Turnament

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Turnament is a single player real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by muddasheep and was released on February 17, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Turnament is a sci-fi strategy game in which you collect crystals to gain energy, and turn squares to destroy enemy drones.

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features very nice puzzles that are both challenging and satisfying to solve.
The music and sound design are fantastic, enhancing the overall experience.
The inclusion of a level editor and various game modes, including challenge and endless modes, adds significant replayability.

Some gameplay mechanics, such as the lack of control over the probe in certain levels, can lead to frustrating experiences.
The core gameplay feels somewhat outdated compared to modern puzzle games, lacking variety and depth.
The pacing and structure of the game can be disappointing, particularly with the abrupt ending that leads directly to credits.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The gameplay is a mix of nostalgia and challenge, with some players appreciating its addictive nature and varied mechanics, while others feel it lacks innovation compared to modern puzzle games. Although the introductory levels are well-paced and engaging, critics argue that the core mechanics feel outdated and underdeveloped, leading to a bloated experience that struggles to support its new modes. Overall, the game is enjoyable but could benefit from a reevaluation of its foundational gameplay elements.
- “Have been playing this game coming from the old flash game, I love the music and the gameplay so far. It's challenging but good enough to keep me entertained.”
- “I especially liked the pacing of the introductory levels, easing you into the game mechanics while throwing the occasional curveball at you to keep you on your toes, without ever being unfair.”
- “In summary, I can only recommend the game. It doesn't offer a super complex story, but that doesn't matter; the gameplay and the art style keep the player hooked.”
- “But the core mechanics stayed the same, and they are just not very exciting today compared to many fantastic modern puzzle games.”
- “The game feels very undercooked, like the effort was put into superficial things like presentation and new modes, while the gameplay, which didn't overstay its welcome in 2006 during a short campaign, is now stretched over bloated modes it cannot really support.”
- “The new challenge mode, a set of 30 levels with higher difficulty, greatly illustrates limitations of the game's mechanics.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
24%
13%
The story is described as a coherent and light-hearted narrative that effectively frames the game's abstract levels, providing humor and entertainment without being overly complex. While not the main focus, it enhances the overall experience, complemented by impressive graphics and a captivating soundtrack, contributing to the game's replayability and enjoyment. Overall, the story serves its purpose well, making the game a recommended play despite its simplicity.
- “The story is basically perfect for what it is -- it frames what is essentially a set of very abstract levels into a coherent narrative. It is not verbose or obtuse, and it provides a nice break and some humor between levels.”
- “The perfectly coordinated graphics, the stunning sound, and a good story (in a puzzle game? I mean: wow) make this game a real highlight.”
- “While the story is certainly not the biggest factor to play it, it does share its own part in entertaining the player, accompanied by an impressive soundtrack and a nice seed-based endless mode, adding replayability value.”
- “While the story is certainly not the biggest factor in playing it, it does share its own part in entertaining the player, accompanied by an impressive soundtrack and a nice seed-based endless mode, adding replayability value.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
12%
38%
The music in the game has received high praise from users, with many describing it as fantastic and catchy, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's quality, noting that it compensates for the game's minimal story and contributes to its replayability through various modes and unlockables. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that adds significant value to the game.
- “The music is fantastic (buy the soundtrack btw).”
- “While the story is not really big, the game quite well makes up with nice music, unlockables, endless mode with a lot of level variations, challenge stages, custom user levels, developer commentary!”
- “It's a full remake of an older web title that was available on the developer's website, expanded with many new features and levels as well as boasting a catchy soundtrack.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short while.”
- “While the gameplay is engaging, the music fails to leave a lasting impression and often feels out of place.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience of the game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are praised for being clean, readable, and visually appealing, contributing to an overall engaging experience alongside the sound and gameplay. The art style effectively captivates players, making the game a standout despite its simpler narrative.
- “The perfectly coordinated graphics, the stunning sound, and a good story make this game a real highlight.”
- “Graphics are clean, readable, and look nice.”
- “In summary, I can only recommend the game; it doesn't offer a super complex story, but that doesn't matter, the gameplay and the art style keep the player hooked.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The character models look bland and poorly designed, failing to capture my interest.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, particularly in levels where they lack direct control over the probe's movement, forcing them to build and destroy walls to guide it instead.
- “In some levels, you don't even control the probe as it moves around randomly, so you have to protect it and nudge it towards the destination by building and destroying walls around it—an immensely tedious and frustrating experience.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over again, and it just became a chore rather than fun.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers high replayability through optional challenge modes, an endless mode, and a level editor, allowing players to engage with the content in various ways. While the story is not the primary draw, it contributes to the overall experience, complemented by an impressive soundtrack and a seed-based endless mode that enhances replay value.
- “It's also very replayable thanks to the inclusion of optional challenge modes, an endless mode, and a level editor.”
- “While the story is certainly not the biggest factor to play it, it does share its own part in entertaining the player, accompanied by an impressive soundtrack and a nice seed-based endless mode, adding replayability value.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-integrated into the narrative, providing a lighthearted break between abstract levels without being overly verbose or confusing. Players appreciate how it enhances the overall experience while maintaining coherence in the story.
- “The story is basically perfect for what it is -- it frames what is essentially a set of very abstract levels into a coherent narrative. It is not verbose or obtuse, and it provides a nice break and some humor between levels.”