$0.99Toree 2 Fast, tiny, weirdly wonderful
Race a small bird through nine bite-sized 3D platforming levels at full speed.
Is Toree 2 worth it?
Toree 2 is worth it if…
- you want a quick 3D platformer you can finish in one sitting
- you like chasing S ranks and shaving seconds off your runs
- you miss the late 90s low poly look and old school unlockable characters
- you enjoy games that take themselves exactly seriously enough
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Speed is the whole point
Toree 2 is built around momentum. Levels are short and linear, packed with boost rings and boost doors that keep you moving, and checkpoints sit close enough that dying costs you seconds, not progress. The idea is flow: chain jumps, keep your speed, and find the line through each stage. You are not exploring or puzzling anything out. You are trying to get from start to finish without breaking rhythm, and then immediately trying to do it faster. A full run of the nine levels takes around half an hour, but the game is really about the second, third and tenth attempt.
Cute on the surface, weird underneath
It looks like a lost Nintendo 64 game: chunky low poly, saturated colors, a bird with sunglasses. Two costumes this time, both cute. Then the weird elements kick in. Yes, ice cream arc. The soundtrack carries it all, with a different track for every level, some of them with lyrics, and it fits the stages so well it is a highlight on its own.
How long does it take to finish?
How long does it take to finish?
A first playthrough takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes, and a thorough one with everything unlocked around two to three hours. That shortness is the design, not a flaw: the levels are made for replaying, hunting collectibles and going for S ranks, which demand nearly flawless runs. If you only play a game once, keep the length in mind. If you like perfecting runs, the replay value is where the game actually lives.
What are the secret characters about?
There are hidden characters to unlock, in the old school tradition of beating the game and being rewarded with someone new to play as. One of them even lets you poke around out of bounds areas. The character select screen also lists Toree's special feature as "is a bird", which tells you the tone you are dealing with.
