The Tiny Bang Story

87%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,545 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • story
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"The Tiny Bang Story" is a family-friendly, text-free game with five chapters and over 30 minigames. Players must fix machines and mechanisms, and solve puzzles to restore Tiny Planet after a meteor strikes. With hand-drawn graphics, immersive gameplay, and enchanting music, it was a Top Paid App in several countries and won multiple awards in 2011 for Best Games and Best Adventure Games.

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  • Windows
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Reviews

87%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,545 reviews
music244 positive mentions
replayability14 negative mentions
  • Beautiful hand-drawn artwork and relaxing music create a charming atmosphere.
  • Engaging puzzles that vary in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge.
  • The hint system, while requiring some effort to recharge, adds a unique twist to gameplay.
  • The game is quite short, typically completed in around 3-5 hours.
  • Some puzzles can be frustratingly obscure or lack clear instructions.
  • The arcade-style mini-games feel out of place and can be tedious, with no option to skip them.
  • music412 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the gentle, ambient soundtrack that complements the beautiful hand-drawn artwork, although some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of calming music and charming visuals creates a delightful and immersive environment for players.

    • “The music is perfect.”
    • “The gentle music, the lovely artwork and charming depictions of the people and puzzles all combine together to make a lovely, relaxing little game.”
    • “The music is soothing, the world is surreal in a good way, and you just want to escape from this bleak world into something new and refreshing.”
    • “The music is pretty decent as well, although most of the time, I've had it on mute and played my own music instead.”
    • “The music could have been better.”
    • “However, everything else is about collecting things and the music is always a loop which annoyed me after 5 minutes.”
  • graphics407 mentions

    The graphics of "The Tiny Bang Story" are widely praised for their beautiful, hand-drawn art style, which creates a charming and immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate the intricate details and vibrant colors that enhance the overall experience, complemented by a soothing soundtrack. While the visuals are a standout feature, some users note that the gameplay can feel simplistic or repetitive, but the aesthetic appeal remains a significant draw for many.

    • “The graphics are absolutely wonderful to look at, and I love how much work the artist has put into all of the finer details within the game.”
    • “The artwork is beautiful, and it feels like you are in a sketchbook.”
    • “The graphics are intricate and colorful, but you really need to pay attention.”
    • “The game stole some graphics and style from an artist (see the net) particularly Machinarium; we all thought it was the same developer, but it isn't.”
    • “90% of your time is spent staring at tiny fiddly bits, which is made worse by the fact that the graphics don't scale.”
    • “Practically no graphics options and some annoying puzzles.”
  • story328 mentions

    The story in "The Tiny Bang Story" is often described as minimal or non-existent, with many players noting that it lacks a clear narrative or character development. While some appreciate the charming visuals and the atmospheric experience, they feel that the game primarily focuses on puzzles and hidden object mechanics rather than a compelling storyline. Overall, the game offers a relaxing experience with a vague backdrop of piecing together a shattered world, but it may disappoint those seeking a rich narrative.

    • “The storyline is great.”
    • “The tiny bang story is a beautifully illustrated point-and-click hidden object game with a chill soundtrack and relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “The art, music, and a lot of nice detail make the tiny bang story one of those gems I am glad I got.”
    • “There's not much of a story to speak of, and the ending (if you can call it that) is pretty unsatisfying.”
    • “The game is a little odd in that it doesn't really seem to have any story, and it doesn't really end either.”
    • “For a game called 'The Tiny Bang Story', there's not much of a story to speak of, and the ending (if you can call it that) is pretty unsatisfying.”
  • gameplay119 mentions

    The gameplay of "The Tiny Bang Story" is a blend of hidden object mechanics and various puzzle types, offering a cozy and visually appealing experience that lasts around 3-7 hours. While many players appreciate the charming art style and relaxing soundtrack, some find the gameplay frustrating due to poorly designed puzzles, lack of direction, and unskippable mini-games. Overall, it caters well to casual gamers who enjoy light puzzle-solving but may not satisfy seasoned players looking for depth and challenge.

    • “The gameplay is a nicely layered integration of various classic puzzle games inside an adventure/exploration hidden object game, which in turn constitutes pieces of an animated jigsaw puzzle.”
    • “Cute gameplay; the games were hard but not so hard they made me give up, just hard enough to keep me engaged.”
    • “The gameplay is quite simple and intuitive; navigate through the areas, collect items, unlock puzzles, find what's missing, solve puzzles, unlock more areas, etc. If at some point you don't know what to do and are out of ideas, there's a hint button to prevent despair.”
    • “The gameplay is first of all misleading, since the tag 'hidden object' is not the first on the list.”
    • “No clear direction, poor hit detection, tedious gameplay and sections where the game menu is removed, amount to a frustrating hour that may make you wish you were at work rather than at play.”
    • “There is no story, and while the style is decent enough, there's really very little reason to care about this game - it is pure gameplay, and the gameplay just isn't very gripping, as all it is is basically 'find the objects hidden in plain sight'.”
  • atmosphere57 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and enchanting qualities, enhanced by beautiful hand-drawn graphics and soothing music. Players appreciate the chill, fairy-tale vibe that creates a tranquil experience, making it a compelling choice for fans of hidden object and puzzle games. Overall, the combination of art and sound design contributes significantly to the game's charm and immersive quality.

