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Now available on most platforms, including a juicy Game Pass release, this turned out to be a really good game. 

It draws inspiration from beloved IPs like Mario, Chibi Robo, Pikmin, Astrobot and probably many more but manages to have its own style and soul. While some gameplay mechanics are lifted straight out of other games it still feels like its own thing. 

 

It has a hub based level system where you travel back and forth between levels. There's treasure and artifacts in every nook and cranny and some of the puzzles, while on the easier side, are quite fun. 

I'm a sucker for levels that are seemingly huge but as you explore you unlock shortcuts, doors, bridges and ropes which makes getting around very easy the more you unlock. 

 

Progressing through levels seems to be deliberately easy, the main objective of each level is usually obtainable in less than an hour which can take you to the end of the game in about 6 hours but for those, like me, who love to collect everything there's plenty of stuff to do. The first proper level took me around 3 hours to fully complete. 

 

To anyone craving some platform gaming this will most likely satisfy that itch. 

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Yep, this is a beauty. Wasn't even annoyed that I had to repeat the first proper level after playing the demo of it on PC earlier in the year. It nails the Chibi-Robo/Pikmin vibe and also has loads of neat little Toy Story/Small Soldiers style moments. Really hope it does well from the GamePass deal.

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Was massively looking forward to this as I loved the demo and the full game didn't disappoint. I use past tense because I've finished it already. It isn't long but doesn't outstay it's welcome. Can't wait to see some speed runs. It has an almost Tony Hawk style flow to it at times where the best way to play is just to keep moving forward. It feel so fluid and satisfying to play.

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This is a lot of fun (if super easy so far) - it reminds me of an N64 platformer crossed with Psychonauts 2 for some reason. Just something about the way it plays. The size of the levels are very Banjo-Tooie, although seemingly better designed. The Pikmin influences are enjoyable too. It’s an easy breezy time, a lovely game to unwind with. Based on the first proper level anyway, which took me an hour and a half to complete all the objectives in. I wonder if the challenge will amp up a bit - if it will start adding enemies and tricky platforming challenges. There’s certainly a place for that, but I rather like it as it is at the moment. 

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2 hours ago, Eighthours said:

This is a lot of fun (if super easy so far) - it reminds me of an N64 platformer crossed with Psychonauts 2 for some reason. Just something about the way it plays. The size of the levels are very Banjo-Tooie, although seemingly better designed. The Pikmin influences are enjoyable too. It’s an easy breezy time, a lovely game to unwind with. Based on the first proper level anyway, which took me an hour and a half to complete all the objectives in. I wonder if the challenge will amp up a bit - if it will start adding enemies and tricky platforming challenges. There’s certainly a place for that, but I rather like it as it is at the moment. 

It never got super-hard for me, in terms of execution, but finding everything is a different story. I am 8 'stars' short on one of the levels, got no bloody idea what I've missed. In another, I missed a whole section, which I found this morning.

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This is great, like a love letter to 90s 3d platformers but with the benefit of modern tech, super smooth motion and long, shimmer free sight lines.

 

Definitely think the Pikmin comparisons (which is what made me give it a go) are overplayed, but it turns out this is great fun anyway.

 

Another gem I wouldn't have played without a gamepass subscription.

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Had a quick go last night and it’s lovely, but feels more like a Super Paper Mario/Pikmin hybrid than an all-out 3D platformer, and I didn’t find the character particularly satisfying to control (although sliding around on the soap is excellent).

 

Seems to have lots of hidden stuff, so I’m looking forward to pottering around on it a little more this evening!

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Played though and finished the first world now. Just enjoying exploring and collecting. Only 97 pollen missing I think there in about 1h40mins from booting the game.

 

The only thing that annoys me is that the glide bubble should kick in if you hold the jump button. I've jumped off and forgotten to re-press it too many times.

 

I appreciate that the penalties for failure are so nonexistent so far.

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Second level down in an hour or so. More good fun. Simple exploration.

 

I'd probably appreciate a bit more of a puzzle-y vibe. Maybe that will happen a little once more little thing types have been introduced.

 

Surprised at the performance though. Lots of slow down in some specific areas of levels on a Series X.

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14 hours ago, thesnwmn said:

Second level down in an hour or so. More good fun. Simple exploration.

 

I'd probably appreciate a bit more of a puzzle-y vibe. Maybe that will happen a little once more little thing types have been introduced.

 

Surprised at the performance though. Lots of slow down in some specific areas of levels on a Series X.

 

Some of the puzzles on the latter levels are a bit more convoluted but they never get challenging, it's all down to exploration. 

 

The performance issues seems to be related to the fluffy towels, it brings performance down to 20 ish fps (ballpark estimate). Funny thing is, it's not as noticable on the Series S so perhaps it's only when running in 4K? 

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20 minutes ago, Rayn said:

 

Some of the puzzles on the latter levels are a bit more convoluted but they never get challenging, it's all down to exploration. 

 

The performance issues seems to be related to the fluffy towels, it brings performance down to 20 ish fps (ballpark estimate). Funny thing is, it's not as noticable on the Series S so perhaps it's only when running in 4K? 

 

I have been playing on an oldish PC and the performance has been flawless playing at 1080p so maybe it is 4k related?

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I've now completed the game and it honestly left me wanting more, which is not a bad thing. 

While I tend to prefer more challenging games than this, Tinykins design opens for a broader audience than your average platformer. 

 

Tinykin is currently being played (and enjoyed) by my wife who usually don't like these kind of games as she struggles with pixel perfect timing in 3D space. I've also got a friend who has cerebral palsy that makes it almost impossible for him to play games that require lightening quick reflexes, but Tinykin has made it possible for him to enjoy a 3D platformer from start to finish without his handicap getting in the way.

 

I met him last night and he was so pleased with getting another platinum trophy to his collection, they are few and far between as most games are impossible for him to rinse but based on his experience alone is reason enough for me to recommend the game to as many as possible. 

 

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How do the museum collectables work in this? I've completed the three optional objectives in the first level and been rewarded with artifacts, but they don't seem to have appeared in the museum and there's nothing for me to pick up and take there. What am I missing?

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10 hours ago, Garwoofoo said:

How do the museum collectables work in this? I've completed the three optional objectives in the first level and been rewarded with artifacts, but they don't seem to have appeared in the museum and there's nothing for me to pick up and take there. What am I missing?

 

Hmm, I never paid any attention to the artifacts, I just collected them but I just checked based on this post and I can confirm that all the artifacts are in my museum. I dunno if that's due to me completing the campaign, though. 

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10 hours ago, Garwoofoo said:

How do the museum collectables work in this? I've completed the three optional objectives in the first level and been rewarded with artifacts, but they don't seem to have appeared in the museum and there's nothing for me to pick up and take there. What am I missing?

 

The ones I collected are in my museum after completing the first 2 levels. When the quests completed there was an item to collect but you just walk into it and that's it.

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