World Turtles

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In "World Turtles," you're tasked with ensuring the survival of a space-faring turtle and the Meep civilization it carries. As their leader, you'll establish sustainable colonies, manage resources, and maintain the World Turtle's health, fostering cooperation among the Meeps to overcome spatial challenges and encounters with other turtles. This is a peaceful colony builder prioritizing sustainability and Meep productivity.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming concept of building a civilization on the back of a giant turtle in space, which is both innovative and engaging.
The developer is responsive and actively working on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.
The gameplay mechanics are intricate and allow for a significant amount of micromanagement, providing depth and complexity that can be rewarding for players.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and manage their tasks effectively.
The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, including freezing and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
The tutorial is poorly designed and does not adequately explain the game's mechanics, leaving players confused about how to progress.

graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
69%
8%
The graphics in "World Turtles" have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming low-poly style that enhances the game's peaceful theme, while others find the visuals simplistic and occasionally jagged when zoomed out. Despite the criticisms, many agree that the turtle's design is beautiful and that the overall aesthetic contributes to the game's unique charm. While the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are deemed suitable for a game priced under $20, with hopes for future improvements.
- “The graphics are stunning and highly detailed, making it easy to immerse yourself in the game's world.”
- “I find the art style to be charming and fun, which is a big plus; zooming out to see my turtle in space and some other turtles around it gives the game a very unique sense of scale.”
- “While some may disagree with me, the low-poly graphical style that the game uses suits the character models and buildings nicely - enhancing the peaceful theme that this game advertises.”
- “The actual graphics on the turtle's back are simplistic and remind me of the game 'Rise of Nations', if 'Rise of Nations' was not isometric.”
- “However, a different art style is used to animate the turtle and the stars in the background - so when the player zooms out, the game looks quite jagged and messy.”
- “I am not sure what the developer has in store for this, but I would hope that a bit more detailed graphics are in the works for the future.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
56%
9%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its charming colony simulation mechanics, reminiscent of "Oxygen Not Included," with a focus on managing complex systems and a unique setting that lacks combat. While the core mechanics are engaging and the game offers fun challenges, players have noted issues with unclear tutorials, lag, and some unfinished systems that can hinder the experience. Overall, the game presents a refreshing take on city-building with innovative mechanics, though it requires further refinement for a smoother experience.
- “It's a cute little colony sim with the added mechanic of 'steering' the world you live on in order to keep the turtle healthy and affect your environment.”
- “World Turtles has a unique setting, deep city-builder gameplay, and many systems to manage.”
- “Innovative and entertaining game mechanics; I will surely be playing this game for a while!”
- “The game has a tutorial that doesn't explain its mechanics.”
- “A lot of the game mechanics are unclear or not intuitive.”
- “There is a lot of lag in trying to manage all the tiny details and while you can see all the people going around and they have names (which is cute) you can't really interact with them, which means they are eating up a lot of speed without adding to gameplay.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
50%
6%
The music in the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and uplifting qualities, effectively capturing a joyful yet solemn mood reminiscent of Christmas music. Reviewers highlight the impressive variety and quality of the soundtrack, featuring over 80 tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the music complements the game's intricate concept and satisfying sound design, making it a standout aspect for players.
- “Solemn but joyful music, like Christmas music, is the ideal mood for this game, and that's something the game's own music appears to capture as well.”
- “The music fits perfectly and there are easily more than 80 quality tracks to cycle through.”
- “The music is so uplifting and the theme seems to be enriching too.”
- “Most of the demo games had noisy, frantic background music, sometimes with violent themes.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently freezing or becoming unresponsive, particularly after extended play sessions. While there are no game-breaking bugs, players report various glitches, including a specific issue with tutorial-generated save files that can lead to a black screen. Overall, the game is described as rough around the edges, making it difficult to fully engage with its features.
- “The game sometimes just freezes or becomes unresponsive occasionally.”
- “But the worst part is that the game freezes after maybe 30 minutes or so, making it hard for me to really get in depth with what everything does in the UI.”
- “As it is right now, World Turtles is shallow and quite rough around the edges, filled with a lot of glitches.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is currently lacking, with frequent lag and occasional slowdowns as colonies grow, particularly due to problematic terrain. While there are no major bugs or crashes reported, players may experience performance issues that hinder expansion. As it is still in early access, further improvements are anticipated.
- “The optimization is quite poor; it lags a lot, and it is easy to get stuck unable to expand because of weird terrain.”
- “It is early access, so there is the risk of some performance issues as your colony grows, but I haven't come across any game-breaking bugs or crashes, just the occasional slowdown.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its wholesome and emotionally safe content, making it suitable for children of all ages. Reviewers highlight its lack of political themes or controversial messages, ensuring a positive and inclusive experience for young players.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is consistently praised for its quality, with users expressing strong appreciation for its immersive and engaging nature.
- “The atmosphere is great, and I really like how it plays.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its attention to detail, complemented by clever humor and numerous references that enhance the overall experience.
- “There is a lot of attention to detail and some great humor and references.”