Tunic

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 406 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 49 out of 406
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  1. solokuhn
    Aug 29, 2022
    8
    I was pleasantly surprised with Tunic, the main look of the games immediately shows you that it's main inspiration is the Zelda 2d games but after playing it for a few hours I realised that it had a lot of elements from the souls series as well. However Tunic goes beyond it's influences and crafts itself it's unique and adorable world with a high level dose of nostalgia; offering players aI was pleasantly surprised with Tunic, the main look of the games immediately shows you that it's main inspiration is the Zelda 2d games but after playing it for a few hours I realised that it had a lot of elements from the souls series as well. However Tunic goes beyond it's influences and crafts itself it's unique and adorable world with a high level dose of nostalgia; offering players a good level of lore and secrets while charming you with a retro feel and it's clever puzzles.

    In my opinion this game was designed around it's booklet, which is one of the main collectibles that you can find, in this beautifully drawn booklet you find how the game works and all the mechanics relevant to gameplay. After some reflection I realised that the game is a metroidvania were the key to progression is the knowledge that you gain about the game, from simple things as figuring out when you are invulnerable in a roll, to figuring out how to level up, the game gives you small bits and pieces of information for you to slowly make your way to the credits.

    As much as I appreciated this mechanic in the game I did encounter some frustrating bits, this frustration was mostly due to how combat can at times feel unreliable. Dodges and guards do not always grant you safety as you'd expect, and the ever moving camera during boss fights made the hitboxes unreliable, I often took hits when I wasn't expecting it. This would be fine if the game was of a Zelda type difficulty, but the game throws at you quite difficult and challenging boss fights which made the frustration even worse. Apart from the boss fights the combat was mostly simplistic but functional, keeping you entertained but not feeling like the biggest focus of the game.

    Apart from this small gripe, I do have to commend the game on it's artistry, music and level design. All of it was of the highest quality and the level design really shines with a particular emphasis on 2d worlds with 3d details that contain secrets and corners akin to games like Fez or Captain Toad. Another element that made me want to keep playing and get to the finish line in this game is it's pacing, the game did an excellent job for a metroidvania, I never felt like I had to massively backtrack or find my way, often times the path forward was quite clear or explained simply enough in the booklet. Props to the devs in making a game with such a great connection to retro games, but giving you all the ingame information for you to complete and 100% the game in a fun and slightly challenging manner.

    I finished the game with it's true ending, took me around 14 hours to do so.    … Expand
  2. redwarriorktf
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    A mix of two of my favourite games. DarkSouls and Zelda. Looks beautiful, plays wonderful.cpuld not recommend more
  3. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    2D Zelda + Dark Souls with lovely graphics and a lot of soul and creativity. My only gripe is the end boss and in general the last section. Compared to the rest of the game it was a tad too difficult and obsure.
  4. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  5. JxBest
    Apr 4, 2022
    8
    This is very a refreshing game in the current climate of video games being super "hand holdy". Cool visuals, decent combat and good brain teaser puzzles. Not for everyone but I recommend giving it a shot.
  6. Frost_Cube
    Jun 6, 2023
    8
    A great tribute to Zelda and the indie industry in general, as well as a story of effort and determination according to its developer and creative mind.
  7. ColeTD
    May 5, 2022
    10
    An amazing game about discovery and skill. By far my favorite game to come out this year so far, and I doubt it will be easily dethroned.
  8. grimreapersims
    Apr 19, 2022
    9
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  9. Scooterbru
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    I really love this game, the music, the art design and levels are all beautiful and it lulls me into a meditative state when I play it. Genuinely don't know why this is getting review bombed some people who ar3e giving this a 1/10 are being delusional. I give it a 10 to counteract the 0s and 1s, in reality this game is more like an 8.5-9.
  10. Lynrev
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Zelda Like i wouldve gone for a 6/10 without the enigma behind the second ending , great artistic direction , my main problem is with the ennemies and bosses wich i rarely found interesting which is pretty important in a game of this genre… Expand
  11. Merginatorr
    Apr 1, 2022
    10
    From when I started this game until the final credits, I was enamored with everything that was happening on the screen. Everything about this game breathes old school and it's charming the entire way through. The usage of the manual really struck a chord with me, as I have been playing games since the dawn of time and remember when video games used to come with a manual and even had a pageFrom when I started this game until the final credits, I was enamored with everything that was happening on the screen. Everything about this game breathes old school and it's charming the entire way through. The usage of the manual really struck a chord with me, as I have been playing games since the dawn of time and remember when video games used to come with a manual and even had a page or two for notes where you would write down your secrets and memos. The manual plays an important part of the game so collect all of the pages to find the true ending of the game. That in itself is a task as you must unlock many secrets, many which are hidden throughout the game and even in the manual itself.

