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  • Summary: 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. Toki the warrior lived peacefully in the jungle with his sweetheart Miho.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. Toki the warrior lived peacefully in the jungle with his sweetheart Miho. Appearing out of nowhere, the terrifying voodoo sorcerer Vookimedlo and heinous demon Bashtar kidnap Miho and turn the poor Toki into a chimpanzee! Unfortunately for his sweetheart, he has become a hairy, lethargic ape... Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 20
  2. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Dec 20, 2018
    80
    The return of a classic game that used to "eat" our coins like crazy back in the late 80's. This new edition of Toki retains all the charm of the original as well as its difficulty. The new art makes it fresh and playable again, but the lack of any kind of extra content left us wanting more.
  2. Nov 28, 2018
    73
    Although the lack of extra content and option is alarming, Toki still is a great game, and the new visuals make it more enjoyable than ever.
  3. Nov 25, 2018
    70
    A beautiful remaster of the original Toki, with the same great elements and flaws of the 1989 arcade. Short, difficult and fun. We love the retro-collector edition, which includes a wooden cabinet replica.
  4. Dec 10, 2018
    70
    Almost 30 years later Toki returns with a remake as challenging and fun as ever, but with a renewed audiovisual section that will delight all types of players.
  5. Jan 3, 2019
    64
    Toki is amusing for a few hours, before the poor level design and the repetitive combat system comes to light.
  6. Dec 19, 2018
    60
    Toki looks better than ever and plays great if you don't get stuck at a bad respawn point. When you die a bunch you need to start the game all over again and you can't save either. It's a shame because saving would make this retro game so much better.
  7. Jan 31, 2019
    40
    The retro appeal is lost, the mechanics aren’t updated for modern times, and it offers nothing of historical or archival value. Frankly, I have no idea who Toki’s intended audience is – someone obviously loved it enough to dig it up and give it a fresh coat of paint, I’m just not sure why.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Dec 10, 2018
    9
    Better than the original ?
    May be less difficult if you play as a novice but still thrilling.. Graphics are terrific and the music is just
    Better than the original ?
    May be less difficult if you play as a novice but still thrilling.. Graphics are terrific and the music is just perfect !
    I love the collector version and the cabinet is a great idea !
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  2. Dec 5, 2018
    8
    TOKI remake is a game that you love, or hate. Like the original.
    The1989's game had its problems: a general slowness in the movements of the
    TOKI remake is a game that you love, or hate. Like the original.
    The1989's game had its problems: a general slowness in the movements of the ape, with a difficulty not-so-well balanced. The Microids release shows love to the original, preserving merits and defects. The new visuals are excellent, you feel to "play a cartoon". It's simple: If you loved the old TOKI, probably you'll love the new TOKI. For me, it deserves an "8/10".
    P.S. I bought the (Retro)Collector Edition, easily one of the best collections seen around. Stickers, comic, small wooden case, and the game cartridge, for 40,00€ circa. That's a great value.
    The digital delivery version ISN'T so great, so... I advise you to put money on retail.
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  3. Dec 10, 2018
    7
    It's a short arcade game with stunning HD visuals and presentation. Sadly there's no additional content (extras, save states, originalIt's a short arcade game with stunning HD visuals and presentation. Sadly there's no additional content (extras, save states, original graphics option, etc) for this remaster, but only the arcade experience in different difficulty levels.
    It's a nice game you'll love if you liked the original and the amazing physical edition with a wooden arcade cabinet for the switch is certainly a welcome addition.
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  4. Jan 20, 2020
    5
    A previously decent game is made worse in this remaster. It's as bare-bones as they come: the only option to speak of is difficultyA previously decent game is made worse in this remaster. It's as bare-bones as they come: the only option to speak of is difficulty adjustment. No saving, no graphical options, nothing. The 'amazing new graphics' dispense with the charm of the old pixel art, and, because of alterations to both the animations and aspect ratio, change the way the whole game plays. That alone is not necessarily a bad thing, but it's clear nothing was re-balanced in this change, creating more than a few frustrating and unfair moments (on top of the built-in frustration of it's original arcade design). Not worth $30 in any universe, maaaaybe worth $6, if you were a fan back in the day. But even then, just about every other version is better. Expand
  5. Mar 19, 2023
    5
    Great improvement since 1989, but I feel it a little off, as console game is easier, a thing I feel correct because the original game wasGreat improvement since 1989, but I feel it a little off, as console game is easier, a thing I feel correct because the original game was pretty difficult for me, I don't like too much the graphics, they are animated at a low frame rate, and they want to be too much humorous, original game wasn't so humorous. The music is a little simple. Expand
  6. Dec 28, 2020
    2
    I even regret that 0,87 € I spend on it. It's too punishing. You will lose all progress when you run out of lifes. Yet the game itself isn'tI even regret that 0,87 € I spend on it. It's too punishing. You will lose all progress when you run out of lifes. Yet the game itself isn't joy-able enough to grind. It doesn't tell you what the different difficulty setups do (you start with less lives: 9 on easy, 2 on most difficult). The only upsides are, decent controls, nice sound-effects and "likable" visuals, even tho I think the "hero" looks unnecessarily derpy. The music is borderline okay, I guess. There are so much more enjoyable games ou there, don't waste your time on it. Can't recommend it. Expand
  7. Dec 4, 2018
    0
    Эта игра очень скушная и неинтересная 1Эта игра очень скушная и неинтересная 1

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