- Publisher: tinyBuild
- Release Date: Aug 30, 2022
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Aug 23, 2022Tinykin encapsulates all that is great and not-so-great about classic platformer collecathons. It’s charming, it’s witty, and it’s full of adorable creatures. Plus, the level design is superb, with each of the 6 areas feeling unique not in just design but in storytelling and exploitability. There is a lot offered here in such a small, low-stress package.
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Aug 28, 2022Tinykin does a lot with a little, taking the ideas of the game’s that inspired it and making something wholly its own.
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Sep 13, 2022Most players will finish Tinykin in only a matter of hours. It’s a small game that provides a bit of fun before you move on to something else. There are certainly elements of it taken from other games in the genre, but it brings them together in a way that is new and shows a great deal of imagination, and it really doesn’t do much wrong. So if you’re craving a 3D platformer that doesn’t just feel like all the other ones you’ve played before, you should absolutely check out Tinykin.
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Sep 1, 2022Tinykin brilliantly revisits the "Pikmin-like" by successfully adapting it to the platform game with puzzle-game inclinations. A true invitation to explore, one can only be fascinated by the incredible microscopic universe imagined by the Splashteam. Generous, teeming with details, full of humour, the Tinykin adventure will appeal to young and old alike. We want more!
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Sep 10, 2022As a whole, Tinykin is more than just a wholesome, stress-free 3D platformer or 'Pikmin Lite'; it's a lesson in appreciating the simple things in life, including the help from those around you. Even with a mass of collectables and a free-flowing storyline to follow, Tinykin never feels cluttered or overwhelming. Despite feeling a lot like a certain Nintendo series when you first pick it up, the game has enough of a unique identity to separate itself from the pack, offering a pleasant, pure platforming spin on Pikmin.
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Oct 3, 2022Tinykin is a “stop and smell the roses'' kind of game that is brief in a way that gives a meaningful experience without overstaying its welcome. Its charming world and endearing characters are a pleasant window dressing to this safe, mellow bit of fun, and that’s all it needs to be. Splashteam’s singular focus on exploration and charm runs deep, and the end result is laudable for their Sophomore outing.
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Aug 31, 2022Tinykin is a fun platformer with smooth controls, fun graphics, and stress-free gameplay. It’s a great game to pick up and play on the go.
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Sep 14, 2022I had no expectations at all going into TinyKin, but as soon as I started playing it, I was sucked completely into its world. The area designs are fantastic, encouraging you to root out and collect everything while presenting you with enough options that you never need to bang your head against any one thing. It also has a very charming presentation. The choice of using 2D sprites for the characters takes a little adjustment, but once you do? This is one of the better games in this genre you can find on the Switch.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 19 out of 21
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Mixed: 1 out of 21
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Negative: 1 out of 21
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Jul 24, 2023Playing the game is exciting only in the first hours of the game, it can no longer attract anything, there is little content!!!!
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Jan 27, 2023Amazing game! Graphics cute and gameplay super fun. Perfect for kids, but enjoyable by adults also. I recommend it.
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Jan 26, 2023Now this is a fun little platformer, felt like an old school game. Collection with chill vibes, very good