Update #2 []: Following the delay of Toree Saturn last month, developer Siactro has now released a brand new gameplay trailer featuring the music track Blackbird Down (Toree Saturn OST) by KB. This game will arrive on Switch and PC in "early 2025".
Update #1 []:
Although Toree Saturn was scheduled to arrive this year on the Switch, developer Siactro has announced the game has now been delayed until early 2025. The quality would have apparently "suffered a lot" had it been released next month. Here's the message in full:
"I am sorry, but I have to delay Toree Saturn into early 2025. A december release was possible, but the quality would have suffered a lot. I worked with really incredible people on this and I am not going to treat their work with a low quality release. I am very sorry!"
When we get a release date update, we'll be sure to let you know!
Original Story:
A new trailer and PC demo for the upcoming release Toree Saturn have been released, with the developer Siactro also reconfirming the new entry will arrive at some point in 2024. This latest update mentions a Nintendo Switch release, too.
When this new project was originally announced in September last year, there was no Nintendo announcement at that point, so there you go!
Here's a brief rundown about what to expect from the latest entry in this speed-based 3D platformer series (via Steam):
"Run through linear levels from point A to B with a double jumping bird while avoiding enemies, collecting stars (if desired), and getting all kinds of little speed boosts along the way."
- Toree has two new moves! The player can now use a grounddash in mid air to descend faster and get a speedboost when impacting on the ground, as well as homing in on special stars to get a height and movement boost.
- New Looks! Toree Saturns artstyle tries to be a combination of late 90s 3D with some of the more crazy looks of the early Y2K era. It's like a natural evolution of the artstyle of the previous games... I hope.
- Controlling Toree got way easier!
No more Run-Button, meaning players don't have to hold down the right trigger for ages.
Most actions (except for the trigger for the ground dash) only use the Jump button.
Ground Dash is performed by the now freed Right Trigger of your controller (LMB if K&M)
Looking forward to this upcoming release? Have you played the previous games? Let us know in the comments.
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Yes! I love Toree! I can't wait to get back to trying to speedrun levels and collecting stars (if desired).
Keeps on looking great, so looking forward to eventually playing this (and also the previous Toree games which I already have)!
Looks like an old 3D Sonic game with fluid, modern controls
Toree is definitely a great one, this one looks like its a pretty big step up too! I'll definitely check it out!
I feel like I’ve been paying piecemeal for a full game since 2020.
Macbat 64 - 3$
Toree 3D - 2$
Toree 2 - 2$
Beeney - 2$
Super Kiwi 64 - 3$
Three’s Panic Pack - 1$??
Eventually I’ll have paid 60$ for all of it
Toree is best for when you are done playing something big and exhausting. Its perfectly digestible fun. Everyone needs a little bit of Toree in their life.
Feel free to charge like $5 this time. Seriously, it's okay. I'm tired of reading about layoffs.
Though I only enjoyed Toree 2 much, this looks promising!
I desperately want to sing in the comments section for this game
Siactro is one of the brightest lights in indie games. Take as much time as you need, sir. I'd be ready with cash.
As usual absolutely don't mind such delays, looking forward to this (and the other Toree games, have them but haven't played them yet) whenever it comes out!
Nobody better have anything to say towards this legend releasing such great games for so cheap.
Maybe a a miracle a developer at last realized nobody want to pay full price for a bugged game on day one. Let's hope anyway
Does anybody know what the name means? I was expecting something that looked like a Sega Saturn game but this looks more like something from the Dreamcast or GameCube.
@ScalenePowers That's a lot of gaming for $11.
It’s totally fine, buddy. Toree games have given me so much joy. Take the time you need. 🥰
A nice budget 3D platformer. I'll probably get it if I had some spare money in 2025.
Usually not into these types of games, but this one looks fun. I’ll probably pick it up.
The gameplay looks very satisfying. If I can find a physical version with a collection of Toree games, I would like to play it.
Toree wearing the Metal Harbour throwback on its sleeves and I’m here for it!
@Thomystic No danger of that happening unless Marcus Horn (the guy who makes these) lays himself off.
Toree is pretty much the polar opposite of the western AAA method of game production. No staff bloat, no big budget, no need to sell 20 million units at close to full price to stay solvent.
The new trailer is great they’re completely nailing what they’re going for with this.
This is like what the fifth game that got delay this month? First it was Power Rangers then Anton, then Croc, then Under Defeat, and now this.
I bought and played Toree's Panic Pack after a glowing review on this website. It didn't click with me, but the quality is obvious and the price is unbeatable. I hope Toree Saturn turns out to be everything the developer hopes to accomplish.
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