    Gameplay is amazing. Exploring the isometric land really gives this game a Zelda 3 feeling to it.
    The soundtrack is superb and adds to the atmosphere or situation happening on screen.
    Graphics are a sleek polished modern take on a classic approach to adventure games.
    Controls are perfect. However, when entering the "codes" to unlock certain doors and sections, if you are using an Xbox D-Pad, sometimes that can be tricky and inaccurate. Use your keyboard!

    This game is charming through and through. I felt like a 10 year old again discovering something new and magical. The perfect blend of an homage to past games, nostalgia flooding me with it's gameplay, and just the way they built this world and story for us made it the perfect game. Even though I unlocked the happy ending, I want to keep playing and fully unlock everything that I can!

    The only slight negatives I can think of is how you can lose where you need to go. I did find where to go easily with the use of the manual, but this isn't like Zelda or Dragon Quest where you speak to villagers and they point out where to go next. The unique language and scripture that appears on screen generally doesn't help. You can get lost easy, which can get frustrating sometimes. Sometimes the bosses can feel cheap, but I never spent more than 5 attempts on ANY of the bosses, this includes The Heir. Learn the patterns, change up your strategy and the bosses fall relatively easy.

    Fast travel is not just for the lazy, it actually serves a purpose on Tunic. You'll need it to reach certain areas you wouldn't be able to before. Level up your stats as much as possible to help survive and do so by exploring everything. This game doesn't hold your hand and in that aspect it feels like the old school NES adventure games. Leave no stone unturned, check all nooks and crannies and gather up all of the items as you can.

    Tunic is a must play gem. A nod to previous legends, a nod to current difficulty and a wonderful experience in a new setting that feels familiar. I loved every second of this game.

    Pros: Everything. Seriously.
    Cons: It's sometimes hard to know where to go. It doesn't jump out at you easily. (however, the manual does a lot of heavy lifting for you without directly telling you where to go.)    … Expand
  12. heroigamer
    Jul 23, 2022
    8
    o início da aventura mais desafiadora e instigante, apesar dos puzzles simples que encontrei durante meu gameplay. O trajeto pode ser intuitivo, mas a forma de chegar ao objetivo à princípio é um mistério. Provavelmente, o nível de dificuldade vai ser coerente a fase em que o jogador se encontra, variando a curva de aprendizado nesse percurso. as referências a série The Legend of Zelda sãoo início da aventura mais desafiadora e instigante, apesar dos puzzles simples que encontrei durante meu gameplay. O trajeto pode ser intuitivo, mas a forma de chegar ao objetivo à princípio é um mistério. Provavelmente, o nível de dificuldade vai ser coerente a fase em que o jogador se encontra, variando a curva de aprendizado nesse percurso. as referências a série The Legend of Zelda são claras, com baús escondidos pelo caminho, vasos a serem quebrados e o constante sentimento de aventura e exploração. Assim como a raposa, os elementos do cenário são encantadores, seja pelo formato arredondado que faz tudo parecer uma maquete em miniatura, seja pelo colorido ao redor e os belos detalhes de sombra e luz. Simples, porém fluído e efetivo. Sua mecânica de esquiva também pode ser usada para dar contra ataques e criar uma espécie de combo para acertar demais inimigos a sua volta, quando estes atacam em grupos. Graficamente as coisas são impressionantes com belos modelos, iluminação incrível e animações sólidas. A diversidade em ambos os tipos de inimigos e biomas de nível também é sólida. A música combina passo a passo com a área inicial inicial com uma ótima trilha sonora que acompanha todo o seu jogo.… Expand
  13. eri41205
    Apr 4, 2022
    9
    I like puzzle games, I like hand-drawn instruction book.
    This game is a hidden gem for Zelda & souls fan.
  14. UnknownSudo
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Este jogo é simplesmente fenomenal. Me levou de volta ao passado. Diferentemente do padrão atual, onde o jogo pega na sua mão e te leva até o objetivo, esta obra de arte é de certa forma "indiferente" com o jogador. No jogo, o único guia é um livro, espalhado pelo mapa em diversas páginas, fazendo alusão aos games da década de 90. Aprendam com este game, empresas. Aprendam a colocar amorEste jogo é simplesmente fenomenal. Me levou de volta ao passado. Diferentemente do padrão atual, onde o jogo pega na sua mão e te leva até o objetivo, esta obra de arte é de certa forma "indiferente" com o jogador. No jogo, o único guia é um livro, espalhado pelo mapa em diversas páginas, fazendo alusão aos games da década de 90. Aprendam com este game, empresas. Aprendam a colocar amor no seu jogo. Os jogos são arte, não um cassino. Joguem e explorem este mundo vivo e CHEIO DE SEGREDOS incríveis!… Expand
  15. MogelPretin
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Not for everyone. However, this game is definitely a gem and my 1# favourite in a long time.
  16. Togalai
    Apr 10, 2022
    9
    Tunic is the only modern game that made me feel like I pulled out my NES with a new game. Amazing sense of nostalgia wrapped in a challenging but very rewarding puzzle/combat game.
  17. MajorProblems
    Apr 25, 2022
    10
    What an utterly fantastic and magical game. At first I was a bit confused by the lack of instructions and any clear direction but I soon realized that it would be a main component of what made the game something truly amazing. The combat was challenging but not utterly soul crushing which only helped to pave the way for its brilliant story that was told one tidbit at a time. I really hopeWhat an utterly fantastic and magical game. At first I was a bit confused by the lack of instructions and any clear direction but I soon realized that it would be a main component of what made the game something truly amazing. The combat was challenging but not utterly soul crushing which only helped to pave the way for its brilliant story that was told one tidbit at a time. I really hope this game designer continues to make games that are as puzzling and enchanting as this one. They have a fan for life.… Expand
  18. Ren3
    May 4, 2022
    9
    Another masterpiece from Indy world. Not so much games I played were so attracting like that. Not so big world, but with huge number of points of interests, keeps you interested in discovering it.

