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TOHU
2021
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Quick resume
Experience a brand new adventure game set amongst a world of weird and wonderful fish planets. Explore beautiful environments, solve intricate puzzles and discover the truth about a mysterious little girl and her mechanical alter-ego, Cubus.
Global score
84/100
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Puzzle
Pros
- Beautiful and unique art style
- Creative and varied puzzles
- Charming animations and characters
- Pleasant soundtrack by christopher larkin
- Relaxing whimsical atmosphere
Cons
- Short game length
- Some puzzles unintuitive or frustrating
- Slow character movement and animations
- Lack of narrative depth
- Timed puzzles can be difficult or annoying
Motivations
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Autonomy3
"Players can freely explore small hubs and choose how to interact with puzzles, though the game is linear with preset puzzle sequences."
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Competence2
"Puzzles vary in difficulty with some challenging moments, but many are simple or rely on trial and error."
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Competition-5
"No competitive elements; focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace."
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Continuation1
"Short game with some players enjoying dipping in and out, but some frustration with slow animations and puzzle difficulty may reduce long sessions."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity4
"Creative puzzle designs and unique art style with imaginative environments and characters."
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Domination-5
"No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and individual play only."
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Escapism4
"Provides a whimsical, charming world that offers a relaxing escape from real life."
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Expectation-4
"Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and personal interest, not out of obligation."
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Experimenting3
"Players experiment with interactions and puzzle solutions, though some puzzles require trial and error."
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Exploration2
"Exploration is limited to small hubs with linear progression, but players discover new areas and puzzle mechanics."
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Expression3
"Character switching mechanic and interaction animations allow some personal expression within gameplay."
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Fantasy4
"Set in a whimsical, surreal world with imaginative creatures and scenarios."
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Fellowship-5
"No social or community features; solo play only."
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Growth2
"Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn game mechanics, though limited by linear design."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention to solve puzzles; slow animations may reduce engagement but not background play."
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Intimacy-5
"No close social interactions or relationships formed; single-player experience."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements."
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Progression2
"Progression through puzzles and unlocking new areas, but no item collection or upgrades."
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Relaxation3
"Generally relaxing atmosphere with charming visuals and music, though some timed puzzles add tension."
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Sensation4
"Strong sensory appeal through beautiful art, animations, and music."
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Status-5
"No social recognition or status systems."
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Story1
"Basic narrative with minimal depth; story serves mainly as context for puzzles."
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Strategy1
"Puzzles require some problem solving but often rely on trial and error or timing rather than deep strategy."
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Thrill-2
"Mostly controlled and calm gameplay; some timed puzzles introduce mild tension."
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Value1
"Generally considered good value for a short, polished experience, though some find price high for length."
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Violence-5
"No violence; focus on constructive puzzle solving and exploration."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics."
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