Tunic

 Xbox Series X
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7.8

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  1. BrueBear
    Mar 23, 2022
    6
    Beautiful graphics, amazing music, and very creative. Unfortunately for me the combat was a too sluggish. Simple, but felt like the weapons must have been too heavy for the character of that makes sense. Just a personal preference I guess.
  2. Rhinogamer
    Apr 16, 2022
    3
    This game is awful, basically "rat in a maze" simulator is all it is, I've seen it compared to being a Soulslike, or Zelda, it is nothing like that (aside from maybe the camera view and the fact that you swing a weapon). It is dull, tedious, cringe-worthy wannabe clone but if a clone took all the worst aspects of a game, and none of the good ones. I even turned on the "God Mode" just toThis game is awful, basically "rat in a maze" simulator is all it is, I've seen it compared to being a Soulslike, or Zelda, it is nothing like that (aside from maybe the camera view and the fact that you swing a weapon). It is dull, tedious, cringe-worthy wannabe clone but if a clone took all the worst aspects of a game, and none of the good ones. I even turned on the "God Mode" just to walk around and see a little more of the game, to see if it did something to become more original or enjoyable later on, and it just never ever did; another 30 minutes later I just deleted it off my Xbox because I couldn't take another minute of the sheer boredom. Gawd, what an awful experience.… Expand
  3. eva3si0n
    May 11, 2022
    7
    I only met Tunic thanks to Xbox Game Pass. And Tunic is a very deceptive game. I expected, like most players, an indie game to be a vagabond, not a Dark Souls counterpart in the indie genre. Yes, in the settings you can turn on the death mode. But you don't expect harcore gameplay from Tunic at all. For a game Tunic has done for the most part looks great. It is worth trying, especiallyI only met Tunic thanks to Xbox Game Pass. And Tunic is a very deceptive game. I expected, like most players, an indie game to be a vagabond, not a Dark Souls counterpart in the indie genre. Yes, in the settings you can turn on the death mode. But you don't expect harcore gameplay from Tunic at all. For a game Tunic has done for the most part looks great. It is worth trying, especially since it is available in Game Pass.… Expand
  4. Toska123
    Jun 5, 2022
    4
    I've been hyped for this game ever since the initial reveal a few years ago. Love the idea of mixing an old school Zelda game with dark souls elements. Even after all the delays, I was pretty hyped to try it out. But it was unfortunately a huge disappointment.

    The game itself is smooth and I like the premise. But the mechanics are so wonky that I'd say a good 75% of my deaths are due to    I've been hyped for this game ever since the initial reveal a few years ago. Love the idea of mixing an old school Zelda game with dark souls elements. Even after all the delays, I was pretty hyped to try it out. But it was unfortunately a huge disappointment.

    The game itself is smooth and I like the premise. But the mechanics are so wonky that I'd say a good 75% of my deaths are due to the game's collision/hitboxes, rather than how I normally die in dark souls which is almost always due to not knowing enemy patterns, falling for traps, missing a timing, etc. Then, to ice the cake with Bull     … Expand
  5. kamikazegrannie
    Apr 10, 2022
    5
    An extraordinarily good puzzle/exploration game that's bogged down by clumsy combat, and difficulty ramps that will make you want to give up. It's a shame, this could have been one of the all-time great indies were it not for the combat.

    A few things out of the way first: the graphics, music, and aesthetic are fantastic. There's a very miniature/tilt-shift look to everything, and it's    An extraordinarily good puzzle/exploration game that's bogged down by clumsy combat, and difficulty ramps that will make you want to give up. It's a shame, this could have been one of the all-time great indies were it not for the combat.

    A few things out of the way first: the graphics, music, and aesthetic are fantastic. There's a very miniature/tilt-shift look to everything, and it's almost too cute. As the game progresses and you get deeper into the world, it does a great job of bringing you along with it. This game says very little to you, but still tells its story very well. It is clearly trying to drum up nostalgia for NES-era adventure games, and it nails it without being too on-the-nose. How it reveals things to you—both in story and in gameplay—is expertly done.

    This games puzzles aren't really puzzles in the traditional sense. It reveals things to you over time, but leaves it to you to realize that they have been revealed, and how to use what you've learned effectively. Its solutions are well hidden but not obtuse; I was able to complete the game with its "true" ending, and find many of its secrets without the use of any guides. The only cheating I did was to look up some things that would've required me writing down the solution myself, which would've been tedious but extremely on brand for the feeling the game was trying to evoke. Progression, puzzle-wise, this game is incredibly fair.

    What is less fair is the combat, which felt sluggish at best and infuriating at worst. While I feel most of what it required of the player was clear, actually accomplishing it meant grinding against enemies far too often, only winning due to what felt not like better execution but a better roll of the RNG. The difficulty didn't ramp linearly, but instead at steep cliffs requiring you to grind past them. A few times, it caused me to put the game down and I wasn't sure I was coming back. The combat is tedious in a different way from the puzzles: you need to sit through somewhat lengthy battles, and a few mistakes mean "start over". Any attempt to move through them faster will result in failure. None of this would necessarily be bad if it was fun, but there's nothing fun about it, again given the tedium plus feeling you won because of a lucky sequence of attacks.

