Twist & Turn

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Twist & Turn is a single player action game. It was developed by PhantomSoft and was released on July 20, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Twist & Turn is a puzzle game inspired by kuru kuru kururin. Your character is always rotating. The only buttons are WASD to move, since you are passively turning. Navigate it through obstacles to try to get to the end of the level. There are two worlds, and 4 levels in each world. There will also be more levels added down the line.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique twist on the typical 'wall is death' genre, providing a short but enjoyable experience.
It features interesting level design and nice music, which adds to the overall charm of the game.
For fans of precision platformers, it can be a mildly entertaining challenge despite its brevity.

The game is poorly made and feels more like a tech demo than a fully developed product, lacking ambition and depth.
Visuals are lackluster and outdated, failing to meet modern gaming standards, especially given the prevalence of 3D graphics.
Despite being free, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few players engaging with it on Steam.

graphics
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The game's graphics have been criticized for their outdated and lackluster 2D visuals, which many players feel do not meet modern gaming standards, especially given the prevalence of 3D graphics since the mid-1990s. While some appreciate the simplicity in relation to gameplay, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment, particularly for those expecting more from contemporary gaming technology.
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its quality and how it complements the interesting level design. However, there is a playful note about distinguishing it from the classic Beatles song "Twist and Shout."
- “Cool game, has nice music, and interesting level design.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The audio quality is poor, with some tracks sounding muffled and unpolished.”