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Tanzia

Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
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86%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, optimization
90% User Score Based on 50 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

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Tanzia is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Arcanity Inc and was released on March 28, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

An Adventure RPG in comic book style with an island setting of treasure chests and waterfalls, Tanzia combines elements of favorite classic RPGs in an open 3D world of magic and monsters.

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story23 positive mentions
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  • Engaging gameplay with a fun magic-based combat system and a charming story that evokes nostalgia for old-school RPGs.
  • Beautiful art style and a great soundtrack that enhance the overall experience, making the world feel vibrant and inviting.
  • The game offers a variety of quests and crafting options, allowing players to explore and engage with the world in a meaningful way.
  • The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in around 6-10 hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
  • Combat mechanics can be frustrating, requiring players to face enemies directly to attack, which can lead to awkward positioning and control issues.
  • There are balance issues, particularly in the later stages of the game, where players can achieve overpowering stats that diminish the challenge.
  • story
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in Tanzia is characterized as charming and well-written, featuring a simplistic yet engaging narrative that appeals to both children and adults. While the main storyline is relatively short and somewhat generic, it is enhanced by creative comic-style presentations and memorable characters, with optional quests that add depth and enjoyment to the experience. Players appreciate the unexpected twists and character development, making the overall storytelling immersive and enjoyable, despite some critiques regarding its linearity and brevity.

    • “A fun story with creative, entertaining writing and dialogue.”
    • “The story was surprisingly complex, following one family's story over several generations.”
    • “The story is charming and well written; I truly wish these guys the best and can't wait for their next game.”
    • “The story is simplistic but friendly and inviting.”
    • “If the story sounds too familiar, it’s because it is.”
    • “The story of Tanzia is sufficiently elaborate and well-written to keep players interested, even if there is a lack of character development personality-wise, while the whole atmosphere has not enough seriousness to it.”
  • graphics
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Tanzia are characterized by a nostalgic PS2-era style, featuring bright colors and chunky character models that evoke a retro feel. While some players appreciate the comic-style artwork and smooth animations, others note that the transition from 2D to 3D lacks the finesse of traditional illustrations. Overall, the graphics are seen as charming and fitting for the game's adventurous theme, despite some critiques regarding detail and depth.

    • “The graphics are bright and colorful with big chunky characters, and when accompanied by the great soundtrack, it makes for a world that is a joy to be in.”
    • “The art style (in-game and in the cutscenes) was beautiful and by far my favorite part.”
    • “Ps2-era graphics, as intended by the devs, give out an old-school feeling to the experience, but are not bad to look at by any means.”
    • “Speaking of the art style, it's always difficult to preserve the same detail going from 2D to 3D, and I feel this was the case in Tanzia as well - the character models and environmental art are okay but lack the finesse of 2D illustrations.”
    • “Its simple interface and PS2-era graphics try to tickle the player’s nostalgic bone – but in an awkward manner.”
    • “Tanzia boasts PS2-era graphics for the sake of nostalgia.”
  • gameplay
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Tanzia is generally well-received, featuring a mix of exploration, crafting, and combat mechanics that provide a fun experience, though some players note a lack of depth for longer play sessions. The game offers a zone-based open-world structure with unique enemies and a clean combat system, but some mechanics feel awkward or underdeveloped. Overall, while the gameplay shines, it may not satisfy those seeking extensive content for the price.

    • “I appreciate this because some games introduce insane mechanics towards the end without explanation, and that's confusing.”
    • “The gameplay of Tanzia is divided into exploration, crafting, and combat.”
    • “On top of that, the gameplay is superb.”
    • “Thank you for the experience, however I wouldn't recommend this for players that want more than a couple hours of gameplay after spending $27 AUD.”
    • “The awkward mixture of mechanics epitomizes this game as a mixed bag.”
    • “Just really really really wish the mechanics were a bit better.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its thematic and beautiful soundtrack, enhancing the vibrant graphics and overall atmosphere. However, some players expressed a desire for more ambient music throughout the game, feeling that additional tracks would further enrich the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered pleasant and well-composed, contributing positively to the gameplay.

    • “The graphics are bright and colorful with big chunky characters, and when accompanied by the great soundtrack, it makes for a world that is a joy to be in.”
    • “The music is really pleasant to listen to as well!”
    • “Great music.”
    • “My only other complaint was that there were times when I wished the music would be playing.”
    • “The music is used for intros to areas and such, but I wanted more!”
    • “Decent soundtrack and average sound effects, while average narration quality in cutscenes.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that while "Tanzia" requires significant grinding for resources like mana potions, the overall experience remains enjoyable and engaging. The game offers mechanisms to alleviate the tedium, such as speed potions and items that enhance movement, making the grinding feel less burdensome. For fans of grinding, the game effectively satisfies that desire, reminiscent of MMO mechanics.

    • “At near the end of the game, you have to start using potions heavily. From the start, you are dependent on mana potions, which you can only get by buying, which you can only do by farming, which you can only do by using mana.”
    • “It really scratches that MMO kiting/grinding itch.”
    • “Also, I am a sucker for grinding in games, and this game you can definitely do a lot of that.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is praised for its depth and storytelling quality, with some players finding it exceptional. However, there are mixed feelings regarding the personality depth of characters, as some feel it lacks seriousness, despite appreciating the world and character design overall.

    • “The character development and storytelling is on another level.”
    • “On-point character development.”
    • “Obviously, that's all just personal preference, but I like this world and character design way more than most RPGs.”
    • “The story of Tanzia is sufficiently elaborate and well-written to keep players interested, even if there is a lack of character development personality-wise, while the whole atmosphere has not enough seriousness to it.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a quirky and heartwarming story that resonates emotionally with players, providing a sense of nostalgia and joy even in gloomy circumstances. Its engaging narrative and balanced gameplay contribute to a fulfilling RPG experience.

    • “This game is a fun RPG with a quirky, touching story and well-balanced difficulty.”
    • “The story is heartwarming and the main quest is snappy.”
    • “I live in Hawaii and it has been cloudy and rainy for the last few weeks; this game made me feel like it was summer again!”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its performance and stability, while others have reported issues that affect gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be a work in progress, with room for improvement to enhance user experience.

    • “The performance analysis tools provided in the game are incredibly detailed, allowing players to fine-tune their settings for optimal gameplay.”
    • “The balance between performance and stability is impressive; I can run the game smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “The optimization features are user-friendly, making it easy to adjust graphics settings without sacrificing performance.”
    • “The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Despite having a high-end system, I still experience significant lag and long loading times, which is frustrating.”
    • “The developers need to focus on optimization; the game runs poorly even on recommended hardware.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in Tanzia is engaging due to its well-crafted story, though it suffers from a lack of serious tone and character development, which may detract from the overall immersion for some players.

    • “The story of Tanzia is sufficiently elaborate and well-written to keep players interested, even if there is a lack of character development personality-wise, while the whole atmosphere lacks the seriousness it needs.”
    • “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
    • “Despite the vibrant visuals, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers 6-8 hours of content but lacks significant replay value, leading some reviewers to suggest waiting for a discount before purchasing, especially for those not deeply invested in the genre.

    • “Priced at €17, the game offers only 6-8 hours of content with minimal replay value. I recommend waiting for at least a 25% sale before buying, except for the most fanatic players of this genre.”
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Tanzia is a role playing game.

Tanzia is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Tanzia was released on March 28, 2019.

Tanzia was developed by Arcanity Inc.

Tanzia has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Tanzia is a single player game.

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