The Tiny Bang Story

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 73 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 36 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 73
  3. Negative: 8 out of 73

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  1. SpecimenB
    Nov 27, 2011
    9
    This is a very casual and relaxing puzzle game for all ages. The whimsical artwork and airy soundtrack made it an pleasant escape. The puzzles are challenging enough to be fun, but not impossible. I could see how the die hard puzzle fanatics would fine this too simple, but for just the casual enthusiast, it offers plenty of enjoyment.
  2. Deeje
    Nov 18, 2011
    9
    This game is underrated for a couple reasons. The main reason is that it comes across as a Machinarium-esque point-and-click adventure, while in actuality it is primarily a hidden object game. I'm not a big fan of the genre, but this one implements it in such a way that I never found myself bored or annoyed with it.

    While most hidden object games have you aimlessly searching for objects    This game is underrated for a couple reasons. The main reason is that it comes across as a Machinarium-esque point-and-click adventure, while in actuality it is primarily a hidden object game. I'm not a big fan of the genre, but this one implements it in such a way that I never found myself bored or annoyed with it.

    While most hidden object games have you aimlessly searching for objects that have no relevance in the story or surroundings, The Tiny Bang Story only has you look for objects that affect you, such as missing pieces to a machine you need to repair.

    Don't get me wrong, the game isn't entirely focused on finding objects. There are plenty of puzzles and quirky contraptions to figure out.

    The second reason I think the game is underrated is because if you use a guide, which I'm assuming a lot of people do, the game will be extremely short. I didn't use a guide, so it took me about 5 hours to complete. Had I used a guide I probably could have finished it in an hour.

    The presentation of the game definitely deserves a 10. The art and music coincide in a really awesome way, and the sheer amount of imagination and detail put into this title had me engrossed from the start. I'd recommend it, not just for the entertaining gameplay, but for the unique experience.    … Expand
  3. Zemic
    May 14, 2011
    9
    Beautiful graphics style and amazing music. A great mix of point-and-click and puzzles. Really charming and funny. Only complaint is that it is a little short for its price.
  4. neverdieeasy
    Jun 26, 2011
    8
    Beautiful artwork and soundtrack. Mostly logical, but can be frustrating when you miss one object. Some of the puzzles are very difficult for me, I'm not sure how someone can finish in an hour without cheating. Felt a little anticlimactic at the end in that the last puzzle is by no means the hardest. Still I enjoyed the game overall and liked the music and artwork. Well worth theBeautiful artwork and soundtrack. Mostly logical, but can be frustrating when you miss one object. Some of the puzzles are very difficult for me, I'm not sure how someone can finish in an hour without cheating. Felt a little anticlimactic at the end in that the last puzzle is by no means the hardest. Still I enjoyed the game overall and liked the music and artwork. Well worth the money I paid for it (it was on sale).… Expand
  5. Aardvarkk
    Jan 16, 2012
    9
    This is an entertaining game, tricky at times. If you enjoy mild puzzle games then download the demo, it gives plenty to see if it's your kind of game.
  6. chinesephoneme
    Mar 8, 2013
    5
    It is beautiful and enjoyable to play. The puzzles are interesting, and some are pretty challenging, but not annoying. But the gaming experience is not very consistent some designs are not very friendly, and could be improved. The biggest flaw is the length. I think most people can finish it in 5 hours. With the inconsistent experience and very short play through, the price of $10 isIt is beautiful and enjoyable to play. The puzzles are interesting, and some are pretty challenging, but not annoying. But the gaming experience is not very consistent some designs are not very friendly, and could be improved. The biggest flaw is the length. I think most people can finish it in 5 hours. With the inconsistent experience and very short play through, the price of $10 is pretty-overpriced. Fortunately, steam frequently offers very greatly deals of indie games, and you can get it at less than $3, which I think is very worthy.… Expand
  7. Aristas
    Aug 7, 2012
    8
    This game was actually very surprising and enjoyable, I got it in an Indie bundle. The soundtrack and graphics are beautifully done and the puzzles are fun but sometimes they can be a little frustrating, but not very difficult by any means just a little hard to figure out what you have to do. The game is a little short...the play time for me was around 2 hours or 2 hours thirty minutes.This game was actually very surprising and enjoyable, I got it in an Indie bundle. The soundtrack and graphics are beautifully done and the puzzles are fun but sometimes they can be a little frustrating, but not very difficult by any means just a little hard to figure out what you have to do. The game is a little short...the play time for me was around 2 hours or 2 hours thirty minutes. Defiantly worth it.… Expand
  8. ericcoutinho
    Mar 8, 2014
    7
    Good point-and-click puzzle game, at a nice price.
    Not fantastic at all, with a shallow story, some few puzzles that don't exactly makes sense, and a few others that i found too easy.
    But the game have a very cool look and feeling, an interesting and different hint system, and it will not let you frustrated by bugs or exaggerated difficult. You can have something like 4-5 hours of    Good point-and-click puzzle game, at a nice price.
    Not fantastic at all, with a shallow story, some few puzzles that don't exactly makes sense, and a few others that i found too easy.

