Tatsu

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Tatsu is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by BlueLine Games and was released on August 29, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Tatsu" is an officially licensed quiz game based on the board game by award-winning designer John Yianni. It features Japanese dragon lord legend-inspired gameplay with local and online multiplayer options, as well as a single-player mode against AI with five difficulty levels. Players can choose to use mouse/keyboard or gamepad, and the game includes Steam stats and achievements.

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and simple variant of backgammon, making it a great choice for fans of the original game.
It offers a unique gameplay experience with strategic depth, allowing players to engage in tactical battles rather than just racing to the end.
The game has a charming theme and visuals, and the developers are responsive to feedback, indicating a commitment to improving the game.

Many players report that the AI seems to have an unfair advantage, often rolling exactly what it needs to win, leading to frustration.
The game can feel repetitive and lacks a strong strategic element, with some comparing it unfavorably to other games like Hive.
The user interface and presentation are considered barebones, with some players wishing for more polish and features to enhance the experience.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and visual appeal, particularly the animated dragon stones and overall aesthetic, which is described as easy on the eyes. However, some users noted a lack of polish and suggested that certain elements, like the dice, could better align with the dragon theme. Overall, while there are minor critiques, the visuals are considered a strong point of the game, especially for an early access title.
- “The graphics are wonderful, the animated dragon stones look fantastic and the AI is now quite aggressive on the hardest level; it's beaten me 5 times in the last 12 games I played with it.”
- “The visuals are pretty, easy on the eyes.”
- “If the only (ever so mild) complaint I have is a nitpicky one about some visuals, that's a good thing.”
- “There's no flashy dice roll graphics, the sound effects are slightly annoying and the game could do with a serious amount of polishing.”
- “The visuals feel ever so mildly Microsoft ships-with-Windows-y, but it is early access after all.”
- “The dragon theme is nice although I personally would make the dice and some of the other elements fit said theme a tad.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, offering a decent variety that enhances the relaxing experience, making it a perfect choice for unwinding after work.
- “It's my come-home-from-work, turn on some music/podcasts, and relax game.”
- “The music is good, with a decent variety.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game, being in its early stages, is prone to glitches and errors, which is expected for a new release.
- “The game is still in its early stages, so glitches and bugs are to be expected.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability issues really detracted from the overall experience.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is compared to backgammon but is noted for having a more engaging theme and additional elements, making it less reliant on dice rolls.
- “It's a tad like backgammon, but it's got a better theme and has more elements to the gameplay, not as dice-dependent.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers endless replayability, combining casual gameplay with significant depth, making it appealing for repeated playthroughs.
- “It is a casual game with endless replayability and serious depth.”