Tentacular

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 90 reviews
  • story
  • humor
  • graphics
Tentacular Game Cover
Get your slimy appendages ready to grab this with all of your suction cups, because throwing shipping containers and launching rockets into space with your own hands has never been more fun.
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"Tentacular" is a single-player fantasy simulation game with a sensational story and good graphics, featuring a kind-hearted, tentacled beast living in the ocean. The main story has you solving action-based activities and puzzles to uncover the secrets of your origin, while side missions offer extra challenges. With plenty of humor, players can participate in playtesting new features and discuss the game on Discord.

  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Virtual Reality
  • Windows
  • Oculus Quest
  • Oculus Rift
  • Play​Station
  • Play​Station VR2
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 90 reviews
story17 positive mentions
  • Tentacular offers a charming and whimsical experience with fun physics-based puzzles that encourage creativity and experimentation.
  • The game features a heartwarming story and humorous writing, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
  • The sandbox mode provides additional fun and allows players to engage in creative gameplay beyond the main story.
  • Controls can be frustrating and clumsy, requiring precision that can lead to annoyance during certain tasks.
  • Some missions may feel repetitive or overly long, detracting from the overall experience.
  • There are occasional technical issues, such as controller tracking problems and moments of nausea.
  • story54 mentions

    The game's story is generally described as simple yet charming, featuring humorous dialogues and endearing characters that contribute to its appeal. While some players find the narrative engaging and filled with laughs, others note that it can be nonsensical or repetitive at times. Overall, the combination of a lighthearted story and creative puzzles enhances the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable despite occasional frustrations with mission precision.

    • “This game has taken first prize for my all-time favorite story VR game.”
    • “The story gave me many laughs, the challenges were as much fun as they were challenging, graphics looked amazing with no issues, and had a satisfying ending.”
    • “Really interesting story, fun gameplay, creative puzzles.”
    • “It's okay, the story made very little sense and the magnet puzzles were more annoying than fun.”
    • “One is the amount of repetitive rambling from the characters while you're doing missions.”
    • “[charming audio and visuals, genuinely funny writing, wonderful string of nonsensical jobs, absurd bull-in-a-china-shop moments, some of the 6 hour story beats are downright bizarre].”
  • humor14 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and creativity, featuring funny dialogues, absurd scenarios, and playful mechanics like throwing characters and using tentacles for interaction. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to blend genuine fun with whimsical storytelling, making it a standout experience in the VR puzzle genre. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing its quirky and lighthearted atmosphere.

    • “A couple of things I did like, however, was being able to pick up the little characters and literally throw them as hard as possible to hear them go 'wee' and then see them parachute back down to their original spot. Also, the idea of whacking someone with your tentacle to talk to them or skip their dialogue was pretty funny.”
    • “Tentacular is a fun little sandbox game that manages to be as genuinely fun as it is funny.”
    • “[Charming audio and visuals, genuinely funny writing, wonderful string of nonsensical jobs, absurd bull-in-a-china-shop moments, some of the 6-hour story beats are downright bizarre.]”
  • graphics13 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming, cozy art style and cartoonish visuals, which complement the fun and humorous themes. While some may find the graphics a bit cutesy or basic, they are generally described as polished and fitting for the game's overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the vibrant and engaging visuals, which enhance the enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “Absolute delight to play, and cozy art style.”
    • “The story gave me many laughs, the challenges were as much fun as they were challenging, graphics looked amazing with no issues, and had a satisfying ending.”
    • “Graphics style fits the game to a tee, fun physics-based puzzles, heartwarming story and narrative, sandbox mode is a lot of fun.”
    • “[Some awkward tasks, polished but basic visuals, small play area]”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    Players praise the gameplay for its engaging mechanics and creative puzzles, which complement an interesting story, making the overall experience enjoyable and fun.

    • “Really interesting story, fun gameplay, creative puzzles.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers high replayability due to its sandbox elements and the ability to complete missions through various approaches, encouraging players to explore different strategies beyond the main storyline.

    • “The game is highly replayable due to its sandbox elements that allow players to explore beyond the main story and complete missions in various ways.”
    • “With its extra sandbox features and multiple mission completion methods, the game offers great replayability.”
    • “The variety of ways to approach missions and the additional sandbox content make this game very replayable.”
    • “The game should be very replayable with its extra sandbox elements away from the main story and the fact that you can complete missions in a variety of ways.”
    • “The game should be very replayable with its extra sandbox elements away from the main story and the fact that you can complete missions in a variety of ways.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of "Tentacular" is characterized by its heartwarming whimsy and charm, complemented by engaging puzzles that inspire playful creativity. The game's delightful graphics and narrative create an inviting atmosphere, making it enjoyable for players of all ages and skill levels.

    • “Generously awash in heart-warming whimsy and charm, together with puzzles that encourage the sort of playful ingenuity that really captures the imagination. Tentacular is simply great fun that anybody, regardless of skill or age, can easily get stuck into.”
    • “The graphics style fits the game to a tee, with fun physics-based puzzles, a heartwarming story and narrative, and a sandbox mode that is a lot of fun.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a lovely tactile quality that fosters experimentation, creating a wonderfully immersive experience for players.

    • “The lovely tactile philosophy encourages experimentation, creating a wonderful atmosphere.”
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Critic Reviews

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Play time

5hMedian play time
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