    The combat would maybe even be fine, if they didn't unnecessarily stretch it out. There's a late-in-the-game "rush" you have to do against several waves of enemies, and it's incredibly unforgiving. This feels completely detached from the story, and feels like nothing more than an attempt to squeeze out some extra time out of the game. Up until that point I was willing to go along with it, but that made me just put the game into "no fail" mode to move forward. They could've skipped this and it would've made zero difference.

    Outside of combat, navigating the overworld was pretty unintuitive and takes way too long to become straightforward. Yet, you have to do it a lot. I wasted a significant amount of time just playing the "how do I get back to that spot" game, which isn't very fun nor interesting.

    Overall this game is really difficult to recommend to anyone: the extraordinarily punishing combat will alienate people looking for the excellent puzzle/exploration mechanics, yet the combat itself doesn't feel tidy, deep, nor interesting enough to make the more hardcore want to stick with it. The developers would've been better off scaling the combat back to let the great parts of the game really shine, but as it stands it's a game with too narrow of an audience. Huge bummer, really.    … Expand
  6. Funny7Cloud
    Jun 11, 2022
    6
    如果脑子不能跟作者对上线，玩着会比较痛苦，引导实再太差了一些，这样的开放世界又有等级压制就非常不适合上手。当然游戏也有很多不错的优点和创意，但是还需精心打磨。
  7. archgrove
    Mar 23, 2022
    5
    An initially charming game with a badly designed difficulty ramp and unnecessarily obtuse mechanics.
  8. paranorma
    Mar 27, 2022
    4
    Don’t remember the last time I’ve played something this overrated. Recommending this to Souls fans is practically an insult. Combat is beyond annoying, with lock-on changes coming out of nowhere and a three-hit combo that won’t actually combo most of the time unless you mash the attack button. Enemies annoyingly bounce away from your attacks. Levels are painful to navigate. What are youDon’t remember the last time I’ve played something this overrated. Recommending this to Souls fans is practically an insult. Combat is beyond annoying, with lock-on changes coming out of nowhere and a three-hit combo that won’t actually combo most of the time unless you mash the attack button. Enemies annoyingly bounce away from your attacks. Levels are painful to navigate. What are you people smoking?… Expand
  9. OkMazzy
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    This game is loaded with secrets, has some surprisingly difficult moments, and GORGEOUS visuals. That sounds like Zelda to me, and for a game that pays much homage to the Zelda series, it looks like this developer got the job done right.

    The secrets often feel like Fez if Fez was done right. There’s many paths to take and many of the unorthodox ones are hidden in plain sight but easily    This game is loaded with secrets, has some surprisingly difficult moments, and GORGEOUS visuals. That sounds like Zelda to me, and for a game that pays much homage to the Zelda series, it looks like this developer got the job done right.

    The secrets often feel like Fez if Fez was done right. There’s many paths to take and many of the unorthodox ones are hidden in plain sight but easily missed if you haven’t traveled down them before. That makes replaying the game a joy.

