Tappingo

 3DS
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 5, 2014
    85
    Tappingo is a nifty puzzle game, which looks at various concepts and mixes them to a perfect shape.
  2. 3DJuegos
    Mar 10, 2014
    75
    Engaging and very clever designed puzzle game for 3DS. As fun as simple.
  3. Nintendojo
    Mar 5, 2014
    75
    Tappingo’s gameplay doesn’t disappoint and offers hours of content, making it an excellent addition to the 3DS eShop library.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    Apr 4, 2014
    70
    Tappingo is a fresh take on the grid-based puzzle genre and the perfect treat for your brain and fingers when you need to kill a few minutes.
  6. FNintendo
    Mar 22, 2014
    70
    Tappingo does its role and does it well. This Picross-inspired puzzle game is simple enough to understand quickly and to grab the player's attention for some time. It does feel a bit stripped, though, looking at the lack of contents beyond its main experience, with a complete absence of extras and additional modes.
  7. Vandal
    Mar 13, 2014
    70
    The game is very simple, but it's worth every penny. It is definitely a good choice for those looking for a puzzle game reasonably priced.
  8. Nintendo Life
    Feb 28, 2014
    70
    While a few extra puzzle elements could have been employed, as well as a bit of customization with music and some multiplayer options, Tappingo’s price tag makes it easy to recommend to anyone who thinks they’d enjoy its brand of pixel puzzling.
  9. God is a Geek
    Mar 27, 2014
    60
    You can’t knock the simple charm of Tappingo too much – it is still a cheerful and breezy little number, and some of the pictures will genuinely make you smile (one of them depicts a much-loved Ninty console of yore). Just don’t expect oodles of options, and be prepared for the controls to cause you some degree of annoyance.
  10. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    May 6, 2014
    58
    An undeniably unique concept is all but irretrievably marred by some stern presentation and a lack of basic utilities. [May 2014, p.90]
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  11. Eurogamer Portugal
    Apr 11, 2014
    50
    With no multiplayer options and simple aesthetics, Tappingo satisfies for short periods of time, ideal for playing in brief intervals.
  12. XGN
    Apr 15, 2014
    40
    Tappingo offers nothing to challenge the player. You will be doing the same thing over and over again without any variety. If you have some hours to kill you could spend your free moments with Tappingo but there are better alternatives available for the 3DS.
  13. Destructoid
    Mar 17, 2014
    40
    Tappingo is a semi-clever idea held back by its lack of ambition and amateurish presentation.

Awards & Rankings

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#40 Best 3DS Game of 2014
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#49 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. VivaChiba
    Feb 5, 2016
    5
    You tap out very simple picture puzzles for a €2 price tag.
    What's really more to say? Any more expensive and its rating would plummet, as    You tap out very simple picture puzzles for a €2 price tag.
    What's really more to say? Any more expensive and its rating would plummet, as it's an okay time-killer that doesn't really offer any challenge but is more enjoyable than doing the washing-up.    … Full Review »
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