The Touryst

 Switch
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Edge Magazine
    Jan 3, 2020
    70
    No Shin'en game plays as good as it looks; this one, however, comes closer than most. [Issue#341, p.120]
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  2. Nintendo Insider
    Dec 30, 2019
    70
    With The Touryst, it’s nice to see Shin’en Multimedia maintain their technical quality while flying in at a different angle in gameplay and mood. Besides the out of place design choices in regards to how the puzzle elements are handled, The Touryst is a decent break from reality that provides adorable and light busywork for the thumbs. It sure is a pretty place to mooch around in and will undoubtedly please those who may be looking to carry on stretching out that The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening feeling.
  3. InsideGamer.nl
    Dec 21, 2019
    70
    The Touryst is a fun day out, but ultimately not much more than that. The game is a bit short and manages to evoke quite a bit of irritation due to the sometimes very annoying (optional) mini-games.
  5. FNintendo
    Dec 20, 2019
    70
    The Touryst, a relaxing adventure, if that's possible to do. An adventure with dungeons and puzzles in the background of a lovely summer holiday, with gorgeous graphics and a varied, relaxing gameplay is what comes in this package and it works remarkably well. The game is short and it skips the whole epic side of adventure games but The Touryst is definitely an exquisite gem which more than deserves a chance.
  6. Jeuxvideo.com
    Nov 28, 2019
    70
    The Touryst depicts a colourful universe featuring an idyllic but short journey scatterred with exciting minigames for all kinds of players.
  7. New Game Network
    Jan 6, 2020
    65
    The Touryst is a leisurely puzzle/adventure game that should satisfy those looking for something very light to play on the go. Everyone else might find the experience too trivial and forgettable, apart from the unique visuals.
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  1. The Verge
    Jan 20, 2020
    The Touryst would have been a fun game if it was just solving platforming puzzles in mysterious ruins. But the open-world-like exploration and activities make the islands feel more like actual places as opposed to just set dressing. It really captures the feeling of stumbling onto an adventure while on vacation.

Awards & Rankings

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#87 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#55 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 87
  3. Negative: 9 out of 87
  1. Pouxlaid
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    Un jeu magnifique graphiquement, voir même époustouflant pour de la Switch Calme et reposant Laissez vous allez en jouant à ce jeu, un mélangeUn jeu magnifique graphiquement, voir même époustouflant pour de la Switch Calme et reposant Laissez vous allez en jouant à ce jeu, un mélange de Mario Odyssey avec un air de Zelda BOTW Très variés, on ne s’ennuie jamais Il dégage quelque chose d’unique, introuvable dans les autres jeux, une OST magnifique .. Il est si mystérieux qu’on se laisse transporter dans ce monde très facilement Un des meilleurs jeu de l’Eshop voir indépendant tout court tout simplement, une invitation au voyage comme Journey Un must-have à faire absolument… Full Review »
  2. DJ_Coco
    Nov 25, 2019
    8
    The game is very simple and rather short. If you want a lot of bang for your buck, this game isn't for you. However, The Touryst doesn't tryThe game is very simple and rather short. If you want a lot of bang for your buck, this game isn't for you. However, The Touryst doesn't try to be an epic adventure. It's very scaled-back and its strength kind of lies in its simplicity.

    All the islands you visit are rather small in size. Your quests are easy to keep track of. And this makes for a very relaxing experience. Instead of getting lost in endless worlds, you can stop worrying about all the things the game still wants you to do, and just appreciate what's there. A lot of the stuff you'll find exploring has no special significance and just exists to put a smile on your face. It's a very relaxing game in that regard.

    The artstyle and music compliment the game perfectly. While the adventure won't last long, it will keep you entertained throughout, and the game really focuses on making your vacation as enjoyable as possible instead of stressing you out with all the things you gotta do still.

    I'm not going to go into any details about the game, because the game is best experienced by yourself. A lot of moments will surprise you.

    This game may not be for everyone, but it accomplishes what it sets out to do. Only a handful of moments hold this game back. Other than that, Shin'en once again proved that they can create great games even in genres they never tried before.    … Full Review »
  3. Artrezd
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    60FPS, 1080p - it looks great and runs perfectly. So far, the experience is very smooth and relaxing, there are several islands and there are60FPS, 1080p - it looks great and runs perfectly. So far, the experience is very smooth and relaxing, there are several islands and there are quests on each of them. I'm not sure if this game offers any replayability and I hope they'll keep supporting the game. The main story consists of puzzles and platforming (sometimes frustrating), and there are sidequests like minigames, tasks, taking pictures, finding collectibles, etc.… Full Review »
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