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. Steff86
    Mar 18, 2022
    0
    Awful game! It's one of the worst games out there this is supposed to be 2022
  2. alexlomba87
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    An almost perfect game that kept me glued until I finished it. The only downside is that a few secrets are unreasonably difficult and would have benefitted from a few more hints dispersed across the world. This includes the language translation that felt a bit too much to handle, even with pen and paper and patience. It feels like dropping a few more hints would have made the experienceAn almost perfect game that kept me glued until I finished it. The only downside is that a few secrets are unreasonably difficult and would have benefitted from a few more hints dispersed across the world. This includes the language translation that felt a bit too much to handle, even with pen and paper and patience. It feels like dropping a few more hints would have made the experience more accessible without falling in the temptation of looking online, and without any detriment to the overall experience.… Expand
  3. Raegnir
    Dec 2, 2022
    3
    Literally a mobile game, unplayable with keyboard, disgustingly bad controls, guaranteed waste of time at least 5 hours wandering around figuring out what to do and where to go. Just don't waste your precious time with this crap mobile game.
  4. Faksnap1000
    Feb 7, 2023
    7
    Don't really understand the hype, but it's a not too bad. Let's hope Nintendo can show us again some day how it's really done.
  5. hoanns
    May 29, 2022
    9
    The game has a great mysteric athmospere to it, it looks great and the music is nice. The progression is engaging and you really get immersed in the world.
    What I didn't like was the final puzzles to complete the game and the story that was too vague.
  6. CTAN
    Jun 3, 2022
    1
    Zelda wannabe? Beautiful graphic and scene design, but I'm really disappointed with the design and gameplay mechanic... In nut shell, nothing is new...
  7. TheLinkgirl
    May 25, 2022
    2
    Great concept, poor execution. These words sum up Tunic for me. From the visuals to the combat, the character designs and sound design, Tunic seems like it should be a great game. However, you can't just throw all this into a world, and then expect your players to just know where to go at every turn, especially if the player is likely to miss a ton of necessary items. Tunic could have beenGreat concept, poor execution. These words sum up Tunic for me. From the visuals to the combat, the character designs and sound design, Tunic seems like it should be a great game. However, you can't just throw all this into a world, and then expect your players to just know where to go at every turn, especially if the player is likely to miss a ton of necessary items. Tunic could have been a great game, if only it gave the player just the slightest bit of guidance along the way.… Expand
  8. Edubeck
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Amazing, entertain and easy to understand, a good game to spend a few hours
  9. ManuPVZ
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Excelente título, una experiencia impecable que goza de su propia esencia, muy buena música y exquisita jugabilidad 10/10
  10. Ky4785
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    if you're a big fan of the OG Zelda games back in the NES days.
    this is the game for you to enjoy.
  11. Mac1972
    Mar 21, 2022
    9
    Fantástico! A exploração é viciante. Este é um jogo obrigatório para qualquer fã do gênero. Incrível a simplicidade da jogatina
  12. WinterIsComing
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, containing perfect gameplay mechanics and staying true to it's main inspiration. To those who say it copies "Zelda", you obviously knew nothing of the game. To those who think it's too difficult... I'm sorry that you can't handle a challenge, play an easier game or get good scrub, reviews don't count as a person crying over how the game makes things "too hard onThis game is a masterpiece, containing perfect gameplay mechanics and staying true to it's main inspiration. To those who say it copies "Zelda", you obviously knew nothing of the game. To those who think it's too difficult... I'm sorry that you can't handle a challenge, play an easier game or get good scrub, reviews don't count as a person crying over how the game makes things "too hard on them" lol… Expand
  13. QcGamer
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    A very good Zelda-like game. The animations are really good, I like the graphic style. You can tell that a lot of attention to detail has been put into this game. Some bosses are though, but not to the level of Dark Souls like I've seen the comparison. All in all, a solid 30-hours indie game that is well worth the money.
  14. Akonig513
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Excellent game by a solo developer. Often achieves the quality you’d find in a legend of Zelda game made by a team of hundreds of people. The challenges are tough but meaningful and the progression elements and puzzle solving is interesting and reward exploration. The art style is great, clean, readable, cute, and overall I had an outstanding time playing this game.
  15. geralwaffle
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    This is the first review I have ever written for such a fantastic game. Yes, lets start with the cliche, this is a Zelda 1 esque game. You need to see this game with the eyes of a child to understand what you need to do. You're a fox, apparently alone in this island, you need to find the scattered manual pages to read and understand game mechanics. While you continue exploring the islandThis is the first review I have ever written for such a fantastic game. Yes, lets start with the cliche, this is a Zelda 1 esque game. You need to see this game with the eyes of a child to understand what you need to do. You're a fox, apparently alone in this island, you need to find the scattered manual pages to read and understand game mechanics. While you continue exploring the island youll find some hard foes that might be difficult to beat them unless you have leveled yourself up using the godess statues. I have been playing this game for 14 hours and I think I'm almost finished with it. The game has made me feel like a little girl playing TLoZ on my NES with my brother. You need to explore and keep your eyes open for hidden doors, puzzles and chests. Give this amazing game a try and you'll not be dissapointed, the game indeed is HARD. specially the quarry and the ghost zone. Now, talking about the design, its so flawless, its amazing how the team behind tunic got such a neat artstyle. the exploration is really good, and again, if youre stuck, remember to think like a little kid who just wants to have fun. Tunic really is something special and beneath the cutesy and simple appearance, this is a love letter to all classic exploration game fans. It also borrows inspiration from other games like the Souls games. The story its so good if you collect the manual and make it all fit together like in a big puzzle.

