The Tribe Game
- March 25, 2022
- Cloud 9 Limited
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"The Tribe Game" is a story-driven RPG inspired by the TV series of the same name, allowing players to create their own character and navigate a post-apocalyptic world filled with various tribes and characters. Explore diverse locations, level up professions, and engage in battles while experiencing the humor and drama of the show, all while striving to keep your tribe's dreams alive. Interact with a wide range of characters, some of whom may be familiar from the series.
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Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgia of the Tribe TV series, allowing fans to interact with beloved characters and explore a familiar world.
- The art style and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and evoking fond memories from the show.
- Despite its limitations, the game offers a fun and engaging narrative that resonates with fans, making it a worthwhile experience for those who loved the series.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- The storyline is linear and short, with limited exploration and choices, making it feel more like an interactive episode rather than a fully developed game.
- Many gameplay mechanics, such as crafting and combat, lack depth and impact, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and disappointment for players seeking a more robust experience.
- story28 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is generally perceived as short and linear, often rushing players through areas with limited choices, resembling a visual novel format. While it closely follows the source material, it lacks depth and player agency, leading to a feeling of being pushed through the narrative rather than exploring it freely. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and engaging character interactions, expressing hope for future expansions to enhance the storyline.
“The storytelling hit me just as hard as the background music!”
“I felt like I had to prove myself through all the quests to be accepted by the tribe, and it was like starting a new school or job, getting to know all the new characters and meeting new friends.”
“If you're a fan of the 'mall rats of old', I must let you know that the story is different from what you may remember, but in a good way.”
“Especially since the story was so short, I felt like there are certain parts where the game rushed you to the next area while there were still items to collect.”
“The scenes give an illusion of being open-world, but you’ll quickly find that whatever you do has little impact on the story.”
“The plot also follows very closely to the show, but gets abruptly cut off and 'the end' screen pops up.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their gorgeous art style and faithful representation of characters, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing experience. However, technical issues such as freezing during character creation have marred the overall enjoyment for some players. Despite these setbacks, the visuals and accompanying music create a relaxing atmosphere that resonates with fans of the genre.
“The art style was wonderful and there were many delightful interactions with the characters throughout the show.”
“The artwork is great though and captures all the characters perfectly and captures the cuteness of older graphic story games.”
“It has a fun graphics style, with soothing music which makes for quite a relaxing gameplay experience.”
“This game is aesthetically pleasing, but when you can't get past the character creation screen because the image keeps freezing, you have no idea how to progress. I wouldn't consider that a good game.”
“From the video and screenshots, it looks like a cute game and aesthetically pleasing.”
“The game is very faithful to the TV series, and a lot of effort has gone into the artwork and gameplay.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its uplifting and soothing qualities, serving as a strong homage to classic themes while enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the visuals and storytelling, creating a relaxing atmosphere that resonates with players. Many express a desire to obtain the music tracks, highlighting its memorable and impactful nature.
“The romanticist in me still adores the visuals and the music - above all the music, which is an uplifting triumph and homage to the old in the new.”
“It has a fun graphics style, with soothing music which makes for quite a relaxing gameplay experience.”
“Is the rightful and lauded heir to the old sagas, and like all songs of the singers who lose something in their repetition nonetheless contains something profound.”
“The storytelling hit me just as hard as the background music!”
“For some reason, when I think of the show, I can always hear the music playing in my head, so it made me really happy to listen to it!”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features turn-based battles with easy-to-learn mechanics and a visually appealing style complemented by soothing music, creating a relaxing experience. However, players criticize the lack of meaningful gameplay elements, such as limited exploration and impactful choices, alongside poor controls and an inadequate tutorial. Overall, while the game is faithful to the TV series, many feel that it offers minimal gameplay value for its price.
“The battles are turn-based and the mechanics are not hard to learn.”
“It has a fun graphics style, with soothing music which makes for quite a relaxing gameplay experience.”
“The game is very faithful to the TV series and a lot of effort has gone into the artwork and gameplay.”
“Despite the game being so simple and having bad controls, the absence of a proper tutorial going over the basics was striking. Ironically, when you get used to the gameplay, the game decides to hold your hand and repeat things over and over until the end.”
“But gameplay is non-existent; there's barely any free roam, no exploration, and the skills that you can level in-game have no impact on gameplay at all. You can max them out within minutes, and the choices given in-game also have no impact whatsoever on the direction.”
“Unfortunately, the price isn't worth it for just a little gameplay.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while many enjoy the crafting, cooking, and farming aspects, some find the farming process tedious and wish for more engaging mechanics. Overall, the farming and crafting systems can lead to an obsession, but the repetitive nature of grinding may detract from the experience for some.
“The farming process is very tedious.”
“I get that the farming skill gives you more crops, but it'd be fun if they did more than just that.”
“I may or may not have gotten a bit obsessed with farming...”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including glitches when navigating text, which detracts from the overall experience. Users have expressed a desire for a skip button to improve text interaction.
“It's still kind of buggy.”
“The game glitches when trying to click through the text.”
“I wish there was a skip button for the text, because I don't always want to read it.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the character development features a wide array of impressive design options at the start, allowing players to create unique and personalized characters.
“The character design offers a plethora of great options to choose from at the beginning.”
“The depth of character development throughout the game is truly impressive, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
“I love how the characters evolve over time, making each decision feel significant and personal.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling as though they are actively participating in adventures alongside the beloved characters from the series. This immersive experience enhances their overall enjoyment and engagement with the game.
“This game really made me feel like I was working with the mall rats and going on adventures from the series.”
