Tengami

 Wii U
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Everyeye.it
    Nov 19, 2014
    70
    It's one of those games that you'll enjoy only if you can appreciate the art behind the gameplay, as the latter doesn't have much to offer.
  2. Destructoid
    Nov 17, 2014
    70
    Tengami is a decent way to spend a soothing afternoon, but overall left me wanting more from what was there.
  3. Critical Hit
    Dec 1, 2014
    65
    My dissatisfaction and yearning for more is only testament to its potential for greatness. The visuals are stunning and the soundtrack and ambience is completely and utterly mesmerising. This game is really good and I just wanted more: more puzzles, more of the world and more of that amazing music. It’s such a shame really, that this game's biggest drawback is that it’s so good.
  5. Vandal
    Nov 24, 2014
    65
    It's a great experience, but it offers no challenge and it vanishes too soon. Still, the base is solid, and we're looking forward to seeing what the talent behind this game offers in the future.
  6. Level7.nu
    Feb 9, 2015
    50
    Japanese art in the shape of a pop up-book combined with semi-challenging puzzles did seem quite appealing, based on screenshots. But in spite a wonderfully atmospheric soundtrack and all the creativity the visuals boast, Tengami falls a little bit short. The game is completed within two hours, similar to That game company's modern classic Journey. But what it lacks is a sense of progression and a reason to play. Also, there isn't enough content - just when you think you will finally start experiencing the game, it ends. A shame really, but as both music and graphics are stunning, it is at least a good work of interactive art.
  7. FNintendo
    Dec 1, 2014
    50
    Tengami brings forth the ever-more present question of where does art end and the game begin, or vice-versa. A stunning looking graphical environment and an involving soundtrack do not make up for a slow and dull pace, a very limited gameplay and the lack of experience for the player.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 23, 2014
    50
    Enchanting to see, boring and shallow to play. Tengami is a fantastic visual experience, but the gameplay is almost non-existent.

Awards & Rankings

31
#31 Best Wii U Game of 2014
17
#17 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
22
#22 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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User Score
9.6

Universal acclaim- based on 1257 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,195 out of 1257
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 1257
  3. Negative: 53 out of 1257
  1. imoses
    Jan 26, 2015
    8
    Beautiful pop-up book-esque game. Not for every gamer, but it is an experience I enjoyed!

    Pros: + Beautiful Art in every level + Wii u    Beautiful pop-up book-esque game. Not for every gamer, but it is an experience I enjoyed!

    Pros:
    + Beautiful Art in every level
    + Wii u Gamepad integration
    + Lovely music
    + slow/relaxed pace (could be con for some)
    + head scratcher puzzles

    Cons:
    - empty levels
    - slow/relaxed pace (could be pro for some)    … Full Review »
  2. MadIsAdopted
    Nov 20, 2022
    4
    I assume that user score has been massively botted, so let's better stick to the game itself.

    Tengami looks like and plays like a mobile    I assume that user score has been massively botted, so let's better stick to the game itself.

    Tengami looks like and plays like a mobile game. The whole controls system works via screen on the Wii U gamepad and lack gameplay variety: all you can do is either walking or solving quite simple and creative yet illogical puzzles.

    Game's duration is nearly 50 minutes, so it's rather short even while comparing to other indie-games like Journey or The Unfinished Swan.

    Music is nothing special and plot is absent.
    Art design looks quite fine but nah, it isn't enough for me or anyone else at that point to buy it.

    I regret my spent time. Don't be fooled by Tengami's score - it isn't really worth playing.    … Full Review »
  3. Pu55yLicker
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    Mediocre thrash metal that doesn't deserve such high ratings. I don't know how such a large number of players, in principle, can like such aMediocre thrash metal that doesn't deserve such high ratings. I don't know how such a large number of players, in principle, can like such a talentless and negligent project.… Full Review »
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