"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.
The game features a unique puzzle mechanic that encourages creativity and problem-solving.
Despite its rough execution, many players found the puzzles to be enjoyable and challenging.
The game offers a significant amount of content with 60 levels, providing good value for its low price.
The controls are clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult.
The visuals and audio are very basic and lack polish, contributing to an overall amateurish feel.
Inverted aiming and a lack of options for customization lead to a frustrating user 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. Some describe it as a frustrating loop that detracts from the overall experience, while a few praise specific tracks, particularly the title screen music. Overall, the lack of variety and quality in the soundtrack significantly impacts players' enjoyment.
“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.”
“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.”
“Awful soundtrack.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
54%
14%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring promising mechanics and unique physics-based elements that allow for creative problem-solving, but is often hindered by clunky controls and poorly designed levels. While some players find enjoyment in mastering the mechanics and overcoming challenges, others criticize the unwieldy shooting mechanics and frustrating gameplay experiences. Overall, the game offers fun moments but suffers from inconsistencies that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“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 rethink 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
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
53%
20%
The graphics of the game are largely criticized for their low fidelity and lack of polish, with many users describing them as basic, lazy, and reminiscent of retro pixel art. While some appreciate the creative puzzle-solving mechanics, the overall visual presentation is deemed confusing and unappealing, leading to a negative reception. In contrast, a few reviews highlight stunning graphics and high performance, suggesting a disparity in user experiences.
“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 a coherent narrative, with many reviewers noting that it features minimal plot elements or backstory. While some players appreciate the engaging gameplay and puzzle mechanics, they acknowledge that the absence of a substantial storyline detracts from the overall experience. A few users mention a moral theme about perseverance, but overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes gameplay over storytelling.
“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 significant stability issues, with users reporting glitches and a particularly problematic control system for firing arrows. While the puzzle elements show potential, the current bugs detract from the overall experience, suggesting that improvements are needed for a smoother gameplay experience.
“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.”
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 players finding it both entertaining and amusing, though some note that the difficulty level can be quite challenging. Overall, it offers a lighthearted and enjoyable experience, despite its tough gameplay.
“Super-cheap and funny pastime!”
“Very funny, but it's hard, very hard, extremely hard.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, as it often requires repetitive trial and error with the character's tools and abilities, leading to a sense of annoyance.
“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.”
“The grinding feels like a never-ending chore, making the game more of a slog than an enjoyable experience.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which takes away from the excitement and immersion of the game.”
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 strong sense of attachment 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.”