TUNIC

Such an amazing game! It has become one of my favorite games—if not my favorite. Having puzzles hidden right under your nose and slowly discovering them was so exciting. The story was much better than I expected. I thought it would be less of a focus, but the world-building made a big impact through its environments. I struggled a bit with the combat and didn’t have the time or energy to properly learn it, I played the game mostly for its puzzles and mysteries. The accessibility settings came in very handy. Through them, I also discovered a well-thought-out accessibility system that helped me with other parts of the game. Wonderful music!

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Thanks to the Devs for the accessibility options, especially no fail mode, which mean my young son can play this. A great game in general.

Cool souls-like that has a puzzle focused endgame. Really cool! Would recommend even at full price

The game is mostly amazing tbh but it ends with puzzles that I couldn't have ever solved on my own and that soured it for me.

Sadly I can't recommend. If you have any motion sickness or headaches from screen flashes/camera movements steer clear. One of the boss fights makes the camera spin in a circle and you have no control over it. Also the boss fights in general are just not fun. It was so so close to feeling amazing but instead lands right in extremely frustrating.

Such a delightful game. I played and completed this on Xbox and had to get it on steam as well!I highly recommend playing it without a guide, it makes the experience so much more rewarding!

A majestic exploratory experience, with combat challenging enough to demand attention and engagement (but with the option to focus on story, if one's pride allows). Cons/Gripes: the game relies rather heavily on secret paths hidden in plain sight; which is to say: exploring thoroughly requires a lot of trying to walk around/through blind corners and hidden archways that often lack a visual cue. The combat is usually fair enough, but when encountering new enemies, figuring out what and how they do often means being willing to eat an exploration-ending amount of damage. The element of this game I think I love a weird amount: the music and sound design :)

The puzzles are really fun and the game does a great job of showing you mechanics without directly explaining anything. I found the combat to be very satisfying, especially parrying bosses. My only complaint is with one specific part where the difficulty was artificially increased by adding way too many enemies. However, that was only 30 minutes in the 27 hours that I played. I think the experience of solving the final few puzzles was well worth it. Overall 9/10.

Really fun and sometimes challenging game. The graphics are cute. The puzzles are extremely hard. The combat is fun. What else could you want

Excellent action-adventure game. The combat is challenging, the puzzles are interesting, and the slow build up of the story is rewarding. I found the lack of information at the beginning to be frustrating, and the final boss was too much for me, but overall it is an enjoyable game.

got so caught up in the zone that finished in one sitting great game i dont feel like i got the real ending by the looks of my acivements but was happy with what i got

This game's Zelda inspiration really shines and makes for a great experience. Parts of it feel like getting to play A Link to the Past for the first time again, but it deviates from that well enough to be unique and interesting in its own way.

If you like Classic Zelda. This seems up your ally. This game is also really fun it it's own right due to the secret pages mechanic for some fun expansion of knowledge mechanics. Game also seems to be less consumable than Outer Wilds due to the knowledge gains only being one part of the gameplay as a whole. Should mean that the game should have it's own fun replay experience rather than being consumed and left to only be remembered. Due keep in mind that you need to have a really good eye on the collected pages. There are small details that need to be discovered to progress which can lead to the occasional getting stuck page skimming to find a thread. Just be paitent and read the manual and maps slowly until you find the next thing.

Absolutely loved this game! The puzzles, the visuals, the combat, the bosses. 100/10!

This is an amazing game to have experienced. amazing puzzles and speedrunning the game for some of the rarer achievements was definitely fun.