    The soundtrack is also something to praise, as it blends magically with the visuals.

    with my 14 in game hours and 240 out of 1000 gamerscore, I definitely will finish this game multiple times to get all those points.
    in my opinion, this has been the best game so far in 2022.    … Expand
  16. Vazgenoid
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Amazing. Great world, desing and great new-old gameplay. If you understand rules you'll have on of unusuall and interesting games of last few year. Give a chance it's better then deaths door (it's nice too).
  17. S_IV
    May 1, 2022
    1
    Nice ideas but can be really frustrating at times. There are invincibility and infinite stamina options in the accessibility menu but both just kill all the immersion of the game, kind of using a trainer. This laughably low health and learn from mistakes thing has really worn out.
  18. Yosiris
    May 7, 2022
    3
    +
    Level design
    Scale
    Exploration mechanics
    Enemies' features

    -
    Repetitive
    Too demanding to be enjoyable
    Fight control
    Oversimplified childish acid retro-filtered graphic style
    Uninspiring main character
    Poorly optimized
  19. bruhmonenton2
    Jun 8, 2022
    4
    The game's gorgeous, the music's great.
    Everybody says that this is a mix of Zelda and Dark Souls, but it doesn't seem to understand what makes these games great.
    Very weird design decisions, not worth its price.
    Huge disappointment, I was really hoping for this to be good.
  20. KeremG
    Feb 26, 2023
    0
    I have problems with save bases in this game. I might die once or twice when I encounter a new enemy type, they should take that into account. But it's a waste of time and money to have to cross a long road and pass a few minor enemies every time I die. Other than that, it has a nice atmosphere and game dynamics.
  21. MikComposer
    Jan 20, 2023
    6
    I was excited to try it out since it was announced, and finally got it via Game Pass, and I thought I'll like this game, but I didn't. Kudos to the solo dev for releasing it and in a good state: runs smoothly, has nice graphics, and good however bland sound. Unfortunately it has game design issues that make it not fun to play. Due to graphics the world doesn't give you right cues aboutI was excited to try it out since it was announced, and finally got it via Game Pass, and I thought I'll like this game, but I didn't. Kudos to the solo dev for releasing it and in a good state: runs smoothly, has nice graphics, and good however bland sound. Unfortunately it has game design issues that make it not fun to play. Due to graphics the world doesn't give you right cues about possible paths. Sure there should be secret paths, but in general main paths should be easy to recognise. Next problem is the world layout feels chaotic, disorientating and doesn't flow. Finally controls and combat feels sluggish and isn't fun, and the stamina makes it even more tedious. A similar Zelda inspired game with way way better combat and design in general was HOB which I recommend over this one.… Expand
  22. MalcomGTX
    Aug 19, 2022
    10
    Absolutely wonderful.