    the visuals can get very bizarre which is very refreshing. The interesting creatures that inhabit this land are a sight for sore eyes. They’re also just beautiful. The soundtrack is very fitting, the gameplay is simple and sweet, I could go on but I’d like to get back to playing more Tunic.    … Expand
  10. SONYPSFAN
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    A great video game, fun, challenging with a very good duration, an interesting campaign and a beautiful artistic section, highly recommended
  11. Sanguinem_Malum
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Given this is an indie game, its an amazing achievement. An excellent hybrid of zelda and souls. Its a tough game, but also has great accessibility options. Would highly recommend, don't let the idiots review bombing this title result in you missing out on this little gem.
  12. Haisom
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    The game is a work of art. Doesn't even look like an indie experience as it's execution is perfectly done. Gameplay is smooth and the secrets unraveling is just so rewarding it makes me want to play the whole day, nonstop!
  13. Genialo
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    asombroso indie, una combinación entre los Zelda de antaño agregando elementos souls, combates exigentes con una buena dificultad, un mundo esperando por ser explorado y secretos que hallar, además de que la estética es impresionante, bellísima, un juegazo con todas las letras.
  14. xAndreWilson
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso. Eis a razão pela qual crer na qualidade de um jogo que é avaliado pela média é arriscado: a sensibilidade da média a valores extremos. A média termina por não representar bem o conjunto, pois valores extremos puxam (no caso) para baixo excessivamente. Na média dos jogadores comuns 14 dentre 22 avaliaram com ZERO o game. Isso evidentemente puxou a média muito para baixo. OJogo maravilhoso. Eis a razão pela qual crer na qualidade de um jogo que é avaliado pela média é arriscado: a sensibilidade da média a valores extremos. A média termina por não representar bem o conjunto, pois valores extremos puxam (no caso) para baixo excessivamente. Na média dos jogadores comuns 14 dentre 22 avaliaram com ZERO o game. Isso evidentemente puxou a média muito para baixo. O que prova duas coisas: 1) As avaliações positivas sofreram o efeito de 2) avaliadores idiotas. Afinal, é impossível um game ser nota ZERO.… Expand
  15. Jimena
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Gracias al gamepas le di una oportunidad y me gusto bastante,lo recomiendo aunque qué creó que no es para todo el mundo tiene su estilo
  16. jefferson122332
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Gran juego súper divertido hermosa banda sonora, artísticamente es bellísima.
  17. Shiffe
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego, bonito, entretenido, desafiante, en mi xbox series s, corre genial.
  18. NONAG0N
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This game is challenging, that's for sure... But in a good way. The graphics have a wonderful art direction, and the music is fantastic. People who want to just mindlessly play a video game, stay away. This will make you think and focus. I absolutely love it.
  19. ATLienBlerd
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    Tunic is a great game with fun exploration, challenging combat, chill music, and a whimsical art style. The game is not handholdy and is a must play for any fan of Zelda or Souls type games. Don’t sleep on this one
  20. ManuPVZ
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Excelente experiencia en Xbox series X, impecable jugabilidad, hermosos gráficos y una excelente banda sonora, sin dudas un título ampliamente recomendado, que gran servicio ofrece xbox con Xbox Game Pass 10/10
  21. PickleRickx
    Mar 19, 2022
    9
    Addictive. Nostalgic. Pure genius with a splash if cute and cuddly protagonist and sometimes creepy and devastating antagonistic. Tunic brings back the classic feel of the original Zelda like games but with a more intense environment that literally from the start leaves u wondering where to go and what to do. The game basically doesn't tell you what to do, you have to solve it like aAddictive. Nostalgic. Pure genius with a splash if cute and cuddly protagonist and sometimes creepy and devastating antagonistic. Tunic brings back the classic feel of the original Zelda like games but with a more intense environment that literally from the start leaves u wondering where to go and what to do. The game basically doesn't tell you what to do, you have to solve it like a puzzle and figure out what each item and actions do with clues from cute little drawings to a journal kept by your fury little friend. Its a game that keeps you guessing and yet enamoured throughout nothing like defeating a boss by pure luck that gives you a chill of satisfaction.… Expand
  22. Karottedraak
    Mar 20, 2022
    9
    I never played zelda and I just recently get into some souls like games.

    For the souls like aspect of the game I can just say that its a hard game where you need to block and roll to survive. Besides that it has the same sort of level design where you find new shortcuts and ways to traverse the world. The only thing is that this game is much more forgiven than dark souls and does not    I never played zelda and I just recently get into some souls like games.

    For the souls like aspect of the game I can just say that its a hard game where you need to block and roll to survive. Besides that it has the same sort of level design where you find new shortcuts and ways to traverse the world. The only thing is that this game is much more forgiven than dark souls and does not punish your death as hard as dark souls will do. (SO NO FREAKING WALK 5 MINUTES AGAIN TO FIGHT THIS BOSS EACH TIME YOU DIE!)

    The way how the game explains everything to you the player was by a guide book where you will find pages for. This is also the only way how to figure out where to go and its amazing. It leaves a mystery for the player and something the player can discover by just reading it. That is also where the game shines the most as it does not want to explain things but you need to find the way yourself.

