When I say the word “Teeto”, what do you think of? Our favorite Jackson brother, of course. But Teeto is also the name of an engaging, cute little platformer from the team at Eat Pant Games, with help from Super Rare Games. It focuses on an unlikely duo out to save the world from a dangerous shadow corruption.
I’ll say, right off the bat, that Teeto is a game that sits on a throwback level for a younger audience. There’s enough here for experienced platforming fans as well, but they’re likely to breeze through the game and find all the secrets with little effort. But that’s okay, as this breezy approach works rather well. It enables fans to take advantage of Tito’s absorption capabilities while completing tasks and defeating foes.
The gameplay has plenty to offer, with cool little abilities worth discovering and very cool two-player split-screen co-op. This is a really cool feature that I think would be a hit with buddies and siblings alike. Likewise, the presentation doesn’t go over the top, retaining a fresh, cartoony appearance with cute voices galore.
If adorable platformers aren’t your thing – or you prefer something dark and decadent – you can probably skip Teeto with ease. However, those with kids or with a desire to play a cute little platformer should easily absorb this into their game library. These two just might grow on you.
Behold, The Might of Teeto
The world’s fallen into chaos. Isn’t that usually the way? Dangerous shadow creatures are wreaking havoc, and Nory the bunny has seen enough. So he and his shape-shifting buddy Teeto decide to save things together, utilizing the latter’s ability to absorb objects and create new abilities on the fly. Banjo and Kazooie they aren’t, but they make a heroic duo all the same.
Eat Pant Games, a new developer on the scene, wanted to recapture that feeling of classic platformers with Teeto. And, with the help of Super Rare Games, they mostly succeeded. Each of Teeto’s new capabilities, gotten through absorbing items, are very cool. They allow you to solve certain puzzles within each stage, while at the same time squashing any enemies that stand in your way. Oh, and looking for those adorable little Michaels. (Yes, Michaels – because they’re related so well to Titos, eh?)
One thing I really appreciated about Teeto was not hammering the story down. It’s always frustrating when a game relies on cut-scenes to move forward. Instead, Eat Pant Games took an approach where players discover everything on-the-fly. I really enjoyed this approach and hope other devs can learn from it.
That said, there is a catch. The game is relatively too easy. I found secrets with very minimal effort here, and aside from a couple of puzzles, everything was easily resolved with the right abilities. That approach may shut out veteran platforming fans seeking a challenge, like the Crash games provide. But there’s still more than enough here for old-school players and kids that like a breezy, light-hearted adventure.
And I will commend Eat Pant Games for including another cool option – split-screen co-op. Here, you can work together in two-player fashion, and it works really well without getting in its own way. This is one of the best features in the game, and I highly recommend checking it out.
Teeto doesn’t have a huge difficulty curve, but it still earns points for its cool transformative abilities and trouble-free gameplay. That’s sure to win over a lot of you out there.
How Does Teeto Look and Sound?
We reviewed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Teeto, and found it to run very smoothly. The game features a very solid frame rate (even in split-screen!) and nicely colored levels, ranging from junkyards to deep, dark landscapes. Plus the animations are rather cute, especially when Teeto does his transformation thing into unexpected items. The loading time isn’t that bad either.
As for the soundtrack, it has its charming side. Mitch and Luke Duncan, working alongside Pearlblade, have composed a whimsical set of tunes that play by this adventure with ease. Not to mention the voice acting is pretty good (the accent on Nory is just right) and the sound effects do the job.
Overall, this is a pleasant looking and sounding platformer. It doesn’t go into overdrive, but there’s no reason for it to do so considering its audience.
Embrace Teeto!
Again, if it’s a challenge you seek, Teeto may not be for you. I got through the whole thing without that many hitches, so it’s best suited for old-school platforming fans and young ones that could use a distraction this summer.
For them, though, Teeto comes recommended. It’s a fun little adventure with likable heroes and a worthwhile quest, and plenty of stuff to find and absorb. I definitely like what Eat Pant Games has done here, and eagerly await to see what comes next. Even if it’s not named sort of like a Jackson brother. Tito for life!
GAMERHUB RATING: 3.5 (out of 5) JOYSTICKS
Thanks to Super Rare Games for providing us with a review code! Teeto is available now for Nintendo Switch 2, PC/Steam and PlayStation!
Need another great platformer for all ages? Read our review of Nikoderiko: The Magical World!