    Tutorial system probably not so original, but still unusual and very entertaining Battle system is acceptable, but not ideal, fair enough to me. Ofc, the title is inspired by Zelda and Souls    Another masterpiece from Indy world. Not so much games I played were so attracting like that. Not so big world, but with huge number of points of interests, keeps you interested in discovering it.

    Tutorial system probably not so original, but still unusual and very entertaining Battle system is acceptable, but not ideal, fair enough to me. Ofc, the title is inspired by Zelda and Souls series, but that mixture feels like well-balanced.

    Unfortunately, unlike BOTW you’re not have all tools from the begging of the game, but most of them, so you need to spend couple of hours by completing action items to acquire all abilities, and only after that the entire game world will be opened to you.    … Expand
  19. HoltFasner
    May 8, 2022
    10
    Absolutely beautiful, light-hearted, fun. Just can't complain, it's high up there, totally well crafted, I really don't get where those negative reviews are coming from
  20. Calccc
    May 10, 2022
    10
    I expected a good mix between Dark Souls and Zelda but I found a masterpiece. I don't have more words, people should play this game.
  21. FoxHound24
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    Beautiful representation of an actual fox living his little foxy life out there in the wild. Aweinspiring.
  22. Laemoth
    Jul 26, 2022
    8
    One of the most interesting puzzle games of the last years with a lot of misteries and secrets to discover. It will probably give you some sort of OCD on finding patterns everywhere, but that's part of the fun
  23. djairbatista
    Aug 4, 2022
    8
    Great rpg Zelda like game, challenging and mysterious indie game, only lacks charisma in the protagonist
  24. Donquers
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    Tunic is an adorably charming take on popular formulas with its own clever twists. While harkening back to old-school Zelda-style progression and Souls-like combat, Tunic also does quite a bit to distinguish itself from the inspirations it proudly wears on its sleeve.

    There includes a wonderfully mysterious and beautifully drawn in-game manual, for the player to collect pages of    Tunic is an adorably charming take on popular formulas with its own clever twists. While harkening back to old-school Zelda-style progression and Souls-like combat, Tunic also does quite a bit to distinguish itself from the inspirations it proudly wears on its sleeve.

