Tameshi

About

Tameshi is a single player action game. It was developed by 171Dev and was released on December 14, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tameshi 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…

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

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 depth and challenge.
There are concerns about hitbox accuracy, leading to unfair deaths during boss fights.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as nice and complementing the overall experience, alongside great graphics and classic anime sound effects. However, some users noted that certain elements, like the original soundtrack (OST) and boss intro signage, feel somewhat generic. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in Tameshi are praised for their bright, colorful aesthetic, complementing the retro 2D shooter style. Players also appreciate the inclusion of classic anime sound effects and interesting bullet patterns, enhancing the overall visual 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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of narrative depth, with repetitive and unchanging backgrounds that fail to convey any meaningful storyline throughout the stages.
- “Backgrounds that are the same symmetrical patterns vertically zipping by for the entirety of the stage, telling no story.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 elements to improve the overall experience.
- “The gameplay would be elevated by an extra scoring mechanic or a hyper button or something.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 also has a high replay value with choosing different combos of power-ups.”