it's been a full year since I played this game, and I thought I'd circle-around to write a review for the game since it's so well-deserving of one. it's got the aesthetic charm of Monument Valley and Steven Universe, and really defines itself in its own style. the actions and controls feel fluid, punchy, and real; it's very easy to get immersed in this game for a few weeks straight while your mind is occupied by all of the puzzles. I had broken my collarbone around when I first started this game. it was hard to put on my clothes or move my arm without pain. but one of the easiest things I could do was play Tunic. the controls don't require the huge sweeping movements of a mouse, and aren't strenuous to pick up and get used to. I'd stay up until 3 am playing this game, adoring the soundtrack and grinding the boss fights (which are so perfectly curated and designed) often compared to Outer Wilds, I'd argue this game is really deserving of its own genre. sure the puzzles are a main talking point, but the game tries and succeeds at so much that it really deserves the accolades for music, design, and planning. don't let what anyone says about this game persuade you. the game truly has something for everyone, and you can pull your own magic from your playthrough :)

its like zelda but your a lil fox awesome game amazing on steamdeck you better use a controller to play soundtrack is TOO GOOD :OOOOOOOOO GET THE GAME :O

Fun, very intriguing and a lot different from what i expected (in the best way) Soundtrack is amazing

Without a hint of exaggeration, TUNIC was the most unique gaming experience I've ever had, to the point where it makes me question why it wasn't nominated for Most Innovative Gameplay at the 2022 Steam Awards.

The art is breathtaking, the story is touching and the gameplay is simply awe inspiring. Tunic is one of those games that starts off a bit slow, but if you give it a chance, it will become an experience that you'll never forget.

Very fun game that makes you think. Tunic has very little in the way of tutorials which may sound like a bad thing but actually makes it more engaging. The art style is is reminiscent of the DS era of Nintendo games with a hint of existential horror in the background to scratch that Lore itch. Try to play it as blind as possible so you feel like a genius when you figure out how everything works. I'm envious of anyone who plays it for the first time because the discovery is what make this game great

By far one of my favorite games ever! The ability to have multiple layers of "that was there the whole time!?" or "I could do that the whole time!?" being discovered for the same piece of paper is astonishing! This reviews is REALLY doing this game a disservice considering how much I absolutely adore this game, however I just realized that I hadn't reviewed the game yet, and wanted to make sure to actually give it a positive review, however right now I'm not really mentally prepared to write a 100 page long review on why I like the game so much, so this will unfortunately have to do. [code] /| /^\ / I | |/ / I L-+------ --+----- I |/| /^\ |\ /^\ I | | o O O [/code] (ASCII art is hard. Don't judge me I did my best)

A strange combination of a few different types of games. It's like if Dark Souls, Zelda, and Metroid all were in a weird throuple and had a baby, but that baby had SECRETS and COLLECTIBLES and ALTERNATE ENDINGS. This game was a joy to experience for the first time. I hope this review convinces you to try it out, it was an unforgettable journey that I absolutely adored. Can't believe it took me this long to play Tunic.

Amazing game. Just simply amazing. I love the soundtrack, to the story writing, and to the outside of the box thinking when it comes to the "second half" of the game. Every single bit of the game was really thought deep of into, and I think it's worth the money. Very amazing for puzzle and combat enthusiasts, but not for those who are impatient - surely for the determined and initiated.

From my experience, the game just kind of throws you into it without any floaties, It was slightly daunting at first, but if you just follow the bit of bread crumbs, you become more immersed and start to feel like you become the new hero! The 3 hours I played just flew by and I'm excited to continue to play

Link to the Past meets Dark Souls. To limit the game to such a degree is doing it a disservice, but that likeness is the best way of putting it since this game is almost unique in its genre. It's not just a hack-and-slash, it's a puzzle game at heart, and you'd do yourself a disservice if you didn't go into this game "blind" so to speak. Don't watch any guides, don't watch any reviews. Go play it and fall in love as many of us already have.

You can feel the passion that went into making this. The world has a charm reminiscent of some of the older Zelda titles along with some amazing level and world design layered with mystery. Though (imo) it's not the best part, this game has a great combat system with many similarities to souls games built around timing, dodging, and stamina management. While not quite as punishing, it forces you to adapt and leaves you satisfied after each victory. The best part of the game is the mystery and atmosphere. The soundtrack is unique and adds to the overall charm of the world, this paired with the joy of uncovering the mystery of the world left me with an experience I will remember. I did not 100% the game, but I did uncover the "big mystery" and was left extremely satisfied with my time In this game. Uncovering this games seemingly endless depth will seem daunting but if you take the time to explore and understand, at the end of it all you will be left with a deeply satisfying and memorable video game experience.

