Tiki - a story about a dog | Game Brain

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Tiki is an story about a special connection between a young woman & her dog

Genres & Tags

Adventure

Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a cute storyline that many players found engaging.
It offers a heartwarming experience with relatable life events, making it enjoyable for players.
Players appreciated the artistic approach and expressed a desire for sequels due to the game's charm.

The game is very short, leaving players wanting more and feeling unsatisfied with the abrupt ending.
Many mini-games felt pointless or poorly integrated into the overall experience, leading to a lack of engagement.
Controls were often described as difficult, making gameplay frustrating for some players.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The story is characterized as cute and engaging, complemented by a well-executed art style, but it is notably short and leaves players wanting more. While some mini-games contribute to the narrative, others feel disconnected and unnecessary. Overall, the storyline invites interpretation but lacks depth and completion.
- “The art style is great, and the story is open to lots of interpretation.”
- “It's really a beautifully illustrated game with a cute story.”
- “A great story, fun and artistic!”
- “A few of the mini-games are integral to the story, but several others are just random pointlessness.”
- “It takes maybe 10 minutes to go through the entire thing and just drops you in the middle of the story.”
- “More animated story than game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their engaging cartoon art style, contributing to a charming and happy atmosphere that enhances the game's storyline. While the visuals are described as lovely and well-executed, some players found gameplay challenges that affected their overall experience.
- “The graphics are cartoonish, but well done and engaging in a cute storyline.”
- “Lovely graphics and a nice happy feel to the game.”
- “Fun little game with multiple mini-games, awesome graphics, and inspiring life events we all experienced.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is noted to prioritize artistic expression over traditional gaming mechanics, resulting in a less conventional and engaging experience.
- “Definitely sets itself up as more of an artistic game with less of a focus on gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy is criticized as being overly focused on promoting a Facebook page, making the experience feel more like an interactive advertisement than a standalone game.
- “It feels like I'm playing a game that's just one big interactive advertisement to get me to visit a Facebook page.”
- “The monetization strategy is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience.”
- “I can't enjoy the game because I'm constantly bombarded with prompts to spend money.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as clever, sweet, and heartwarming, resonating deeply with players and evoking a strong sense of connection and warmth throughout the experience.
- “Clever, sweet, and heartwarming.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is dark and absurd, often revolving around the misfortunes of animals, such as a dog dying from bubble gum or the dangers of grapes, which adds a twisted comedic element that some players find amusing despite its grim nature.
- “Because bubble gum is a very terrible way for a dog to die due to twisted bowel obstruction, etc. Still, it's kinda funny when they fart out deathrattle bubbles.”
- “Xylitol and grapes are a no-go for dogs... it's just pathetic.”
- “The humor in the absurdity of pet care is both dark and hilarious.”