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, enhancing the overall experience.
- 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.
- The lack of a tutorial or detailed instructions can make it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
- Loading screens are unnecessarily long for such a small game, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- Some enemy designs and hitbox mechanics can feel frustrating and unfair, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- 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 integration of visuals with engaging gameplay mechanics, enhancing the score-attack elements. Overall, the visuals are considered one of the game's strongest features, complementing its sound design and movement.
“The visuals and the music are charming and are very reminiscent of classic arcade games.”
“It's got everything that makes a good score-attack arcade: polished gameplay, interesting visuals (to me at least) and a nice scoring system that promotes risk/reward.”
“The graphics are probably the most professional aspect of the game.”
“The art style is quite distinctive, but the learning curve may be steep.”
“There are a handful of different (cosmetic only) ship graphics to unlock with bonus points gathered in the game.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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, appealing visuals, and a scoring system that encourages a risk/reward approach, making it an engaging score-attack arcade game.
“There's a variety of elements that interact with the main turbo mechanic very 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.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of the game, making it nearly unplayable.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % 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.”
“There are two sliders for music and sound effects in the in-game pause menu, allowing for a customizable audio experience.”
“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 no options to customize the music volume separately from sound effects, which is frustrating.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % 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.
“The story is rich and immersive, drawing you into a world filled with complex characters and unexpected twists.”
“I was captivated by the narrative; it kept me engaged from start to finish with its depth and emotional resonance.”
“The plot unfolds beautifully, with each chapter revealing new layers that make you think and feel deeply.”
“Don't expect a storyline or cinematic ending.”
“The plot is thin and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is almost non-existent, leaving the story feeling flat.”
- 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 walls. This can lead to a mix of relief and annoyance during gameplay.