To a T is a 2025 puzzle-adventure developed by uvula and published by Annapurna Interactive. It is the latest title from Keita Takahashi, creator and designer of the "Katamari Damacy" series. "To a T" was released on May 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S.
Plot.
Teen is a 13 year-old boy stuck in a T-pose, who lives with his dog and his mother Niko, in a small seaside town. As Teen is getting ready to leave for school (which involves getting dressed, washing his face, eating cereal and brushing his teeth) on what happens to be his birthday, he becomes dejected at the though of being harrased for his physical ailment. As Teen and his dog leave for school, he stops by a sandwich shop run by a giraffe (there are four food shops in town, each run by a giraffe) and grabs a sandwich. During the school day, a trio of bullies harrass Teen by stacking books in the shape of a T and imitating his stance. As he walks home dejected, the dog relieves himself on a stranger's lawn. Teen starts to panick as the stranger opens his door, until he's suddenly hit with a vision, and a strange voice, who tells him to spin around so fast he lifts off the ground, taking his Dog with him.
Gameplay.
"To a T" is a narrative coming-of-age story featuring the main character "Teen", who is stuck in a T-pose, while navigating life in a small town with their dog companion. Teen will "interact with townsfolk, engage in activities, and discover secrets" along the way. The developer and publisher have also described the title as a "life-sim".
Development.
Keita Takahashi revealed his new studio "uvula" and their work on an unannounced game with Annapurna Interactive in August 2022. A full reveal followed in June 2023, with a trailer showcasing gameplay from "To a T". Previously, Takahashi had designed "Wattam", a puzzle-platforming game developed by Funomena and published by Annapurna Interactive. Originally the title was intended to be a PlayStation 4 exclusive published by Sony and co-developed by Santa Monica Studio. However, this version never came to fruition and Annapurna stepped in to publish the game after Sony Interactive Entertainment ceased involvement.
On February 24, 2025, uvula put out a release date trailer featuring a new original song from Rebecca Sugar, creator of "Steven Universe". The trailer premiered during Annapurna Interactive's 2025 showcase. The game was released on May 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Windows and Xbox Series X/S.
Reception.
"To a T" received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. OpenCritic determined that 59% of critics recommend the game. 
"Push Square" praised the game for being "personal, touching, and guaranteed to make you smile".
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