Can you torque the talk? In this unusual Flash adventure game from 2002, your spacecraft crash lands on an alien planet. To escape, you must observe the culture and learn a new language to communicate with the inhabitants of this alien world.
Tork is remarkable in its originality and design, as well as its gameplay. While the game is not very long, it may take a while to get a grasp of what to do. Observe what the natives are doing, and immitate them. Find the leader and ask for help. The cursor keys are used for moving, and the mouse can be used for selecting words to speak. There is a built-in hint system in case you get stuck.
Tork was created with high production values as evidenced by the art work, the soundtrack, and the easy-to-use communication interface. The art is true to the theme of the game, and reminiscent of a Dr. Seuss book. The sounds in the game are quite fitting to the environment. Click.
Tork was produced by Nectarine and published by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on their website as part of their Game On initiative. Game On is also behind Chasm and OgOg Alive.
Thanks to Steve for suggesting this excellent game.
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That's a cool game.
Posted by: db48x | December 23, 2004 10:04 AM
:)
Posted by: Steve | December 23, 2004 10:18 AM
hint:most of the words begin with the starting letter
Posted by: Steve | December 23, 2004 10:31 AM
Quite easy, but a fantastic gameplay. Fun ending with too :) Should be my favorite for the 2004 best game contest ;)
Posted by: NiKo | December 23, 2004 6:08 PM
Whoa, great game. Loved the easy pace and the feeling you got when the whole language clicked. 'Z' on you!! (you'll get that last comment when ya play it)
Posted by: Mano | January 14, 2005 7:28 PM
Ok, I've done all the trading, got the dream to the ill fella then used the nightmare on the monster to save the kid, followed them to the king at the bottom and he says 'help' - now what?
Posted by: Alan | January 29, 2005 10:04 AM
Nice work, Alan. Remember back to the very beginning... maybe the King (I thought she was a Queen) can help you get your spaceship unstuck?
Posted by: jay | January 29, 2005 10:57 AM
I really enjoyed this game, So...
I made a map of it!
Link to Map:
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL885/3182418/6488835/83468326.jpg
Enjoy!
Posted by: Electricat | January 31, 2005 2:58 AM
That is an excellent map, Elecricat! Nice job. Thanks!
Posted by: jay | January 31, 2005 3:17 AM
Excellent game. One thing though- seems like there are ways to get "stuck". For instance, if you give away your Nightmare to one of the aliens (e.g. one of the fortune tellers), there doesn't seem to be a way to get it back. End of game...
Posted by: dating | February 9, 2005 2:01 PM
stuck cant get king/queen to free my ship
help me
Posted by: jim | March 21, 2005 4:30 AM
Try talking to her [hint: it's one of the green ones].
I got my ship free, but never did learn what that spinning spiral was about.
Posted by: mc | March 24, 2005 3:06 AM
I loved it! :)
Posted by: carolyn | March 25, 2005 10:59 PM
how do you get past the eye thing?
Posted by: bob | May 21, 2005 5:56 PM
k i got the dream and i know wat all the symbols i have mean, but i dont know waht comes next! maybe a hint? please :(
Posted by: James | August 8, 2005 10:15 PM
James - you need to give the dream to someone that needs it badly.
Posted by: jay | August 8, 2005 10:37 PM
Thanks i understand now! What and awsome game! weird little man though.
Posted by: James | August 9, 2005 11:54 AM
im stuck lol how do i get money
ive cooked the food and got some berrys....
Posted by: beth | August 30, 2005 1:04 PM
I agree with Beth.What now?
Posted by: Ravin | September 30, 2005 4:07 PM
This has got to be my favorite game on this site, but why so short?
I only used cheat one or two times, "cook" really stumped me ^^;
A helpful hint to those who are stuck, keep exploring. You'll always find somewhere you haven't been before;D
Posted by: twink62 | October 1, 2005 1:15 PM
hmmm... I can't get past the eye on the green cord thingy that blocks your path. I tried giving it a dream, but Instead it gave it to the alien that said 'help'. A bad dream, no that didn't work either. the alien just gives it back and the eye doesn't stop stalling you. I am sooo confused! (this is probably something really simple and i'll be embarrased once you tell me, but please tell me anyways.) :)
Posted by: Maya | October 3, 2005 7:00 PM
I liked this game alot. Just need a little help.
Posted by: meewa | October 3, 2005 7:02 PM
how to quit the vision door?
Posted by: jw | October 13, 2005 2:51 PM
Jay, how do you get around to reading all of the posts for all of these games and respond to them, while still having time to eat and sleep?? And now I am even taking time away from you for writing this! Hahahaha... you must be very busy.
Oh and I liked tork alot. took me a bit to figure it all out though. It's fun.
Posted by: meewa | October 19, 2005 9:13 PM
Very cool game, but how do you actually pick up the berries so that you can swap etc?
Posted by: minky | January 27, 2006 10:36 PM
i cant get past the eye on a green cord thingy grrr i dont know how to get past it and what is thid dream thingy every1 is talkin about ??
Posted by: mary | January 30, 2006 12:39 PM
i got the petal and traded it for the 3 purple berry things what now ?????
