Turok: Escape from Lost Valley
- July 25, 2019
- Pillow Pig Games
Any good they might have had are quickly swallowed up by a plethora of issues. The desperate or the gullible may find a glimmer of fun hidden somewhere in the pit.
Get on SteamIn "Turok: Escape from Lost Valley" , players control Turok and navigate the dangerous Lost Valley with Andar, battling adorable yet deadly enemies from the Turok comic series. Using the knife and bow, players must master combat and strategize best weapons for each foe. The game emphasizes survival and exploration, with the ultimate goal of finding a way back home. Narrative is inspired by the classic Turok Son of Stone comic book characters.
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Reviews
- The art style is appealing and reminiscent of the original Turok comics, providing a unique aesthetic.
- The game offers a challenging experience, especially for fans of difficult games, with boss fights requiring pattern recognition and skill.
- Despite its short length, the game can be enjoyable for those who appreciate indie titles and are open-minded about its differences from traditional Turok games.
- The gameplay is often criticized for being slow and clunky, making combat feel unresponsive and frustrating.
- Many players found the difficulty level to be excessively high, even on easy mode, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The audio design is lacking, with minimal music and sound effects that detract from the overall atmosphere of the game.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 35 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simplicity and nostalgic art style, while others criticize it for being slow, clunky, and poorly paced. Many feel that the difficulty spikes in boss fights detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, there is a consensus that while the visual elements are appealing, significant improvements are needed in gameplay mechanics to enhance player engagement.
“I think the gameplay is fine, so is the art style; I love it, it's too cute.”
“Gameplay is easy to understand, but the game gets harder with each new boss.”
“Let's hope the developers add some forgiving mechanics to the controls, make the big bosses less aggressive in easy mode, and maybe there's a roadmap for more worlds.”
“Despite the game clearly being based off of the original 50's comic series, I still feel like the art style and gameplay ruined the entire experience.”
“Everything just lacks life - the characters, the environment, the music, the gameplay - it's all just so dull and repetitive.”
“But it's let down by its really slow and poorly paced gameplay, and the boss fights are extremely difficult that the combat and movement of the character really doesn't match the creature's movements and speed of attacks, and you just end up getting overwhelmed by your deadly opponent.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the appealing and nostalgic art style reminiscent of titles like Castle Crashers, as well as its unique minimalist approach. However, some players feel that the art style detracts from the overall experience, particularly when paired with clunky gameplay. Additionally, the lack of graphic settings has been noted as a drawback.
“The artwork is awesome.”
“The art style is really appealing, and the minimalist look is a fresh take on an old genre.”
“It carries the pleasant adventure tone of the original 1956 comics that this is based on quite well despite the extra cutesy nature of the art style.”
“Despite the game clearly being based off of the original 50's comic series, I still feel like the art style and gameplay ruined the entire experience.”
“Another thing that I didn't like was the fact that there's no graphic settings; I mean just add the basics: resolution size, fullscreen/windowed/borderless option, v-sync, and that's it!”
“Aesthetics: while certainly unexpected for a game carrying the weighty Turok name, the game's aesthetic can be rather pleasing.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been heavily criticized for being repetitive and lacking variety, with many users noting that it feels like a single sound effect loop playing continuously. Reviewers express disappointment that the soundtrack fails to enhance the game's atmosphere, which they believe is crucial for immersing players in the adventurous world of Turok. Overall, the music is seen as dull and uninspiring, detracting from the overall experience.
“Everything just lacks life - the characters, the environment, the music, the gameplay - it's all just so dull and repetitive.”
“And there's hardly any music, which I feel is important for bringing the world of Turok to life by making it full of adventure, mystery, and action. But nope, there isn't much music.”
“And there's hardly any music, which I feel is important for bringing the world of Turok to life by making it full of adventure, mystery, and action. But nope, there isn't much music.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story centers on Turok and Andar's quest to escape from the Lost Valley. While the game is relatively short, players have noted its difficulty, with some taking around six hours to complete the main plot on hard mode.
“So, the main plot is that Turok and Andar have to escape from Lost Valley.”
“The game is very short, but it took me 6 hours to complete the main story (hard) because this game is very difficult.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, being described as funny despite its brevity and low cost.
“A bit short, but pretty funny and low cost.”
