Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe
- April 28, 2015
- Tigerish Games
- 40h median play time
Get on SteamUltimate Tic-Tac-Toe takes the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe and adds a strategic layer to it. Game modes: classic, classic forget, ultimate, ultimate forget, ultimate forget total.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe offers a fresh and strategic twist on the classic game, making it engaging and challenging.
- The game is free to play and features multiple modes, including online multiplayer, which enhances the overall experience.
- The graphics and sound design create an immersive atmosphere, reminiscent of childhood games played on chalkboards.
- The AI can be overly difficult, often leading to frustrating experiences for players, especially in single-player mode.
- Some players find the mechanics confusing, particularly in Ultimate mode, which can lead to misunderstandings about how to play.
- The matchmaking for online play can be slow, with many players unable to find opponents, limiting the multiplayer experience.
- gameplay43 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity and strategic depth, particularly in the innovative "ultimate tic-tac-toe" mode, which adds layers of complexity and excitement. Players appreciate the variety of game modes and the addictive nature of the mechanics, although some note issues with lag and randomness. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on a classic, providing hours of engaging gameplay.
“Fantastic game, many hours of very strategic gameplay.”
“The gameplay is stellar; the intricacies and mechanics built on one another are done perfectly. There are two main game modes with different settings: normal tic-tac-toe, which is not the game at its strongest, and the other game mode, ultimate tic-tac-toe, which is amazing. The amount of strategy in this game mode is incredible, with 9 different tic-tac-toe boards arranged in one giant board. Playing this with a friend has led to some of my tensest gaming moments.”
“A really creative take on tic-tac-toe, with simple and strategic gameplay.”
“This removes all skill from the tic-tac-toe gameplay!?”
“Unfortunately, the game mechanics are too random for your average win strategy.”
“The gameplay is slow and laggy, and the sound effects sound like someone broke their guitar and started playing the broken strings.”
- graphics37 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a wide range of praise, with many users highlighting their beauty, detail, and unique chalkboard aesthetic. While some describe the visuals as minimalist yet stylish, others emphasize their realism and next-gen quality, making the game visually stand out. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the immersive experience, despite some criticisms regarding performance on lower-end systems.
“Outstanding story and gameplay, graphics make me cry from being so beautiful.”
“The game uses a chalkboard-like design, with bright and contrasting colors that create a pleasing aesthetic.”
“Industry-leading photo-realistic graphics, ignore what it says up top for specs.”
“Graphics are similar to Golf It, or Rust on low settings.”
“The graphics and lack of options are terrible, but it's totally free so I can't really complain.”
“I genuinely dig the freeware aesthetic it has going on, sort of like something you'd find on a '100 games!!' CD that actually cared about itself.”
- story22 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as deeply emotional and masterfully crafted, with many players praising its captivating world and impactful narrative. However, some reviews indicate a lack of story in certain modes or games, suggesting a mixed experience depending on the specific title. Overall, when present, the story is often highlighted as a standout feature, filled with plot twists and meaningful choices that enhance the gameplay experience.
“A masterfully crafted game, with a captivating world and a deep story that'll break your heart.”
“This game has a truly deep branching story which changes based upon the decisions you make during the spiritual journey this game will take you on to find yourself and finally feel truly free.”
“Basically the most amazing thing ever since the invention of automatic doors; the story mode is amazing and filled with plot twists.”
“✅ this game has no story”
“✅ 0 (no story)”
“Plot: n/a (no story plot, it's a casual board game)”
- music19 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of a traditional soundtrack, arguing that it enhances emotional tension during gameplay. Others criticize the sound design as poor, noting that the game lacks a cohesive musical score, which detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy the unique sound effects and find them engaging, many feel that a background music option would significantly improve the game's atmosphere.
“The soundtrack enables you to immerse completely in the deep plot, filled with intrigues at every step, not to mention the detailed graphics and sophisticated animations.”
“Terrific soundtrack, astounding art, and an overall high production value.”
“With repetitive catchy chalk sounds, some dank sound effects, and some funky 80's music, I really find that I enjoy this game.”
“The sound design is horrendous and the soundtrack is also not good!”
“What would be nice is some sort of soundtrack going in the background while you play.”
“-no soundtrack”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by players enjoying the comedic aspect of outsmarting friends in a lighthearted manner, particularly in classic games like tic-tac-toe. Many users find themselves laughing throughout the gameplay, especially when recalling the simplicity of the game and the amusing interactions with both friends and developers. Overall, the game successfully delivers a fun and entertaining experience that resonates with players' nostalgic memories.
“After you do that, you can have fun flexing, as a grown-up, by sending multiplayer invites to your grown-up friends and then laughing as you beat them at tic tac toe because in the last 13+ years they've forgotten how to play.”
“I was not able to stop laughing as I played because I could see what I believed was my opponent's next few moves.”
“Haha if this isn't funny enough, you just need to read the answers of the devs that say if they apply it in the other modes, it's too easy... conclusion: whatever person would prefer a flash game than this piece of... :)”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers a high level of replayability with varied and unpredictable gameplay, providing endless possibilities and outcomes. However, some users feel that despite its strong graphics and story, it lacks in certain areas that could enhance replay value, such as killstreak rewards.
“The game is varied, unpredictable, and replayable, offering endless possibilities and outcomes.”
“Infinitely replayable (or almost).”
“The graphics are extremely realistic and the story is good, but it really lacks in replayability and killstreak rewards.”
“The game is varied, unpredictable, and replayable, and offers endless possibilities and outcomes.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming after the initial levels, with significant frustration stemming from lag-switching opponents and overpowered cash items that hinder fair competition in PvP. This combination leads to a negative experience, prompting some users to advise against playing the game.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“After the first 2 levels of grinding, leveling up takes way too long. The real problem, though, are the players that lag switch for an unfair advantage in PvP. Their overpowered cash items make it impossible to win. For these reasons, I can't recommend this game.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is described as heartwarming, evoking strong emotional responses and creating a deep connection with players.
“A truly heartwarming game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is praised for being one of the few free titles without microtransactions, which positively influences its overall reception, though players suggest there are areas for improvement.
“It's one of the only free games with no microtransactions, so I can't give it a bad review, but there are two things they should change.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“I appreciate that there are no paywalls, but the game still feels incomplete without additional purchases.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant bugs, which detracts from the overall experience, despite its enjoyable gameplay.
“The game is far too buggy for something so simple, but it is pretty fun.”
