Use Turbo To
- February 26, 2024
- Crispy Salmon Digital
"Use Turbo To" is a fast-paced, procedurally generated game featuring varied objectives and increasing difficulty. Players must navigate different biomes, facing dangerous encounters and collecting ships as they progress. With an average session length of 10-15+ minutes, each playthrough offers a new challenge. Note that graphics and features are subject to change, and occasional errors may occur due to the game's use of procedural generation.
Reviews
- The game features charming visuals and music that evoke classic arcade games, making it visually appealing.
- Gameplay is straightforward and progressively challenging, encouraging players to improve their skills and beat high scores.
- Controls are simple and responsive, making it accessible for beginners and enjoyable for casual play.
- There is no tutorial or detailed instructions, which can make it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
- Loading screens are unnecessarily long for such a small game, interrupting the flow of gameplay.
- Some enemy designs and hitboxes can feel frustratingly unfair, leading to unexpected deaths that detract from the overall experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their charming, distinctive art style that evokes classic arcade aesthetics, contributing to a polished overall experience. Players appreciate the variety of unlockable ship designs and the effective integration of visuals with gameplay, enhancing the score-attack mechanics. Overall, the graphics are considered one of the game's strongest features, complementing its engaging sound effects and gameplay challenges.
“The art style is quite distinctive, and the learning curve may be steep but rather short.”
“It's got everything that makes a good score-attack arcade: polished gameplay, interesting visuals, and a nice scoring system that promotes risk/reward.”
“The graphics are probably the most professional aspect of the game.”
“There are a handful of different (cosmetic only) ship graphics to unlock with bonus points gathered in the game.”
“The art style is quite distinctive and the learning curve may be steep but rather short.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a well-integrated turbo mechanic and simple mechanics that allow for a relaxing yet satisfying experience. It features polished mechanics, engaging visuals, and a scoring system that encourages a risk/reward approach, making it an enjoyable score-attack arcade game.
“There's a variety of elements that interact with the main turbo mechanic pretty well.”
“This game is a good break because the mechanics are simple enough to not think much while playing, while still providing satisfying gameplay.”
“It's got everything that makes a good score-attack arcade game: polished gameplay, interesting visuals, and a nice scoring system that promotes risk/reward.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is charming and evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arcade games. While there is no options menu for customization, players can adjust music and sound effects through sliders in the in-game pause menu.
“The visuals and the music are charming and are very reminiscent of classic arcade games.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is catchy and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are only a few tracks, and they quickly become tiresome, leaving the game feeling incomplete.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, with users noting a lack of a cohesive storyline or cinematic conclusion.
“Don't expect a storyline or cinematic ending.”
“The plot is disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, as the hit boxes can be overly generous, allowing for frustrating moments when navigating near walls. This can lead to a mix of relief and annoyance during gameplay.