Tameshi
- December 14, 2023
- 171Dev
Get on Steam"Tameshi" is a retro-style 2D shoot 'em up game with vibrant pixel-art graphics and intense action. Blast through 7 stages filled with dozens of enemy types, mini-bosses, and formidable multi-stage bosses. Choose your difficulty, weapons, and power-ups to survive bullet hell sections and climb the leaderboards with your chain bonus. The game supports keyboard and gamepad controls and offers Steam cloud saves.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is well made with great graphics, sound, and controls.
- It offers a fun and accessible experience with a variety of power-ups and difficulty options.
- The game has high replay value and is enjoyable for both veterans and newcomers to the genre.
- The background can be confusing and the fast scrolling makes it difficult to see projectiles.
- Some enemy bullet patterns are hard to distinguish, leading to unfair deaths during boss fights.
- The game lacks variety in mid-boss mechanics and has repetitive stage designs.
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a diverse and enjoyable soundtrack that complements the gameplay. While some users noted a few generic elements, the overall quality and variety of the music, along with classic anime sound effects, enhance the gaming experience.
“Unbelievable that this is so well done: the music, diversity of enemies, and even a practice mode for all of the stages where you can decide how powered up you would like to be, all for such a manageable price.”
“It has great graphics, some classic anime sound effects, interesting bullet patterns, and the music is nice as well.”
“Some boilerplate OST and boss intro signage.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the intensity of the gameplay, which is disappointing.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Tameshi are praised for their bright, colorful aesthetic, complemented by classic anime sound effects and engaging bullet patterns. Additionally, the game's visuals are enhanced by a pleasant musical score, contributing to an overall appealing retro 2D shooter experience.
“It has great graphics, some classic anime sound effects, interesting bullet patterns, and the music is nice as well.”
“Tameshi is a retro 2D shooter with bright, colorful graphics.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, as players note that the backgrounds consist of repetitive symmetrical patterns that fail to convey any narrative throughout the stages.
“The backgrounds are just the same symmetrical patterns zipping by vertically for the entirety of the stage, telling no story.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage, leaving the overall story feeling flat and uninspired.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the gameplay could be enhanced with the addition of an extra scoring mechanic or a hyper button, suggesting a desire for more dynamic and engaging elements.
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of the game.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to the ability to select various combinations of power-ups, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies in each playthrough.
“It has a high replay value with the ability to choose different combinations of power-ups.”
“The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique.”
“With various character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”
