Tamarin

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 4 out of 15

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  1. Twistedretro
    Sep 18, 2020
    5
    It looks gorgeous and the trailers may convince you that this truly is the return of good ol' Rareware 3D platforming, but unfortunately, this isn't even on the same level as Yooka Laylee.

    First and foremost, while the presentation tops that of any other indie 3D platformer currently available on the market, the actual gameplay is shallow and under-developed. Taramin isn't quite sure    It looks gorgeous and the trailers may convince you that this truly is the return of good ol' Rareware 3D platforming, but unfortunately, this isn't even on the same level as Yooka Laylee.

    First and foremost, while the presentation tops that of any other indie 3D platformer currently available on the market, the actual gameplay is shallow and under-developed. Taramin isn't quite sure what it wants to be- you have traditional platforming sections and sections where your adorable little monkey will be wielding a gun. Both are serviceable, but never reach their full potential. The shooting sections are simplistic as can be (even Conker's "It War" section required a bit more thought and strategy) and the platforming is extremely by-the-numbers. I even found a few sequence breaks without actively going out of my way to find them.

    I could honestly forgive how rushed this game feels if it weren't for the fact that this was in development for SEVEN YEARS and delayed numerous times. It was supposed to drop last year but the developer, Chameleon Games, decided to postpone that in order to "polish" the game. That would've been fine, but it just doesn't show in the final product. Not only that, but they got greedy and decided to up the original asking price by $10 (originally it was going to be $30).

    Ultimately, this is a "wait for the inevitable 50% off sale" kind of game. The production value is high and there's some fun to be had, but for now, you're better off playing something like Yooka or A Hat in Time for your nostalgia rush.    … Expand
  2. NalyoGaming
    Sep 11, 2020
    7
    Tamarin is a good family-friendly 3D Adventure game that I feel both Kids and Adults can enjoy. The world is colorful and vibrant although at the very start that is not the case. The game does have a specific look to it and I did have a bit of trouble getting used to the constant auto re-centering of the camera but the longer I played the more it became normal and soon it was no longer anTamarin is a good family-friendly 3D Adventure game that I feel both Kids and Adults can enjoy. The world is colorful and vibrant although at the very start that is not the case. The game does have a specific look to it and I did have a bit of trouble getting used to the constant auto re-centering of the camera but the longer I played the more it became normal and soon it was no longer an issue. The Weapon Gameplay is totally unique and I enjoy that it is different than the usual way we aim and use weapons. The character is very likable and the story is cute and well told. My only complaints are that this game does not offer any gameplay options. There is no option to invert the controls, no options to remap controls, no way to turn off auto re-centering the camera, or any other options which to me is a negative. It is my opinion that the good does outweigh the bad and I do suggest that this game is worth picking up for anyone that enjoys a good 3D Adventure-Platformer Game.… Expand

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Metascore
40

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 10 out of 16
  1. DarkStation
    Oct 28, 2020
    50
    On the surface, Tamarin is a cute, beautifully-made action game with the most adorable of protagonists. However, while the game succeeds in its colorful aesthetics and enticing music, it lacks in its depth and storytelling. There is ultimately too much monkeying around and not enough substance. The game gets an A for effort when it comes to creativity, but ultimately the frustration outweighed the enjoyment.
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  2. GameCritics
    Oct 23, 2020
    50
    Overall, Tamarin is an admirable attempt to bring back a type of game not widely popular in modern times. However, despite my love of old-school experiences, this sticks too close to its roots in the worst possible ways — this adorable monkey can’t save shoddy, outdated game design.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Oct 13, 2020
    0
    On some level, I guess, Tamarin is sort of amazing, in that I can’t think of when I last played a game that was this much of an outright disaster on every level. I’ve played plenty of terrible games recently, but at least in those cases you could see what they were going for, and you could imagine what good versions of those games might look like. In Tamarin, the game is an absolute fiasco at a conceptual level. That doesn’t mean you should play it, of course, but the game gets points for effort, if absolutely nothing else..
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