Toren

Critic reviews

• PC Gamer

  Andy Chalk · May 28, 2015

  6.0

  But unlike so many other games, it wasn't a letdown once I did. The final battle was overly repetitive and drawn-out, but the payoff was worthwhile: touching, tragic, and illuminating. And that made me sadder that the game itself wasn't better. Toren could have been a memorable interactive fable, but the frustrating camera and controls undermine the story, leaving it a good idea, but lacking as a whole experience.

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• COGconnected

  Nicholas Plouffe · May 24, 2015

  6.3

  For now, Toren is suited for someone looking for a story-centric game for the weekend, a younger audience looking for an easier game, or anyone looking at getting into game design. This game is a great example of what you can hope to accomplish early on, and should act as a great portfolio piece for anyone involved. It’s worth the $11 though just barely, and will delight anyone looking for a great art style to enjoy as they sort of mindlessly solve simple problems.

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• Game Revolution

  Gil Almogi · May 19, 2015

  8.0

  Regardless of my complaints, Toren still successfully brings home an intriguing experience, rife with beauty and intrigue. Its technical merits or lack thereof may frustrate some, but I feel no worse for wear. If you’re looking for a short, colorful adventure to entertain you for a few hours, it’s hard to go wrong here. Just watch your step.

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• ZTGD

  Drew Leachman · May 18, 2015

  5.0

  There were so many times I really got into the scene and the puzzles, but every time there was something that took me right out of that great experience. The game is beautiful in many aspects, but with multiple glitches, slightly broken mechanics, short play time ,and performance issues, it is hard for me to say pick it up at full price. In fact, I would say give this game a shot once it goes on sale. Until then, hold off on this rather unique title.

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• Hardcore Gamer

  Alex Carlson · May 18, 2015

  6.0

  Toren is very rough-around-the-edges, but there is some charm during the few hours it lasts. ...It’s a puzzler that takes full command of the world it constructs. ...Toren is short and simple, rarely stepping outside of any established template or setup, but during those few hours, there’s a touch of magic on display. Don’t expect anything mind-blowing with Toren; instead, just sit back and enjoy this flawed, but imaginative puzzle game.

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• PS Lifestyle

  Dyani Wood · May 15, 2015

  4.5

  Toren felt like it was just trying to check things off of a “how to make a video game” checklist. Monsters? Check. Armor? Check. Jump button? Check. Scrolls? Check. A dragon? Check. Platforming? Check. Varied environments? Check. I could go on, but I’ll spare you. Each of these things were only half thought out and glued together haphazardly. No thought was given to creating an enjoyable experience that uses all elements of a video game to form something incredible.

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