    Loved playing through with my wife, we tackled the puzzles together and the feelings of figuring it out ourselves was amazing and so nostalgic.

    There was one particular puzzle though, a riddle, now that one was the wrong kind of nostalgia, like old adventure games where you just have no idea what logic they are working on, but everything else was just fantastic.
  23. Augusto
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    This game in incredible! I'm giving a 8 because they took some of the secrets way too far, but this is a absolute amazing experience.
  24. max1c
    Mar 30, 2022
    6
    The most average game in history. Is it bad? Not at all. But it isn't great by any means. The game is plagued by horrible amature design decisions and bugs. What's the point of trying to upgrade your character the whole game just for it all to be taken away at the end? Good luck switching items mid fight as controls are horrific. Expect getting stuck in terrain or dying by dropping underThe most average game in history. Is it bad? Not at all. But it isn't great by any means. The game is plagued by horrible amature design decisions and bugs. What's the point of trying to upgrade your character the whole game just for it all to be taken away at the end? Good luck switching items mid fight as controls are horrific. Expect getting stuck in terrain or dying by dropping under the textures. There's also no fps limiter. The game is not hard, it's just annoying. Overall not a bad game considering it was made by a single person but could and should be improved in many areas. The good things are the music, art, and some innovative gameplay.… Expand
  25. Rawnchie14
    Mar 31, 2022
    9
    The discovery model of this game: with the rather central use of the manual, a cryptic fox language which is primarily used with mixtures of readable language and symbols which you can fully translate with effort, the traditionally drawn maps with the secrets cleverly illustrated into the pages, optional secrets to be unlocked for those willing to parse the hints in the world out, and aThe discovery model of this game: with the rather central use of the manual, a cryptic fox language which is primarily used with mixtures of readable language and symbols which you can fully translate with effort, the traditionally drawn maps with the secrets cleverly illustrated into the pages, optional secrets to be unlocked for those willing to parse the hints in the world out, and a lore/world which is so puzzling and vague that it's enough to keep you wanting to figure out more. Brilliant design where a game boldly decides to challenge and believe in the player to figure out their game and get the most out of it. Sure it may turn off some players - and reasonably so (so it's not for everyone), but the ones who get it, get it.

    Combat is a good effort, some chaotic decisions made in terms of controls and leading to my only hit on this title, but you should definitely try your hand at this game. Too clever not to.    … Expand
  26. Xenshin1231
    Jan 30, 2023
    10
    Tunic is a combination of the best parts of The Legend of Zelda and Fez. While the game starts off as a standard action adventure Zelda-like game, it becomes something way more grand. The beginning of the game has you go on the standard hero's quest type game, get your sword, activate some towers, find some items and upgrades, and beat some bosses, and collect some keys. Then the gameTunic is a combination of the best parts of The Legend of Zelda and Fez. While the game starts off as a standard action adventure Zelda-like game, it becomes something way more grand. The beginning of the game has you go on the standard hero's quest type game, get your sword, activate some towers, find some items and upgrades, and beat some bosses, and collect some keys. Then the game takes a turn, you turn into your ghost form self and must kill the final boss, but all your upgrades have been taken away. You then have to explain the same world you've been exploring except now it the ghost world to get your upgrades back. Once you get them back you can defeat the final boss way easier and beat the game. Sound pretty good, right? But that's not the turn in game that makes it so special. There is a secret in this game called the holy cross that elevates this game to a masterpiece. I won't explain what exactly it is but the secrets hidden underneath the games world that you don't even notice are incredible. The holy cross reminds me of the second half of Fez which is something I didn't think would have been able to be recreated again. For the combat the bosses are very fun and aren't total pushovers and take some effort. Uncovering the mysteries and secrets hidden in the game were an all time high experience in gaming in 2022 and I highly recommend this game to anyone who calls themselves a gamer.… Expand
  27. xellos81
    Jan 23, 2023
    6
    I'm kinda disappointed by this game
    I wish to have the developer in person to tell him to calm down
    There's really no need to "grout" this unbalanced game with absurdly cryptic riddles
    This game could have been awesome... but
    + feeling the 1990 era
    + structure
    - movements
    - useless crazy riddles
    - battle system
    - too hard
  28. Leo_Manzano
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
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  29. marcosflandi
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    Great game, great soundtrack and beautiful environment.
    There's no holding hand so expect a challenging game.
  30. nitorita
    May 9, 2022
    9
    An incredibly unique adventure game coated in mystique and filled with mysteries and secrets everywhere. You play as a simple fox that has to figure out its own path through the world without any assistance except for your own wit and intuition.

