TurnOn

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 115 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • story
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TurnOn is an enjoyable and heartwarming little game. With electrical wires instead of platforms, it offers gameplay that feels fresh, piquing your interest at every turn with whatever new adventure or obstacle you’ll face next.
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"TurnOn" is a single-player kids' platformer game with splendid graphics and fantastic music. As a living electric spark, you must restore electricity to a darkened city, solving puzzles and overcoming obstacles in a visually-told story with a charming art style and soothing soundtrack. Experience the magic of a world that depends on electricity and help its citizens regain their safe and carefree lives.

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  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Xbox
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Reviews

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 115 reviews
music39 positive mentions
stability13 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique premise where players navigate electrical wires, providing a fresh take on platforming.
  • The art style is charming and colorful, complemented by a pleasant soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • It's a relaxing game that can be enjoyed casually, making it suitable for players looking for a light-hearted gaming experience.
  • The controls can feel unresponsive and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay, especially during timed or fast-paced sections.
  • There are numerous glitches and bugs that can disrupt the experience, including issues with jumping and invisible platforms.
  • The difficulty is uneven, with some levels being frustratingly hard compared to the generally easy nature of the game, particularly the auto-run segments.
  • music79 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its calming and atmospheric qualities, particularly during key moments and levels. However, some tracks are criticized for being generic or unfitting, resembling stock music, and the repetitive nature of certain segments can lead to frustration. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, its inconsistency and occasional lack of integration with gameplay mechanics detract from its potential.

    • “It has a calm and relaxing gameplay and a great soundtrack!”
    • “But it was so relaxing... the piano music was amazing, and fit the game atmosphere.”
    • “The sound is great, and the music soundtrack really makes the game shine.”
    • “It's pretty clear that the creators just picked songs they thought fit, but it's a shame so many of them sound like YouTube Creator Studio stock music when it has a nice mix of styles otherwise.”
    • “The music is mostly mediocre but can be fairly good in places, especially during the nice ending level.”
    • “Instead enjoy a lot of trial and error and hearing the same part of the song as you unsuccessfully try and make your way through.”
  • graphics41 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their adorable art style and charming 2.5D aesthetic, featuring beautifully hand-drawn visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the cute animations of the main character and the comic book-inspired design, which contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere. However, some reviews note that while the graphics are appealing, they may not be particularly impressive compared to other titles.

    • “This was simply put a beautiful and lovingly crafted game from a graphics standpoint.”
    • “The visuals are beautifully hand drawn.”
    • “The unique design and style, stunning graphics, atmospheric music, a variety of levels make you forget about reality and relax.”
    • “The music is okay, the graphics aren't impressive, and the gameplay is pretty boring.”
    • “The graphics in Turnon are presented in a comic book fashion.”
    • “The actual game graphics are an extension of this comic book approach.”
  • story41 mentions

    The game's story is described as simple yet charming, effectively conveyed through beautifully crafted levels and comic-style cutscenes, despite lacking voice work or captions. Players appreciate the relaxing and imaginative nature of the narrative, which unfolds as they solve puzzles, although some feel it could benefit from deeper character backstories. Overall, the story complements the gameplay well, providing a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.

    • “The leisurely way you roam the levels and interact with things to see the effect you have on them and watch a small story unfold - it's relaxing and fun.”
    • “Each beautifully crafted level tells a different story that unfolds in a series of sequences triggered by your little ball of electricity solving puzzles along various wires!”
    • “Certainly the story in Turnon is no magnum opus, but it serves well within the context of this platformer.”
    • “Unlike the normal levels, there's no story, no exploration in these levels.”
    • “They seem placed at 'climactic' moments in the story structure (in so far as this game has a story).”
    • “The story in Turnon is presented without any captions or voice work.”
  • gameplay36 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a somewhat innovative yet confusing platforming experience that combines two-dimensional controls with a quasi-three-dimensional environment, leading to mixed feelings among players. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and rhythm-based elements, others find the gameplay either too simplistic or frustratingly difficult, with a lack of clear introductions to new elements. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant aspect of the game, with opinions ranging from exciting and fresh to boring and unengaging.

    • “It has a calm and relaxing gameplay and a great soundtrack!”
    • “Exciting gameplay and original story!”
    • “With electrical wires instead of platforms, it offers gameplay that feels fresh, piquing your interest at every turn with whatever new adventure or obstacle you’ll face next.”
    • “New gameplay elements occasionally come into play with no introduction or explanation of those elements whatsoever.”
    • “The music is okay, the graphics aren't impressive, and the gameplay is pretty boring.”
    • “The history isn't great, gameplay is so-so, and the game is very easy and short.”
  • stability13 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by frequent glitches, including buggy save points and invisible platforms, which contribute to frustrating difficulty spikes, particularly in the runner levels. Additionally, users have reported issues with Xbox controller compatibility on Windows 10, leading to unintended constant movement. While the game is enjoyable overall, these stability concerns detract from the overall experience.

    • “Add to this frustratingly placed and occasionally glitchy savepoints, the very precise movements and foresight required for good scores, and the occasional buggy invisible platform, and the runner levels bring a very annoying difficulty spike at the end of each section.”
    • “Game is fantastic, but a bit nervous and buggy when it comes to rush time.”
    • “There is an issue with using an Xbox controller on Windows 10 (constant movement to the left), which is noted as a known issue in the troubleshooting discussion.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its relaxing qualities, enhanced by stunning graphics and atmospheric piano music that perfectly complements the gameplay. Players find the unique design and variety of levels immersive, allowing them to escape reality and enjoy a tranquil experience.

    • “The unique design and style, stunning graphics, atmospheric music, and a variety of levels make you forget about reality and relax.”
    • “Yes, it only took me around three hours to complete, and I plan to go back in and gather the rest of the achievements, but I believe the music and the atmosphere it creates in-game are what really sold me.”
    • “But it was so relaxing... the piano music was amazing and fit the game atmosphere.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in time-based and music levels where the lengthy respawn animation and checkpoint system can disrupt the flow of gameplay. Despite the lack of punishment for failure, the repetitive nature of these sections detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The levels racing against the clock and music-based levels can get tedious and frustrating.”
    • “Despite there being no punishment for jumping to your death, this makes this part of the game incredibly tedious, especially with the 4-5 second respawn animation and being teleported back to the last checkpoint.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Players find "Turnon" to be an enjoyable and heartwarming experience, evoking emotional connections through its unique platforming mechanics and engaging narrative. The game's charm lies in its ability to resonate with players on a personal level, making it a memorable emotional journey.

    • “Turnon is an enjoyable and heartwarming little game.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game has been criticized for lacking replayability, with multiple users noting that it offers little incentive to play again after the initial experience.

    • “No replay value as a result.”
    • “No replay value as a result.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a funny and cute story, complemented by charming graphics and animations that evoke smiles. Players find it to be a relaxing experience, making it an ideal choice for unwinding after a long day.

    • “This game is perfect to take it easy after a long day of work, school, or gaming hard. It is a very relaxing game with nice music, easy controls, a funny and cute story, good graphics, and animations. The sounds of some characters and objects made me smile a lot!”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is highly optimized, with users reporting no crashes or stuttering during gameplay.

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