The Last Tinker: City of Colors

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The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a single player platformer game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Mimimi Games and was released on May 12, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 515 reviews

story98 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a vibrant art style that creates an enchanting atmosphere.
It has a charming story with positive themes about unity and friendship, making it suitable for both kids and adults.
The gameplay includes engaging mechanics with varied challenges, such as puzzles and combat, that keep players entertained.

The platforming mechanics are overly simplistic, relying on an auto-jump feature that removes the challenge of traditional platforming.
Some players experienced technical issues, including bugs and camera problems that detracted from the overall experience.
The combat system can feel repetitive and lacks depth, making battles less engaging over time.

story
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The story of "The Last Tinker: City of Colors" is generally described as charming and simple, appealing to both younger audiences and adults with its themes of friendship and unity amidst diversity. While some reviewers found the narrative predictable and lacking depth, others appreciated its whimsical presentation and the way it addresses serious issues like racism in a kid-friendly manner. Overall, the game is noted for its vibrant visuals and engaging storytelling, making it a delightful experience despite some criticisms of its simplicity and linearity.
- “The last Tinker: City of Colors is a vibrant, story-driven platformer that blends colorful visuals, charming characters, and heartfelt storytelling into a truly memorable experience.”
- “The story is simple yet touching, and the game’s uplifting tone resonates throughout, making it appealing for both younger players and adults who enjoy heartwarming adventures.”
- “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.”
- “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
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The gameplay of "The Last Tinker: City of Colors" is characterized by its engaging mechanics that blend platforming, puzzle-solving, and light combat, though many players find it lacks innovation and depth, often feeling formulaic and simplistic. While the game offers a visually stunning world and a charming narrative, the automated platforming and repetitive combat mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it more suitable for casual players or younger audiences. Despite its shortcomings, some players appreciate the variety in challenges and the accessible nature of the gameplay, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more complex platforming experience.
- “ Engaging gameplay mechanics with its unique platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics, the game offers engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked.”
- “The gameplay combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and light combat, all infused with a sense of fun and accessibility.”
- “Beautiful and engaging game with good gameplay mechanics, involving narrative and a sweetheart of visual aesthetics.”
- “While the story isn’t bad, the gameplay feels pretty average and doesn’t stand out much.”
- “The detection mechanic on that enemy was a mess, and it revealed the inconsistent way the game handles hitpoints and respawning.”
- “It was a lie from the developers to compare or say this is a modern take on Banjo-Kazooie because despite the mumbo-jumbo language and the light-hearted vibe, this is more comparable to a Lego game than anything else; you just walk around and fight enemies in a pretty linear way, there's no specific hub world or different stages, you're always going to an objective marker, the game is very linear and the gameplay is so simplistic it gets repetitive.”
graphics
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "The Last Tinker: City of Colors" are widely praised for their vibrant, colorful art style and charming visuals, which evoke nostalgia for classic platformers. However, some players find the overly bright colors to be overwhelming and potentially headache-inducing, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these mixed feelings, the game's unique aesthetic and engaging design are often highlighted as standout features.
- “The game's art style is undeniably captivating.”
- “The last Tinker: City of Colors is a vibrant, story-driven platformer that blends colorful visuals, charming characters, and heartfelt storytelling into a truly memorable experience.”
- “Beautiful graphics + good story.”
- “The overly vibrant graphics can be headache-inducing, and the characters' voices are quite annoying, which hurts the overall experience.”
- “I have to say I got the idea of the story, that there's different tribes for each of the three colors, but only having such strong colors on the screen at all times made the visuals a little tiring to me.”
- “While the aesthetics of the game hit the mark dead on, gameplay falls far short in my opinion.”
music
111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "The Last Tinker: City of Colors" receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and diverse soundtrack that enhances the game's vibrant visuals and atmosphere. However, some players note that the soundtrack can be sparse or repetitive at times, suggesting that a more varied musical experience could further elevate the gameplay. Overall, while the music is generally well-received, opinions vary on its ability to fully complement the game's design and pacing.