Main gameplay can be done without too many puzzles if that's not to your liking, and everything else Invoked a pretty similar feeling as outer wilds, with some of the most satisfying puzzles in any game I've played.

Every corner has a secret, every puzzle a hint in plain sight. There are few puzzle games this satisfying, or that made me feel as clever as I did while decyphering a simple instruction manual. Take notes, devs - and take notes, players. Bring pen and paper, bring a friend, bring two.

Lovely game, absolutely not for everyone but Tunic is first and foremost a game of secrets. Therefore, it is a must play if you like secrets

This game has some of the most creative puzzles and secrets in gaming, worth it

There are a lot of games that blow your mind when you realize what they are capable of. But Tunic blew my mind when it made me realize what I was capable of

Pretty fun, the late game stuff probably could have done a bit better with the hints as to what you are supposed to do, so I ended up looking up hints online a couple times. More of a souls-like with simple 2D Zelda style combat.

Haven't finished playing yet, but this is brilliant - there's so much to do, and so much to discover. Lots of exciting moments when you finally understand something. You won't really know what's going on at first, but the game is good at showing you what you have to do regardless, and you can figure things out from there.

To keep it short and sweet--TUNIC is a great game, but it's not a great game for everyone. It leans very, *very*, hard into puzzle elements, so if you're not into solving puzzles, then this isn't the game for you. However, if said puzzle-solving isn't a problem for you, I would highly recommend picking TUNIC up. The game is super cute and it feels really rewarding solving some of the harder puzzles the game has to offer.

Pretty pog ngl. There is probably 1 puzzle in this game I wouldve never been able to solve but otherwise the feeling of solving something or figuring out new mechanics has never been this satisfying. Achievements are good. Barely anything missable and even when there is there are ways to get those quickly after. Unless you break too many coin thingies. Good luck finding all 10 again

I love this game, there's something about it's cutesy art style, Zelda lay out, Dark Souls-esque bosses, interconnected world with secrets hidden behind every corner, and plethora of collectibles that make my brain utterly happy! It's a tough game when it comes to bosses, but if you stick to it, you can do it!!

Such an amazing game! It's a perfect blend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Souls-like elements. It’s a game where gaining knowledge is more important than unlocking new abilities. The gameplay loop is really fun—you genuinely feel motivated to explore and discover new areas. If you enjoy games that don’t hold your hand or tell you exactly where to go or what to do next, this is the game for you. Also, if you loved Death’s Door, you’re going to love this one too! Gameplay Mechanics The character movement feels great—you have full control, which makes everything more immersive. The different weapons also allow you to interact with the world in unique ways. Enemy and level design are solid; each enemy feels distinct, and the combat is engaging. You have to strategize and approach each encounter differently to succeed. The only downside in combat is the item system. There’s no quick way to access your items during battle, and if you die, you lose all consumables you’ve used. Because of that, you might feel discouraged from using them in the first place. Exploration & Secrets The game is packed with secrets. Most of them are optional, but incredibly satisfying to find. One standout feature is the collectible "pages" scattered throughout the world. Each one gives you hints or suggestions, like having a physical manual inside the game—super helpful and nostalgic. It would be nice, though, to have an easier way to navigate between the pages once you’ve collected several. Visuals & Sound The art design is stunning—you can feel the love and care the developer poured into every detail of the world. The music also fits beautifully, giving off chill, lo-fi vibes that complement the atmosphere. It’s an incredible game—a solid 9/10 for me. I played it on the Steam Deck and had a fantastic experience. It runs smoothly and is well-optimized. Highly recommended!

Incredible game of puzzles, exploration and battle - deciphering the game was a lot of fun.

A glorious love letter to OG Zelda games. Fumbling through shoddy instructions that I barely understand, testing this new piece of gear in old areas to discover new areas, neurotically face checking walls and corners looking for hidden treats... this game makes me feel so fking dumb just like the original Zelda games from the 90s made me feel like when I played as a small kid. This game is fantastic!

