Tinboy
- November 11, 2018
- Back To Basics Gaming
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Get on Xbox Games Store"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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Reviews
- The game features a creative concept with various arrow types that add unique mechanics to the puzzles.
- It offers a substantial amount of content with 60 levels and multiple missions, providing a decent challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
- At a low price point, it can be a fun and entertaining way to pass the time, especially for those who enjoy puzzle platformers.
- The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to enjoy.
- Many players report issues with the physics and level design, leading to a lack of satisfaction and increased annoyance.
- The audio quality is poor, with repetitive and grating music that detracts from the overall experience.
- music18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players finding it annoying and minimalistic, leading to frustration during gameplay. Some noted the absence of music outside the title screen and bugs that disrupt the audio experience. Overall, improvements to the music could significantly enhance the game's appeal, as it currently detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“If you improved the music, then I could give it an 8/10, but for now maybe 5.5/10 max.”
“Also, as there are no options and the music is incredibly minimal, it makes for a frustrating, but pretty alright puzzle game.”
“As for the music and sound effects... after repeating a level for a few times, the first thing that I had in mind was: 'where the hell do I turn this damn thing off?'”
“Sorry guys, the music on the levels for this game is terrible!”
“The controls are annoying, the sprite work is badly done, the tune that plays is terrible and there is no music outside of the title screen.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game features a total of 180 missions across 60 levels, but it lacks a significant narrative, with many players noting that the absence of a compelling story is not a major drawback. While some users draw comparisons to "Portal" for its gameplay mechanics, they emphasize that the focus is more on puzzle-solving and physics rather than storytelling. Overall, the moral takeaway suggests resilience in the face of challenges, but the game itself is primarily driven by its mechanics rather than a rich plot.
“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.”
“It is a pretty neat game, something like Portal 2 in 2D with less story elements.”
“There is a weird Portal feel to the game with no big obvious story.”
“First things first: okay, so there's no story, but it's not that much of an issue.”
“Use bow and flinger busy work and physics to unlock progression in an underproduced indie puzzle game with little plot hook.”
“There is a weird portal feel to the game with no big obvious story.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some users criticizing it as a poor mobile port with clunky mechanics and frustrating controls, particularly when using the bow. However, others appreciate the introduction of new puzzle mechanics and the fun, physics-based platforming, noting that despite its flaws, the game offers good value for its low price and runs smoothly at high frame rates. Overall, while the gameplay has its challenges, it can be enjoyable for those willing to adapt.
“It introduces new mechanics to make you re-think your strategy for the puzzles.”
“It costs as much as a low-quality mobile game, but it has better quality, and not to mention the 200 fps gameplay, and I don't even have a good graphics card.”
“Like a port from a mobile phone, looks disgraceful and the gameplay is absolutely horrendous.”
“The mechanics are simple but hard to use; it is pretty hard, sometimes, to make your character use the bow; it simply doesn't work.”
“Interesting puzzle/platformer with physics-based game mechanics.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as basic, yet satisfactory for the game's price point, which is comparable to lower-quality mobile games. Players appreciate the high frame rate of 200 fps, even on less powerful hardware, indicating that performance may outweigh graphical fidelity for many users.
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from stability issues, with users reporting various glitches that detract from the experience. While some puzzle elements are praised for their creativity, the bugs can make gameplay frustrating at times. Overall, players believe that with future updates, the game has the potential to improve significantly.
“I'm sure in the future this will be a good and interesting game, but for now it is a bit buggy in places.”
“Concerning the puzzle elements, I think that some of them were really creative, while some others were simply annoying (especially because I had to deal with some glitches throughout the way).”
“Concerning the puzzle elements, I think that some of them were really creative, while some others were simply annoying (especially because I had to deal with some glitches throughout the way).”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with users finding it both funny and entertaining, though they also note that the gameplay can be quite challenging. Overall, it offers a super-cheap and amusing experience, making it a fun pastime despite its difficulty.
“Super-cheap and funny pastime!!!”
“Very funny, but it's hard, very hard, extremely hard.”
