World Turtles

74%
Game Brain Score Based on 44 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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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
stability7 negative mentions
  • The game has 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, fixing bugs, and improving gameplay, showing a commitment to enhancing the player experience.
  • The game features cute characters (Meeps) and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate casual, non-combat gameplay.
  • The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and manage their colonies effectively.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including freezing and lag, especially as the player's colony grows, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • The tutorial is poorly designed and does not adequately explain game mechanics, leaving players confused about how to progress.
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of "World Turtles" receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming low-poly style that complements the game's peaceful theme, while others find the visuals simplistic and occasionally jagged when zoomed out. Despite the criticisms, many agree that the graphics are suitable for a budget game, and the unique art style adds to its nostalgic charm. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the visuals are considered engaging and fitting for the game's concept.

    • “The graphics are stunning and highly detailed, making it easy to immerse yourself in the game's world.”
    • “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.”
    • “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 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.”
  • gameplay17 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its charming colony simulation mechanics and complex systems reminiscent of titles like "Oxygen Not Included." While players appreciate the innovative concepts and engaging city-building elements, they note issues with unclear mechanics, lag, and a lack of intuitive tutorials. Overall, the game offers a refreshing experience without combat, though some systems still require further development.

    • “It reminds me a lot of Oxygen Not Included (ONI), as there are many interesting mechanics to work with, and the dupes (meeps in this game) aren't the smartest tools in the shed, but that adds to the game's charm.”
    • “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.”
    • “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. Reviewers highlight the high quality and variety of the soundtrack, noting that it complements the gameplay well and enhances the overall experience. With over 80 tracks available, players find the music uplifting and fitting, contrasting sharply with the chaotic soundscapes of other demo games.

    • “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 save files work fine, others, especially those generated by the tutorial, can lead to complete freezes. Overall, players report a buggy experience that hampers gameplay and exploration.

    • “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 grow. While there are no major bugs or crashes, some players have experienced issues with terrain that hinder expansion.

    • “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 uplifting content, making it suitable for children of all ages. Reviewers appreciate its lack of political themes or controversial messages, emphasizing a safe 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.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game features a strong emphasis on humor, with clever references and meticulous attention to detail that enhance the overall comedic experience.

    • “There is a lot of attention to detail and some great humor and references.”
    • “The witty dialogue and clever puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its storytelling, making even the serious moments feel lighthearted.”
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