    Words cannot do this game justice. It is one of the best adventures to come out over the past decade, and from an indie company to boot. Every    An incredibly unique adventure game coated in mystique and filled with mysteries and secrets everywhere. You play as a simple fox that has to figure out its own path through the world without any assistance except for your own wit and intuition.

    Words cannot do this game justice. It is one of the best adventures to come out over the past decade, and from an indie company to boot. Every bit of it is unique in its design and execution, and the atmosphere and music are pleasant to the eyes and ears. Being able to find hidden paths around every corner is incredibly engaging. The cryptic language that you have to decipher yourself is an unexpectedly welcome twist. The instruction manual in-game is filled with puzzles to decipher.

    If you've been looking for a fun, adorable, and yet intriguing adventure game with plenty to explore and discover, Tunic will keep you satisfied the entire journey long. Time genuinely feels like it passes by slower as you play, with an hour feeling more like three. It is highly addictive and hard to put down once you get engrossed in its serene world.

    Sadly, the only reason why I cannot give this game a 10 is the occasionally unbalanced level of difficulty of certain enemies, such as bosses. Tunic, on the surface, looks like a game that is simple and can be enjoyed by everyone, but when the second boss feels like a Dark Souls boss that can kill you in two seconds flat, it disrupts the pacing of the game and only serves to annoy you. The rest of the game is rather straightforward, and there are often times alternative means of resolving issues.    … Expand
  31. yura5051
    Aug 16, 2022
    7
    Pros +
    Appealing graphics and animations
    Interesting game mechanic of collecting walk-through pages General atmosphere Cons - Boss fights aren't really entertaining. Everything comes down to the slash&blink strategy Plenty of puzzles aren't so obvious, and sometimes it's a real challenge to find a clue on the guide pages. There were a couple of times when I stuck not knowing what    Pros +
    Appealing graphics and animations
    Interesting game mechanic of collecting walk-through pages
    General atmosphere

    Cons -
    Boss fights aren't really entertaining. Everything comes down to the slash&blink strategy
    Plenty of puzzles aren't so obvious, and sometimes it's a real challenge to find a clue on the guide pages. There were a couple of times when I stuck not knowing what to do and tediously roaming the map.    … Expand
  32. sinhue_anaya
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    Lo terminé y debo decir que me gustó mucho, si te gustan estilo zelda de los 90s, te gustará este juego, no quisiera decir que es una copia, simplemente es del estilo muy parecido pero con la cámara en otro ángulo, es como pensar que todos los hack&slash son plagio, cada uno tiene un toque diferente, en este caso si no te gustan este estilo de juegos no te lo recomiendo.

    Si te gusta    Lo terminé y debo decir que me gustó mucho, si te gustan estilo zelda de los 90s, te gustará este juego, no quisiera decir que es una copia, simplemente es del estilo muy parecido pero con la cámara en otro ángulo, es como pensar que todos los hack&slash son plagio, cada uno tiene un toque diferente, en este caso si no te gustan este estilo de juegos no te lo recomiendo.