    9/10 for this unique little game and do not believe what the people here say with a 1/10 as that is certainly not the case.    … Expand
  23. Cayde16
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    I LOVE the art style in this game. Downloaded for my kids but ended up playing all the way through on my own as well! Really makes you think about what you're doing. I also thoroughly enjoyed the music. It just really all fits well together. Highly recommend.
  24. Clyptor
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    This game remembers me of the old Zelda games and I mean that in a good way.
    It's a fantastic game especially the bosses are spectacular, I can recommend it
  25. Corchaump1010
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Very good Zelda light game I love how they make you figure out the foreign language and give you a sense of discovery the lock on system could be a little better a little more variety of weapons but it's an amazing game if you are into Zelda or deaths door like games! I highly recommend gorgeous art style!
  26. Isiahs
    Mar 18, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cool game if u like legend of zelda game. Combat is alright story is ok……...… Expand
  27. ItsMeMrX
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Excellent game, this one of my best platform games i ever played. Its available for gamepass users
  28. bradkane
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    This is the best game I’ve played in a long time! The sense of mystery and discovery not only rivals, but beats, the isometric Legend of Zelda games. Secrets upon secrets upon secrets, clues hidden in margin notes, gorgeous graphics, soothing music… and it can either be very challenging or very relaxing, depending on whether you enable damage. I played the whole thing in invincible modeThis is the best game I’ve played in a long time! The sense of mystery and discovery not only rivals, but beats, the isometric Legend of Zelda games. Secrets upon secrets upon secrets, clues hidden in margin notes, gorgeous graphics, soothing music… and it can either be very challenging or very relaxing, depending on whether you enable damage. I played the whole thing in invincible mode and it didn’t at all feel like a compromise, loved every minute. This is a must-play.… Expand
  29. Richieboym
    Apr 3, 2022
    1
    The first 5 hours of the this game were fun and had a nice mix of Zelda&Dark Souls and was really enjoying it, but then it quickly descended into a cryptic tedious bore fest and I wish I'd never bothered, the Devs were clearly trying to copy what Fez did years prior with the style of puzzles...how is this fun exactly. Glad I played on gamepass so I didn't buy this rubbish
  30. Bavari-90
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    The game is so adorable and the level design is amazing, it's a benchmark of an indie games.
  31. AkioJams
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Don't be fooled by reviews saying this game is a mobile rip-off Zelda, far from it, it's a very unique experience nowadays for those who are not into Souls kinda games, it's simple in its mechanics but complex in the way you have to implement them to progress story. The game doesn't tell you much, but that's part of the charm, you have to explore, deduct and think to get puzzles done,Don't be fooled by reviews saying this game is a mobile rip-off Zelda, far from it, it's a very unique experience nowadays for those who are not into Souls kinda games, it's simple in its mechanics but complex in the way you have to implement them to progress story. The game doesn't tell you much, but that's part of the charm, you have to explore, deduct and think to get puzzles done, nothing is handled to you and that makes it rewarding. As always I recommend you watching some videos before jumping blindly into it unless you're certain it's your kind of game, if that's the case you're in for a good time.… Expand
  32. SleepEZ
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    I know, its hard to stop playing Elden Ring right now but trust me, this game is worth the time away tarnished.
  33. Gutsukyo
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Tunic is a fun little game that will immediately remind you of classic Zelda games on the Nes and Snes consoles. The game is just a joy to play for both young and old. If you are one of those that enjoy classic Zelda type gameplay with a cute little fox, the go ahead and give Tunic a try.
  34. Thewishmaster
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego con estilo visual muy hermoso, mecánicas excelentes y una dificultad retadora. Recomendado m… Expand
  35. RapidStar
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    I absolutely love the gameplay, combat system & exploration
  36. Erockmath
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    I am not normally a fan of isometric view games but Tunic really captured me. It's so much fun. If it wasn't for Xbox Game Pass I never would have given this game a try, but I'm glad I did because I am absolutely hooked!
  37. Max100021
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s awesome, I recommended for everyone who likes Zelda games and indie games.… Expand
  38. PainfulTimez
    Mar 24, 2022
    0
    Zelda wannabe rip off. If these are the kind of games that xbox think they can keep me subscribed to this pathetic gamepass service, then I am cancelling today.
  39. DJ9935
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    A charming indie game, combining both The Legend of Zelda and a few souls like elements to create a cute little world that anyone can beat thanks to the accessibility options available from the start. The art direction and general feel of the game are top notch for me as well, and while the game can be tough at times, it feels like a rewarding journey throughout.
  40. ZodiacPollux
    Mar 18, 2022
    9
    A fun indie game based of the old legend of Zelda also I would like to say that I don’t get the hate for this game at all it’s fun game that’s like actually give reasons of not liking this game instead of “it’s trash “
  41. Salim1908_BH
    Mar 24, 2022
    0
    Zelda da DeepWeb, mais um jogo com o selo mendigopass de qualidade, simplesmente horrível.
  42. RoverDiscover
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. A great mix of Zeldalike and Soulslike. I enjoyed the game from start to finish.
  43. BigDad02
    Mar 24, 2022
    0
    Mais do mesmo. Não trás inovação e é bastante repetitivo. Gameplay confusa. Parece que a MS desistiu de competir com o PlayStation para competir com a Nintendo, só pode.
  44. Diegames
    Mar 24, 2022
    1
    Gameplay datada, não inova em nada, apenas replica soluções adotadas em títulos passados.
  45. Azykool
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    An impressive little adventure game that takes inspiration from Zelda and Souls games and executes that blend very well.
  46. Edd3000
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    I thought it would be just a copy of the legend of Zelda, but I was pleasantly surprised, a fresh style with a good degree of difficulty.
  47. Xboxss
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game! Love the art style and the music. All those negativ reviews are from brain dead nintendo zombies.
  48. GamerDadIsBad
    Mar 26, 2022
    1
    Bland game, nothing new, nothing innovative.

