Tameshi
- December 14, 2023
- 171Dev
Get on SteamTameshi is a vertical scrolling retro-style 2D shoot 'em up with colorful pixel-art graphics and an emphasis on manic action. Engage single-player mode and take on the enemy hoards. Avoid taking fire to build your chain bonus! Features: Dozens of enemy types 7 stages to conquer 5 difficulty modes Shot, laser and bomb weapons Play with keyboard or gamepad Unique Mini bosses Formidable mul…
Reviews
- The game is well made with great graphics, sound, and controls.
- It offers a fun and accessible experience with an interesting power-up system.
- The game has high replay value and is challenging yet beatable, making it suitable for both veterans and newcomers to the genre.
- The backgrounds can be confusing and make it difficult to see enemy bullets due to fast scrolling and saturated colors.
- The gameplay is described as basic and repetitive, lacking challenge and depth.
- There are issues with hitbox accuracy, leading to unfair deaths during boss fights.
- 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. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the audio, alongside the game's graphics and sound effects, contributing to an overall positive experience.
“Unbelievable that this is so well done, music, diversity of enemies, even practice mode for all of the stages that you can decide how powered up you would like to be, and 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 vibrant and colorful retro 2D style, complemented by engaging bullet patterns and classic anime sound effects. Additionally, the music enhances the overall visual experience, making it a visually appealing shooter.
“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.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me disengaged from the overall experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the gameplay could be enhanced with the addition of an extra scoring mechanic or a hyper button, indicating a desire for more dynamic and engaging elements to the experience.
“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 every time.”
