Typoman: Revised

 Switch
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GameCritics
    Mar 7, 2018
    70
    In the end, Typoman might appear to offer a clever blend of Limbo’s brooding world and Scribblenauts’ creative spark, but summing it up as such would gloss over the fact that its limitations never let it ascend to the heights that a combination of those titles might suggest.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 26, 2018
    70
    Typoman: Revised is a puzzle-packed love letter to letters undercut by slightly scrambled platforming mechanics.
  3. BaziCenter
    Feb 22, 2018
    70
    No matter how hard Typoman tries, it’ll always be remembered as a Limbo clone. Puzzles are fun at first and visuals and audio design are good enough, but that doesn’t change the fact that Typoman has nothing new to offer.
  5. Vooks
    Feb 23, 2018
    60
    Typoman may not be for everyone, but for those who enjoy a platformer with a unique mechanic will find something here. It is an interesting look into the power of words, the harm negative ones can cause and the light positive ones bring.
  6. Cubed3
    Feb 22, 2018
    60
    Typoman: Revised should have been a diversion dedicated to developing diction requiring proficient platforming prowess. Instead, it is a fleeting fancy, a lexicon of letdowns and saddeningly short. Ultimately, while Typoman: Revised has a solid system to base a game around, it ends up feeling like a missed opportunity thanks to its short length, clunky platforming moments, and unintuitive puzzles, but at least has some great achievements and an engaging antonym mini-game.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Feb 21, 2018
    60
    Typoman remains a refreshing combination of platform-adventure and word puzzler, with a particularly creative use of words and letters as physical tools. It's undoubtedly spoiled by frustratingly clunky platforming mechanics and a lack of clarity in some of its design, but those after something a little bit different and cerebral should give it a spin.
  8. Worth Playing
    Apr 19, 2018
    59
    Overall, Typoman had an intriguing premise and managed to tell a decent story with great atmosphere, good visual design, and interesting puzzle mechanics. In the end, however, the title doesn't on many of the gameplay mechanics, with good but inconsistent puzzles and often awkward and awful platforming. Coupled with its short runtime, Typoman isn't bad, but it's certainly a long way from being as good as the idea and visuals behind it.

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15
  1. patrickmurphy09
    Aug 23, 2020
    9
    What a refreshingly unique game! I absolutely loved the concept of this game, marrying word puzzles with action platforming. Having a systemWhat a refreshingly unique game! I absolutely loved the concept of this game, marrying word puzzles with action platforming. Having a system which allows for massive creativity through spelling is such a rewarding gameplay mechanic -- especially as the developers programmed so many different results and easter eggs. My only real problem with this game was that it was absolutely too short! Its only a few hours of gameplay, but usually the sign of a great game by always wanting more. The art style is so enrapturing and sets the environment perfectly, marrying the eerie feeling with scary enemies as well. Will probably go back and play, but realize that I need to give myself time to forget some of the hints. The side games are okay. I didn't really find them that engaging, but they are a nice addition for those who enjoy playing them. The core campaign is where its at!… Full Review »
  2. Typoman
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. It's pretty good. Crafting words, interesting character design and awesome story is worth playing… Full Review »
  3. AllySky
    Aug 1, 2018
    0
    Typoman is a waste of time, and here's why. The story can't be cared for, the platforming is bad, as well as non-existent, there is no skillTypoman is a waste of time, and here's why. The story can't be cared for, the platforming is bad, as well as non-existent, there is no skill needed, it all resides in the words that you make from the letters sitting around in the levels, but those word puzzles are boring, and hold no real merit, either they are incredibly confusing, too simple, don't make sense, or simply made up, and the parts that don't have to do with word puzzles, that make you participate in the platforming, well you may as well just give up, because it's one of the worst I've seen.… Full Review »
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