    Just a clone of previous success of games.
  49. noellumanta011
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Finished the game yesterday on Xbox and I had a lot of fun! From the complex puzzles, grueling combat to creative storyline, Tunic has got my attention indeed. There were only 2 issues I encountered and both were noticeable at the last portion of the game. First was the slow opening of the Instruction Manual, and there was a glitch where you roll to a specific floor then you suddenly clipFinished the game yesterday on Xbox and I had a lot of fun! From the complex puzzles, grueling combat to creative storyline, Tunic has got my attention indeed. There were only 2 issues I encountered and both were noticeable at the last portion of the game. First was the slow opening of the Instruction Manual, and there was a glitch where you roll to a specific floor then you suddenly clip to fall and die instantly. But overall I enjoyed the game and I wish there's a sequel to it!… Expand
  50. Dragon7
    Mar 24, 2022
    0
    All I can say is this game is Boring, just a Zelda knockoff that doesn’t do it right. But can’t complain it’s on gamepass
  51. Vile-Okami
    Mar 19, 2022
    2
    One of the most boring games I've played. There's a reason the original Zelda's game style is dead and buried. Most of the time I've spent playing this game has been wandering around wondering what to do. If you aren't using a guide or talking to people like all the reviewers did to figure out what the hell to do, this game is a boring chore.
  52. jazzy_jeff
    Mar 19, 2022
    6
    I can see why a lot of people are enjoying Tunic, but I find it frustrating. You don't know where to go so you wander for 15 minutes, finally find a passageway behind a wall, die, and then you have to re-find the path again which isn't easy because a lot of areas look so similar. It gets old not knowing where to go next in games; add in the most maddening parts of Dark Souls and you end upI can see why a lot of people are enjoying Tunic, but I find it frustrating. You don't know where to go so you wander for 15 minutes, finally find a passageway behind a wall, die, and then you have to re-find the path again which isn't easy because a lot of areas look so similar. It gets old not knowing where to go next in games; add in the most maddening parts of Dark Souls and you end up with something that makes you question how you're spending your time.… Expand
  53. Rc20150990
    Mar 17, 2022
    1
    Low Quality, knock off Zelda. Game not optimized and slow loading. Gameplay loop was underwhelming
  54. AnkurGurung
    Mar 23, 2022
    9
    Really superb, a must play if you are into such games, really great world to explore and monsters to slay. What an amazing magical world!
  55. GabiTheRabbit
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Best game I've played this year, and I played multiple popular titles.
    Amazing presentation and sense of adventure. One of the best views and location I've seen in video games, achieved with tasteful, minimalistic graphics. Game is little difficult in the begining, but gets much easier once you figure it out and upgrage your fox. Sense of mistery, and the fact that game is not explaining    Best game I've played this year, and I played multiple popular titles.
    Amazing presentation and sense of adventure. One of the best views and location I've seen in video games, achieved with tasteful, minimalistic graphics. Game is little difficult in the begining, but gets much easier once you figure it out and upgrage your fox. Sense of mistery, and the fact that game is not explaining much, while showing you many points of interest, makes exploration excelent.
    Made play in my working hours and stay late at night playing.

    On the side note, it's a shame that gaming community will praise whichever generic, uninspired indie game nintendo will sell them for 60 $ just because it has zelda or metroid in a title, while this game either goes unnoticed, or it's it's slamed for not being zelda.    … Expand
  56. Jo12danJames
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Fun game, brings me back to my childhood with the graphical style somewhat like zelda a link to the past. Tons of secrets and can be challenging, make sure you read the pages of the manual you find within the game. Free on gamepass so give it a go.
  57. Pietrovish
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Me parece que es un juego con aspiraciones muy bien realizadas. Apartado artístico, sonido y el propio lenguaje son destacados, peros obre eso es un gusto increíble jugarlo
  58. MoistMorsel
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    This is a magnificent game. It looks great, the musical score is well suited for long hours of play and is gentle and easy to listen to (sounds great too). The combat is very difficult as it requires management of stamina health and timing of attacks….in this respect it feels very different to the legend of Zelda (which it obviously looks like).

    Levels are beautifully crafted with    This is a magnificent game. It looks great, the musical score is well suited for long hours of play and is gentle and easy to listen to (sounds great too). The combat is very difficult as it requires management of stamina health and timing of attacks….in this respect it feels very different to the legend of Zelda (which it obviously looks like).

    Levels are beautifully crafted with hidden passages that are only revealed once you have progressed…yet they are always there.

    I honestly want you to play this game. It is worthy of a high score    … Expand
  59. Elana_K
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    I would render this rating as more of an 8.5. I might not recommend Tunic to just anyone, but I would eagerly recommend it for a certain type of player. That is to say, some folks get frustrated in a hurry if it's not made clear right away what the next step is. Indeed, Tunic could and should be labelled downright cryptic. In my case, though, I can savor a mystery. And I don't mind aI would render this rating as more of an 8.5. I might not recommend Tunic to just anyone, but I would eagerly recommend it for a certain type of player. That is to say, some folks get frustrated in a hurry if it's not made clear right away what the next step is. Indeed, Tunic could and should be labelled downright cryptic. In my case, though, I can savor a mystery. And I don't mind a game that demands I stop to use my own deductive abilities to piece things together with only barely enough information to go on. It lets me feel like I'm outwitting the game, while beneath the surface the game is quietly rooting for me to succeed. Each obscure clue and baffling moment serves as an opportunity for a gratifying epiphany. If you are like me and you vibe with that sort of thing, I think that Tunic will be an unforgettable experience for you. It is a game that truly transcends the sum of its parts.

