Tamarin

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 46 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Although a little dated in design, Tamarin is a ton of fun for fans of good old fashioned Collectathon platformers.
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Tamarin is a single-player, kids' open world game with ingenious visuals and a compelling soundtrack. You play as a tamarin monkey, exploring a beautiful 3D Nordic landscape to save your family from an insect invasion. Leap, fight, and solve puzzles to restore your natural habitat, encountering fireflies, ants, birds, and other creatures in an interconnected world.

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews
music14 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features charming graphics and a unique visual style that is visually pleasing and relaxing.
  • The combination of platforming and shooting mechanics offers a unique gameplay experience reminiscent of classic 3D platformers.
  • The soundtrack, while not groundbreaking, is enjoyable and fits the atmosphere of the game.
  • The controls, especially for shooting, are frustrating and can feel unresponsive, making gameplay challenging in a negative way.
  • The game suffers from a lack of depth in its story and character development, leading to a feeling of blandness.
  • Many players have reported technical issues, including camera problems and glitches that hinder the overall experience.
  • music42 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its atmospheric and dramatic qualities, particularly in exploration and combat scenarios, while others find it generic and lacking distinctiveness across levels. David Wise's contributions are noted as a highlight, yet some players feel the soundtrack doesn't reach the high standards typically associated with Rareware games. Overall, while the music is enjoyable and complements the gameplay, it may become repetitive and fail to leave a lasting impression.

    • “The exploration music fits the atmosphere and the combat music is pretty good and fits the tension.”
    • “The music overall is very dramatic and moody, and it does a good job scoring the game's settings.”
    • “Fantastic soundtrack by David Wise, as usual.”
    • “But... the music isn't so exciting.”
    • “The music for each level also sounds similar and generic.”
    • “Music in Rareware games normally stands out and you usually associate the music with the level, but in this game, because the music is just all so generic and so similar, it doesn’t stand out and doesn’t get tied to levels.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and aesthetic appeal, contributing to a relaxing ambiance and vibrant landscapes. Many players find the visuals to be a standout feature, with colorful and detailed environments that enhance the overall experience, despite some minor criticisms regarding texture quality and camera issues. Overall, the graphics are considered one of the game's strongest aspects, making it visually engaging and enjoyable.

    • “The graphics are aesthetically pleasing, and combined with the ambiance, it's rather relaxing.”
    • “Very beautiful graphics, juicy picture with beautiful landscapes, rivers, and forests.”
    • “I fell in love with this game at first sight, as the graphics are quite beautiful here.”
    • “Graphically, there are problems with the textures.”
    • “The graphics, especially on the player character, look super blurry, not actually any furry like it's supposed to be.”
    • “I'm not going to even address the visuals; they don't matter that much.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is a mix of platforming and shooting mechanics, with a focus on exploration and narrative integration. While some players appreciate the charm and fun of the gameplay, others criticize the lock-on mechanic, camera angles, and control responsiveness, which can lead to frustrating experiences. Overall, the game offers a unique world to explore, but its execution may not appeal to everyone due to its inconsistent mechanics and design choices.

    • “Almost the entire narrative transpires through the gameplay.”
    • “It's a gameplay-first kind of game, and I appreciate that.”
    • “What it may lack in modern polish, it more than makes up for with charm and fun, in gameplay and presentation.”
    • “The lock-on mechanic might confuse some players, as you can only lock-on to these aforementioned enemies but not any ground troops.”
    • “Only 20 minutes into playing, the camera angles kept going into unflattering and unfixable perspectives, the third-person shooting mechanics were terrible (the camera forcefully auto readjusts when you're aiming, which causes you to miss shots constantly). From what I can tell so far, the world seems to be very barren.”
    • “I have no idea what any of the positive reviews are talking about because the controls, camera angles, and shooting mechanics make the game very annoying and pretty much unplayable.”
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story revolves around a small monkey and his family defending their forest from invading ants with laser weapons, but it is criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth. While some players find the execution competent, many express disappointment over the minimal suspense, lack of character development, and an unsatisfying ending. Overall, the narrative is considered light and underwhelming, failing to engage players meaningfully.

    • “In the story, we play as a small monkey who must save his forest from ants.”
    • “The plot is as follows: in the native and beautiful forest of tamarins, evil insects with laser weapons invade, which burn the entire forest, destroy all houses, and destroy the inhabitants.”
    • “It's an easy story, but it's interesting to see what happened next.”
    • “The story of the game is pretty bare bones.”
    • “The story is awful, there is little to no suspense and build-up (where are all the epic cutscenes and boss fights?) The ending is an absolute joke; I'm normally in suspense and awe when I get to the end of a game, but in this game I literally just rolled my eyes.”
    • “There is no buildup to the story at all; I have no idea who I am or where this is and why I should even care.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by several glitches that hinder players' ability to fully complete it, leading to frustration in certain sections.

    • “I tried to 100% the game, but because of these glitches, I couldn't.”
    • “Just want to mention that there are a few glitches and a few frustrating sections.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is primarily geared towards children, making it enjoyable and accessible for a younger audience.

    • “It's hilarious and perfect for kids.”
    • “The humor is spot on for a younger audience.”
    • “Kids will find it incredibly funny.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by well-fitting exploration and combat music, which effectively complements the overall tension and immersive experience.

    • “The exploration music perfectly complements the atmosphere, while the combat music enhances the tension effectively.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is immersive, drawing players into its world with stunning visuals and sound design.”
    • “Every element of the environment contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users generally find the game to be replayable, indicating that it offers enough variety or engaging elements to encourage multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game offers a high level of replayability, with multiple paths and choices that keep each playthrough fresh.”
    • “Every time I play, I discover new strategies and outcomes, making it incredibly replayable.”
    • “The variety of characters and storylines ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same, enhancing its replayability.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game evokes a range of emotions, balancing moments of sadness with exhilarating highs, particularly during intense combat sequences where players engage in action while striving to protect vulnerable birds throughout the levels.

    • “Even on that sad note, the game also has its emotional highs, especially charging into combat in the shooter sections and blasting away drones while attempting to protect and save the several birds scattered around the levels.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the character designs are visually appealing, reviewers note that the focus on aesthetics comes at the expense of meaningful character development, leaving characters feeling underdeveloped and lacking depth.

  • optimization1 mentions

    Users have noted several issues related to optimization, highlighting various aspects that feel unrefined or poorly executed. These include performance inconsistencies and elements that detract from the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the game's optimization appears to require further attention to enhance user satisfaction.

    • “The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it unplayable on lower-end systems.”
    • “There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
    • “The loading times are excessively long, which detracts from the overall experience and suggests poor optimization.”
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Critic Reviews

45% average critic score

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Play time

9hMedian play time
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