Turner

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Turner is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Bean Boy Games and was released on July 15, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Turner is a 2D platformer puzzle game set in an insane asylum where you take the role of Turner, a man with a troubled past and an unstable state of mind. Complete over 500 levels by rotating the world around you. Solve a variety of puzzles, traverse through challenging levels, collect mysterious notes scattered throughout the asylum, and avoid dangerous obstacles, all while trying to solve the my…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

music8 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Turner features a unique gameplay mechanic that allows players to rotate levels, adding an interesting twist to traditional platforming.
The game offers a large number of levels (over 400), providing plenty of content and a satisfying challenge as players progress.
The soundtrack and hand-drawn art style enhance the game's atmosphere, making it engaging and enjoyable to play.

Some levels can be frustratingly difficult, leading to potential rage quitting, especially for less experienced players.
The controls can feel unresponsive at times, with a slight delay in character movement that may hinder gameplay.
The game lacks a robust options menu and customization for controls, which could improve the overall user experience.

music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music has received widespread acclaim for its vibrant and fitting compositions, with many praising the funky disco beats and atmospheric tracks that enhance the overall experience. While most soundtracks are well-received, one track, "The Night Sky," has been noted as less favorable. Additionally, players appreciate the availability of a free downloadable soundtrack featuring most of the game's music, further enriching the game's appeal.
- “The music is awesome, it's like a funky disco beat with wails of the damned.”
- “The soundtrack was amazing as it was exciting yet relaxing and let you think through the puzzles.”
- “The music is entirely on point to complement the game and the sketch art, both in the various levels and in the story comics, along with the abstract background of each room giving a feel of instability.”
- “However, there is one soundtrack that I do not like, as I will list in the cons.”
- “Unfortunately, the game's main menu song was unable to be included in the soundtrack as it was performed by a different musician.”
- “- no sound effects besides the soundtrack.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
45%
15%
The gameplay in Turner is characterized by a blend of platforming and innovative mechanics, including a unique room-turning feature that evolves throughout the chapters, introducing new challenges and increasing difficulty. Players must master two essential movement mechanics, with levels ranging from easy to extremely challenging, while the game encourages creativity through its diverse mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and addictive, offering satisfying puzzles and a rewarding progression system.
- “As you progress through the chapters, new control and level mechanics get introduced, and steadily build on each other to increase the difficulty.”
- “As you keep progressing through the levels and patting yourself on the back as you made 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.”
- “You will need to quickly learn and become skillful with both mechanics as they are equally essential to complete the game.”
- “The games range in difficulty from very easy - those that introduce new gameplay mechanics (such as collapsing platforms, activation pads, etc.) and ridiculously challenging.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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25%
The game's story is praised for its engaging and twisty narrative, complemented by comic book-style cutscenes and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players are encouraged to collect hidden pages throughout the levels, which enrich the storyline and add an extra layer of challenge. Overall, the storytelling is well-structured and effectively integrates with the gameplay, making it a notable aspect of the game.
- “Turner has a wonderfully twisty storyline that keeps you on edge.”
- “The story in this game is very interesting and the music suits the gameplay of every level.”
- “It is an action/precision platformer with few puzzles that appear later on in the story.”
- “The comic book style cutscenes tie together a well-structured story.”
- “The hand-drawn storyboards and pulsing music add a lot to Turner's unique charm.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the lazy minimalist approach and mediocre hand-drawn art, while others appreciated how the hand-drawn aesthetic effectively complements the asylum theme.
- “The art style is captivating and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive experience that draws you into the world.”
- “Lazy minimalist graphics and some very mediocre hand-drawn art don't help make this appealing.”
- “The hand-drawn aesthetic works well with the theme of the asylum.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report stability issues, including bugs in specific levels, unoptimized menus causing frequent freezes, and crashes when using alt+tab. Despite these problems, some players appreciate the game's art.
- “One level is buggy for me, but the art is great.”
- “Finally, the menu felt greatly unoptimized, as I've noticed quite a few freezes when I mouse over or click an option, and sometimes the entire game crashes when I alt+tab.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in Turner is well-received, with players finding it both funny and engaging, making it a great choice for casual gaming. The game offers amusing surprises, particularly through its secrets, which enhance the overall enjoyment and provide a lighthearted experience.
- “Turner is a pretty funny and time-consuming game. If you are in school or just want a game to chill with, I can definitely recommend this, since it's a cheap price and fun to play when bored. :D”
- “I have only unlocked one of the secrets, which leaves a hilarious outcome, but I'm daring to find the others.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing frequent freezes when navigating the menu, and users have reported crashes when using the alt+tab function. Overall, the experience is marred by significant performance issues.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting that the music significantly enhances the overall experience, making any absence of certain elements feel negligible.
- “The music and the atmosphere are so good that their absence wasn't noticeable.”