The Touryst

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  • Summary: You are just arriving at the Monument Islands. Want to go swimming? Or rather take a dive into the deep sea? Or do you want to visit the amusement arcade, do some shopping, dance at the beach party? Fancy some surfing? Or will you talk with the strange old tourist and listen what he has toYou are just arriving at the Monument Islands. Want to go swimming? Or rather take a dive into the deep sea? Or do you want to visit the amusement arcade, do some shopping, dance at the beach party? Fancy some surfing? Or will you talk with the strange old tourist and listen what he has to say about these ancient mysterious monuments..… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Gaming Age
    Jan 15, 2020
    91
    This is a fantastic, gorgeous experience, and if you have a Nintendo Switch, you should definitely give these islands a visit.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Dec 15, 2019
    90
    Brilliant, hilarious, varied without ever losing consistency or amalgamation, it is really difficult to recommend a more suitable title to round off the year. Well done everyone, have a good trip.
  3. TrueGaming
    Dec 1, 2019
    85
    The Touryst is an amazing game that will keep you invested at all times with a plethora of challenges and activities; there is a lot of fun to be had with this game.
  4. Cubed3
    Dec 2, 2019
    80
    The Touryst may sport minimalistic visual designs, but make no mistake, it truly is a technical showcase for the Nintendo Switch with all the effects it throws around at the same time, all at a locked 1080p60 while docked. Shin'en strikes again then, and the adventure itself is pleasing and gripping throughout. Its only shortcoming is that, in the hands of capable riddle solvers, it is on the short side of things and feels like it is over a bit too quickly.
  5. Vooks
    Dec 9, 2019
    80
    Between Fast RMX and The Touryst, Shin’en has really gotten some great performances out of the Switch. I imagine there’s going to be a lot of people thinking about what a game like Link’s Awakening could’ve turned out like with this small team involved. If you want a nice relaxing puzzle game where you can just soak in the visuals The Touryst is a great game for it. Minor quibbles aside there is plenty to enjoy over the five-hour trip. Shin’en has made a game that looks amazing while always giving you something new to do. This is a vacation worth taking.
  6. Vandal
    Nov 26, 2019
    75
    The Touryst is an original concept with really good ideas, even if they’re not always executed successfully. However, if you’re looking for an adventure that’s relaxed and unique, give this a try.
  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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30
  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… Expand
  2. Beartank
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    A very lovely game, a characteristic that is often overlooked. Puzzles that are challenging but not too tricky, a few tough arcade mini-games,A very lovely game, a characteristic that is often overlooked. Puzzles that are challenging but not too tricky, a few tough arcade mini-games, but ultimately a relaxing game that you can complete in about 10 hours. A really great way to relax after a tricky day at work. Graphically beautiful and sweet characters. I will buy any sequel on day one.… Expand
  4. Theopinionater
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    The Touryst is one of if not the best game i have ever played. I haven't really played anything quite like it. first of all its one of theThe Touryst is one of if not the best game i have ever played. I haven't really played anything quite like it. first of all its one of the best looking games on the switch with its crisp blocky characters and world and probably the best lighting effects on any game. its not the longest game i have ever played it took me about 9 hours to get 100%, but its the best 9 hours i have ever spent on the switch. The fun but sometimes hard puzzles and platforming mixed with the games great mechanics and graphics, made me not want it to end, it doesn't have a very in depth story as well, but what you do get is really interesting and fun to me, running and jumping around different islands and monuments completing different side missions and parts of the story to check another thing of that to-do list to get closer to that desirable 100 percent, kept me coming back to squeeze as much as i can out of this game.
    i got this game on sale for i think around 4 quid but for £17.99 as a base price it is still an amazing game if your looking for a puzzle/platformer with stunning visuals and great controls and story.    … Expand
  5. Tjalle
    Dec 22, 2019
    8
    Tolles kleines Game. Einzig die unpräzise Steuerung kann ab und an nerven.
  6. rdekoch
    Nov 27, 2019
    8
    So fun that it’s hard to stop playing. It has so much variety and rewards exploration. A complete blast!
  7. NothinButtNutt
    Jan 13, 2020
    7
    The game is a technical marvel when it comes to the presentation. The gorgeous blocky, voxelated visuals give the title a retro feel with aThe game is a technical marvel when it comes to the presentation. The gorgeous blocky, voxelated visuals give the title a retro feel with a modern twist. The soundtrack is a nice mixture of atmospheric pieces, along with tunes that are absolute bangers by themselves. Performance-wise, Shin'en strikes yet again with their mastery with Nintendo hardware; "The Touryst" runs at a silky-smooth 60 fps, with a resolution of 1080p, making the experience seamless. Start-up and load-times are blisteringly fast, with no hiccups during the experience.

    In terms of gameplay, "The Touryst" can be divided into two parts: an Adventure-Puzzle Platformer, and a Minigame collection. It urges you to explore the 8 islands, interacting with the locale and unlocking the secrets hidden away in the monuments. The game doesn't hold your hand; you'll lose yourself in the world with the amount of activity you can do on the islands. The highlight of the adventure has to be monuments, as they are a test of the mind. You might struggle with the camera... it can be a bit awkward with getting an ideal view while platforming.

    However, the game is short... Criminally short. A playthrough can range from 4-7 hours, which is very jarring in the grand scheme. The length itself isn't a problem; the game has high replayability value with 100% completions (6 1/2 hours), speedruns (3-4 hrs), and minigames (high-score), but it's the price of $20 that leaves much to be desired. If you prefer to play at a slow-burn, or if the game happens to be on sale, I highly recommend that you pick this up.    … Expand
  8. TheRoman
    Aug 5, 2020
    0
    I have never written a game review in my decades of gaming. I created an account to warn potential buyers that this is a great game ruined byI have never written a game review in my decades of gaming. I created an account to warn potential buyers that this is a great game ruined by the most sloppy, unresponsive, unforgiving controls of any game I have ever played. That includes Crash Bandicoot, Bloodborne, Dark Souls, Hollow Knight, etc. This is far worse. It punishes the gamer for wanting to go further into the game as well as side quests. There are times when moving the Right analog stick, to move the camera only, caused my character to move inexplicably and fall of a ledge. Buyer beware.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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