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. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 14, 2014
    90
    It's the kind of experience that, like Gone Home, people will dismiss for lacking action or having a narrative that doesn't treat its players like idiots, but it's also the kind of game that shows that the games industry is growing up and pushing the limits of what can be achieved given the freedom and resources to be properly creative.
  2. Gamestyle
    Dec 12, 2014
    80
    Overall, Tengami is unashamedly the game it wants to be and there is little compromise to players that might not get it.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 20, 2014
    80
    Tengami is a game that you need to experience. The lush environments, interesting gameplay and the clever uses of the pop-up book world deserve recognition. It is a short game, no doubt about that, but that grin on my face never faded for a moment.
  5. Cubed3
    Nov 14, 2014
    80
    Overly slow character movement may not appeal to some, but this is a gorgeous title that should be experience by all. A truly joyous piece of gaming art!
  6. Nintendo Life
    Nov 13, 2014
    80
    Price aside, this is definitely a game you should experience in some form or another, even if the only way for you to play it is on Nintendo’s home system.
  7. IGN Italia
    Dec 21, 2014
    77
    Original, beautifully looking, bur a bit on the short side, Tengami is a nice port of a mobile game.
  8. 4P.de
    Dec 15, 2014
    76
    Short, but beautifully designed touchscreen puzzles.

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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