The Last Tinker: City of Colors

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The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a charming 3D platformer adventure game. Players control Koru, the last tinker, as he sets out to save his city from being consumed by a mysterious shadow. Solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and unite the scattered tribes of color in this nostalgic journey.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

The Last Tinker: City of Colors screenshot

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 495 reviews

story96 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features stunning visual design and a vibrant, colorful world that is reminiscent of classic platformers.
The story is charming and carries meaningful themes about unity and acceptance, making it suitable for both children and adults.
The gameplay mechanics, while simple, are engaging and provide a fun experience with a variety of puzzles and combat options.

The lack of a manual jump button and reliance on automatic jumping can make the platforming feel overly simplistic and less engaging.
Combat can become repetitive and lacks depth, with many encounters feeling like button-mashing rather than strategic battles.
The game is relatively short, and some players may find the linear progression and lack of exploration options limiting.

story
246 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally perceived as simple and child-friendly, often lacking depth and emotional engagement, yet it conveys meaningful themes such as friendship and social issues like racism. While some players appreciate its whimsical and colorful presentation, others find it predictable and uninteresting, leading to mixed feelings about its overall impact. Despite its shortcomings, the narrative is described as charming and suitable for younger audiences, with moments that resonate with mature players as well.
- “The story is very enjoyable for all ages.”
- “The story is surprisingly well thought out; without getting into spoiler territory, the citizens of the eponymous city of colors all distrust each other, and the overall goal is to bring them together with the power of friendship.”
- “The story is light-hearted without being childish, yet the theme is deep in ways that are very clear.”
- “Another aspect that may leave players wanting more is the depth of the story and characters.”
- “The story lacks a strong emotional connection, and it doesn't delve as deep as it could into the themes it touches upon.”
- “The story is very straightforward and even sometimes 'childlike' in its presentation, which is a downside, dealing with issues like racism, sadness, anger, and fear which is good for kids but doesn't feel the same for adults.”
gameplay
175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "The Last Tinker: City of Colors" is characterized by engaging mechanics that blend platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat, though many players find it overly simplistic and lacking in innovation. While the game offers a visually stunning world and varied challenges, it often relies on automated actions and repetitive combat, leading to a linear and formulaic experience that may not satisfy those seeking depth or complexity. Overall, the game is enjoyable for its aesthetics and charm, but its gameplay may disappoint fans of more intricate platformers.
- “🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics with its unique platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics, the game offers engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked.”
- “Fluid, varied, and fun gameplay.”
- “The gameplay has a great feel, the puzzles are fun and diverse, and even the enemies gradually level to require new strategies to take down.”
- “While the game's mechanics are solid, it doesn't bring much innovation to the table.”
- “The gameplay is very boring: you just hold a button and the character runs and jumps all by itself, so there's actually no platforming involved, and combat seems to go that way too.”
- “Ignoring the fact that the game is falsely advertised as a platformer, the actual gameplay is pretty mediocre - too dumbed down for adults and too annoying for kids.”
graphics
115 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "The Last Tinker: City of Colors" are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful, and whimsical art style, reminiscent of classic 3D platformers. Many reviewers highlight the game's captivating visuals and charming character designs, although some note a lack of environmental variety and minor graphical glitches. Overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The game's art style is undeniably captivating.”
- “In summary, The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a game with a lot of heart and a visually striking world that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of unique art styles.”
- “Graphics are gorgeous!”
- “Lots of glare in the oversaturated visuals.”
- “I had some serious frame rate drops and had to toggle the graphics settings and turn some stuff off to even have the game in a playable state.”
- “While the aesthetics of the game hit the mark dead on, gameplay falls far short in my opinion.”
music
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "The Last Tinker: City of Colors" receives mixed reviews, with many praising its cheerful and immersive quality that complements the game's vibrant visuals. While some players find the soundtrack diverse and enjoyable, others criticize it for being sparse or repetitive, suggesting that a more varied score could enhance the overall experience. Overall, the soundtrack is often highlighted as a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The music is wonderful.”
- “The soundtrack is diverse and interesting.”
- “The music is amazing and well-made, and absolutely catchy at times.”
- “The music is extremely bland and repetitive.”
- “The soundtrack of The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is somewhat sparse, failing to fully complement the game's visual splendor.”
- “Imho somewhat repetitive music.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as colorful, whimsical, and often silly, appealing to both younger audiences and adults. Players appreciate the funny characters, humorous references, and light-hearted dialogue, although some found the story lacking depth. Overall, the game is praised for its enjoyable comedic elements and vibrant atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for those who appreciate a playful sense of humor.
- “Lot's of humor and cute characters.”
- “The game is very atmospheric, colorful, funny and is addressed to younger players, although adults can have fun with it too.”
- “Very enjoyable puzzle-platformer with a very nice story, collectibles, design and humor!”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players found it heartwarming and relatable, particularly in moments addressing anxiety and depression, others felt the story lacked depth and coherence. Despite its simplicity, the game manages to evoke strong feelings and nostalgia, making it a charming experience for those who appreciate colorful worlds and touching narratives. Overall, it offers a blend of emotional engagement and lightheartedness, appealing to a wide audience.