Posted by: mary | January 30, 2006 12:41 PM
ok so now what do i do jay i dont know how to get money to get a petal
Posted by: confuzzled | February 20, 2006 1:37 PM
No, seriously, what does a big flashing "E" mean? Oh-no, here it comes. Queen, hey, are you still down there?
Posted by: Sonic | March 5, 2006 1:53 PM
Very, very very good! One of the best flash games that I ever played!
Posted by: Clarissa | March 17, 2006 11:33 AM
Why is it that I can't access anything on the abc.net.au server? This is the fourth game now on that server that I just can't access. I can't even access the main page.
Posted by: Scuba Steve | May 18, 2006 5:30 PM
Can somebody please give me a hint on what to do with the petal?
Posted by: Veggie | June 5, 2006 8:30 PM
ahah yay! this is one of the first adventure games i finished on my own without hints and cheats :)
okay .. CLICK SPOILER FOR MAJOR HELP!!!
*******DON'T GIVE ANY OF YOUR ITEMS TO THOSE VISION CHARACTERS!!! THEY WON'T GIVE THEM BACK!!******
Posted by: sylvia | June 23, 2006 2:50 AM
I WUV THIS GAME! For people who like this, you might also like Samorost and Samorost II (both on this site.) Anyone else have recommendations?
Posted by: Veggie | July 26, 2006 10:17 PM
This is a really unique game! And I mean that in the good way, not what you say when you think something is weird. Its a really original idea! I loved it :)
Posted by: Kelicola | August 22, 2006 10:57 PM
I am desperate for recommendations, so anyone who liked Tork, please recommend a game! Thanks!
Posted by: Veggie | September 3, 2006 7:36 PM
im stuck i have free those things and this queen sez help wat now
Posted by: harley | September 26, 2006 7:43 AM
tork was great just finished it yewww!!!!
Posted by: harley | September 26, 2006 7:48 AM
Well, I actually beat the game before I found it posted here, but this is great material anyway.
I have one question, though: What's all this talk of "dreams" and "nightmares?" I mean, I know what you're talking about, but how do you get that they're called "dreams" and "nightmares?"
Any idea what's supposed to be happening in that place where you get what you call "dreams?" I mean, maybe we're not supposed to understand it, but...
oh, and what does the first symbol mean, the "K" thing that makes the ill guy run away but all the other aliens zap you?
Posted by: Nick | October 8, 2006 11:44 PM
"K" is swear, you see that little red eyed guy covering his head and running away from you. Just finished tork.. hehehe big flashing 'E'.
Posted by: Caz | October 12, 2006 9:04 PM
OH! MY! GOD! That was the bestest game I have ever played, and I've played flOw! (my current favorite Spore-esque game untill Spore actually comes out) It was so fun needing to learn a new language, I've always wondered (like if I were somehow trapped in france or something) if I would be able to survive and learn at least a bit of communication skills and now I know! By the way, many many thanx go out to Electricat for their super helpful map. Yeah I'm a cheater, so shoot me =P
Posted by: Jihiro | October 20, 2006 5:11 AM
What a gem of a game! I highly recommend
by the way, Jay:
Posted by: RoyK | October 25, 2006 12:36 PM
big flashing "E"?
to pass the eye plant
Posted by: TrAnG | November 25, 2006 3:34 PM
Some game Yo
Posted by: John Skadenskey | December 4, 2006 6:40 PM
coming from someone not so good at adventure games i found this one easy and a whole lot of fun for 20 minutes at home when i got bored. lol. good luck to anyone still playing - hint you really dont need the cheats just keep looking around.
Posted by: Sandry | December 26, 2006 7:38 PM
How do you get money???
Posted by: Hannah | February 5, 2007 11:02 PM
That was cute. The in game hints helped though. Hannah, you get the money by gived cooked food to one of the guards, at least thats who I think they are.
Another great find Jay
Posted by: BJ | February 10, 2007 11:14 PM
Unfortunately, the replay value is poor, since once you know how things work, the second play-through consists mainly of going through a lot of tedious trading, looking around for the same stuff... the wonder is kind of gone. Sadly, that's the way with many casual adventure games. That first play-through is the stuff of dreams, though, which is why it hurts that there's no replay value, since I really wanted more.
Posted by: Sylocat | April 4, 2007 3:51 AM
That would be E for Empty
Posted by: Anonymous | May 8, 2007 6:08 PM
I love this game soooo much. It has got to be my favorite game... out of ALL the games I've played (and that's ALOT). That may sound exagerated but it's true. It kinda creates an atmosphere... and I love learning the language and unlocking places. I havent played it in a few years so im excited to play it as if new since I dont remember much :)
Posted by: plasternipples | May 15, 2007 2:35 AM
Plot:
Communication:
Posted by: rain | June 10, 2007 5:40 PM
That was a pretty good game, kinda short tho. I just finished it, and im impressed! Great reccomendation for everyone, just wish they make a sequel
Posted by: Neoplayer2 | September 11, 2007 7:59 PM
Wow... Yes, it is unique.
Posted by: blastoise | November 28, 2007 9:13 AM
...ok.... so i've given the nightmare to the eye.... now wat do i do?
Posted by: tia | December 23, 2007 2:49 AM
Amazing, amazing game! I loved it!
Posted by: kacee | February 1, 2008 3:56 PM