Tinboy

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Tinboy is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Back To Basics Gaming and was released on August 31, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Tinboy" is a puzzle-platformer game featuring a small robot trying to reach the exit in various environments, using a special bow to solve 60 puzzles. The game requires a 1.6 GHz processor, 128 MB RAM, and a graphics card with at least 256 MB. Suitable for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8.

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55%

Audience ScoreBased on 215 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

music8 negative mentions

The game features a unique puzzle mechanic involving three types of arrows, which can lead to creative solutions.
For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of content with 60 levels that provide a fair challenge.
Some players found the game enjoyable and fun, especially for those who appreciate difficult puzzle games.

The controls are clunky and frustrating, making gameplay difficult and often leading to confusion.
Many levels feel repetitive and lack variety, which can lead to boredom over time.
The audiovisual presentation is poor, with basic graphics and an annoying music loop that detracts from the experience.

music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
55%
26%
The music in the game receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive, annoying, and minimalistic, often leading to frustration during gameplay. While a few users appreciated certain aspects of the soundtrack, the general consensus is that the music detracts from the overall experience, with some even suggesting to mute it entirely. Overall, the lack of variety and quality in the music significantly impacts players' enjoyment of the game.
- “This game has the best soundtrack the human ear can perceive, the music alone awakened me to the world and opened my eyes so I can fully witness life.”
- “The music sounds like it was sampled off of a long lost Game Boy cartridge, reminding me of Koichi Sugiyama's work in Dragon Warrior III; if more simplistic, still wonderful and humming in my head.”
- “Great music soundtrack 10/10.”
- “First, the music loop gets really annoying after ~10 minutes.”
- “It's like 6 seconds of music looped over and over again.”
- “The music is so annoying, and it always starts over when replaying the level (getting stuck, that's why) and it feels so glitchy, but the reason is just rushed game design.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
54%
14%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring promising mechanics and unique physics-based challenges that can be enjoyable once mastered, but many players find the controls clunky and the level design lacking. While some appreciate the fun and creativity in traversing levels with various mechanics, others criticize the unwieldy shooting and overall mediocre execution, leading to frustration in certain puzzles. Despite its flaws, the game offers a charming protagonist and moments of fun, especially for those willing to adapt to its quirks.
- “Though I gave up on a lot of these too quickly for the sake of time, once I got a feel for the mechanics, I adjusted and had a lot of fun beating several of these challenges.”
- “The physics and mechanics work together in neat ways that allow the player to develop a style of play.”
- “It introduces new mechanics to make you re-think your strategy for the puzzles.”
- “Some of the physics associated with certain mechanics simply do not work.”
- “Mediocre gameplay and puzzles with terrible controls.”
- “Like a port from a mobile phone, looks disgraceful and the gameplay is absolutely horrendous.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as uninspired, low-quality, and confusing, often likening them to poorly executed retro pixel art. While a few reviews mention decent performance and some creativity in design, the overall consensus is that the visuals lack polish and fail to enhance the gaming experience.
- “This game has stunning graphics and runs at 6,000fps along with 4k resolution.”
- “10/10 graphics and story.”
- “It costs as much as a crappy iPhone game but it has better quality, and not to mention the 200 fps gameplay, and I don't even have a good graphics card.”
- “The visuals are not just boring to look at, they are downright confusing.”
- “Graphical fidelity is entirely low, sound effects and music are quite rudimentary, and the menus appear like they might have been designed using Microsoft Paint or similar software.”
- “The graphics are lazy retro pixel and very low quality.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many reviewers noting that there is no significant narrative or plot to engage players. While some players appreciate the moral lessons and tension in the gameplay, others find the absence of a storyline to be a major drawback, likening it to a puzzle experience with minimal context. Overall, the game is described as fun and engaging, but it lacks a compelling story to enhance the experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “This game has one of the most tense and nail-biting stories I have ever seen; it has me on the edge of my seat at every arrow, and with every puzzle completed, I was a step closer to one of the best endings a game could possibly have.”
- “10/10 graphics and story.”
- “First things first: okay, so there's no story, but it's not that much of an issue.”
- “No, there is no storyline, and the shooting mechanic is a little wonky, but other than that this game is very fun and amazing.”
- “Worst game ever, no point or storyline at all.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits notable stability issues, with users reporting glitches and a problematic control system for firing arrows, which detracts from the overall experience. While there is potential for improvement, the current state is marred by these bugs.
- “Concerning the puzzle elements, I think that some of them were really creative, while others were simply annoying, especially because I had to deal with some glitches throughout the way.”
- “The game has promise as a puzzle game; unfortunately, the control system for firing arrows is buggy at best and non-functional at worst.”
- “I'm sure in the future this will be a good and interesting game, but for now, it is a bit buggy in places.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, characterized by repetitive gameplay and awkward controls. The reliance on trial and error to utilize character abilities adds to the overall sense of boredom and annoyance, detracting from the experience.
- “Repetitive platformer with awkward reverse-aim controls, uninspired visuals and audio, boring, tedious, and frustrating.”
- “As a recurring consequence, using the playable character's tools and abilities is dependent on endless trial and error attempts that become tedious and annoying.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere powerfully conveys the suffering and fear experienced by Jews in labor camps, effectively capturing their hardship and the constant threat of death. Despite a minimalist approach to music and design, the emotional depth and gravity of the setting create a profound and immersive experience.
- “The music and atmosphere may be minimalist, but the logic is grand.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with users finding it both entertaining and amusing, though some note that the difficulty level can be quite challenging. Overall, it offers a super-cheap and funny pastime, despite its tough gameplay.
- “Super-cheap and funny pastime!”
- “Very funny, but it's hard—very hard, extremely hard.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a deep emotional connection with the robot character, noting that their bond intensifies as they progress through the game, culminating in a poignant experience by the end.
- “At the end of the game, I felt emotionally attached to the robot, and with every level, our bond grew stronger.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is highly praised, with players expressing a strong emotional connection to the characters, indicating that their growth and depth significantly enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “The character development is great, and you really feel for the characters.”
- “The depth of each character's backstory adds layers to the overall narrative.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and relatable.”