TV Kid

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TV Kid is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Astrid Ztar and was released on October 1, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"TV Kid" is a retro-inspired game where you play as a character who enters a fantasy world through their television. Explore different channels, battle enemies, and solve puzzles to progress through the levels. With its nostalgic aesthetics and engaging gameplay, "TV Kid" offers a unique and entertaining experience for fans of vintage gaming.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a unique aesthetic and great soundtrack that many players enjoy.
It offers a fun and engaging experience with interesting mechanics and item synergies.
The developer is responsive to feedback and regularly updates the game, showing promise for future improvements.

The game suffers from a steep difficulty curve and heavy reliance on RNG, making it frustrating for many players.
The user interface is confusing and lacks a tutorial, leading to a steep learning curve.
Many items feel unbalanced or useless, contributing to a sense of repetitiveness and shallow gameplay.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack for its enjoyable aesthetic and catchy shop themes, others find it repetitive and limited, noting that the looping tracks can become tiresome. Overall, the music design is considered good, complementing the game's visuals, but some players prefer to listen to their own music instead.
- “The art and music come together to make a really fun and enjoyable aesthetic.”
- “The background music matches the vibe and aesthetic of the game and shop music goes hard.”
- “This game is really fun, the aesthetic is awesome and the soundtrack is amazing.”
- “Music gets repetitive quickly.”
- “There's only one music track in the game so far, and it's a pretty nice track, but the loop gets tiring after a while.”
- “I typically just put on my own music in the background, and this is more of a minor point since clickers aren't really known for their music.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay lacks a tutorial, requiring players to rely on external resources like wikis for guidance, which can be a barrier for some. While the mechanics are straightforward and enjoyable, the game leans heavily on strategic understanding and player skill, making it challenging for those who may struggle with its 4x strategy elements. Overall, it offers a satisfying experience for those who appreciate probability-based simulations.
- “I have watched a lot of gameplay of this game, and that is what led me to want to play it.”
- “The mechanics are simple (it's a clicker after all) and feel really good.”
- “There is no tutorial, but it's not one of those games where it's explained through gameplay; rather, it's one of those games where you have to go on the wiki to understand what you're supposed to be doing.”
- “I myself am too slow to comprehend the 4X strategy-esque gameplay to win yet, but I think this is a pretty enjoyable probability simulator.”
- “The problem is that those games also come with a sense of mechanical skill which can help you turn the odds in an unfavorable run.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's graphics are praised for their enjoyable aesthetic, which is complemented by a vibrant soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the appealing visuals and the way the music aligns with the game's vibe, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “The art and music come together to create a really fun and enjoyable aesthetic.”
- “The visuals are quite nice, and I find myself tapping my feet along to the game's music.”
- “The background music matches the vibe and aesthetic of the game, and the shop music is fantastic.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's strong replayability, noting its unique characters and engaging gameplay that encourages repeated playthroughs. Many express optimism that the game's replay value will continue to grow over time, making it a fun and challenging experience.
- “Overall, I enjoy the concept, the uniqueness of each character, as well as the replayability.”
- “This is a great thing because that will hopefully mean this game will have an increasing replay value over time.”
- “Overall, I enjoy the concept, uniqueness of each character, as well as the replayability.”
- “Fun, engaging, but tough - and truly endlessly replayable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story features diverse quests that scale in difficulty based on the player's skill level, providing a progressively challenging experience as players complete tasks such as consuming a varying number of humans across different locations.