1998: The Toll Keeper Story Reviews

1998: The Toll Keeper Story is ranked in the -1th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2025

A deeply human story about survival and conscience, 1998: The Toll Keeper Story turns Southeast Asia’s turbulent history into a quiet, unforgettable act of empathy.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 28, 2025

1998 The Toll Keeper Story is a compelling narrative simulator that invites players to experience the grounded struggles of an ordinary citizen caught in extraordinary circumstances. With its thoughtful premise and morally driven gameplay, the title delivers a relevant message through the lens of personal survival and societal pressure. In a time when global political tensions continue to rise, 1998 The Toll Keeper Story offers a timely reflection on civil unrest and the human cost of systemic instability. GameChanger Studio has crafted an evocative experience, one that makes you think after you've put the title down.

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90 / 100
Oct 28, 2025

All in all, 1998: The Toll Keeper Story will leave a huge emotional mark on its audience, niche as it may be. It is not a story for everyone, but one worth telling and experiencing once.

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65%
Oct 27, 2025

The Toll Keeper Story is definitely an interesting game that solidly captures the atmosphere in Indonesia during 1998. However, the concept could certainly have been developed further to deliver something that might have resonated even more with the player.

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