    The combat is difficult and similar to Dark Souls, which isn't my preference. However, it could be argued that this aspect of the game is necessary for the game's ultimate payoff. And there is always the No Damage mode to fall back on, if you need help getting past a particularly difficult part. However, I would advise viewing the difficult combat as its own sort of puzzle. Survival is often barely attainable, so you do need to exercise some thought and technique in order to persevere until the next checkpoint. That said, if you simply hate the idea of combat there is still plenty of game for you here even without it, but it will be a fundamentally different experience if you choose to negate the combat entirely.

    Tonally speaking, the cute fox is a red herring. The mood of this game is truly not so pleasant beneath the surface. Again, this isn't my preference (I wish Tunic were more of the “enchantingly beautiful” sort of mysterious, versus the creepy and foreboding kind, which I would say it mostly is).

    It is best to go into this game completely blind. I saw someone else compare it to Outer Wilds in that way, and I think they are right. Don't look up videos. Don't look up the game mechanics. Don't look up anything. Even reading these reviews is a big risk. Like I honestly wish I could be more specific in this review, but it's better that I'm not, for the sake of the prospective players who are reading these. Nothing is incidental and everything is a part of the mystery. Even a small detail can wind up being a spoiler.

    If you are familiar with Zelda games, that will give you a good background for comprehending Tunic. But don't make the mistake of thinking this is merely a fox-themed Zelda game. Zelda may be the soil from which it sprung, but Tunic is its own weird and cryptic plant.    … Expand
  60. Cd92
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    This is a gem, another brilliant game of 2022. Really unique game that feels oldschool. Don't listen to people whining about the difficulty, not every game has to hold your hand.
  61. Sotofx
    Mar 24, 2022
    8
    Ok so I love the art style of the game but I feel like im playing a dark soul type of game. If they would give me the option to lower the difficulty I would give it a higher score. Overall still a good game.
  62. Figgs311
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome. It has a Zelda/Dark Souls vibe to it. in the end it takes a turn towards Sci-fi and twist into its own thing. The collections and the book guide build by collecting pages is awesome. Plenty of end game content as well with multiple endings. I cannot believe this was made by one person. Also the music is amazing.
  63. jj350
    Mar 17, 2022
    1
    If you want your Zelda games to play like Dark Souls, here you go. Personally I didn't enjoy it outside of the music.
  64. Steyraus
    Mar 23, 2022
    2
    When I first saw this game like 7 years ago I was so keen to play it...But now that I have , it is a disappointment...It no even close to being as good as Zelda , let alone the awsome Zelda games relesed in the last few years...Skip Tunic, play " A link between worlds" and Links awakening..
    Basicly this game in boring, combat is very unsatisfying, there is to many puzzles and the puzzles    When I first saw this game like 7 years ago I was so keen to play it...But now that I have , it is a disappointment...It no even close to being as good as Zelda , let alone the awsome Zelda games relesed in the last few years...Skip Tunic, play " A link between worlds" and Links awakening..
    Basicly this game in boring, combat is very unsatisfying, there is to many puzzles and the puzzles just feel like road blocks to make the game longer...There is tons and tons of repetition..Sure the world is pretty for a bit, but there is almost no variety in scenery or art.. I could go on , ...Don't trust the Journos, most of the big sites and buddies with the Dev, which is yet another concerning trend with Indies..    … Expand
  65. Gang-warily
    Mar 22, 2022
    2
    Seemed like an OK game at first, played for a few hours, and then one time after I died it set me back ALL THE WAY to the beginning of the first map with no way to get back to where I was...uninstalled.
  66. Jesus2323
    Mar 17, 2022
    5
    So far it seems like a fun and challenging game but it seems to me a copy in many aspects of zelda thats why my rating
  67. GamerInTheHouse
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible Zelda Knockoff.
    At least 3D Dot Heroes allowed customization. It should have been so much better.    … Expand
  68. Nobodyplay
    Mar 19, 2022
    0
    very bad, a shameless copy of zelda, china, bad and cheap, a disappointment
  69. Steff86
    Mar 27, 2022
    0
    Awful rip off of Zelda! No creativity whatsoever in this game dfgdfhthsrth
  70. Hinin
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This game is made by ONE person. Yeah, i has flaws but honest love and greatly finished art, style and combat makes this masterpiece in my books. And Also I want to support this, because its falsely downvoted by angry ps/tendo peasants
  71. Zwippy
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. It's a must play. Take off your Sony glasses and enjoy! Sony fan boys are destroying gaming.
  72. MrB00m
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Don't let these review bombers fool you. This game is great. Combat is challenging, great visuals, and the idea to find the game box manual in game one page at a time? Chef kiss. I don't know if I like that everything is in an indiscernible language or not yet but Ill let you know. 9/10
  73. MeleeHD
    Mar 23, 2022
    8
    Fun little game and satisfying to run around to have adventure to explore, i recommend this if u are a fan of LO Zelda games.
  74. PJthePlayer
