I had grown weary of indie puzzle platformer games, and only tried Tick Tock Isle because was on sale. I was surprised to find that it was actually quite enjoyable.

Tick Tock Isle has interesting characters and a very charming aesthetic. It has so many hidden references to pop culture and literature, I remained interested in the setting throughout. Unlike many games like in the same sort of genre, TTI doesn't try to draw itself out with bad controls, repetition, a slow moving main character or non-interactive cutscenes. It just delivers a series of interesting events and challenges, held together by a story that wraps up before anything gets boring.

It's the perfect game for a Sunday afternoon - cheap, fun, not at all frustrating, and a good length.

I had grown weary of indie puzzle platformer games, and only tried Tick Tock Isle because was on sale. I was surprised to find that it was actually quite enjoyable. Tick Tock Isle has interesting characters and a very charming aesthetic. It has so many hidden references to pop culture and literature, I remained interested in the setting throughout. Unlike many games like in the same sort of genre, TTI doesn't try to draw itself out with bad controls, repetition, a slow moving main character or non-interactive cutscenes. It just delivers a series of interesting events and challenges, held together by a story that wraps up before anything gets boring. It's the perfect game for a Sunday afternoon - cheap, fun, not at all frustrating, and a good length.