    But the game have a very cool look and feeling, an interesting and different hint system, and it will not let you frustrated by bugs or exaggerated difficult. You can have something like 4-5 hours of casual fun.

    You can replay all puzzles after finish the game without having to play the whole thing again. Personally, i was not interested to replay any when i finished the game, but after a few months without touching it, i'm tempted to replay the whole game some time, so i think it worth even the full tiny price.    … Expand
  9. ritardedartkid
    Jul 20, 2013
    8
    This is a cute hidden object/puzzle solving game with beautiful artwork and a relaxing soundtrack. Of course there are a few tricky puzzles and difficult to find items, but overall it's pretty casual and laid back. My only critique is that you don't have to find all of the puzzle pieces to beat the game.

    A word of caution though, this is best played in a few sittings. It's short enough    This is a cute hidden object/puzzle solving game with beautiful artwork and a relaxing soundtrack. Of course there are a few tricky puzzles and difficult to find items, but overall it's pretty casual and laid back. My only critique is that you don't have to find all of the puzzle pieces to beat the game.

    A word of caution though, this is best played in a few sittings. It's short enough to complete all at once, but you'll find the game tedious and repetitive if you do. Give yourself some time to enjoy this.    … Expand
  10. markwhitton
    Nov 20, 2013
    7
    Just click everything seems to be the solution to this game... Okay maybe not, however it’s a really well presented game with very well thought out aesthetic environments. Point and click as a genre, is very hit and miss for me. I will either love the game or despise it; there is very little middle ground… I personally loved this game because it felt a lot like a HOG with occasional miniJust click everything seems to be the solution to this game... Okay maybe not, however it’s a really well presented game with very well thought out aesthetic environments. Point and click as a genre, is very hit and miss for me. I will either love the game or despise it; there is very little middle ground… I personally loved this game because it felt a lot like a HOG with occasional mini puzzles so it felt fresh and interesting… The game is quite short, I appear to have completed this within 3 hours, however I must say if it had gone on for too much longer I possibly could have lost interest due to repetitiveness or some stinker mini-puzzles.… Expand
  11. YntoCCabile
    Jun 20, 2014
    6
    Pretty nice puzzle-adventure game, based on finding hidden items needed to proceed. Graphics kind of reminds me Machinarium. Game play is not very long, I was done in one night, but overall it was enjoyment for me.
  12. KalSeth
    Feb 19, 2012
    4
    Tried the demo, but could not get past the first puzzle. While the music is great, the artwork is adorable, and I would really like to play it...there is no tutorial, so I cannot tell whether it's generally not working, or I'm not seeing something obvious.
    Will not be purchasing the full copy, unfortunately, although I had high hopes for it.
  13. thebigcod
    Nov 6, 2011
    5
    This game doesn't really test your intelligence or whatever. It's all about being spotty with collecting hundreds of objects that move the game further, which gets a bit tiresome after a while. Eye-candy graphics, yes, this is a plus, but not enough in my opinion.
  14. hoohoo
    May 22, 2011
    4
    The game and sounds are beautiful, but very short. Playing time is less than 1 hr. Consider this and compare with the price you are offered. For what I paid it was way, WAY overpriced for that duration.

