Topic: Totes the Goat (Switch) Review

[Daan]

Jump on those tiles and achieve the highest score possible in this neat puzzler.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/46720/totes-the-goat-switch-review

Taking one look at Totes the Goat and instantly dismissing it can be easy. The title is one of many puzzle games on the Nintendo Switch eShop and doesn't do anything really new. But no matter: Totes the Goat is totally addicting. The game is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch, especially when on the go.

Totes the Goat embraces a simple concept: hop from block to block with your character and change all to your color. Once a map is filled, the game throws you to the next one. It is here that you to clear a harsher field and try to deal with new obstacles as they come. Enemies are ever present and move at different speeds and instantly kill you upon contact. The loop continues endlessly until you've been destroyed three times, after which a final scoreis tallied.

Totes the Goat really nails the pick-up-and-play mentality. After completing a round, it’s effortless to jump back in and do it again. While there is just one gameplay mode, every round feels different and forces you to react accordingly. Next to points, you also find coins, which are used to unlock additional characters. In time, you can play as Max (from Mutant Mudds) and Chicken Wiggle, which is quite a nice touch. It keeps you going for a little while, even if you might pine for more variety after a long while.

Sadly, Totes the Goat's biggest flaw is missing an online ranking system. After a while, I really wanted to see how I stacked up against the rest. I like working to become a better player, and that is where Atooi's latest lacks in care.

With its sharp voxel style and lovely gameplay, Totes the Goat is an enjoyable puzzler. I had fun playing rounds when I needed a breather.I do wish that the game offered online leaderboards, mostly to give me a motivation to carry on. As it is right now, it is enjoyable. You might lose motivation in the long run, but it is a tasty treat for the few hours it lasts.