Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure

95%
Game Brain Score Based on 904 reviews
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In "Tinkerlands: A Shipwrecked Adventure," players explore a mysterious archipelago as the first survivors, learning resource gathering, combat, and survival skills. The game offers exploration, loot discovery, crafting, and weapon customization. Players can also establish communities, gather allies, and choose to utilize physical skills or magic in combat.

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  • Windows
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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 904 reviews
gameplay48 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and engaging experience, reminiscent of Terraria, with enjoyable gameplay mechanics and a charming art style.
  • The demo provides a surprising amount of content for a free game, allowing players to explore, craft, and battle various enemies and bosses.
  • Players appreciate the potential for future updates and expansions, expressing excitement for the full release and the addition of multiplayer features.
  • Many players find the movement speed to be painfully slow, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
  • The game has been criticized for its lack of originality, with some feeling it borrows too heavily from other titles like Terraria and Core Keeper without offering enough unique features.
  • There are reports of bugs and performance issues, including crashes and frame rate drops, which detract from the enjoyment of the game.
  • gameplay92 mentions

    The gameplay has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with players praising its smooth mechanics, addictive loop, and diverse activities ranging from combat to exploration. Many enjoy the unique features like the dash and grapple hook, while the art style and sound design enhance the overall experience. However, some users express a desire for more originality in content and mechanics, as well as improvements to certain aspects before the full release.

    • “The gameplay loop is addictive and I need more of this, please!”
    • “Smooth combat, reactive boss fights, interesting combat types, fluid gameplay, great sound.”
    • “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.”
    • “Feels like a game that stole identical gameplay and music from better games.”
    • “I feel like it might be difficult to stop the gameplay from becoming repetitive beyond what they have already done in the prologue, but hoping to be surprised :)”
  • music80 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its strong resemblance to the soundtracks of Terraria and Starbound, evoking feelings of nostalgia. While some appreciate the familiar tunes and immersive ambiance they create, others criticize the lack of originality and express a desire for a more unique musical identity. Overall, the soundtrack is generally well-received for its quality, but concerns about copyright and originality persist.

    • “Immersive ambiance: Tinkerlands' soundtrack is carefully composed to create an immersive atmosphere that perfectly complements the game's world and narrative.”
    • “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.”
    • “Game play flows excellently, the music, although some sounds a little too similar to Terraria, the songs are all so good and make the areas feel very unique.”
    • “It's a neat little game, but the music is directly ripped from Terraria/Starbound.”
    • “They straight-up ripped off the music from Terraria and there's other complaints about ripping off indie developers.”
    • “My biggest gripe is it just feels too samey right now with music that sounds ripped from Terraria to similarities with Necesse.”
  • graphics48 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its vibrant and charming pixel art style that enhances the gameplay experience, while others criticize the pixelation and basic quality, especially on lower-end PCs. Despite the graphical limitations noted by some players, many agree that the unique art style contributes positively to the game's overall appeal. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of charming and basic, with a distinct aesthetic that sets it apart from similar titles.

    • “The pixel art aesthetic matches the game's theme perfectly, creating a visually appealing world.”
    • “The graphics are really fresh and beautiful (which is unique to this title), and the music has a similar crunchy vibe to the Terraria soundtrack.”
    • “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.”
    • “The graphics are basic and okay.”
  • story28 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered weak, with many players noting a lack of engaging plot and minimal narrative structure, often feeling thrown into the world without direction. While some appreciate the background lore and find the gameplay satisfying, they express a desire for a more developed story and character interactions. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes gameplay mechanics over a compelling narrative.

    • “A pixel adventure story about a man drifting on an island.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “It is not hard to understand the mechanics behind the gameplay and about the story; I have barely seen it.”
  • grinding22 mentions

    The game is generally perceived as grindy, which is typical for its genre, but this can lead to tedious gameplay, especially with slow health regeneration and crafting mechanics. While players appreciate the potential for future content and resource management, many express a desire for improved pacing and more engaging exploration to alleviate the grind. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant aspect that may deter some players, despite the game's enjoyable elements.

    • “I'm sure there'll be more resource sinks in the game that may encourage you to spend more time grinding, but that would just replace poor pacing with grind.”
    • “Potions are extremely tedious to craft versus just buying them.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game 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 game's unique atmosphere and stunning visuals contribute significantly to its appeal.

    • “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.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it features appealing visual effects and generally runs smoothly, players have reported significant performance issues, including noticeable frame rate drops. Some improvements in optimization and guidance are needed to enhance the experience further.

    • “The visual effects look good and the game runs smoothly.”
    • “A diamond in the indie sea, needs a little more clearance guidance in the game and some performance improvements (fps drop sometimes).”
    • “I like how the player is able to move around with the character's performance through different objects.”
    • “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, needs a little more clearance guidance in the game and some performance improvements (fps drops sometimes).”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game exhibits stability issues, particularly with buggy floor sprites following destruction and some pre-release glitches, such as the inability to access the town list after updates. These problems have been noted by multiple users, indicating a need for further refinement.

    • “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.”
    • “The floor sprite is buggy after destruction.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Users express a desire for increased content to enhance replayability, noting that improvements like increased movement speed have made the game more enjoyable. Overall, there is a strong call for additional features to boost the game's longevity and replay value.

    • “I'd like to see lots more content and replay value.”
  • humor2 mentions

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting it adds to the overall enjoyment, though some feel that certain elements, like the "bubble" mechanics, may be overemphasized. Overall, the comedic aspects contribute positively to the gaming experience.

    • “Thanks for the funny time! The bubbles are a bit too meta, but they're still better than spider tier weapons. Just wanted to say thanks!”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game raises concerns among users, with some fearing it may be a cash grab despite the demo being enjoyable. This uncertainty has led to negative reviews, indicating a lack of trust in the game's financial model.

    • “It's not a bad demo and the game might be fun, but since I'm not quite sure it's not a cash grab of some kind, I have to give it a negative review.”
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Play time

5hMedian play time
4hAverage play time
2-7hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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