    • “This game offers you a perfectly balanced combination of challenging brainteasers and a serene atmosphere.”
    • “Another great feature of this game is the light-hearted fairy-tale atmosphere, created by the wonderful and harmonious visual art and background music.”
    • “The artwork combined with mellow music builds a wonderful atmosphere that you can get lost in for hours.”
    • “Ps: if you like this one, try Alchemia, it has the same melancholic, sad atmosphere.”
    • “The game really exudes a feeling of tranquility - the music sets the atmosphere well and the storyline isn't directly fed to the player - rather, the player must look on people's lives as an observer/outsider and piece together the puzzle to figure it out.”
    • “One of the most captivating atmospheres I've ever experienced in a game.”
  • replayability36 mentions

    Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting that once the puzzles are solved, there is little incentive to play again. While some suggest that it could be enjoyable to revisit after forgetting the solutions, the consensus is that the game is short and lacks substantial content for repeated playthroughs. Players recommend it primarily for its initial enjoyment, especially if purchased on sale, but caution against expecting lasting replay value.

    • “It didn't take very long to play, but it has good replayability if you wait until you've forgotten the solutions to play again.”
    • “Very unique and there is a replayable factor to it.”
    • “Although it is a short game and may have little replay value (until you've forgotten the solutions), it is worth playing.”
    • “Unfortunately, once you finish the Tiny Bang story, there's no replay value whatsoever.”
    • “The only bad thing I would have to say about this game is that there is no replayability at all.”
    • “It's a short game with almost no replay value, so I recommend getting this on sale or with a discount coupon.”
  • humor25 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quirky and lighthearted puzzles that provide a fun and relaxing experience. While some find the humor to be simplistic or reminiscent of older games, others enjoy the colorful art style and amusing character interactions. However, a few reviews note that the humor may lean towards a more juvenile or male-centric style, which might not resonate with all players.

    • “Puzzles are well integrated, done with a quirky humor that adds to the pleasure.”
    • “What a lovely tiny game with mostly fun puzzles and good humor, totally worth my time and money!”
    • “A bright and colorful game full of funny details and bizarre characters.”
    • “Boring, with dubious puzzles and extremely unfunny arcade mini-games.”
  • grinding22 mentions

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with repetitive tasks and poorly designed puzzles that detract from the experience. Many reviews highlight the lack of clear direction and the excessive length of certain mini-games, which often lead to a sense of monotony rather than enjoyment. While some elements are appreciated, they quickly become tiresome, making the gameplay feel more like a chore than a fun challenge.

    • “At first I liked it, but by chapter 2 the game became tedious; by chapter 4, I've given up.”
    • “The game basically feels like a tedious process of desperately trying to find what you need to click on, followed by all-too-brief moments of actual puzzles.”
    • “Some other aspects of the game, like finding the puzzle pieces, can get a bit tedious for no real reward.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The game is generally enjoyable and features charming artwork, but it suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs that affect gameplay, hint systems, and puzzle completion. Users report glitches that hinder progress, particularly on Mac systems, with little response from the developers regarding these issues. Overall, while the game has potential, its stability problems detract from the overall experience.

    • “The hint system is somewhat buggy and provides little to no help when activated.”
    • “From what I've read, this game is full of glitches without much response from the developer.”
    • “It was very buggy on Mac; the puzzles were half decent, although there were some that were god awful.”
  • emotional9 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and heartwarming nature, appealing to players of all ages. While some find it beautiful and nostalgic, evoking feelings of childhood wonder, others criticize it for lacking depth and emotional connection, describing it as a soulless experience. Overall, it offers a mix of charm and disappointment, with some players feeling shortchanged by its brevity.

    • “This is a smart, chilling, heartwarming game.”
    • “Game is beautiful, emotional; the game world makes you wonder.”
    • “Overall, just a heartwarming experience.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Users recommend several optimization steps, including running the game in compatibility mode for Windows 7, disabling full-screen optimization, and adjusting high DPI settings for better performance. Overall, the game's price-to-performance ratio is highly praised, likening it to a luxury sports car.

    • “Exe, run in compatibility mode for Windows 7, disable full screen optimization, run as administrator, then under change high DPI settings, at the bottom, change from application to system in the drop down for override high DPI scaling behavior.”
    • “Well worth the cost; the price/performance here is on par with a Bugatti Veyron.”
    • “To run the game smoothly, you need to execute it in compatibility mode for Windows 7, disable full-screen optimization, run as an administrator, and adjust the high DPI settings by changing the override behavior from 'Application' to 'System'.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing a game from a decade ago, with constant frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “Despite having a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization model has received mixed feedback, with some users suggesting that the game is not worth its price and recommending playing it for free through advertisements instead.

    • “I'd recommend getting it through advertisements; I don't think it's worth $5.”
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*Based on 17 analyzed playthroughs

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