    There includes a wonderfully mysterious and beautifully drawn in-game manual, for the player to collect pages of throughout their journey (written almost entirely in a fictional language, that is actually translatable if you have the time). From scattered booklet pieces, the player will slowly gain info on everything from controls and mechanics, to story, to maps, goals, puzzles, and tons of secrets that will all help you on your way. Its seemingly 4th wall-breaking inclusion actually justifies itself extremely well, and never overstays its welcome despite how much you'll be using it. You'll find yourself bouncing back and forth between the surprisingly large open-labyrinthian levels, and the game manual, throughout its entire runtime - as its contents serve not as a crutch, but as a puzzle to figure out all on its own. Every inch of every page seems to allude to something for the player to discover.

    The game is a challenge, and so is its combat. You will face a wide variety of locations, enemies, and bosses, and it will not hold your hand on anything - but it does so with a sense of intent and purpose. Tunic usually gives players just enough info to get by, with just a little expectation that you're the one who needs to "figure it out" on your own. And I found that kind of design philosophy both motivating, and endlessly captivating. Tunic is a game where even simple mechanics and weapons are learned through interpreting clues, so if in some instances one misses a piece of crucial info (either within the world or in the manual), it's possible they can find themselves stuck for a bit. But at the same time, it never feels like it's the game's fault - and usually with just a bit more patience, skill, exploration, or thinking, one can logic their way into a path forward (or possibly somewhere else).

    Tunic is one of the most interesting, charming, and fun games I've played in a long time, and I'm happy that it exists.    … Expand
  25. Astenaura3
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    Muito bom, só da nota baixa quem nao entendeu qual é a proposta do jogo. ..
  26. p88h
    Sep 17, 2022
    10
    i really enjoyed playing this game with my daughter. we both like decoding ciphers and puzzles, so this game was really fun. The game encourages you to explore and it's all served in such a cute but not over the top way, that you really feel being in a magical world - together.
  27. shynorah
    Feb 27, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing on so many levels.
    Already the atmosphere and the music of the game are magnificent.

    Then the game is constantly tickling the player's curiosity.
    Indeed, in the game we do not know what to do and how to play.
    It's a game filled with mystery constantly.

    For me it's the best indie game I've done, even better than Hollow Knight.
    MAKE TUNIC, this game is moving
    Amazing.
  28. Lukers
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    Quite possibly one of my favorite games ever. The puzzles the world and the sense of discovery makes this game amazing and rewarding. People say that the combat was bad, but I had no problems and loved the combat as well as the enemies and huge bosses. This game kept me enthralled the whole time and is a must play.
  29. Niceandunaware
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    This game is a beautiful masterpiece of world design and music. There are some issues with difficulty spikes, world progression/ exploration, due to the way the tutorial functions in game but all of these are by design decisions from the developer. Honestly I loved the game because it didn’t spoon feed you directions and made you explore and try out different things in order to progress.This game is a beautiful masterpiece of world design and music. There are some issues with difficulty spikes, world progression/ exploration, due to the way the tutorial functions in game but all of these are by design decisions from the developer. Honestly I loved the game because it didn’t spoon feed you directions and made you explore and try out different things in order to progress.

    This one of my most enjoyable gaming experiences in years, and I felt like a kid again with my snes trying to find all of the secrets hidden around the world.    … Expand
  30. nicolas9010
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Impressive game. Zelda + Dark Souls that is the summary of the game. Maybe the only negative aspect is you can get lost in some points.
  31. siell2001
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    I love this game I have great memories of the first RPG games I played with a new look and charming animation and concept with an inmersive story but that's not to say it's an easy game I loved it.
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 60
  3. Negative: 1 out of 60
  1. GameStar
    Jan 25, 2023
    78
    Tunic is a wonderful Dark Souls alternative that fails to strike a fair balance.
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  2. KeenGamer
    Jul 13, 2022
    90
    Tunic is truly a masterpiece of game design: a modern day Zelda with all the complexity it needs to thrive with gamers today. If you like running around a beautiful fantasy land, sword fighting fantasy baddies, or translating ancient languages, Tunic will have something for you to sink your teeth into. If you haven't already, I'd highly recommend picking this foxy little gem up.
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  3. Oyungezer
    Jun 26, 2022
    85
    If you were looking for a foxy answer to the question "What would happen if Zelda was a Soulslike?" (I don't know why you're looking in a foxy way), you found it.
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