    Si te gusta este estilo de juego sigue leyendo, es como una combinación de zelda y dark souls, es complejo, lo más curioso es que es un juego hecho por Microsoft, sinceramente no soy muy fan de sus juegos, pero este si me ha gustado, desde que lo empecé a jugar me atrapó, al inicio no te van a explicar nada como un souls, pero poco a poco encontrarás pistas y si eres una persona curiosa, te atrapará, pero si eres de los que quieren que te den todo fácil, mejor no lo juegues.

    Gráficamente no es la gran cosa, su escencia está en la jugabilidad y descubrir el mapa, recomiendo jugarlo en maratón de lo contrario olvidarás muchas cosas con el tiempo, creo que es una gran sorpresa porque no sabía nada de él y me sorprendió al jugarlo. Evita jugarlo con alguna guía, sino perderá el chiste, yo lo juegué casi hasta un 90% hasta que me atoré y tuve que consultar para avanzar, no me arrepiento, me encantó descubrir su mapa y tratar de entender lo que debía hacer.    … Expand
  33. Padudu
    May 7, 2022
    9
    Tunic is a gem of a game. Fantastic world that rewards your time spent exploring, simple yet challenging combat that's frenetic and addictive, interesting story and beautiful soundtrack. Easy candidate for indie of the year if not game of the year.
  34. Modax19
    Apr 6, 2022
    10
    If Legend of Zelda: A link to the Past had a baby with Dark Souls the result would be Tunic. This game doesn’t hold your hand - it’s up to you explore and figure everything out and the result is an absolutely classic experience. If you loved isometric games from the 1990s like Twinsen’s Odyssey you will love this. I found it incredibly addictive and difficult to put down. The bosses areIf Legend of Zelda: A link to the Past had a baby with Dark Souls the result would be Tunic. This game doesn’t hold your hand - it’s up to you explore and figure everything out and the result is an absolutely classic experience. If you loved isometric games from the 1990s like Twinsen’s Odyssey you will love this. I found it incredibly addictive and difficult to put down. The bosses are challenging and the final boss was brutal but I think the difficulty level is just perfect. Overall there is not much to complain about I would rate this in the top 20 games I have ever played just because I love this type of game so much.… Expand
  35. cofjunior
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    O jogo é surpreendente bom. Para quem vai começar o jogo sem nenhum contato ou visualização prévia da proposta do jogo pode acabar ficando um pouco perdido. Mas a ideia do manual do jogo dentro dele, pegando páginas no decorrer do jogo. Traz uma experiência bem bacana. Os gráficos e músicas são agradáveis.
  36. 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
  37. redwarriorktf
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    A mix of two of my favourite games. DarkSouls and Zelda. Looks beautiful, plays wonderful.cpuld not recommend more
  38. 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.
  39. ErayTellezi
    Dec 20, 2022
    7
    Indie oyun yapımcılarının soulslike oyunlara gömülmeleri beni sıktı artık. Souls oyunları emek isteyen, dikkat ve sabır isteyen oyunlardır. Karşılığında da size harika keşif hissi, müthiş atmosfer, üst düzey bir combat keyfi ve tatmin hissi verir. Ancak indie oyunlar çoğu zaman bunları bu seviyede veremiyor. O zaman da oyuna harcadığım emek daha çok gözüme batar hale geliyor.

    Tunic de    Indie oyun yapımcılarının soulslike oyunlara gömülmeleri beni sıktı artık. Souls oyunları emek isteyen, dikkat ve sabır isteyen oyunlardır. Karşılığında da size harika keşif hissi, müthiş atmosfer, üst düzey bir combat keyfi ve tatmin hissi verir. Ancak indie oyunlar çoğu zaman bunları bu seviyede veremiyor. O zaman da oyuna harcadığım emek daha çok gözüme batar hale geliyor.

    Tunic de bunlardan biri. Harita yok, nereye gideceğin, ne yapacağın belli değil, mekaniklerin çoğunu kendin keşfetmen gerekiyor. Abidik gubidik bir defter var, sayfalarını buldukça lafta bize yardımcı olması gerekiyor ama hiçbir şey anlaşılmıyor. Hangi item'ın ne işe yaradığı belli değil. El yordamıyla oyun oynuyoruz. Birçok defa youtube'a bakmak zorunda kaldım.