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Apparently people are review-bombing the game because it's a "ripoff" of Zelda which is ridiculous. Should all FPS games be ridiculed because they're ripoffs of Wolfenstein 3D? Give me a break. This game is also being criticized for being too hard by people who apparently totally missed that it even has a built-in god mode for people who struggle with it. It's a great little indie gameApparently people are review-bombing the game because it's a "ripoff" of Zelda which is ridiculous. Should all FPS games be ridiculed because they're ripoffs of Wolfenstein 3D? Give me a break. This game is also being criticized for being too hard by people who apparently totally missed that it even has a built-in god mode for people who struggle with it. It's a great little indie game that is definitely worth your time. Ignore the review-bombers and form your own opinion. I wouldn't give it a 10 except I'm purposefully countering the unwarranted 0 scores from abusive review-bombers.… Expand
  75. caronte1100
    Apr 12, 2022
    9
    Es un juego precioso y las mecanicas de algunos bosses un poco mas complicadas que de costumbre
  76. Donnyskillz
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    for a game made by one guy its absolutely stunning. tight controls and movement. the graphics are top notch and its just a joy to play. kudos
  77. adrianolls
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelent game, I really enjoyed every section of game, the way it introduces mechanics and the gameplay itself… Expand
  78. tyrako
    Mar 29, 2022
    0
    my game keeps crashing please fix
    i paid full price should be fixed .. .....
  79. thegldt
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Incredible level design. Meta integration of a "game manual" within the game that rewards players who pay attention to every detail. Gorgeous and fitting art style. Magical score that fits the mood and atmosphere of the current setting or game world. Bonus points for a 'No Fail Mode' (God Mode) that doesn't disable achievements. Thanks for launching on Xbox Game Pass!
  80. twet
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    otimo jogo e com uma dificuldade acima da media, mais um indie de respeito para o gamepass
  81. xaviar_nl
    Mar 25, 2022
    7
    The game looks gorgeous, and I like the fact that initially you cannot 'read' how everything works in the game (it is revealed to you gradually while playing the game).
    I had fun playing it for quite a while, but what turned me off of the game were the considerable spikes in difficulty in the game. Also, at times it can be quite unclear what you have to do next. And as the game map is    The game looks gorgeous, and I like the fact that initially you cannot 'read' how everything works in the game (it is revealed to you gradually while playing the game).
    I had fun playing it for quite a while, but what turned me off of the game were the considerable spikes in difficulty in the game. Also, at times it can be quite unclear what you have to do next. And as the game map is quite large, that made for some frustrating gameplay.
    Maybe I'm just not the intended public for this game, but I'd say it could have done with some more fine-tuning...    … Expand
  82. Wilcze
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Absolutely fantastic mix of dark souls and Zelda. The mystery around the game and joy from discovering new mechanics is adding to the experience. A must play!
  83. CRunkazChris
    Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Omg I've been waiting to play this game since last year from the demo and showcase. I love it.
  84. Keav
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Hermoso juego, gráficos bonitos, jugabilidad buena, personajes carismáticos, dificultad perfecta y lo mejor es que va perfecto Series X.
  85. PS_Gamer2010
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Amazing Game , Zelda soul with darksouls heart this Game must have 95, if You are a gamer You need to play this
  86. Notle
    Mar 25, 2022
    9
    Great Game, Love it!!
    Don't let the little fox trick you. Its not a easy game :)
  87. thegamer105
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    This is not just a simple "Zelda rip off" It is Soo much more!!!
    The people with these complaints barely played the game if playing it at all!
  88. rafacapoci
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    The game is not easy at all! But it's extremely satisfying discover by yourself reading the pages of the manual that your find, what you have to do! For sure a very nice suprice!
  89. DarkSamurai
    Mar 25, 2022
    8
    Okay game. Nothing much to dislike and also the way we could choose our own path , despite it being an Indie game is appreciable
  90. slaine130177
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Quand on sait que ce jeu a été fait par une toute petite équipe de passionné, il faut leur tirer notre chapeau.
    Jeu mêlant gameplay à la Darksouls (et difficulté) avec une ambiance à la Zelda et des nouveautés de gameplay franchement géniales (le coup de la notice de jeu qu'il faut retrouver par page, avec annotations des développeurs pour trouver des secrets, c'est juste une idée    Quand on sait que ce jeu a été fait par une toute petite équipe de passionné, il faut leur tirer notre chapeau.
    Jeu mêlant gameplay à la Darksouls (et difficulté) avec une ambiance à la Zelda et des nouveautés de gameplay franchement géniales (le coup de la notice de jeu qu'il faut retrouver par page, avec annotations des développeurs pour trouver des secrets, c'est juste une idée fantastique), le jeu fait un sans faute.
    Il est beau, bien animée (je regrette quelques freezes mais sinon top), très belle bande son (surtout faite le au casque, vous entendrez vraiment toutes les subtilités de l'environnement), très long pour un jeu indé de ce style, des tonnes de trucs cachés, bref, difficile de lui trouver des défauts.
    Attention, je l'ai fini avec difficulté et visiblement avec la mauvaise fin. Du coup, je cherche les quelques trésors qu'il doit me manquer pour la vraie fin du jeu.