- “The music is wonderful.”
- “The soundtrack deserves special mention: a buoyant, eclectic score that seamlessly dances between exuberance and poignancy, amplifying both the playfulness and the pathos.”
- “The music is amazing and well-made, and absolutely catchy at times.”
- “The sparse soundtrack of The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is somewhat lacking, failing to fully complement the game's visual splendor.”
- “The music is extremely bland and repetitive.”
- “The writing's pretty lame, the soundtrack's decent, but something that went unnoticed during the development phase is that all platformers need a more engaging music experience.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its colorful and whimsical nature, featuring funny characters and light-hearted dialogue that appeals to both younger and older players. Many reviews highlight the game's silly and derpy moments, as well as clever references to pop culture, making it an enjoyable experience despite some criticisms of the storyline. Overall, the humor is described as charming and integral to the game's atmosphere, contributing to its appeal as a fun and engaging puzzle-platformer.
- “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
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of heartwarming storytelling and vibrant visuals, evoking nostalgia and relatability for players of all ages. While some reviews note a lack of depth in the narrative, many highlight its touching themes and ability to engage players emotionally, particularly through relatable experiences of anxiety and connection. Overall, the game is praised for its uplifting tone and memorable emotional impact, making it a delightful experience for those seeking both charm and heartfelt moments.
- “The last Tinker: City of Colors is a vibrant, story-driven platformer that blends colorful visuals, charming characters, and heartfelt storytelling into a truly memorable experience.”
- “The story is simple yet touching, and the game’s uplifting tone resonates throughout, making it appealing for both younger players and adults who enjoy heartwarming adventures.”
- “The last Tinker is a charming game which quickly got me emotionally engaged and made it really easy for me to relate to the protagonists on my journey.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling it detracts from the overall experience rather than enhancing it. The reliance on luck for progression and the lack of meaningful rewards for grinding contribute to a sense of annoyance, with many feeling that the gameplay mechanics do not justify the time investment required. Overall, while the game has enjoyable elements, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback that hampers the enjoyment of the experience.
- “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.”
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 unique and visually appealing, the narrative and character arcs do not resonate strongly. The main character stands out positively, but overall, the story is considered simplistic and somewhat forgettable, despite its colorful presentation and imaginative setting.
- “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.”
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 fantastic 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 considered limited, with many 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, the general consensus is that the game lacks significant replay value, making it feel dull and padded in parts.
- “Tons of replay value for a great purchasable price!”
- “Replayable missions if anything was missed.”
- “While it may lack innovation and replay value, it offers an enchanting adventure for those seeking a vibrant gaming experience.”
- “️ Limited replay value: once players complete the main story and side quests, there's limited incentive to revisit the game.”
- “Little to no replayability.”
- “While the game's pretty short, there's a bit of replay value in the form of (mostly useless) upgrades and unlockable concept art, and despite its short length, it still feels dull and padded-out in places.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant technical issues such as crashes, stuttering, and performance problems that detract from the experience. While some users report smooth graphics, the consensus is that improvements in optimization and bug fixes are necessary for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Improved optimization and bug fixes would be beneficial.”
- “Lots of fun and the graphics run smoothly; it's not too short.”
- “There were occasional performance problems.”
- “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 environments and characters, creating an enchanting and optimistic experience that appeals to both younger players and adults. Reviewers highlight its imaginative and non-repetitive nature, reminiscent of '90s platform titles, making it a delightful adventure worth exploring for its vibrant ambiance.
- “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.”

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The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a platformer game with fantasy and comedy themes.

The Last Tinker: City of Colors is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 13 hours playing The Last Tinker: City of Colors.

The Last Tinker: City of Colors was released on May 12, 2014.

The Last Tinker: City of Colors was developed by Mimimi Games.

The Last Tinker: City of Colors has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a single player game.

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