixed feedback but was generally better than expected.
- “The story is humorous and even got a good chuckle out of me a couple of times.”
- “The story can be a bit aggressive with characters being a bit mean to each other, but it's overall great fun. I would love to have some way to see the different dialogue options without making a new save and playing through it all, but still better than expected for a game that I honestly expected none.”
- “The story is hit-or-miss, but was never why I was interested in the game.”
- “Story can be a bit aggressive with characters being a bit mean to each other, but it's overall great fun. I would love to have some way to see the different dialogue options without making a new save and playing through it all, but still better than expected in a story for a game that I truthfully expected none.”
- “Story can be a bit aggressive with characters being a bit mean to each other, but it's overall great fun. I would love to have some way to see the different dialogue options without making a new save and playing through it all, but still better than expected in a story for a game that I truthfully expected none.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being outstanding, fun, and full of quirky tunes that enhance the overall charm and appeal. Many players express a desire to purchase the soundtrack, highlighting its significant contribution to the game's enjoyable experience.
- “The music in this game is outstandingly good!”
- “The music is lots of fun too and full of quirky bumpin' tunes.”
- “But it has a lot of charm, the art is nice, the music is great, and there's a certain 'je ne sais quoi' about it that makes me want to play more... so I recommend it!”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a clever and humorous twist on Tetris that appeals to fans of the genre, complemented by amusing critters and a well-crafted premise. Players have noted that the story and dialogue options are particularly funny, often eliciting genuine laughter. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
- “I came across this little game randomly, believe it or not, and while the premise is absolutely hilarious, I found myself admiring how well the game is put together!”
- “The story is humorous and even got a good chuckle out of me a couple of times.”
- “Also, the dialogue options are pretty funny too!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their cute visuals and amazing aesthetics, complemented by character customization options and a variety of silly dialogues that enhance the overall experience.
- “Amazing aesthetics, character customization, and diverse silly dialogues.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse level types and unique gimmicks, alongside a high skill ceiling that encourages players to refine their skills. Additionally, the inclusion of various twists and optional challenges between stages enhances the overall replay value.
- “There's a good variety of level types and gimmicks, and combined with the high skill ceiling, I'm seeing a lot of potential for replayability.”
- “Packaged together with little twists and tweaks between individual stages, either through simpler trials or neat gimmicks at the player's choice, and we're given lots of replay value here too!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently described as fun, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience for players.