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. CheeseMaster14
    Sep 15, 2020
    8
    All in all a nice little indie game with a lot of polish when it comes to the mechanics. Almost no loading times in-game, and that's without SSDs or other next-gen shenanigans. World building and music is spot on and it's just fun to hop around and explore, main character is cute as can be. Only downside is a few missing options, and a bit clunky aiming in the shooting segments that needsAll in all a nice little indie game with a lot of polish when it comes to the mechanics. Almost no loading times in-game, and that's without SSDs or other next-gen shenanigans. World building and music is spot on and it's just fun to hop around and explore, main character is cute as can be. Only downside is a few missing options, and a bit clunky aiming in the shooting segments that needs some getting used to. Nevertheless, the good outweighs the bad by far, I thoroughly enjoyed this game, and can recommend it to any fans of classic-styled games!… Expand
  2. Nello147
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    This game is like good wine. The longer you play - the better it gets. Once you get into the controls, exploration and shooting are fun and satisfying. The difficulty is not too easy and you need to look for different collectables to continue instead of rushing through the game. The more doors you unlock, the faster you can travel with shortcuts and without loading screens. Though, a roughThis game is like good wine. The longer you play - the better it gets. Once you get into the controls, exploration and shooting are fun and satisfying. The difficulty is not too easy and you need to look for different collectables to continue instead of rushing through the game. The more doors you unlock, the faster you can travel with shortcuts and without loading screens. Though, a rough map would have been nice. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this world, which is a very good mix of nature and industrial buildings. The varied mood, combined with the superb soundtrack, makes it a joyful experience.… Expand
  3. jumpmanexe
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Tamarin is small and cute, it has a very particular charm to it. Even though the environments look nice and relaxing the game won't let you walk away without a bit of a challenge.
    The game is an interconnected world split into jet force gemini and banjo kazzioe styles of gameplay.
    The music is great, and the game fun to play, overall well worth your time, give it a shot if you are in the    Tamarin is small and cute, it has a very particular charm to it. Even though the environments look nice and relaxing the game won't let you walk away without a bit of a challenge.
    The game is an interconnected world split into jet force gemini and banjo kazzioe styles of gameplay.
    The music is great, and the game fun to play, overall well worth your time, give it a shot if you are in the mood for a classic 3d platformer/shooter from the n64 rare days    … Expand
  4. Usabell
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    This game has a great atmosphere, runs smoothly and is lots of fun to play. Its world is interconnected, akin to Metroidvania games, but it offers two distinct playstyles that are often swapped between for more variety of gameplay, which is a refreshing approach not seen very often.

    I honestly didn't expect much after lots of indie 3D platformers tried and somehow failed to get the    This game has a great atmosphere, runs smoothly and is lots of fun to play. Its world is interconnected, akin to Metroidvania games, but it offers two distinct playstyles that are often swapped between for more variety of gameplay, which is a refreshing approach not seen very often.

    I honestly didn't expect much after lots of indie 3D platformers tried and somehow failed to get the feeling "right". I still wanted to try this out because I liked the trailers and I found the main character to be very likable.

    The whole presentation is very polished, especially for a small indie studio. Graphics are clean, sharp and nice with very nice lighting. You can almost smell the plants and earth, and feel the wet air in the shadow-covered parts. Very nice! Characters also look very nice, the main character has a nice glossy fur, similar to the main cast in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

    Music is really nice and atmospheric too, and lends a deep and whimsical atmosphere while exploring the beautifully designed interconnected world. The sound effects are also very fitting and nicely balanced. Nothing to complain here.

    Controls take some time getting used to, but in general are responsive and smooth, especially in the platformer sections. I really love all the moves the Tamarin can do in those, and it feels very precise and fun. Camera feels very smooth too, with a kind of "cinematic" recenter after a player movement. The shooter sections have a few problems like no stick sensitivity or inverted axis options, but as I said, once you get used to it, it's not half bad either. A few more options would be nice though.

    Difficulty throughout the game is average to hard, but the perceived difficulty gets less once you mastered the controls. After beating the first shooter stage, I was already quite used to how things work in this game. The later parts get a bit more difficult, but nothing too overwhelming for players who already played during the 90s, and I think this game is clearly aimed at this target audience.

    The game length is "just right", I'd say. Not too short but also doesn't overstay its welcome. It's something you can pick up and play for an hour or two, and it will last you maybe a week to finish the main story. If you want to collect everything, it can take much longer, depending on your skill level. There are some really hard challenges in there for the pros. I still didn't get them all yet, but will try to do so later.

    Overall, I'd recommend this game to anyone who likes this playstyle or early 3D platformer games like Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie or Donkey Kong 64. It's been a blast to play this game, and I'll make sure to get the platinum trophy on it. I can see myself playing this again like once a year, because it already feels like a new classic. So far one of the better indie 3D platformers available. I hope we'll see more from his team in the future!    … Expand
  5. Janni-avz
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Tamarin is a cute monkey game in combination with a shooter game.

    The graphics look great.
    The first game from Chameleon Games.

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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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