Cow Mengde
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Wait, it's on PC!?
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Toki Tori 2 |OT| - Who needs weapons when you can whistle?
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ShironRedshift
Member
Not yet. Their first priority was getting the Wii U version out. A PC version is definitely coming though:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/201420/?snr=1_7_15__13
http://store.steampowered.com/app/201420/?snr=1_7_15__13
Game is awesome ! Not a single bit of text, even in the "menu", no hand holding and a great lot of interactivity and cleverness.
I tend to get lost though, and I would have appreciated something more than just collecting bits, or something rarer here and there.
I think the game lacks an objective or incentive to keep you playing, but so far I really enjoy it.
In any case, massive respect for the huge constraint Two Tribes went with and the creativity they used. It's really up my alley.
Making a game kike that is pretty ballsy.
I tend to get lost though, and I would have appreciated something more than just collecting bits, or something rarer here and there.
I think the game lacks an objective or incentive to keep you playing, but so far I really enjoy it.
In any case, massive respect for the huge constraint Two Tribes went with and the creativity they used. It's really up my alley.
Making a game kike that is pretty ballsy.
I daresay it's because many reviewers don't actually finish the games they review, not even the short ones.
CoffeeGames
Member
Well, I can point you three on Twitter that blocked me, apparently because asking them how many hours it took to beat a game was inappropriate.
I can then point you to a guy at another site that claimed to be "interested" in the information, and after I took the time to put it together for him, he couldn't find enough time to do a simple email reply. Then he blocked me on Twitter as well.
Honesty/transparency...no. Not words I would use to describe the video game "reporting" industry.
CoffeeGames
Member
I agree. They're very "crisp". More vibrant colors in Toki Tori 2 than most modern shooters......
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Really liking this game. It seems a shame that judging by the Miiverse posts, not many people seem to have bought it. (The number of posts are barely above The Walking Dead board.) 
Come on guys, I really want them to bring Toki Tori 1 to the Wii U....
Come on guys, I really want them to bring Toki Tori 1 to the Wii U....
JHardin1112
Neo Member
Hey Coffee, yeah I agree. You know I review games in my spare time, as a hobby, so I can't always finish a game before I review it. However, I try to do so when I can, and I will always answer about the hours it took. (Speaking of which....I forgot to look at the hours for the Amazing Spider-Man....need to do that for you still....)
Anyways, as for Toki Tori 2. I am only a couple hours in and I am loving it! The reason it can be difficult at times is because it never holds your hand, at all. You just have to pay attention to your surroundings and the behavior of the animals. That is all.
Yes, it is a cute game, and yes, it can be hard at times. It is when you experience the "ah-ha!" moment of figuring out the next step, especially after being stuck for awhile, that you can really appreciate the game and the experience that Two-Tribes has created in Toki-Tori 2.
I already know I'm going to recommend this game to our readers, but I hope anyone who is on the fence, hops off and buys the game.
Anyways, as for Toki Tori 2. I am only a couple hours in and I am loving it! The reason it can be difficult at times is because it never holds your hand, at all. You just have to pay attention to your surroundings and the behavior of the animals. That is all.
Yes, it is a cute game, and yes, it can be hard at times. It is when you experience the "ah-ha!" moment of figuring out the next step, especially after being stuck for awhile, that you can really appreciate the game and the experience that Two-Tribes has created in Toki-Tori 2.
I already know I'm going to recommend this game to our readers, but I hope anyone who is on the fence, hops off and buys the game.
Only a little more than an hour in, but I adore the design with the subtleties of the interactions with the creatures and environments. Also, the camera and 'last checkpoint' reset are both good additions. The whistling notes is great too!
However, I do feel like I have no idea how I will ever backtrack to see the rest of the game, or if I am on the easiest path, etc...I assume that will all payoff eventually, but it is a weird feeling to have no idea how far into the game I am.