    İşin tuhafı oyun kötü değil, hatta bir yere kadar iyi de. Oyunun sonuna kadar yeni mekanikler ve skiller ekleniyor. Boss savaşları, düşman çeşitliliği, onlara yaklaşımdaki tedirginlik hissi gayet yerinde. Ama bu kadar kasmaya, insanı yormaya gerek var mı, bence yok. Combat mekaniği problemli, bazen düşmana çok yakın olmana rağmen vuramıyorsun. Kamera açısı da hiç yardımcı olmuyor.

    Neticede kötü olmayan ama bence oyunu yapay şekilde zorlaştırmanın kurbanı olan bir oyun olmuş.    … Expand
  40. apokalipto
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. grimreapersims
    Apr 19, 2022
    9
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  45. Dyldom
    Mar 8, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tunic successfully manages to capture the nostalgic feeling of playing an early adventure game from your childhood, unfortunately often including the hours of wandering aimless searching for a way to progress forward. The idea of a metroidvania in which knowledge and understanding are your new tools is great in theory, but Tunic’s subpar combat and confusing progression get in the way of it being genuinely special.… Expand
  46. 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.
  47. kujolaroi
    Jul 5, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sade fakat bir o kadar da yeterli ve üstü içerik barındıran bir harita ile grafik olarak yapılmak istenen "sevimli" dünyayı yaratmayı başarabilmiş bir oyun Tunic. Oyuncunun oyunu nasıl öğreneceğini "Nasıl Oynanır?" ansiklopedisini içermeden tamamen oyuncunun hakimiyetine ve keşfine dayanarak ilerleten bir sistemde ilerliyor ve bunu da başarabildiğini söyleyebilirim. Yer yer müzik ve müziğin yarattığı atmosfer konusunda bayat kalsa da bunun oyunu aşağı çeken bir unsur olarak sayılması benim nezdimde kabul görmüyor. Sanat tasarımı ve oyun döngüsü açısından güzel bir iş çıkarmış olup oyunun oyuncuyu da zorlayan bir yapısı var. Bu zorluk kimileri için fazla kimileri için normal veya kolay değerlendirilebilir fakat genel tabloya bakıldığında normalin üstünde bir zorluğa sahip olduğu söylenebilir. Özellikle bu türe alışkın değilseniz veya oyunlarla çok fazla arası olan biri değilseniz oyun sizi zorlayabilir. Oyunun bir zorluk seviyesi bulunmuyor fakat "hile" kategorisine girse de "erişilebilirlik" menüsünden oyunun bazı mekaniklerini değiştirerek (Ölümsüzlük, Sınırsız Dayanıklılık vb.) bazı durumları kolay atlatma imkanı sunması bazı oyuncular için alternatif niteliğinde olmuş. Sonuç olarak yapmak istediklerini yapabilmiş, hem keyifli hem de zorlu anlar yaşatacak güzel bir oyun olmuş.… Expand
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. MogelPretin
    Mar 31, 2022
    10
    Not for everyone. However, this game is definitely a gem and my 1# favourite in a long time.
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. Napolaen
    Aug 15, 2022
    5
    TUNIC just feels so been there done that for me. I don't know if it is because I have played a lot of games just like this but most of the mechanics are boring and adds nothing to table. some are pretty cool but it just feels so bland and saturated for me.
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. FoxHound24
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    Beautiful representation of an actual fox living his little foxy life out there in the wild. Aweinspiring.
  61. Bruddler
    Jul 13, 2022
    7
    Ein nettes kleines Spielchen, netter Art-Style, spielt sich auch gut weg. Aber stellenweise hätte man doch die ein oder andere Hilfe für so Trottel wie mich einbauen können. Hätte mir viel unnötiges rumgerenne sparen können.
  62. 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
  63. bokarsh-z
    Jul 30, 2022
    5
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    only worth 20 dollar
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    -difficulty: challenging game.
    -rebitive combat, expensive and confusing back tracking lvl designs.
    -best part was challenging bosses and the manual.
  64. djairbatista
    Aug 4, 2022
    8
    Great rpg Zelda like game, challenging and mysterious indie game, only lacks charisma in the protagonist
  65. YuuKiiKanzaku
    Aug 24, 2022
    7
    6-7 saat oynanışlı pixel dark souls diyebilirim en baştan 1650s 200 fps üstü aldım optimizasyon iyi diyebilirim . Bir sürü oynanış elementi ile güzel bi oyundu dizaynı rahtlatıcı oynanabilir ama kodumun item spawlama olayını yapamadım ve ilk 2 saat dövüş sistem biraz değişik geldi zorlandım genede oynanır diyebilirim .Oyunda keşif yapmak boş gelmiyo ama çok da dolu değil zamanınız azsa ve6-7 saat oynanışlı pixel dark souls diyebilirim en baştan 1650s 200 fps üstü aldım optimizasyon iyi diyebilirim . Bir sürü oynanış elementi ile güzel bi oyundu dizaynı rahtlatıcı oynanabilir ama kodumun item spawlama olayını yapamadım ve ilk 2 saat dövüş sistem biraz değişik geldi zorlandım genede oynanır diyebilirim .Oyunda keşif yapmak boş gelmiyo ama çok da dolu değil zamanınız azsa ve güzel bişey arıyorsanız oynayabilirsiniz.Zaten gamepasstede var.

