Tamagoneko

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Tamagoneko is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Handagotes and was released on June 6, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Get off the tree and face the world full of saws, pits and spikes in this hardcore 2D platformer about the nimble white Cat. Make your way through wild plains, thorny deserts and crystal caverns on a challenging yet exciting journey to rescue the lost kitten eggs!

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Single-Player

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging experience for fans of precision platformers, with a good variety of levels and mechanics.
Players appreciate the unique level designs and the ability to skip difficult levels, making the game accessible while still providing a challenge.
The customization options for the character and the engaging gameplay keep players coming back for more despite some frustrations.

The controls are often described as floaty and slippery, making precise movements difficult and leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players found the collectibles tedious, often requiring trial and error to discover hidden passages, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.
The game suffers from inconsistent difficulty spikes and level design, which can lead to confusion and frustration for players.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a classic experience with a reasonable difficulty progression that introduces new mechanics like climbing and double jumps as players advance. While the controls and physics may feel awkward initially, players quickly adapt and enjoy the straightforward mechanics of movement, jumping, and item collection. However, minor bugs and a lack of clarity on certain mechanics can detract from the experience, suggesting that some UI and gameplay adjustments could enhance overall enjoyment.
- “It's a great game if you're looking for a classic experience with not too many fancy mechanics involved.”
- “It starts out rather easily, and progressively includes more and more mechanics, such as climbing, double jump, etc., giving a very reasonable difficulty progression.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward: players move, jump, collect desired items, such as coins and fruits, and try to avoid lethal elements.”
- “World 2 is when I started liking the game, then flipped at World 3 where it just randomly added troll mechanics. World 5 is by far my favorite, and I almost wish the game was more like it the whole time.”
- “On the downside, there are some minor issues: there are some minor bugs (like random frame drops in level select), some not obvious mechanics are not explained (like going down on grab doesn't spend your stamina), and some features that I personally feel could be added and won't hurt the game (like a button to go to the previous level). These are small things, but they can spoil your playthrough a little bit.”
- “To enhance the overall experience, minor adjustments to the UI/HUD and gameplay could be beneficial.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, as while acquiring cosmetics requires some effort, it remains enjoyable and rewarding. Achievements are seen as a balanced challenge, requiring dedication without becoming overly tedious or excessive.
- “Achievements aren't tedious; you need to work for them, but it's not overly grindy or ridiculous.”
- “The grinding in this game feels rewarding and balanced, making each achievement feel earned.”
- “I appreciate that the grind is meaningful and contributes to my overall progress without feeling like a chore.”
- “The cosmetics are fun, but it takes a lot of grinding to unlock them all.”
- “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found the grinding to be tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story and lore of the game are considered to be relatively shallow, lacking depth and complexity.
- “The lore and story are not very deep.”
- “The plot feels predictable and lacks originality.”
- “Character development is weak, making it hard to connect with them.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay mechanics, particularly noting a delay in wall-clinging that disrupts the flow and can lead to feelings of annoyance. This delay detracts from the overall experience, making it challenging to engage fully with the game.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features attractive pixel-art graphics that enhance its visual appeal, but some users have noted that the UI font can be difficult to read, particularly during dialogues and in the credits.
- “The game boasts appealing pixel-art visuals, although the readability of the UI font can occasionally pose a slight difficulty, as dialogues and especially the credits are sometimes hard to make out.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Tamagoneko is well-received, enhancing the platforming experience with its appealing melodies that complement the game's increasing difficulty and engaging level design.
- “Tamagoneko is perfect for those who enjoy platform games with increasing difficulty, featuring nice music and interesting, challenging levels.”