Cartridge the Tiger

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Note: After multiple updates and months of zero sales, I'm no longer updating this game and have dropped the price to $3. It's about 1-2 hours long without using the level editor. Thank you. Hi, I'm Bowser, a solo indie dev. I wanted to create something that exists somewhere between a game, a maker game, and a game engine, a toy box that can be enjoyed by casual players, skilled players, level …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing sound design, creating an atmospheric experience.
It offers fun and challenging gameplay reminiscent of classic platformers like Super Mario, with a variety of items to use.
The level editor is well-made and has the potential for endless creativity, allowing players to build and share their own levels.

The game currently lacks content and pre-made levels, which may limit replayability until more user-generated content is available.
There are concerns that the developer may have abandoned the game, leading to uncertainty about future updates.
Some players find the controls a bit tricky to get used to, especially with new controllers.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's graphics are praised for their beauty and atmospheric quality, complemented by serene music and a pleasant art style. However, some users note that the overall experience is diminished by a lack of content and pre-made levels.
- “It is a beautiful and atmospheric game with stunning graphics and serene tunes.”
- “Pleasant art style and visuals.”
- “The graphics create a captivating and immersive experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stunning graphics and serene soundtrack, creating a captivating atmosphere. However, it falls short in content and the availability of pre-made levels, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “It is a beautiful and atmospheric game in its graphics and serene tunes.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for an expanded narrative and additional levels, suggesting that enhancing the story could significantly improve their overall enjoyment of the game.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay features engaging mechanics, particularly the jetpack block, which players find enjoyable and anticipate will be creatively utilized by map makers.
- “The gameplay features fun mechanics that will no doubt be exploited to oblivion and back by map makers at some point, such as the jetpack block, which is a really fun item.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently offers a short experience, but reviewers believe it has the potential for infinite replayability as players continue to explore and discover new elements.
- “It's short right now but should be infinitely replayable as people discover it.”