TOHU

TOHU

January 28, 2021

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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. Adventure as a little girl Explore vivid and atmospheric locations, meet intriguing characters, and …

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Critic Reviews (26)

Achi Ikeda Nintendojo Jan 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

35.0

"Though the game is pleasing visually and acoustically, it just wasn’t that compelling. There wasn’t anything outstanding about TOHU one way or the other. It is a decent point and click game, but without a driving story, I didn’t feel …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jan 2021
80.0 /100

"TOHU can be a perplexing adventure game at times but it&s;s full of stand-out moments that you&s;ll think fondly back on for years to come."

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Anthony Mann ZTGD Jan 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

46.0

"All in all TOHU is an okay point and click adventure. I think there are far better ones out on the market but I don’t know if there are many prettier than TOHU."

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Bruno Ribeiro PSX Brasil Jan 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"There are almost no negative points, except perhaps the fact that TOHU is quite short and leaves the player in the mood to explore more. It is also worth saying that the gameplay is possibly better with a keyboard and …"

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Christina Wendt GamesFinest Jan 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"TOHU is definitely a game that lives on its graphic and sounds. In every new area, players are wise to take a few moments to take in the beautifully crafted surroundings and their details. On a positive note, this also …"

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Dan Boise Completexbox Jan 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"TOHU tells the story of a nameless girl; simply referred to as The Girl throughout the adventure, who can transform into a hulking robot at any time. Oh, and she also lives on the back of a fish that’s floating …"

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Dominic Weakland Just Push Start Jan 2021
75.0 /100

"Ultimately, there really isn&s;t a whole lot to say about Tohu. It&s;s a cute point-and-click adventure game with a fairly basic story and simple gameplay. You can solve the puzzles through common sense like a weight is obviously needed on …"

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Doug Mercer COGconnected Jan 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Overall, TOHU’s lovely aesthetic, challenging puzzles, and do-it-yourself style of direction make this a real winner in my eyes. While so much good hits a real stumbling block with controls not designed for a controller, it didn’t stop me from …"

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Emerson Dupree Digital Chumps Jan 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

45.0

"TOHU reminded me of a lot of games that I played as a child, from the point and click design to the mini-game layout, I found myself feeling a bit nostalgic. This game is quite delightful if you don&s;t mind …"

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Emma Flint TheSixthAxis Jan 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Tohu is a mixed bag. It delivers such beauty and curious treasures, but it loses some of its shine thanks to tediously hard puzzles and a hint system that proves to be a greater hindrance than the actual puzzles. For …"

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Evan Norris VGChartz Jan 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Its characters are fun, its puzzles are mostly fair, and its production value is extraordinary. At the same time, it embraces a handful of tedious trial-and-error problems and its narrative fails to deliver a satisfying payoff."

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70.0 /100

"It’s not hard to recommend TOHU — if you love busy, hand-drawn environments and puzzles that will really make you rack your brain for solutions, this is absolutely up your alley. It may have elevated my blood pressure for the …"

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Jacob Kavanaugh Noisy Pixel Jan 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"TOHU is almost certainly a puzzle adventure that will win you over based on its visual charm alone. Sadly, the game doesn’t really expand on the wonderful world it presents with a matching narrative. Still, the beautiful environments, clever puzzle …"

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Jan 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Despite its narrative leading to little in the way of a noteworthy tale, TOHU manages to gracefully side-step such an omission through wise understanding of its scale."

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Joseph Fonseca Screen Rant Jan 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

55.0

"Tohu brings cute adventure gaming to Switch."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jan 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

63.0

"Right out of the gate I was honestly a bit nervous with the look and feel of TOHU, concerned that it would go firmly down the cute and quirky road but come up short in terms of variety and challenge..."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Jan 2021
50.0 /100

"TOHU is set in a beautiful world begging to be explored, with an adorable protagonist that we should be dying to learn more about. But its frustratingly difficult puzzles and the fact most players are going to have to rely …"

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Lucca Cardoso The Game is a Lie Jan 2021
60.0 /100

"TOHU is not bad, per se, but I would have enjoyed it more were it a cartoon. Its gameplay is way too simple and the solutions to its puzzles way too absurd, resulting in a game that fails to truly …"

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Luke Winkie Jan 2021
76.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

74.0

"Quality point-and-click puzzles link a gallery of impeccable artwork."

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Nycolas Medeiros GameBlast Jan 2021
70.0 /100

"Despite having a weak and very short storyline, Tohu offers good challenges and guarantees a few hours of entertainment in a fun and eccentric world. Its simple gameplay makes the game easy to learn and very accessible. For veterans of …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Jan 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"If you’re looking for a solid fun point-and-click title then look no further as that is exactly what fans of the point-and-click genre will find in TOHU! TOHU is a great adventure that will engage you right from the start, …"

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Sebastian Hawden PlayStation Universe Jan 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

50.0

"Beautiful and joyous, TOHU is a point and click adventure that warms the heart. It looks stunning and has puzzles that are enjoyable. A unique help system means you will never have to run over to Google for hints. It …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Jan 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

85.0

"Tohu is a traditional point-and-click adventure game where players search for hotspots and combine objects to solve puzzles. Players alternate between characters Puff and Cubus, using their unique abilities. The game is visually charming and has a fitting soundtrack, but …"

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Steven Green CGMagazine Jan 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"Tohu is a beautiful and fresh iteration on one of gaming&s;s old school genres. Cursor-based movement in docked mode, a short playtime, and shallow story aren&s;t enough to hold back the top-notch art and animations, intelligent puzzles, and incredible soundtrack …"

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Steven Rollins Nintendo Enthusiast Jan 2021
60.0 /100

"There&s;s not enough here for me to feel comfortable recommending Tohu at full price. If you&s;re really itching to play a point-and-click adventure and can get a great deal on it, it&s;s worth a look. Outside of that, you&s;re not …"

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Yann Bernard Gameblog Jan 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"Behind Tohu&s;s beautifully detailed, crisp yet intriguing universe stand some imaginative handcrafted puzzles that integrate brilliantly both into the environments and the rather straightforward, if not square story."

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