September 18, 2020
Bibiki

Tamiku

In conclusion, Tamiku easily nailed all the sweet spots I look for in a scorechaser: addictive gameplay loops, simple controls, trial and error, it’s all here, and Tamiku does a godly job with it all, to the point I honestly believe this could be made into a NES homebrew game due to just how authentic it feels!

65%Game Brain Score

graphics, emotional

gameplay, replayability

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

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Tamiku is a single player arcade platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Bibiki and was released on September 18, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

You are an alien from a distant galaxy who is totally obsessed with blow up balloons. Having popped every last balloon on your home planet, now you must venture to other worlds in search of more balloons to pop. Inspired by classic arcade games, Tamiku is an arcade game in which you have to burst all the balloons of a level without being killed. To do this you will face different dangers, jump, ru…

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Single-Player

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game is highly addictive and offers a fun, quick gameplay experience reminiscent of classic arcade titles.
It features beautiful pixel art and a great chiptune soundtrack, enhancing the overall nostalgic feel.
Levels are challenging and varied, with many achievements to unlock, making it engaging for players.

The game lacks an endless mode or more levels, which some players feel limits its replayability.
Gameplay can become repetitive, and some mechanics, like the bombs, feel underdeveloped.
After completing the game, some players find little reason to return, as the experience may not be compelling enough for repeated play.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its repetitive levels and lack of engaging mechanics, making it feel tedious rather than addictive. Players find it difficult to enjoy the experience as a high-score chaser due to the lengthy completion times and uninspired design.
- “The levels are just too samey and it takes too long to beat to try 1cc it, and the mechanics are just not fun enough for it to be a high-score chaser.”
- “I really hoped that it would be my new neo-arcade obsession like Annalynn was, but the gameplay just isn't there.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the replayability of the game could be enhanced by introducing more engaging achievements, suggesting that current incentives may not be sufficient to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Maybe having better achievements would help a little bit with the replayability.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their lovely soft color palette, complemented by well-executed audio. However, some players feel that the visual appeal does not provide enough incentive to replay the game after completing it.
- “The graphics are lovely, especially the soft color palette, and the audio is well done.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong sense of nostalgia, with many feeling transported back to their childhood experiences in arcades. This emotional connection enhances their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It made me feel like I was back in the arcades when I was a kid (a long, long time ago).”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its captivating chiptune soundtrack, which enhances the nostalgic arcade experience, complementing the beautiful pixel art.
- “It also has beautiful pixel art and great chiptune music; it feels like playing on a real arcade.”