The Last Tinker: City of Colors

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Gaming Age
    Aug 19, 2014
    83
    It may not stray very far from its influences, but considering how well it borrows from them, it hardly needs to. This is an adorable, easy-to-love game, and it's well worth a play.
  2. Game Over Online
    Aug 26, 2014
    82
    In that sense, it came out at the absolutely perfect time because there’s nothing else like this on the platform, and at $20, this a must-own if you’re a PS4 owner with a child or if you’ve got fond memories of the N64-era 3D platformers that Rare put out many years ago.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 29, 2014
    80
    Nothing groundbreaking, but it's a sweet and tasty slice of nostalgia that delivers a welcome warm, fuzzy feeling to new-gen. [Nov 2014, p.94]
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  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 26, 2014
    80
    If you consider yourself an adult, say anywhere between the ages of 18 and yet-to-expire, I dare say that you are burdened by an inner-child, a nostalgic whisper that reminds of a simpler lifestyle, fantastical expectations, and games that made you feel adventurous, alive.
  6. Gamestyle
    Aug 22, 2014
    80
    A safe game that does a lot by the numbers, but still an enjoyable experience for anyone willing to give it the time.
  7. Hardcore Gamer
    Aug 19, 2014
    80
    The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a throwback to a simpler time in gaming. Complex, harrowing storylines can be absolutely fantastic, but sometimes it’s nice to relax into a charming tale.
  8. LaPS4
    Sep 8, 2014
    75
    In the rift between old and next-gen, The Last Tinker: City of Colors is quite a great platform game that will take you back to the genre's referents. However, it's unstable framerate is quite a burden.

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 54
  3. Negative: 15 out of 54
  1. SarazLemer
    Aug 23, 2014
    9
    Finally!!! A good colorful game. So sick of all these gritty games. Glad to see some personality and such a pretty game. Also greatFinally!!! A good colorful game. So sick of all these gritty games. Glad to see some personality and such a pretty game. Also great playthrough. Feels right at home on PS4. GO INDIES!!!… Full Review »
  2. Naimac
    Aug 27, 2014
    9
    Very charming and colourful game. Great for kids (apart from the fact that the "for kids" setting has some irritating difficulty spikes - IVery charming and colourful game. Great for kids (apart from the fact that the "for kids" setting has some irritating difficulty spikes - I had to help my daughter a few times later in the game).

    We still had really great time playing the game, though. Given its price (a lot of professional reviews do not seem to take into account this little gem only costs about 10 Euros with PS Plus), it is an absolute must-buy for people looking for a fun platformer to play with their kids. If they added some more game play depth, non-linear story/quest elements and spoken/synchronized dialogue for the sequel, it could absolutely turn into a great full-price platformer for younger audiences. In its current form, "Tinker" already is an absolutely outstanding budget-price-platformer.    … Full Review »
  3. MUZZLED
    Aug 27, 2014
    9
    This game made me feel like an 8 year old playing Spyro on the PS1 for the first time, all over again. The Last Tinker absolutely oozesThis game made me feel like an 8 year old playing Spyro on the PS1 for the first time, all over again. The Last Tinker absolutely oozes classic Sony platformer charm in a way that I haven't seen for a long time. Yes, the game is easy and the puzzles are simple but that's not a bad thing, it makes it a relaxing and purely enjoyable game to play through. The low difficulty level also means it's accessible to kids which is great because this is exactly the type of game I would want my kids to be playing. The only reason I haven't given this game a 10/10 is because the current version suffers from framerate drops (slowdown) - If you aren't the type to notice that kind of thing then you'll be fine. Remember that this game is a debut title from a small developer which makes this all the more exciting and absolutely worthy of supporting.… Full Review »
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