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Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure

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95%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, grinding
95% User Score Based on 461 reviews

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Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Endless Coffee and was released on April 12, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

WISHLIST FULL GAME About the GameTinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure is your gateway to the main game, offering an intriguing narrative that unfolds the story of the very first survivors who set foot on these enigmatic islands. As you navigate the intricacies of this captivating archipelago, you'll gradually unravel the essential skills of resource gathering, combat, and the art of survival. …

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 461 reviews
gameplay24 positive mentions
grinding10 negative mentions

  • Great 2D building game with many possibilities and beautiful art.
  • Fun and engaging gameplay that is reminiscent of Terraria, with a good balance of exploration and crafting.
  • The demo provides a satisfying experience with a decent amount of content for a free game.
  • Performance issues, including lag and frame rate drops, detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players feel the game lacks originality and is too similar to Terraria, leading to concerns about its uniqueness.
  • The game can feel short and lacking in content, with some players completing it quickly and wanting more.
  • gameplay
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received positive feedback for its exciting mechanics, smooth combat, and addictive loop, with players enjoying the blend of exploration, boss fights, and diverse activities. While some critiques mention a need for originality and improvements in certain areas, the overall experience is described as charming and well-designed, making it a highly recommended choice for fans of the genre.

    • “My experience playing this game is very exciting because there are lots of adventures and exciting mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay loop is addictive and I need more of this, please!”
    • “Its addictive gameplay, beautiful graphics, and unique atmosphere make it a wonderful choice for anyone looking for an exciting adventure.”
    • “Ugly bland pixel graphics, hideous clunky interface, dull music, crappy animations, horribly slow gameplay.”
    • “I feel like it might be difficult to stop the gameplay from becoming repetitive beyond what they have already done in the prologue, but I'm hoping to be surprised :)”
    • “Feels like a game that stole identical gameplay and music from better games.”
  • music
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its strong resemblance to the soundtracks of Terraria and Starbound, which evokes nostalgia but also raises concerns about originality and copyright issues. While some appreciate the familiar tunes and find them enjoyable, others express a desire for a more unique soundtrack that better fits the game's identity. Overall, the music contributes to the game's atmosphere, but its similarities to other titles have sparked debate among players.

    • “The music was right on point, great job whoever made this, it gave me that familiar feeling of Terraria which instantly put a smile on my face but was still its own piece.”
    • “Immersive ambiance: Tinkerlands' soundtrack is carefully composed to create an immersive atmosphere that perfectly complements the game's world and narrative.”
    • “Cute little survival-craft game with a soundtrack strongly reminiscent of Terraria.”
    • “It's a neat little game, but the music is directly ripped from Terraria/Starbound.”
    • “I'd like the music to be changed to something that fits the game and not just Terraria's music.”
    • “The music is also still too similar to Terraria, which I think can be a copyright issue.”
  • graphics
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its vibrant and charming pixel art style that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players find the graphics fresh and beautiful, others criticize them as basic or overly pixelated, impacting readability and overall appeal. Overall, the art style is noted for its uniqueness compared to similar titles, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The pixel art aesthetic matches the game's theme perfectly, creating a visually appealing world.”
    • “Charming graphics: the graphics in Tinkerlands are vibrant and full of charming details.”
    • “Its addictive gameplay, beautiful graphics, and unique atmosphere make it a wonderful choice for anyone looking for an exciting adventure.”
    • “Meh, Terraria clone but with FPS locked at 60 and pixelated as hell; even at 2K or 4K, I can barely read the text because of how pixelated the 'art style' is.”
    • “Ugly, bland pixel graphics, hideous clunky interface, dull music, crappy animations, and horribly slow gameplay.”
    • “In essence, this game is an open-world top-down version of Minecraft meets Terraria with Pokémon Sapphire graphics.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth, with players noting minimal engagement and a lack of a clear plot, especially at the beginning. While the missions and background lore provide some context, many feel that the narrative could be significantly improved. However, the gameplay mechanics and quest systems are praised for their ease of use, contributing to an overall satisfying experience despite the story's shortcomings.

    • “The play loop was very satisfying, and I found the story interesting.”
    • “The game is a Terraria-like top view game with more focus on missions and story.”
    • “You can add native inhabitants that help to survive or relate to missions.”
    • “The game is very interesting, but the beginning is terrible; there is no plot to the story, you are just thrown into the world and do whatever you want there.”
    • “I understand that this game should not have a plot, but start the story somehow.”
    • “☐ no story”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate the crafting curve and the potential for future content, others feel that certain elements, like tedious potion crafting and slow exploration, contribute to a grindy experience. The game may benefit from improved pacing and targeted farming activities to enhance player engagement without excessive grinding.

    • “The crafting curve remains interesting enough, and progression is not too grindy at all.”
    • “The game can be kind of grindy and has a couple of bugs, but other than that, it's worth the time.”
    • “I'm sure there'll be more resource sinks in the game that may encourage you to spend more time grinding, which would just replace poor pacing with grind.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • monetization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for being misleading, as it primarily serves as an advertisement for a product that is not yet available for purchase. Reviewers express frustration over the inclusion of such ads in the game library, arguing that they detract from genuine gaming experiences and exploit marketing space that could benefit legitimate developers. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed as a harmful practice that misleads gamers and raises concerns about potential cash grabs.

    • “Tinkerlands isn't even available for purchase, which really raises the question of what value it has for gamers in an advertisement for a product that doesn't exist (and may never).”
    • “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
    • “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive ambiance, enhanced by a carefully composed soundtrack that complements the world and narrative. Players describe it as a beautifully crafted experience that evokes a sense of wonder and exploration, making it an exciting choice for adventure seekers. Overall, the atmosphere is characterized as captivating and enchanting, drawing players into a magically beautiful world.

    • “Immersive ambiance: Tinkerlands' soundtrack is carefully composed to create an immersive atmosphere that perfectly complements the game's world and narrative.”
    • “The game is beautiful, especially its atmosphere of the unknown.”
    • “It's like going on an atmospheric journey through a magically beautiful world.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while players appreciate the character movement and visual effects, many report significant performance issues, including occasional frame rate drops. Despite being a standout indie title, it requires further optimization to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The visual effects look good and the game runs smoothly.”
    • “I like how the player is able to move around with the character's performance through different objects.”
    • “A diamond in the indie sea; it needs a little more clarity in guidance and some performance improvements, as there are occasional FPS drops.”
    • “I didn't have any issues with this game except for one very glaring problem: it's extremely poorly optimized.”
    • “A diamond in the indie sea, but it needs a little more guidance in the game and some performance improvements (fps drops sometimes).”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the humor in the game, noting it provides a fun experience, though some feel the humor can be overly meta at times. Overall, the comedic elements are seen as a positive aspect, enhancing enjoyment.

    • “Thanks for the funny time! The bubbles are a bit too meta, but they're better than spider tier weapons. Just wanted to say thanks!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and funny situations.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay. It keeps things light-hearted and enjoyable!”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have reported stability issues, including buggy floor sprites following destruction and glitches such as being unable to access the town list after updates. These problems suggest that the game may require further optimization to enhance overall stability.

    • “The floor sprite is buggy after destruction.”
    • “There are a few pre-release glitches, such as being unable to open the town list after an update.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for more content to enhance replayability, noting that improvements like increased movement speed have made the game more enjoyable and playable.

    • “After increasing the movement speed, it is much more playable now.”
    • “I'd like to see lots more content and replay value.”
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Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure is a casual simulation game.

Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure.

Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure was released on April 12, 2024.

Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure was developed by Endless Coffee.

Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure is a single player game.

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