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Toki

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

The return of the wacky monkey!Toki sets off on a new adventure! The cult action/platform game originally released on arcade machines in 1989 is back with a super-simian new version, featuring all-new hand-drawn graphics and re-orchestrated music!

What works
  • Faithful and polished remake
  • Beautiful hand-drawn graphics
  • Challenging old-school gameplay
  • Remastered and original soundtrack options
  • Nostalgic appeal for retro fans
Things to keep in mind
  • Short game length
  • Lack of save or checkpoint flexibility
  • High difficulty may frustrate newcomers
  • Limited content and replayability
  • Price considered high by some

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Thunder Ray

  • They Always Run

  • Corridor Z

  • Resident Evil 3

  • Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered

  • NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]

  • Magical Valkyrie Lyristia

  • Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition

  • METAL EDEN

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Thunder Ray

  • Corridor Z

  • Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered

If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

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  • Autonomy

    The Strongest TOFU

Similarity map

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Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Toki: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Experimenting, Value.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    3

    "Players control the tofu character's jumps and movement freely, with different tofu types offering varied playstyles."

    Capsule for The Strongest TOFU The Strongest TOFU

    "Players control Toki's actions directly in a classic arcade platformer style with limited save options, emphasizing player skill and decision making within fixed level designs."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game demands skillful play with a high learning curve, including mastering combos, blocking, juggling enemies, and no continues on default difficulty, providing clear feedback and challenge."

    Capsule for Final Vendetta Final Vendetta

    "The game demands skillful play, pattern memorization, and precision, with a high difficulty curve and one-hit deaths requiring mastery."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    -2

    "Focus is on personal progress and completing challenges rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    Capsule for Next Space Rebels Next Space Rebels

    "Focus is on individual progression and personal challenge rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    1

    "Some players replay to explore different endings and achievements, but the short length limits habitual long sessions."

    Capsule for Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel Perfect Gold - Yuri Visual Novel

    "Players tend to replay to improve and overcome challenges, but the short length and limited content reduce habitual long sessions."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    -5

    "Single-player only with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

    Capsule for GIGANTIC ARMY GIGANTIC ARMY

    "Single-player only with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    1

    "Some customization of graphics settings and lighting is possible, but gameplay and level design remain faithful to the original with minimal creative modification."

    Capsule for Quake II RTX Quake II RTX

    "Faithful remake with hand-drawn graphics but no level or gameplay modifications; limited creative freedom for players."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -5

    "No social dominance or power over others; purely individual experience."

    Capsule for Bendy and the Ink Machine Bendy and the Ink Machine

    "No social dominance or power over others; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    3

    "Nostalgic and immersive arcade experience provides a fun escape from real life."

    Capsule for ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN

    "Provides nostalgic escape into a challenging arcade world with immersive audiovisuals."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

    Capsule for Lake Haven - Chrysalis Lake Haven - Chrysalis

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    -3

    "Gameplay is repetitive and requires mastering fixed patterns rather than exploring new mechanics."

    Capsule for WIN THE GAME: WTF! WIN THE GAME: WTF!

    "Gameplay is fixed and repetitive, focusing on mastering established patterns rather than trying new mechanics."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    -4

    "Game levels are short and familiar in style; limited discovery or new area exploration."

    Capsule for Zup! X Zup! X

    "Levels are fixed and familiar to fans; little discovery or new area exploration."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    2

    "Players can choose graphic filters to customize visual experience."

    Capsule for Trash Horror Collection Trash Horror Collection

    "Players can choose visual filters and soundtrack options, allowing some personal aesthetic preference."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    4

    "The game features imaginative characters, colorful worlds, and a whimsical story with a goofy villain, embracing a fictional fantasy setting."

    Capsule for Vibrant Venture Vibrant Venture

    "The game features a fantastical story of a man turned into a monkey fighting magical enemies in a cartoonish world."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    -5

    "No community or social features; strictly solo play."

    Capsule for Iron Lung Iron Lung

    "No community or social features; strictly solo play."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Players improve skills through repeated attempts, learning enemy patterns and refining strategies."

    Capsule for Commando Collection Commando Collection

    "Players develop skills through repeated attempts and learning enemy patterns."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for Car Manufacture Car Manufacture

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to challenge and frequent deaths."

    Capsule for Make Good Choices Make Good Choices

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement due to difficulty and one-hit deaths."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -5

    "No social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

    Capsule for Nodebuster Nodebuster

    "No social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

    Capsule for FORM FORM

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    2

    "Progression through levels and unlocking abilities, but no extensive item collection or upgrades."

    Capsule for Plazma Being Plazma Being

    "Limited progression through levels and power-ups, but no extensive item collection or upgrades."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    -3

    "High difficulty and punishing mechanics create tension rather than relaxation."

    Capsule for The Age of Decadence The Age of Decadence

    "High difficulty and punishing mechanics create tension rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Appealing hand-drawn visuals and orchestral soundtrack provide rich sensory stimulation."

    Capsule for Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

    "Vibrant hand-drawn visuals and remastered soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    -4

    "No social recognition or ranking systems."

    Capsule for ICEY ICEY

    "No social recognition or ranking systems."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    2

    "Basic narrative with some humor and quests, but story is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

    Capsule for Crowntakers Crowntakers

    "Simple narrative with some lore provided via comic, but story is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    3

    "Requires timing, pattern recognition, and planning attacks; some problem solving in boss fights."

    Capsule for Tiny Barbarian DX Tiny Barbarian DX

    "Requires pattern recognition and timing strategies to overcome enemies and bosses."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    3

    "High tension from one-hit deaths and challenging obstacles creates suspense and excitement."

    Capsule for Meow Express Meow Express

    "High stakes one-hit deaths and limited continues create suspense and tension."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    -2

    "Mixed opinions on value; short length and limited content make full price seem high, but good on sale."

    Capsule for LostWinds LostWinds

    "Mixed opinions on price; short length and limited content make full price seem high."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    3

    "Combat involves shooting enemies and bosses with various weapons."

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    "Combat involves shooting enemies and bosses with projectiles, consistent with run-and-gun arcade style."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    3

    "Players must avoid death and manage limited lives to progress through levels."

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    "Players must avoid instant death and manage limited lives and continues to survive through levels."

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