Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers

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57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. FNintendo
    Oct 31, 2019
    40
    Destiny Connect: Tick-Tock Travelers presents itself as a JRPG with time traveling mechanics and there's nothing wrong with that. The problem is it doesn't fulfill any of its promises and other than a very enjoyable soundtrack, Tick Tock Travelers has very little going for it, as its poor visuals and plot demonstrate and very unhelpful gameplay mechanics further attest.

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6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
  1. Rekkzy
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    More than one of the critic reviews calls the art style "divisive" or "controversial". Even RPGfan says they had low expectations for thisMore than one of the critic reviews calls the art style "divisive" or "controversial". Even RPGfan says they had low expectations for this game. What?! I took one look at Destiny Connect the first time it was teased and thought "Wow. This looks charming and the world seems amazing. This is the future for these kind of JRPGs." From the first scene with the paper plane traveling around the city, set to music meant to tug at the heart strings, this game does so much right that I have no idea what you professionals were smoking.

    Destiny Connect belongs to a genre of games that might not make much sense outside of Japan. They're not really games for kids. They're games for people who often have very complicated lives and want to escape to something simple, peaceful, delicate, and sweet. Some people are strongly put off by a RPG that boasts tons of systems/exploration/customization, because they think "When will I ever have time for this?" Destiny Connect is for people who want to recapture the feelings of childhood, the simplicity of it, and that includes wanting to turn your adult brain off and not have to focus on complicated game systems or intricate plots.

    Destiny Connect isn't worse. It isn't inferior. That's a very Western-world culture-based opinion. You're meant to take longer to breathe in the art and atmosphere. You're supposed to pause and think about what a nice place your in-game hometown is. That itch games normally stimulate, to head forth and conquer and tackle... you're supposed to hold that itch back and ignore it.

    That's not wrong or different. This is just a different philosophy, that games aren't supposed to clobber the attention and reward centers in your brain.

    Some of these very same critics understood what they were looking at when they saw Little Dragons Cafe. Why is it so hard to understand that Destiny Connect is the same kind of game?

    If you want a happy little walking simulator with gameplay elements, if you want a simple and innocent visual novel that isn't high-minded or scary, Destiny Connect is for you. When I look at it, I see similarities between its art style and the famous It's A Small World attraction from Disney. THAT is how to see this game: As a charming Disney park attraction in game form.

    tl;dr: It's a game for people who are fatigued of games.    … Full Review »
  2. AnnaTheWolfLady
    May 7, 2020
    10
    You should not aproach this game expecting a chrono trigger or a FF sort of game, you should instead approach it expecting an earthbound typeYou should not aproach this game expecting a chrono trigger or a FF sort of game, you should instead approach it expecting an earthbound type of game.

    The story and characters are good but the sound design ain't great, the game is simple but fun.

    Oh and there are some low res effects that make the game seem blurrier than it is but that's about it.    … Full Review »
  3. GangsterSwedish
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    If you have a child under 10 at home that loves watching you play RPGs but is a little too young to play them, Destiny Connect shouldIf you have a child under 10 at home that loves watching you play RPGs but is a little too young to play them, Destiny Connect should absolutely be at the top of their holiday gift list this year. It's not Chrono Trigger, no, but it's charming, entertaining, and does an amazing job of introducing younger minds to the concepts and patience required to enjoy a good RPG. Not enough games this generation are catering to the young (or young at heart), Destiny Connect does, and deserves a fair shake accordingly.… Full Review »
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