If you’re looking for something cute, cozy, and crazy, look no further than to a T. First unveiled at the Annapurna Showcase, we were able to go hands-on with the first 30 minutes and there was nary a moment where a smile wasn’t worthy.
Developed by uvula, led by Keita Takahashi (of Katamari fame), to a T is a game that follows a young boy named Teen just living his life with catchy music that sounds like it was written by a child (in a good way) to boot.
Upon starting the demo, Teen woke up, pet his dog, and had to go to the bathroom. On the trip there, he had his arms raised laterally the whole time—emphasis on the whole time. So while it’s cute that he runs with his arms out, looking like an airplane, it’s something to take note of despite him always doing it. In fact, since his arms are always out, his trusty dog companion helps him with pretty much everything.
After finishing up in the bathroom (in noisy and hilarious fashion), we went downstairs and talked to his mom, who reminded us that there was school that day Teen needs to clean up, brush his teeth, and get dressed.
This giraffe is awesome.
We got dressed first, which was as easy as going up to Teen’s wardrobe and choosing his school uniform. Brushing was easier said than done. We went to the bathroom that we went in earlier, but he had already done his business. The game wanted us to use the bathroom downstairs to clean up and brush, but aside from a sign on the door, there was no actual way of knowing that.
Confusion of clues aside, cleaning up was an interesting experience. Again, the kid has his arms out the entire time, so we had to use the appropriate stick to pivot and move his arms so that he can brush. As for washing his face, you also use the analog sticks to make him bend over so his face hits the water to wash out his “eye boogers.” He doesn’t use his hands to wash his face.
After that, it’s time for breakfast, which utilizes similar controls to pour his milk and cereal before he chomps it down faster than you take to prepare it.
From here, the tone changes rather drastically. Teeen all of a sudden doesn’t want to go to school, and the music takes quite a tonal dive. He even walks extremely slow, muttering to himself about the usefulness of school whenever you press a button.
The game sort of fast forwards through the day, and on the way home, he complains about bullies. Is that why his arms are always out to a T whenever he walks?
I have no idea, but everything about the game made me want more. to a T is slated for a release in May on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game will also launch on Xbox Game Pass.
If you’re looking for something cute, cozy, and crazy, look no further than to a T. First unveiled at the Annapurna Showcase, we were able to go hands-on with the first 30 minutes and there was nary a moment where…
If you’re looking for something cute, cozy, and crazy, look no further than to a T. First unveiled at the Annapurna Showcase, we were able to go hands-on with the first 30 minutes and there was nary a moment where a smile wasn’t worthy.
Developed by uvula, led by Keita Takahashi (of Katamari fame), to a T is a game that follows a young boy named Teen just living his life with catchy music that sounds like it was written by a child (in a good way) to boot.
Upon starting the demo, Teen woke up, pet his dog, and had to go to the bathroom. On the trip there, he had his arms raised laterally the whole time—emphasis on the whole time. So while it’s cute that he runs with his arms out, looking like an airplane, it’s something to take note of despite him always doing it. In fact, since his arms are always out, his trusty dog companion helps him with pretty much everything.
After finishing up in the bathroom (in noisy and hilarious fashion), we went downstairs and talked to his mom, who reminded us that there was school that day Teen needs to clean up, brush his teeth, and get dressed.
This giraffe is awesome.
We got dressed first, which was as easy as going up to Teen’s wardrobe and choosing his school uniform. Brushing was easier said than done. We went to the bathroom that we went in earlier, but he had already done his business. The game wanted us to use the bathroom downstairs to clean up and brush, but aside from a sign on the door, there was no actual way of knowing that.
Confusion of clues aside, cleaning up was an interesting experience. Again, the kid has his arms out the entire time, so we had to use the appropriate stick to pivot and move his arms so that he can brush. As for washing his face, you also use the analog sticks to make him bend over so his face hits the water to wash out his “eye boogers.” He doesn’t use his hands to wash his face.
After that, it’s time for breakfast, which utilizes similar controls to pour his milk and cereal before he chomps it down faster than you take to prepare it.
From here, the tone changes rather drastically. Teeen all of a sudden doesn’t want to go to school, and the music takes quite a tonal dive. He even walks extremely slow, muttering to himself about the usefulness of school whenever you press a button.
The game sort of fast forwards through the day, and on the way home, he complains about bullies. Is that why his arms are always out to a T whenever he walks?
I have no idea, but everything about the game made me want more. to a T is slated for a release in May on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game will also launch on Xbox Game Pass.
by Danreb Victorio