This game hard has HELL. But I did semi-enjoy learning how to fight against each individual boss. But it's pretty much impossible to sit down and fight each boss and find each key in one session, (one session is like 5 hours each too.) so if you really REALLY want a challenge with pretty much no help, this is the game for you, but if you're just coming here for "oooh furry link" this is NOT want you want to play, it will make you mad. Even now I don't have all the book pages (and doubt I'll go back to find them.) with 20ish hours on record just straight playing the game. To be honest, most of the hours was spent just walking around trying to find where the anything was. Not actually fighting bosses. Pretty hard to understand the story too cuz it's all in another language. Immersion to a whole other level i guess. Anyways this goes in my hard games scale as a 8.9/10.

The game is short enough to get an ending quickly and deep enough to keep you engaged for much longer if you're interested in its secrets. It takes more than 20 hours to finish, and has 2 endings. From things like finding out the hard way about a shortcut that was right in front of you all along, to ARG and secret languages, this game is a treasure trove of secrets waiting to be found. This also means that impatience will ruin your experience, as the core focus is secrets ( recommend not looking up a walkthrough / other hints online ). The game has an in game manual that you piece together by collecting it's pages scattered throughout the world, and is core to progressing the game. It's reminiscent of old games that used to come with instruction manuals. I felt that the combat system is perfectly balanced, in that I couldn't beat any boss on the first try, but I could find myself getting used to each boss' movesets over a couple of tries and then beating them, all before I reached a point of frustration. I will recommend however, that you save consumables till a certain boss rush. The starting hours of the game do an amazing job of immersing you in the role of the fox kid going on an adventure, unaware of what's going on. The lore is largely hidden in the secret language and is kept quite simple. Sincerely wish we get a sequel/other similar games from this dev. Can highly recommend to anyone looking for a game shrouded in secrets/mystery, and patient enough to decipher it all.

Tunic is an amazing step into a very well-built world. I picked up it a while ago and started it, only to stop right before it got really good. I came back to it recently to finish it, and found that this is probably one of the best games I've played as someone who enjoys puzzles and deep mysteries.

Play this game blind and watch as the magic unfolds. You'll be transported to your childhood, when you used to play games for fun, where everything was new and every experience was your very first. And allow yourself to be immersed in this mysterious wonderful world.

Amazing game for the puzzle lovers, fun combat and keeps you wondering. personally love a game that makes you figure out what to do and forces you to explore the entire map/area. if you want a challenge definitely get this game. 10/10

Fun puzzles and unlocking the land and lore bit by bit. Beautiful and concise. Great metroidvania game.

It's a cute game but nothing special; other Souls-likes do it better, and with less frustration. The difficulty is all over the place and it seems like the game can't decide if it wants to be a twitchy Souls-like action game or a casual puzzle solver. The conceit of the whole game being a mystery because everything is in a strange language and you're given no direction doesn't work here as well as it does in games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne -- more often than not I found myself more irritated and confused than intrigued or amused. Doesn't help that the protagonist moves like a brick and that the controls aren't as reactive as you'd expect for a game where success requires rapid reaction to enemy attacks. Got maybe about half-way through before giving up because it was just more annoying than fun.

I only barely give this game a thumbs up. It is almost exactly what it says on the tin. An adventure puzzle game like classic Legend Of Zelda games. But that's it. Perhaps I read too much into it, that there would be an interesting story behind the guidebook secrets, and the reason the world exists in its current state. But in reality the guidebook just acts as a vehicle for introducing metroidvania mechanics, with minimal interesting story beats. There are certainly plenty of puzzles, but a lot of them can be vague to the point of frustrating, rather than interesting. If you like classic Legend of Zelda games or Metroidvania games, this is for you. If you like story puzzle games, not so much.

I cannot recommend this game enough, the art style is cute and fun, the game play is rewarding and engaging, just overall a great time