However, I do feel like I have no idea how I will ever backtrack to see the rest of the game, or if I am on the easiest path, etc...I assume that will all payoff eventually, but it is a weird feeling to have no idea how far into the game I am.
Really liking this game. It seems a shame that judging by the Miiverse posts, not many people seem to have bought it. (The number of posts are barely above The Walking Dead board.)
Come on guys, I really want them to bring Toki Tori 1 to the Wii U....
It's number 1 in the charts almost everywhere! We're doing our best.
That said, they're looking to bring Toki Tori 1, EDGE, and RUSH to the Wii U.
Oh yeah, that reminds me. The MiiVerse stuff is fine, but it frustrates me that the Luigi community, Zelda community is trending on the Wara Wara plaza instead of a game.
We are just now getting beyond having ZombiU and other launch games be the only ones. It was nice to see Runner 2, NFS, Lego City, and VC games show up. Would love to see TokiTori 2 there!
We are just now getting beyond having ZombiU and other launch games be the only ones. It was nice to see Runner 2, NFS, Lego City, and VC games show up. Would love to see TokiTori 2 there!
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Yes, I agree with that. Toki Tori is on my WaraWara Plaza, but it should be showcasing games only.
Anyone?
Made some more progress. Some of the puzzles/situations in this game are incredible. Really impressed with how they came up with so many unique situations with only two buttons. I have no clue how to "finish" this game though. The lack of any sort of direction is cool and everything, but you can definitely get lost. It's not quite as vague as something like La-Mulana, but it definitely doesn't hold your hand. For a game that looks this childish, it's no joke!
The center of my map is glowing and I'm supposed to lead this golden frog into a door, I guess. I have no clue what's going on!
The center of my map is glowing and I'm supposed to lead this golden frog into a door, I guess. I have no clue what's going on!
CoffeeGames
Member
Yeah, a few of the early puzzles have really stumped me for quite a while, and when I realize the solution(s) it's like "Wow! That's pretty easy, but really clever!"
Pretty sure they're 3D.
TheUnknownForce
Member
This game is such a neat pace for a puzzle-platformer.
My big gripe right now is that I know how the game needs everything to be PERFECT to work right. I hit a puzzle that will require my perfect placement and the creature's perfect placement to work perfectly. I know how to solve the puzzle already...I don't want to spend hours repeating the same actions to get it just right :/
My big gripe right now is that I know how the game needs everything to be PERFECT to work right. I hit a puzzle that will require my perfect placement and the creature's perfect placement to work perfectly. I know how to solve the puzzle already...I don't want to spend hours repeating the same actions to get it just right :/
dark_prinny
Banned
Ok guys It's done! Downloading the game right now. So excited! And afraid at the same time due to me probably sucking at this game.
wilder.Boy
Member
Hi there! So I got this gem yesterday and I must admit that I'm pretty impressed so far. I just have one question: Where the hell do I have to go? Am I fine by just heading ANY direction? Or is there a certain route I have to follow? If so, I haven't found it yet.
dark_prinny
Banned
This game is hard as fuck.
Edit: Is awesome, but I suck :/
Edit: Is awesome, but I suck :/
VideoMan
30% Failure Rate
Finished the game last night with 100% completion. Loved it. So I'll give you and anyone else just starting out a little non-spoilery advice.
First, once you've wandered around a bit and gotten used to how the basic gameplay works your first real goal ought to be to get into the village in the center of the map.
Second, collecting the gold trinkets is entirely optional. You can complete the game without them. There's a pretty nice reward for collecting them all, though. The puzzles for collecting gold seemed noticeably harder than the main storyline ones. Basically, competing the story = Normal Mode. Collecting 100% gold = Hard Mode.
I have a question.
Can you grab all the gold trinkets in each level the first time you play that specific level or do you have to return later with some sort of new abilities or something like that?
From what I've played (and I think I'm near the end), there aren't new abilities to learn, but you'll come to realize new things or rather different ways to approach an area after getting further in the game. You'll also find yourself coming back to areas from different directions which will lead you to some of those out of sight trinkets. It's all pretty well designed, actually.
