Tunic

1. Kwar

   Oct 2, 2022

   10

   I finished this game and I literally applauded because it was such a masterpiece. I have to admit at the end I did cheat a bit because I wasI finished this game and I literally applauded because it was such a masterpiece. I have to admit at the end I did cheat a bit because I was like I'm not going to do all that stuff to get to that true ending. But everything else I managed on my own. Such a fabulous, fabulous, fabulous game. I give high high praise to the developers of this game and I hope they release something else like it again in the future. Just what a Marvel. I have tears in my eyes just so glorious. Thank you so much!… Expand

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2. anonymous1112

   Nov 25, 2022

   10

   A masterpiece.
   Not too easy, good music, graphics ok, Interesting gameplay and amazing true ending !

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4. BL4CKH4L0GAMING

   Dec 23, 2022

   10

   TUNIC is a masterfully crafted labor of love that will forever hold a special place in my heart.

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5. Cruxiser

   Oct 6, 2022

   9

   I normally never write reviews on any site for nearly anything. I always find that the reviews tend to slide between undeserved praise forI normally never write reviews on any site for nearly anything. I always find that the reviews tend to slide between undeserved praise for whatever is presented or outright negativity due to a single bad experience or employee interaction. Video game reviews are fraught with this type of behavior because of platform devotees or a bad experiences with crowdfunding campaigns. I really only preface this review to get across I would rather avoid writing reviews of any kind. I only do so when I am truly appreciative (or not) of the subject matter.
   
   I normally avoid indie games for really one of two reasons:
   1) The game is really just a narrative wrapped in video game dressing. Though narratives are fun and enjoyable, the video game experience really is about the user interactivity with the story being presented and providing enough freedom to explore that story in their own way. I find that the vast majority of indie games fall into the trap of expressing a 'vision' over the substance of the experience.
   2) The story basically doesn't exist and the game is focused on gimmicky mechanisms to hold the attention of the user. These get boring quickly and are not worth the money.
   
   Big budget studios will always have an advantage in this regard because they can hire the graphical, mechanical, programming, musical and story talent to at least bring a number of good ideas to realization in a title even if it's an average experience. Indie developers rarely have this luxury so it's a one shot deal: do it right or prepare for obscurity.
   
   The visual appearance, at first glance in preview videos and the like, is of a cartoony isometric game that hearkens to your average cell phone game. The music sounded interesting but I hadn't enough of a sampling to truly have an appreciation for it. The combat, at first blush, appeared to resemble the old Zelda franchise games that I loved as a child and thus what really sold me on the game, though the price tag was a bit high for an indie title. Indie warnings. Misgivings aside, Tunic truly is a one-of-a-kind experience.
   
   I say all this to say that this game is nothing short of an amazing experience. The combination of combat dynamics (which are admittedly straightforward and really tread unexplored territory), mobility, story elements and art style is truly a wonder. The fact it was primarily done by one man is an astonishing feat.
   
   I will warn you, despite the cutesy art style, there is a substantial difficulty curve and zero hand-holding. Actually less than zero as most of the dialog in the game is incomprehensible due to it being in an indecipherable language with only a few understandable phrases dotting the limited prompts.
   
   The combat is fast and engaging; the protagonist gains a number of combat and mobility items throughout his adventure that drastically improve his combat expertise and make fighting more efficient and engaging. The boss battles in particular are a masterful exercise in suspense, scale and threat.
   
   The art style is airy and colorful with very well done isometric graphics, clever (and intentionally hidden) visual embellishments and a soundtrack of sometimes whimsical and sometimes foreboding intent. I was thoroughly impressed with the variation and scale of the atmosphere.
   
   The real draw is the clever way in which information is revealed to player through use of an in-game help manual reminiscent of old Nintendo vintage games. You must collect pages of this manual as you go along, most of the text is in the same indecipherable text as the dialog, but visual clues and handwritten notes provide necessary clues to proceed in the story. I must have browsed that booklet hundreds of times looking for any indication of where I should proceed or revealing some diabolically hidden secret. You'll even find abilities you've had but didn't know you did.
   
   If you choose to purchase Tunic, I fully recommend going through the game help-free; the challenge is rewarding and the puzzles add a substantial element to an already great framework of video game development.
   
   Since I played the Switch version, there were a few issues. There was considerable slowdown in some areas because of the Switch hardware struggling to keep up with the rendering. Additionally, there are some graphical glitches occasionally and a propensity for enemies to drop through the environment when using one specific utility device. I would also say that the later optional puzzle challenges are sometimes so vague as to be incomprehensible by all but the most dedicated sleuths. You may, once the primary story is completed, need some assistance to make sense of those later clues. Pay very, very close attention to every detail of the pages you read in the manual, they can and do matter.
   
   All in all, a masterclass in video game design and development with some very minor (and I mean minor) problems. Very well done.… Expand

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6. Mmore

   Oct 17, 2022

   9

   A really Zelda-ish game in the good way. I absolutely love the artistic style presented. The puzzle parts, sometimes, are challenging. It doesA really Zelda-ish game in the good way. I absolutely love the artistic style presented. The puzzle parts, sometimes, are challenging. It does not earn a 10 beacause of it's map and the path that you have to take in the game, sometimes, are confusing and you don't know what to do o where to go first.… Expand

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7. Pherimon

   Dec 9, 2022

   8

   I enjoyed the game for a quite a bit, but not knowing what is going on took quite a bit from the experience. This being said, the graphics areI enjoyed the game for a quite a bit, but not knowing what is going on took quite a bit from the experience. This being said, the graphics are lovely, the music is wonderful, and the action is pretty satisfying.… Expand

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8. Blue9710x

   Apr 29, 2023

   8

   I am notoriously bad at solving puzzles in video games and was very hesitant to buy Tunic. But after downloading the game and playing for 4I am notoriously bad at solving puzzles in video games and was very hesitant to buy Tunic. But after downloading the game and playing for 4 hours straight, I knew this was going to be a blast. I highly recommend. Also do not look up any solutions to the puzzles, all of them are solvable with enough time.… Expand

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