Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San

 Switch
  • Publisher: Nicalis
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2018
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Oct 31, 2018
    90
    It’s an amazing title that exceeds all expectations, and even during some of the more difficult sections is hard to put down for more than a few minutes. There isn’t a single recent title that comes to mind that truly captures what made retro titles great while also managing to be outstanding all by itself. Save Me Mr Tako! is a title that is for anyone who loves amazing platformers with a perfect balance of puzzles, combat, challenges and story.
  2. Vandal
    Nov 14, 2018
    83
    If you can deal with Game Boy-like graphics, you’ll find a very interesting game that reminds us of Kirby, but it is much more than that. Challenging and surprising, we think it deserves an opportunity.
  3. Nintendo Insider
    Nov 26, 2018
    80
    For anyone that owned a Game Boy back in the day, Christophe Galati’s Save Me Mr Tako will very likely tug at the old nostalgia stings with its visual sincerity towards the long-reigning handheld console. While the gameplay itself can come across as a little humdrum at times, there’s no denying that there’s still a fun puzzle-platformer to be found here with plenty to see and do. If you’re looking for a simulated trip down memory lane, then Save Me Mr Tako happens to be one of the better replications of a new Game Boy game released for a modern day console.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 1, 2018
    80
    You probably came for the retro nostalgia, but in Save me Mr Tako! you'll get something far more robust.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Oct 30, 2018
    80
    Save Me Mr. Tako is a lovingly crafted throwback to the days of the Game Boy. While we found some rough spots with the lack of side quest tracking and ropey collision detection, they weren't enough to take away from our overall enjoyment of the game. Tako is a lovable character in a quality platformer that would have been right at home on the system it pays homage to. If you love the Game Boy - flaws and all - then you'll absolutely adore this game.
  7. Meristation
    Oct 30, 2018
    78
    A nostalgic video game that combines 2d platforms and adventure in a very successful way. A great work of the promising Christophe Galati that deserves great praise.
  8. COGconnected
    Nov 15, 2018
    75
    If you’re looking for a truly authentic retro experience, then you can’t go wrong with Save Me Mr. Tako! just keep in mind that it even comes with the negatives of that age of games. Despite those shortcomings though, it’s a charming romp through and through.
  9. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 31, 2018
    75
    Don’t be fooled: seeing Tako’s quest through to the very end will test your platforming skills, patience, and perseverance to their absolute limits. I am thrilled to have completed what I can safely say is one of the most challenging video games I have ever played.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 3 out of 10
  1. magicmush
    Sep 12, 2019
    2
    In it's adoration of the Gameboy Classic, Save Me Mr Tako is blinded to new advances in gameplay and comes across as trying, and failing, toIn it's adoration of the Gameboy Classic, Save Me Mr Tako is blinded to new advances in gameplay and comes across as trying, and failing, to emulate Shovel Knight's brilliant use of nostalgia. It fails to innovate, therefore coming across less as a love letter and moreso as a blind circlejerk, failing to throw away what didn't work in the Gameboy era.
    The game's creator inserts political issues which serve no relevance to the game whatsoever, and feel very forced into an otherwise fantasy-based game.    … Full Review »
  2. Arboricolor
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Tasukete Tako San is a wonderful nostalgia trip, it's a game worth to buy and try that will remind you the golden time of gameboy playingTasukete Tako San is a wonderful nostalgia trip, it's a game worth to buy and try that will remind you the golden time of gameboy playing hiden in your blanket fort with a hot chocolate mug.
    The gameplay is good, the idea to transform enemy into platform encourage exploration and secret discovering.    … Full Review »
  3. Chenanigans
    Jan 22, 2019
    8
    Being a big fan of Game Boy games, such as Kirby's Dreamland and Kirby's Dreamland 2, and octopuses, I was super excited to play it. It'sBeing a big fan of Game Boy games, such as Kirby's Dreamland and Kirby's Dreamland 2, and octopuses, I was super excited to play it. It's super nostalgic and a real love letter to classic handheld games.

    Pros:
    - You can change the colour palette, border, and screen resolution. I personally prefer the pink/yellow/blue colour palette and the widescreen with the border.
    - Great music! It really sounds like a Game Boy game. The composer did a lovely job.
    - A lovely story. I was always surprised how the plot would evolve. And I loved the themes and messages.
    - Charming characters. I found myself getting attached to a lot of characters, which always makes me happy. I love Loulou, Azuria, Saki, Evan, and of course Tako, himself.
    - New but familiar gameplay. There aren't too many controls, so it's easy for anyone to pick up and play.

    Cons:
    - Enemies hitting you off-screen. It's not fun to die and not know what killed you.
    - Weird hitboxes for some obstacles and enemies. I found myself dying a lot by things that shouldn't have hit me.
    - Hats have little to know explanation. Most hats are self-explanatory, but some hats you don't know what they do until after dying a few times.
    - Some of the harder stages lack checkpoints.

    Despite those flaws, it's still a game worth playing. If you're interested in classic 2D platformers that can get pretty challenging, then this is a game for you.    … Full Review »
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