To a T

To A T is a quirky and charming story about an underexplored topic; if only the act of playing it were a little more fun.

A weird and funny story with a lot of surprises, but control and camera issues dampen the fun.

To a T is weird to its bones, and it's clear Uvula takes great pride in that. The whole thing is nebulous by design, and isn't so much a grand gesture of positivity as it is an ode to the little quirks you love almost without realizing.

From one odd scenario to the next, to a T manages to be just as quirky and ludicrous as it is personal and touching. The overriding emotion, though, is one of joy. to a T is the perfect pick-me-up, guaranteed to make you smile no matter the circumstances.

to a T doesn’t do anything terribly, but it doesn’t exactly triumph either.

to a T's unabashed silliness more than makes up for its occasional bugs and mechanical foibles, with a style and sensibility that's as sweet and heartfelt as it is cheeky and strange.

This game has all of that, but it's also wrapped in a story that's inspirational to kids and adults alike. The game may not be perfect, because there are some dialogue issues that point to some localization snafus and occasional bugs that forced me to start from a previous save point. With that said, it won't take much to have you singing the main character's praises. He is, after all, the perfect shape.

It’s all a little Sesame Street in its approach, boiling everything down to a thin “we’re all just a little different” conclusion that feels insufficient. As clumsy as it may be, though, I can’t fault To a T for trying to craft an inclusive story that’s delivered with sincerity. It’s heartening to see a video game story that centers disability and encourages players to connect with one another’s experiences through play. It’s not perfect, but nothing is. To a T challenges us to reject the status quo, both in the way it experiments with a well-trodden genre and in its story about embracing our differences. The view out your window is bound to get boring when you see the same thing every day.

Despite the handful of technical issues and my grievances with the camera angles, I thoroughly enjoyed this game. It’s a brilliantly fresh idea that is executed fully with nothing held back. The visuals are cohesive and interesting and beautifully done, and the music is incredibly delightful. As long as you enter with an open mind, you will not be disappointed in this game!

Charming narrative-driven adventure game about the life of a 13-year-old teenager... shaped like a T