PapaEmeritus
Member
is this a good spot for thats what she said???
VideoMan
30% Failure Rate
Everything in the game is accessible from the start. Whistle and stomp is all you need.
wilder.Boy
Member
Alright, thanks for the advide!
CoffeeGames
Member
I need to play this some more this weekend, but I'm currently stuck (again) on another section I reached earlier this week...the puzzles are crazy!
VideoMan
30% Failure Rate
Patch incoming. Tweeks to the game based on user feedback, mostly from the Miiverse.
http://twotribes.com/message/toki-tori-2-first-update-submitted/Two Tribes said:
I think this is the most mind-blowing part of the game. So many times I thought I was at a dead end only to return later and see the light. It's like a metroidvania except the roadblocks are all in your head.
So I finished it yesterday and I'm still thinking about all the cleverness. I don't think I have played a puzzle game this good since the early PC days. I'm looking forward to collecting all the pieces!
It's just so cohesive, polished, and rewarding. Thanks for the tremendous effort Two Tibes! It's nice of you to respect human intelligence and move the genre forward.
Kamek Koopa
Member
After 21 hours I've finished the game with all the yellow pieces collected and the "extra" mission that you unlock after finishing the game accomplished. I've missed two pictures of the Toki-Dex, though.
I can say that this is the best puzzle game I've played in my entire life (I could have never imagined that this game could be better than Donkey Kong 94). Toki Tori 2 is an absolute masterpiece and a design miracle. Everyone should play it.
Congratulations, Two Tribes, because you have made it.
10/10
I can say that this is the best puzzle game I've played in my entire life (I could have never imagined that this game could be better than Donkey Kong 94). Toki Tori 2 is an absolute masterpiece and a design miracle. Everyone should play it.
Congratulations, Two Tribes, because you have made it.
10/10
freezamite
Banned
I still haven't tried the update, but this game was PERFECT (except for some bugs that I didn't found) like it was.
I don't need it to be more guided or simplified. I mean, come on!
I don't need it to be more guided or simplified. I mean, come on!
dickgumshoe
Member
Bought the game on wednesday, played through the story yesterday...
This game is awesome, though at first I was a little disappointed that the levels were structured so differently compared to Toki Tori 1. But the puzzles are absolutely awesome, it's got me stop in awe several times because of the complexity they achieved with only two actions. The interaction with the creatures and the environment are clever and feel natural and organic.
I love that there's a lot of puzzles where your chance that you just stumble upon the solution by poking around is very slim. You really need to think it through.
Now everybody who likes to use his brain in games needs to buy this game.
This game is awesome, though at first I was a little disappointed that the levels were structured so differently compared to Toki Tori 1. But the puzzles are absolutely awesome, it's got me stop in awe several times because of the complexity they achieved with only two actions. The interaction with the creatures and the environment are clever and feel natural and organic.
I love that there's a lot of puzzles where your chance that you just stumble upon the solution by poking around is very slim. You really need to think it through.
Now everybody who likes to use his brain in games needs to buy this game.
Heh, just posted our iDÉAME video interview with Two Tribes.
They actually talk about the level editor and Miiverse idea, but they didn't know what could they do at that time. Wii U level editor comes after Steam version.
Also, for those wondering, it's actually pre-rendered 3D graphics.
They actually talk about the level editor and Miiverse idea, but they didn't know what could they do at that time. Wii U level editor comes after Steam version.
Also, for those wondering, it's actually pre-rendered 3D graphics.
wilder.Boy
Member
Edit: Sorry, nvm.
Tizoc
Member
Yowza, PS3+PS4+Vita YOPO please XO
When's the Steam release again? been a while since it's been on WiiU.
I'd take a level editor before any other versions thanks.
Seriously if you have WiiU and doesn't have this game you're missing the game of the year here.
Truth. It's sad than so many people are dismissing this game. Even wii u owners complaining there is nothing to play on the machine -_-