- “The story was really heart-wrenching, and despite its aim towards a younger audience, it touches on some heavy subjects.”
- “I got super emotional in the [spoiler] green [/spoiler] and [spoiler] blue [/spoiler] section, as I could relate, since I know what it means to be gripped by anxiety and depression, respectively.”
- “The last tinker is a charming game that quickly got me emotionally engaged and made it really easy for me to relate to the protagonists on my journey.”
character development
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Character development in the game is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that while the character designs are creative and visually appealing, the narrative and character arcs do not resonate strongly. The main character stands out as unique, but overall, the writing and story are considered simplistic and somewhat forgettable, primarily aimed at a younger audience. Despite these shortcomings, the vibrant world and imaginative character designs contribute positively to the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The character design is brilliant, bright, and frankly adorable, and the story premise has some obvious morals but not so much it's preachy, and the presentation made me smile many times.”
- “The character designs of the weird and wonderful people and enemies you meet also show a lot of creativity went into it.”
- “Unique character designs, bright and colorful color palette, overall upbeat game with an interesting twist about halfway in.”
- “While the world is visually appealing, the narrative and character development are somewhat lacking.”
- “It succeeds in delivering a colorful and imaginative setting, but it falls short in terms of combat, character development, and technical polish.”
- “The writing's pretty lame (for kids though so it's not that big a deal), the soundtrack's decent, the presentation and look of the game world's actually quite good for the most part although the hero himself has probably one of the ugliest, most unappealing character designs ever.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. While the game features varied gameplay elements, the reliance on luck and the grind for power-ups and collectibles is seen as unnecessary and unfulfilling. Many reviewers express disappointment that the engaging mechanics are overshadowed by long, repetitive segments that fail to capitalize on the game's potential.
- “Not hard, but because of how it's set up, it's based on pure luck and I found it painfully tedious for no real reason.”
- “The 'collection' aspect of this game is also pretty weak, and the unlocking of extra moves/power-ups is grindy to the point of being not worthwhile.”
- “It’s tedious and almost feels dishonest, but most of all it’s just a shame that so much time was put into crafting the outstanding presentation for the gameplay to not get anywhere near the same sort of attention, which ultimately makes the former rather superfluous.”
stability
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting significant technical issues, including bugs, glitches, and long loading times that hinder gameplay. However, others have noted that the game runs smoothly on most PCs with minimal graphical glitches, suggesting that performance may vary depending on the system and version. Overall, while some users experienced frustrating stability problems, others found the game to be stable and enjoyable.
- “The video settings are standard PC options - Vsync, texture quality, etc. The game runs great on almost all PCs and looks great with any settings option.”
- “It looks great, it runs great, it's fun, it's entertaining for all ages, it sends a positive message, and above everything else, it's a very interesting game.”
- “Some players may encounter technical issues, such as bugs or glitches, which can disrupt their enjoyment of the game.”
- “I will say that I had some difficulties booting up the game; the current version would take 10 minutes to load and then not register my keystrokes during the first cutscene, so I had to load the 'troubleshooting' beta (which works great).”
- “Because it's too buggy and poorly optimized to give to the kids.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is generally viewed as limited, with players noting that once the main story and side quests are completed, there is little incentive to return. While some mention minor replayable elements like unlockable content, many feel that the lack of innovative features and the game's short length detract from its longevity.
- “Tons of replay value for a great purchasable price!”
- “Replayable missions if anything was missed.”
- “While the game's pretty short, there's a bit of replay value in the form of upgrades and unlockable concept art.”
- “Once players complete the main story and side quests, there's limited incentive to revisit the game.”
- “Limited replay value and potential technical issues.”
- “Little to no replayability.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization is criticized for various technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and performance problems that can hinder the experience. While some players report smooth graphics, many express frustration with controls and in-game mechanics, indicating that significant improvements are needed for a more polished experience.
- “Improved optimization and bug fixes would be beneficial.”
- “Optimization could be better, controls are a pain sometimes and in-game puzzles are way too monotonous, in my opinion, but it's a good game overall.”
- “Lots of fun and the graphics run smoothly, it's not too short.”
- “The game also suffers from some technical hiccups, including occasional bugs and performance issues, which can detract from the overall experience.”
- “Crashes on alt+tab, crashes on resolution change... doesn't save progress properly and it's poorly optimized.”
- “Well... I'm sure it's a nice game and all, but it is not optimized well.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its colorful and enchanting environments, creating a fun and imaginative experience for players of all ages. It evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of '90s platform titles, with a light and optimistic tone that enhances the overall adventure. Players are encouraged to explore this vibrant world, making the atmosphere a standout feature of the game.
- “The colorful environments and characters create an enchanting atmosphere for players to explore.”
- “The game is very atmospheric, colorful, funny, and is addressed to younger players, although adults can have fun with it too.”
- “The biggest draw for me was the atmosphere of the game.”
- “A sweet adventure game with a light atmosphere and a colorful world.”
- “Atmosphere reminiscent of ‘90s-era platform titles.”