    Autre élément à prendre en compte, vous ne serez jamais pris par la main. A vous d'explorer, chercher, comprendre l'univers et comment trouver les trésors. C'est un jeu qui se savoure, s'analyse, et tout devient clair à chaque étape. Un must

    Dispo sur Gamepass, vous n'avez aucune excuse pour ne pas y jouer, sauf ne pas aimer les jeux d'aventure, ou être allergique aux jeux un peu exigeant.    … Expand
  91. Quanlib
    May 9, 2022
    10
    A must play.. beautiful art, level design and music. Solid combat and lots of hidden secrets.
  92. balzak
    Mar 18, 2022
    7
    Buen juego, se comprende que constantemente lo referencien con un zelda aunque para mi solo toma inspiración del primer titulo de dicha saga, soltarte en un mundo y apenas unos pocos textos poco explicativos te vas adentrando en un mundo en el que desde un inicio te va atrapando el querer mejorar o encontrar aditamentos que te ayuden a vencer a aquellos enemigos que parece que no lesBuen juego, se comprende que constantemente lo referencien con un zelda aunque para mi solo toma inspiración del primer titulo de dicha saga, soltarte en un mundo y apenas unos pocos textos poco explicativos te vas adentrando en un mundo en el que desde un inicio te va atrapando el querer mejorar o encontrar aditamentos que te ayuden a vencer a aquellos enemigos que parece que no les puedes hacer frente aun, entonces habrá que explorar cada rincón y eso verdaderamente atrapa en el juego.

    Me he encontrado que a muchos jugadores les ha terminado de agradar la música relajante pero es ahí donde encuentro el bemol, si bien el juego es un indie, son aveces los arreglos musicales que tiene el juego que no me hace separar la idea de un indie barato, me hubiese gustado una mayor variedad de melodías o al menos que estas fueran algo distintas una de las otras y no la mayor parte del tiempo la melodía relajante de juego de puzzle indie.    … Expand
  93. Masters33ch
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    A fun game! It's pacing is slow at first but once you get rolling it definitely sucks you in and the wordless story telling is surprisingly immersive! Boss battles are tough but rewarding. Worth a play
  94. meyerpark
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Tunic is an amazing Xbox exclusive best indie game like a zelda style camera from above. Lots of chests treasures and fun action
  95. darkshine_king
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Its an awesome game. The music, the difficulty, all the secrets. I havent been so interested in a game lie this for a long time. Completely recommended. It provides a great challenge, great environments and great music.
  96. ArcanumLive
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Love the games cute graphics. The game has amazing combat. It like a Zelda game but for xbox. Also available on Game pass
  97. Baronstone
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    This game is surprisingly good considering the fact that it was made by one person. The controls are good, the "manual" is a unique design that I haven't seen in any other game, the graphics are good for what it is. The gameplay loop is interesting and it is fun enough that I lost 6 hours testing it after I installed it on the grandkids PCs for when they come over this weekend. I justThis game is surprisingly good considering the fact that it was made by one person. The controls are good, the "manual" is a unique design that I haven't seen in any other game, the graphics are good for what it is. The gameplay loop is interesting and it is fun enough that I lost 6 hours testing it after I installed it on the grandkids PCs for when they come over this weekend. I just meant to play it for a few minutes to make sure there were no bugs and that the controls worked properly, 6 hours later I realized what happened.

    The main character is cute, the story is good, they should only need minimal assistance figuring out where to go and what to do, so they should love the game. In my opinion, that makes it pretty much a perfect game.    … Expand
  98. Japperz
    Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Fantastic puzzler its tough but not too tough nemy design is great the controls feel good. The only thing is that the save point statues are little far apart and sometimes you're running long distances just to die and run them again
  99. Stoickthevast
    Mar 23, 2022
    9
    I very genuinely enjoy this game. The difficulty only adds to my intrigue. This is a game to test your resilience and determination.
  100. Selden007
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    Love games that are not easy and don't hand hold you through the game. Tunic is a fresh take on the isometric game style. The secrets are a pleasure to find and not easy. Boss battles are challenging and the music is spot on. Very fun game.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. GAMES.CH
    Oct 6, 2022
    86
    Tunic is one of those games that won’t let you go until you see the credits rolling. It’s insane, what Andrew Shouldice and his small team came up with and how much lifeblood was poured into this action adventure. Definitely an indie title you should not miss.
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  2. Vgames
    Jun 5, 2022
    90
    Tunic demands all of your attention to experience its world and mysteries as intended. Fortunately, with excellent world design, fun and diverse gameplay and extraordinary ways to keep you interested in what to come next, it truly deserves that investment and focus.
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  3. XboxEra
    May 27, 2022
    70
    TUNIC is both an incredible and incredibly frustrating title. The combat lets down what otherwise is a masterpiece.
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