Tamarindos Freaking Dinner

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Tamarindos Freaking Dinner is a single player survival role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Jacob Jazz and was released on June 3, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Your Future is a Horror Story Written by your Crimes! My 2021 xmas horror short game gift! MARLEY & MARLEY. Horrifying adaptation of Charles Dickens "Muppets A Christmas Carol" Ebenezer Srooge on christmas eve when ghosts attacked him BAH! HAMBUG! Part of the game Tamarindos Freaking Dinner, created by Jacob Jazz under the Celery Emblem label. published by Neon Doctrine 2022.

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is a unique blend of horror, comedy, and quirky characters, creating a memorable and original experience.
It features a cyclic time system and multiple endings, enhancing replayability and encouraging exploration.
The vibrant and eccentric aesthetic, along with the creative design, makes the game feel alive and engaging.

The game suffers from performance issues, including low frame rates and screen tearing, especially in later stages.
There are numerous spelling and grammar errors throughout the game, which can detract from the overall experience.
The combination of genres and mechanics may be overwhelming for some players, leading to confusion and frustration.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are highlighted for their unique and intense aesthetic, which captivates players with detailed references to legendary series and movies. Overall, the visuals are considered genuinely appealing and contribute significantly to the game's charm.
- “Though obviously the real selling point here is the intense, one-of-a-kind aesthetic.”
- “The aesthetic was really good.”
- “This game, like the previous ones by this same author, never ceases to surprise you in every detail and reference to legendary series and movies, all surrounded by an eccentric and carefree aesthetic that has really amazed me.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The character models look stiff and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments feel bland and uninspired, making exploration less enjoyable.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance, particularly as players progress through the day and visit more rooms, leading to noticeable lag and low framerates. This suggests potential issues with memory management or excessive on-screen elements that hinder smooth gameplay, especially towards the end of each loop.
- “The game runs smoothly even with a lot of action happening on screen, thanks to its excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it enjoyable to explore every corner of the game.”
- “The optimization is impressive; I can play for hours without any noticeable lag or frame drops.”
- “The only downside when I played it was that the performance was a bit poor as the days went by and the end of the day approached, as if the amount of things happening during the day was consuming too much processing power, but I managed to finish it without any problems.”
- “There's so much going on that the game suffers heavily in performance the more rooms you visit.”
- “On top of that, the loop lags and has low framerate at the end of every loop, so it's either a memory leak or they spawn so much that they can't cull, and the performance stays bad until you reset the loop.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being fun, hilarious, and absurd, offering a darkly comedic experience that captivates players. Overall, it is considered a standout aspect that enhances the game's appeal.
- “It's a fun, hilarious romp that deserves a look.”
- “Dark, funny, absurd, and intriguing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users acknowledge that the game has notable bugs and grammatical issues, yet many express a sense of indifference towards these problems, suggesting that the overall experience remains enjoyable despite the stability concerns.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself having to restart the game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be poorly executed, as it primarily involves repetitively playing through endings to achieve the desired outcome.
- “The execution, however, was very lacking and it's basically just grinding through endings until you get the good one.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself stuck in an endless loop of grinding, which took away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is enjoyable for fans of quirky titles like Gregory Horror Show and Chulip, offering a fun experience for those familiar with its unique mechanics. However, the blend of genres may be overwhelming for novice players.
- “If you love Gregory Horror Show, Chulip, or anything with that kind of gameplay loop, you'll think this game is a hoot.”
- “- The combination of genres and mechanics can be overwhelming for novice players.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Tamarindo's Freaking Dinner" is rich and engaging, featuring a multitude of quests and endings that encourage exploration. It presents a vibrant, mysterious narrative filled with eccentric characters, reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock thriller.
- “There's a lot to explore, with many quests and endings to achieve.”
- “Tamarindo's dinner is a technicolor dreamscape of a mystery game, brimming with eccentric, one-of-a-kind characters and a plot that Alfred Hitchcock himself would have envied.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being overly meta, with lyrics that some players find excessive and lacking in dignity. Reviewers suggest that a more subtle approach, perhaps with fewer references, would have been more effective.
- “The music lyrics are overly meta; it's just too much.”
- “If it was just the music or maybe one reference from a mad character saying they think it sucks, that would be fine, but it lacks dignity and self-respect.”
replayability
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The game boasts high replayability due to its cyclic time system, reminiscent of Majora's Mask, which creates a sense of urgency in completing objectives. Additionally, the multiple endings based on player choices further enhance its replay value, encouraging players to explore different paths.
- “Depending on the decisions made and the paths taken, the game offers several endings, which significantly increases its replay value.”
- “Inspired by Majora's Mask, the game features a cyclic time system that adds pressure and replayability by requiring players to complete objectives within a limited timeframe.”
- “Depending on the decisions made and the path taken, the game offers several endings, which increases its replay value.”

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Tamarindos Freaking Dinner is a survival role playing game with horror theme.

Tamarindos Freaking Dinner is available on PC and Windows.

Tamarindos Freaking Dinner was released on June 3, 2024.

Tamarindos Freaking Dinner was developed by Jacob Jazz.

Tamarindos Freaking Dinner has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Tamarindos Freaking Dinner is a single player game.

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