    Some of the "puzzles" are in my opinion horribly simple and seem to be there only the make the game longer.
  15. TitaniumDragon
    Jan 16, 2016
    0
    I had never played a hidden object game before - at least, not in recent times - and seeing as I already owned (and had installed) this game, I figured, why not try it out?

    As it turns out, this game is pretty meh. The core gameplay is, unsurprisingly, searching the environment for bits to solve puzzles with, then solving little puzzle minigames. There is no story, and while the style    I had never played a hidden object game before - at least, not in recent times - and seeing as I already owned (and had installed) this game, I figured, why not try it out?

    As it turns out, this game is pretty meh. The core gameplay is, unsurprisingly, searching the environment for bits to solve puzzles with, then solving little puzzle minigames. There is no story, and while the style is decent enough, there's really very little reason to care about this game - it is pure gameplay, and the gameplay just isn't very gripping, as all it is is basically "find the objects hidden in plain sight".    … Expand
  16. dajhorn
    Feb 11, 2014
    2
    This game is a Where's Waldo game for random objects. Find all the light bulbs, find all the gears, etc.

    The Tiny Bang Story has some nice art, but it is uninspired as a puzzle game, and it punishes the player before providing hints. Buy this game for a dollar when it appears in the Steam discount bin.
  17. Linor
    Apr 7, 2014
    9
    Очень интересная игра.В свою очередь первым делом игра покажет вам мир который нарисован полностью вручную,отличную музыку и увлекательные головоломки.Головоломки иногда могут вас повернуть в тупик,но в основном такого не будет.И 99 рублей для этой игры слишком дешево.
    Моя оценка 9/10    Очень интересная игра.В свою очередь первым делом игра покажет вам мир который нарисован полностью вручную,отличную музыку и увлекательные головоломки.Головоломки иногда могут вас повернуть в тупик,но в основном такого не будет.И 99 рублей для этой игры слишком дешево.
    Моя оценка 9/10
  18. Gracz-org
    Aug 8, 2017
    7
    The Tiny Bang Story to bardzo kolorowa i przyjemna produkcja, która bez wątpienia zapewni Wam rozrywkę na niedzielne popołudnie lub wieczór. Ukończenie gry zajmuje około kilku godzin (w zależności od tego, jak nam pójdzie rozwiązywanie zagadek).

    Pełna recenzja dostępna jest na blogu Gracz.org
  19. NightGeisha
    Jan 19, 2019
    7
    If you like puzzles, you will like The Tiny Bang Story. It's a nice and diverse puzzle game that will entertain you for hours.
    The world of the The Tiny Bang Story is well crafted and colorful, and the puzzles are challenging some times.

    Its a good game, with a very low price, that worth a try. Overall is a nice experience for a very calm and casual game session.
  20. pashockys
    Feb 10, 2023
    8
    this is beautiful and cozy game. fascinating puzzles and terrific hand-drawing levels that still looks pretty good in 2023

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63

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. PC Gamer UK
    Jan 10, 2012
    42
    It's very pretty, but for a game so enamoured with the action, it never clicks. [Jan 2012, p.141]
  2. GamingXP
    Dec 5, 2011
    63
    The Tiny Bang Story is a perfect lunch break companion, but it doesn't offer enough for a long lasting appeal.
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  3. XGN
    Nov 18, 2011
    75
    The Tiny Bang Story has a ton of puzzles and a great atmosphere. You can't deny that a lot of love has been put into this game. One of our few major gripes however is that you will notice there's a lack of variety, as you progress through this pretty short game. If you can look past this matter, you will find an absolutely charming point and click game that you may fall in love with.
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