Turtle Odyssey
- October 21, 2015
- Qumaron
Get on Steam"Turtle Odyssey" is an educational adventure game that allows players to experience the life of a sea turtle. Start your journey from egg to adult, navigating through various challenges and obstacles in the ocean. Discover the beauty of marine life and learn about the importance of conservation efforts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game evokes strong nostalgia for many players, reminding them of their childhood experiences.
- It features cute graphics and a charming character design that appeals to younger audiences.
- The gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, making it accessible for children and casual gamers.
- The game has clunky controls and inconsistent difficulty, with some levels being overly easy while others are frustratingly hard.
- It may not run well on modern systems, causing compatibility issues for players using Windows 10 or newer.
- The music and sound design are considered average, lacking variety and depth.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it solid and reminiscent of classic titles, while others criticize its clunky mechanics and inconsistent difficulty levels, particularly noting that the final boss is frustratingly broken. Overall, it offers a nostalgic experience but can be generic and frustrating at times, with a playtime of 4-5 hours depending on player familiarity with the genre.
“The gameplay is solid.”
“Gameplay reminds me of the days of old, like similar games on Amiga.”
“The game also does a marvelous job in explaining all game mechanics and enemy types, and once in a while, some cool background info on turtles pops up on screen.”
“There are a couple of levels where the difficulty seems absurdly hard due to the fact that the mechanics are a bit clunky because it is an old game.”
“Gameplay is about 4-5 hours long depending on how familiar you are with this genre and if you want to 100% this game.”
“Overall 4/5 between graphics, gameplay, and usability.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its charm and suitability to the overall experience. However, some reviewers noted a limited variety, citing only five tracks, which left them wanting more. Overall, while the soundtrack is catchy and complements the game's aesthetics, it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more extensive musical experience.
“I am in love with the music and he looks so cute without his shell *turtle dance*”
“The music, story, art, and animations hold up pretty well too.”
“The difficulty levels are challenging enough for adult gamers who wish to play something adorable with a catchy soundtrack.”
“The music leaves a little to be desired with a whopping 5 tracks making an appearance.”
“Hard mode is too hard, easy mode is too easy, final boss is broken, gameplay is generic at best and frustrating at worst, music is fine, visuals are charming enough.”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its immersive quality and strong integration with music and visuals, creating a captivating experience. However, some users criticize it as lacking originality, describing it as a cliché narrative typical of platformers.
“The graphics are insane and the story is so immersive.”
“No story or anything.”
“Looking at it objectively, this game is nothing special; it's just another platformer with a cliché story.”
“The music, story, art, and animations hold up pretty well too.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as charming and immersive, with some users praising their quality as "insane." However, performance may vary significantly depending on the hardware, as older systems may struggle to run the game effectively. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, despite some gameplay frustrations.
“The graphics are insane and the story is so immersive.”
“Overall 4/5 between graphics, gameplay, and usability.”
“I played this game on my old 32-bit Windows Vista machine, and while it ran fine for me, those with more up-to-date hardware might find it a bit challenging.”
“Overall ⅘ between graphics, gameplay, and usability.”
“Hard mode is too hard, easy mode is too easy, final boss is broken, gameplay is generic at best and frustrating at worst, music is fine, visuals are charming enough.”
“I played this game on my toaster, an old 32-bit Windows Vista toaster (with an Intel Core 2 CPU, 3070MB RAM, and a GeForce 9500 GT graphics card), so I had no qualms whatsoever, but households with more up-to-date hardware and software might find this to be somewhat of a hurdle.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious due to the fast-moving blocks that outpace the turtle speed, making it challenging to land on platforms effectively.
“The moving blocks go faster than your turtle speed, making landing on the platforms tedious.”
“Grinding feels like an endless chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated to continue playing.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Turtle Odyssey offers significant replayability, as players can revisit regular stages to uncover secret areas filled with treasures, enhancing the overall experience.
“Turtle Odyssey does have quite a bit of replay value, and each of the regular stages also contains secret areas with lots of treasure to discover.”
