Tinykin

 Switch
User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21

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  1. Billy368
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    They used all the best parts of Pikmin for this game. I actually purchased Pikmin for the WiiU many years ago. I didn’t like Pikmin because the time and resource management caused too much stress. This game removes all the bad parts of Pikmin and leaves you with fun exploration and some problem solving.

    Maybe Nintendo’s next version of Pikmin could learn from Tinykin.
  2. vicenteragalch
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! Graphics cute and gameplay super fun. Perfect for kids, but enjoyable by adults also. I recommend it.
  3. DefenseForce
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    Really loving this game iit’s Pikmin without time pressure. It plays fantastic and it looks very good. The levels are large and enough to discover. For me one of the better games this year. If you are a Pikmin fan or loving games thats not to difficult but large and lots of fun then this is a game for you. Nice and lovely platform puzzler.
  4. Mbp_
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Tinykin might be the best 3D plattformer I've ever played. It definitly is the prettiest, that's for sure. The Level Design is absolutly charming and clever, the movement is fluid, only the performance could be a bit better at certain points. I 100%-ed this game in about 5 hours and it were some amazing 5 hours. I recommend this game to everyone who likes 3D-Plattformers, it's somethingTinykin might be the best 3D plattformer I've ever played. It definitly is the prettiest, that's for sure. The Level Design is absolutly charming and clever, the movement is fluid, only the performance could be a bit better at certain points. I 100%-ed this game in about 5 hours and it were some amazing 5 hours. I recommend this game to everyone who likes 3D-Plattformers, it's something you don't wanna miss out on.… Expand
  5. Katoyama
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Rayman 2 meets Pikmin, in this frantic fluid platformer, where's all good - graphics, music, mechanic, camera, controls and sound fx!
    This is topnotch 3D platform of its time, which plays so nice, as a platformers in PS1/PS2 era.
    It's definitely needs to play for all, no matter, have you played platformers before or not.
    This is great!
  6. Elite_Institute
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    "Tinykin is a phenomenal experience that threw me off with just how much fun it actually was. It may not be challenging at all, but what it lacks in difficulty it makes up by just being a relaxingly pleasant time. There may not be much of an endgame finale, and a map to ease navigation would be nice, but those are relatively small gripes for what is otherwise an amazing game. This will"Tinykin is a phenomenal experience that threw me off with just how much fun it actually was. It may not be challenging at all, but what it lacks in difficulty it makes up by just being a relaxingly pleasant time. There may not be much of an endgame finale, and a map to ease navigation would be nice, but those are relatively small gripes for what is otherwise an amazing game. This will certainly be a contender for one of The Elite Institute’s GOTY awards."

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2022/09/13/tinykin/    … Expand
  7. NShadow
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    One of the most impressive indie games I’ve ever played. The worldbuilding is top notch, extremely fluid and fun controls, hilariously witty dialogue. The overarching plot really sneaks up on you and hits you hard
  8. RunFish12B8
    Jul 24, 2023
    0
    Playing the game is exciting only in the first hours of the game, it can no longer attract anything, there is little content!!!!
  9. sloomo
    Jan 13, 2023
    5
    It’s kind of fun but becomes boring in about an hour. It also stutters a lot on the switch. People compare this to Pikmin 3, but it’s not a fair comparison. Pikmin 3 is vastly superior. If Tinykin interests you, play the demo. And I would not recommend spending more than 5-10 dollars on this game.
  10. Lustfulnobleman
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    Now this is a fun little platformer, felt like an old school game. Collection with chill vibes, very good

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#12 Best Switch Game of 2022
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#56 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 3, 2022
    95
    Tinykin 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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  2. TouchArcade
    Sep 14, 2022
    90
    I 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.
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  3. Hey Poor Player
    Sep 13, 2022
    80
    Most 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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