    Kısacası güzel.
    Kısacası güzel.    … Expand
  66. 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
  67. Astenaura3
    Sep 8, 2022
    10
    Muito bom, só da nota baixa quem nao entendeu qual é a proposta do jogo. ..
  68. 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.
  69. 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.
  70. Crimson9
    Dec 24, 2022
    6
    I want to give this a higher score, but its hard to do so. Its an interesting game though, a mix of Souls, Zelda, and Metroidvania.

    The Souls influence is present, but quite light. In an era where people associate difficulty with Souls games, I can see why people may think so. But there isn't much souls dna here apart from the fact that it is mildly above average difficulty. Dying has    I want to give this a higher score, but its hard to do so. Its an interesting game though, a mix of Souls, Zelda, and Metroidvania.

    The Souls influence is present, but quite light. In an era where people associate difficulty with Souls games, I can see why people may think so. But there isn't much souls dna here apart from the fact that it is mildly above average difficulty. Dying has very little consequence though, unlike Souls. The combat is largely Zelda/Metroidvania, not Souls.

    One thing that is quite nice is the exploration and level design. However... it is also a bit disappointing. The game gives some degree of nonlinearity, but since certain levels require certain items, there is also a set way to tackle almost every part of the game. The level design is okay, but rarely mind blowing, and also its easy to not be able to see where you have to go simply from the perspective. Very annoying. Checkpoints are somewhat rare, which is nice, but the overall levels are small, and keep this from feeling like a grand adventure. I get it though, its an indie game.

    Ultimately the only thing that makes this game quite cool and unique is the guide book. Its a very cool idea and brave in an era of everyone using game guides and whining about not getting all the info right away.    … Expand
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. abisis
    Mar 17, 2023
    6
    I am thankfull that this game allowed me to experience the FEZ vibe of understanding a cryptic language in a mysterious world.

    However, I didn't enjoy any other aspect of the game. The zelda like progression is tedious and I had to frequently check the wiki for ordinary paths after minutes of looking for them because of the perspective. There is far too little item and attacks diversity    I am thankfull that this game allowed me to experience the FEZ vibe of understanding a cryptic language in a mysterious world.

    However, I didn't enjoy any other aspect of the game. The zelda like progression is tedious and I had to frequently check the wiki for ordinary paths after minutes of looking for them because of the perspective. There is far too little item and attacks diversity to feel like your character is progressing as an adventurer.
    The graphics are alright but also very bland. The music is elevator-worthy at it's best. Some plot twist seem to be foreshadowed however there is no plot to twist.

    Also don't get me started on the dark souls mechanics and difficulty. I clearly don't want to suffer them for the mediocrity of the game after the first 5 hours.    … Expand
  75. 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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Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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