Totem Volcano Game Review

Totem Volcano Game Background

Totem Volcano is a simple level destruction physics game. Remove blocks of various materials to bring the idol into a stone base without it touching the ground. Finish each level without angering the volcano god by clearing every block while keeping the idol secure.

This game was developed by MarketJS.

How to Play Totem Volcano

To select, left click with your mouse or tap on the touchscreen with your fingers. On the welcome screen, select Play to open the level selection screen. Select Tutorial to play the game’s tutorial. On the level selection screen, select a game mode, then select an unlocked level number to begin.

To remove a piece of wood, select it. You cannot remove pieces of stone.

Basic Gameplay Advice

Your goal is to bring the volcano god’s idol to solid rock. Remove pieces of wood in the correct order to slide the idol to its proper substrate. Should it fall to the ground, however, it will be defiled and the volcano god’s anger will cause you to fail the level. Likewise, sending the statue offscreen or failing to destroy all relevant blocks will also anger the god and cause an eruption.

A variety of materials appears on every level:

• Wood comes in both fresh and mossy forms. Fresh and mossy wood crumble when selected.
• Stone cannot be selected. Often, you need to have the stone laid down flat to serve as a platform for the idol.
• Glass cannot be selected. It slowly breaks as it falls down and things land on it.
• Bombs are selectable. They push objects upon exploding.
• Glowing stones can only be destroyed by getting hit by one another.

These objects can appear in many shapes and forms, which plays into how gravity affects them.

The game has 20 levels (8 in prolog mode and 12 in classic mode). These are unlocked sequentially. You can replay levels you’ve previously beaten.

Advanced Playing Tips & Strategy

Consider where your idol needs to land before making any moves. You’ll need to assess where it needs to go before removing the blocks needed to bring it there. At times, there will be cases where you must secure the idol’s place in the stone foundation before removing the rest of the blocks.

The idol’s location is sometimes rather precarious. If it appears unbalanced, remove the objects below it quickly to get it back to a stable position before it falls.

Pay attention to the location of the special blocks (glass, glowing stones) and devise a removal sequence to take them out.

Educational Aspects

This game hones a player’s logical thinking skills.

Player Age Recommendations

This game is suited for school-aged players and above. We recommend it for players who enjoy level destruction games.