Typoman: Revised
- August 14, 2016
- Brainseed Factory
Typoman: Revised is a smart puzzle platformer that takes one fantastic central mechanic and delivers some amazing puzzles with it. I just wish it brought a few more.
Get on itch.io StoreTypoman is a 2D puzzle platformer. You slip into the role of a character made of letters, struggling to make your way through a dark and hostile world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can craft words to alter your environment.
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Reviews
- Great use of typography and clever wordplay in puzzles.
- Engaging environments and improved controls enhance the platforming experience.
- Original concept with a good flow and immersive atmosphere.
- Game is relatively short with limited replay value.
- Puzzles can be unintuitive and require excessive precision at times.
- The story feels underdeveloped and the ending lacks impact.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their great use of typography and a fitting art style that complements the game's fun puzzles. Reviewers also highlight the overall visuals and how they enhance the game's setting and tone.
“Great use of typography, fun puzzles, and a fitting art style.”
“The visuals are stunning, with excellent controls and a captivating setting that enhances the tone and puzzle design.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Typoman: Revised features a clever central mechanic that drives its engaging puzzle platforming, offering a unique style and well-designed puzzles. The gameplay is generally smooth, with minimal clunkiness, enhancing the overall experience.
“Typoman: Revised is a smart puzzle platformer that takes one fantastic central mechanic and delivers some amazing puzzles with it.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with each level introducing new challenges that keep you on your toes.”
“I love how the mechanics evolve throughout the game, making each puzzle feel fresh and rewarding.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its clever concept, creating an engaging experience despite some notable issues with length and platforming mechanics. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's appeal, even amidst minor flaws.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels both alive and haunting.”
“Every detail contributes to a rich atmosphere that keeps you engaged and on edge throughout the game.”
“The game's atmosphere is a perfect blend of tension and beauty, making every moment feel significant.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
“Despite some interesting ideas, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion or engagement.”
“The game’s atmosphere is marred by repetitive environments and a lack of variety, making exploration feel tedious.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game is relatively short and lacks significant replay value, suggesting that once completed, there isn't much incentive to play through it again.
“The game is still a bit on the short side and lacks significant replay value.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes make it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as underdeveloped, lacking depth and complexity that could enhance the overall gaming experience.
“The story is still underdeveloped.”
“The plot lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
“Character motivations are unclear, making it hard to connect with the narrative.”
Critic Reviews
Typoman: Revised Review
Typoman: Revised should have been a diversion dedicated to developing diction requiring proficient platforming prowess. Instead, it is a fleeting fancy, a lexicon of letdowns and saddeningly short. Ultimately, while Typoman: Revised has a solid system to base a game around, it ends up feeling like a missed opportunity thanks to its short length, clunky platforming moments, and unintuitive puzzles, but at least has some great achievements and an engaging antonym mini-game.
60%Typoman: Revised Review
Some titles have the fortune of making their mark with a refreshing concept in spite of multiple problems, and Typoman: Revised is one such example. Its puzzles can be aimless and time-consuming. A lack of length and platforming quibbles are notable issues to point out, too, but its equally clever concept and atmosphere are worth a read despite some obvious misspellings along the way.
70%Typoman: Revised Review
Typoman: Revised is pretty close to greatness. A genuinely original idea, a breathing world, and a good flow get caught up by awkward movement and the occasional feeling of being detached. Still, pretty close to greatness is something to brag about. Make no mistake, Typoman: Revised is something the development team should definitely be bragging about.
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