Typoman

 Wii U
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. IGN Italia
    Nov 19, 2015
    87
    An indie Wii U exclusive with personality, style and a very intriguing gameplay. The difficulty spikes in the action sequences could be too much for some people.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Jan 6, 2016
    85
    Typoman is a challenging, if at times frustrating platformer with a great core concept. It relies too heavily on trial and error and the controls could be a bit tighter, but the puzzle design and stark, haunting aesthetic more than make up for any drawbacks.
  3. Cubed3
    Dec 5, 2015
    80
    Brainseed Factory has pieced together a fantastically atmospheric ride, filled to the brim with engaging word-jumble brainteasers and supremely tight run-and-jump mechanics. Once that old grey matter kicks into gear, planning solutions ahead of time, so as to be able to focus more on the extremely accurate leaps and bounds required, will become second nature.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Nov 23, 2015
    80
    One of those small surprises that come from the indie market, Typoman could remind you of Limbo, but soon it takes on a very different and interesting gameplay path.
  6. 4P.de
    Nov 20, 2015
    76
    A lot of untapped potential remains, even though it starts as a fascinating mix of platforming and word puzzler with well conceived integration of the Wii U gamepad.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 20, 2015
    75
    Typoman is a really interesting and fascinating experience. The concept itself, the artistic direction and the great atmosphere all make for a game which will be a pleasure to many and will remain in our memories for a long time. Unfortunately there are some limits too, they don't spoil the experience at all but don't allow Typoman to be one of the best titles available on the Nintendo eShop.

Awards & Rankings

36
#36 Best Wii U Game of 2015
22
#22 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
10
#10 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 6 out of 32
  1. Ensigned
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    Very fun and extremely underrated platformer it seems. Incredibly unique and challenging. One of the most underrated titles to come out thisVery fun and extremely underrated platformer it seems. Incredibly unique and challenging. One of the most underrated titles to come out this year. Fantastic artwork. Fantastic game.… Full Review »
  2. Lordnine
    Nov 23, 2015
    6
    Typoman has an awesome concept, held back by unresponsive controls and bizarrely precise timing puzzles. This is a game where you must pushTypoman has an awesome concept, held back by unresponsive controls and bizarrely precise timing puzzles. This is a game where you must push letters together to form words to interact with the environment. The problem is letters will often get hung up on each other and there is no indication of how far a letter will go when thrown. On numerous occasions, I knew the solution to a puzzle but was unable to proceed because the timed based hazards in an area would kill me before I could push a solution into place.

    Equally frustrating are pretty regular frame-rate drops and platforming sections that require incredibly precise landings despite the protagonists slow and sluggish jumping controls.

    There is a good game buried here somewhere, but unfortunately, it feels like it was rushed out of the gate too soon and is in need of some serious polish.    … Full Review »
  3. PlasmodiumVivax
    Jan 4, 2016
    6
    I really liked the ambiance and the artwork of Typoman and I think it really uses the concept of bringing words to life well. However, I feelI really liked the ambiance and the artwork of Typoman and I think it really uses the concept of bringing words to life well. However, I feel like the game started to crumble around the center of it. At first, the puzzle were introduced nicely and kinda fit in the feel of the game where you stumble across situations and there are words that you must use to progress. But at one point this flow gets broken and I didn't like the second part as much as the first and it sort of ruined my experience of the game.

    Also, the controls in general aren't that responsive and make some sections particularly frustrating to complete. This game is good, has great ideas, but lacks in execution and creativity in some parts.    … Full Review »
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