Turner
- July 15, 2016
- Bean Boy Games
"Turner" is a single-player action game with a focus on puzzles and an original soundtrack. As the troubled Turner, you must rotate the world around you to overcome challenges and solve over 500 levels in an insane asylum. Along the way, collect mysterious notes, avoid hazards, and uncover the mystery of your past with comic book-style cutscenes and sketch style art.
Reviews
- The game features a unique and engaging art style, complemented by an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Turner offers a challenging yet rewarding gameplay experience with a variety of levels that progressively introduce new mechanics and abilities.
- It's an affordable game that provides a lot of content and entertainment value, making it a great choice for casual and dedicated gamers alike.
- Some levels can be frustratingly difficult, especially at higher levels, which may deter players who lack patience.
- The controls can feel unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating gameplay moments, particularly with the jump and wall jump mechanics.
- There are limited options in the menu and a lack of sound effects beyond the soundtrack, which could enhance the overall immersion.
- music17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's music has received widespread acclaim for its engaging and fitting soundtracks, with many praising the funky disco beats and atmospheric compositions that enhance the gameplay experience. While most tracks are celebrated for their quality and ability to complement the game's themes, there are a few mixed opinions, particularly regarding one specific track that some found irritating. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's unique charm and immersive atmosphere.
“The music is awesome, it's like a funky disco beat with wails of the damned.”
“Throughout the game, there are some amazing pieces of music which are played, and I think they suit the game pretty well.”
“The soundtrack was amazing as it was exciting yet relaxing and let you think through the puzzles.”
“However, there is one soundtrack which I do not like, as I will list in the cons.”
“- 'The Night Sky' soundtrack!”
“- No sound effects besides the soundtrack.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of engaging puzzle mechanics, particularly the rotating mechanic, which enhances the experience without rendering older mechanics obsolete. Players find the platforming addictive, with a moderate difficulty that introduces new challenges and mechanics as they progress. However, some mechanics, like the wall jump, are noted to be less satisfying, but overall, the game offers hours of fun and interesting gameplay.
“Some of the puzzles utilize the rotating mechanic in a really interesting manner.”
“As you keep progressing through the levels and patting yourself on the back for making it past each one, a new challenge will appear, each with new game mechanics that make it more satisfying as you keep going.”
“The wall jump mechanic is simply not satisfying to play.”
“The best puzzles are the slower-paced ones, in which the rotating mechanic is at the forefront.”
“The game introduces new mechanics, but the old mechanics are not made obsolete.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its intriguing and twisty narrative that maintains suspense throughout. The hand-drawn storyboards and dynamic music enhance the overall experience, contributing to its unique charm.
“Turner has a wonderfully twisty storyline that keeps you on edge.”
“The hand-drawn storyboards and pulsing music add a lot to Turner's unique charm.”
“The story in this game is very interesting, and the music suits the gameplay of every level.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's hand-drawn art style effectively complements the asylum theme, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion.
“The art style is visually stunning and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The graphics are beautifully crafted, creating an immersive experience.”
“The hand-drawn aesthetic works well with the theme of the asylum.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them unconvincing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, with at least one level reported as buggy; however, players appreciate the artistic quality.
“One level is buggy for me, but the art is great.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly when retrying over 300 levels, which can lead to frustration.
“But the retry of over 300 levels can be ridiculously tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I find myself spending hours on repetitive tasks that don't seem to contribute to my progress.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and entertaining, with some secrets leading to particularly funny outcomes that encourage exploration and discovery.
“I have only unlocked one of the secrets, which leads to a hilarious outcome, but I'm daring to find the others.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch; I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and absurd situations.”
“Every character has a unique sense of humor that keeps the gameplay fresh and entertaining.”