World Turtles

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 33 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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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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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and interesting concept of building a world on the back of a giant turtle in space, which is both charming and imaginative.
  • The developer shows a great deal of passion and care for the game, with frequent updates and responsiveness to player feedback.
  • The gameplay is relaxing and allows for creative building and exploration without the stress of combat, making it suitable for players of all ages.
  • The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to navigate and manage tasks effectively.
  • The game suffers from various bugs and performance issues, including freezing and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • The tutorial lacks clarity and does not adequately explain game mechanics, leaving players confused about how to progress.
  • graphics14 mentions

    The graphics in "World Turtles" have received mixed feedback, with some praising the charming art style and unique sense of scale, particularly the visuals of the turtles in space. While the graphics are described as simplistic and reminiscent of older games, they are also noted for being immersive and visually appealing, especially on higher-end systems. Overall, players appreciate the beauty of the game, though there are hopes for more detailed graphics in future updates.

    • “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.”
    • “The visuals are not boring or cheap looking.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The setting and broad idea was a hit from the start, even if the demo (which has been continuously available for over three years now) and visuals took some time to catch up.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay of this colony sim is characterized by its unique mechanics, such as "steering" the world to maintain a healthy environment, and offers a complex, interlocking system that encourages exploration. While the game features charming elements and a refreshing absence of combat, players have noted that many mechanics are unclear or unintuitive, and the tutorial lacks depth. Despite some quality of life issues and lag in managing details, the overall experience is engaging and has seen significant improvement through community feedback.

    • “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 are clearly some mechanics and systems that have not been fleshed out completely.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and joyful qualities, effectively capturing a festive mood reminiscent of Christmas music. Players appreciate the high-quality soundtrack, which features over 80 diverse tracks that enhance the gaming experience, contrasting sharply with the chaotic music often found in similar games. Overall, the sound design, including UI sounds and effects, is noted for its satisfaction and originality.

    • “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.”
    • “Sound-wise, I am quite surprised at the quality of the soundtrack, and the variety of sound effects.”
    • “The music fits perfectly and there are easily more than 80 quality tracks to cycle through.”
    • “Most of the demo games had noisy, frantic background music, sometimes with violent themes.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability is notably problematic, with frequent crashes and unresponsiveness, particularly after extended play sessions. While some bugs do not render the game unplayable, issues like freezing upon loading tutorial-generated saves and glitches affecting gameplay significantly detract from the overall experience. Users report that the game feels rough and unfinished, impacting immersion and usability.

    • “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, the game is shallow and quite rough around the edges, filled with a lot of glitches.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization is currently lacking, with users reporting frequent lag and occasional slowdowns, particularly as colonies expand. While there are no major bugs or crashes, some players have experienced issues with terrain that hinder progress.

    • “The optimization is quite poor; it lags a lot, and it's 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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game is praised for its wholesome and emotionally safe content, making it suitable for children of all ages. Reviewers appreciate the absence of political themes or controversial messages, highlighting its focus on delivering a positive and inclusive experience.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is highly praised, with users appreciating its engaging and immersive qualities that enhance gameplay.

    • “The atmosphere is great, and I really like how it plays.”
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