Tire Friend
- February 8, 2024
- G.Reed
Get on SteamTIRE FRIEND is the second-best sentient tire in the whole, wide world. Tire Friend's game is mostly 3D platformer, with some 2.5D action and brain puzzles sprinkled in for good measure. Note: Tire Friend is still under construction, and it won't be complete without your feedback. Download, play, and share your thoughts! There certainly are reasons to play it, including:Getting creative with s…
PC
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Reviews
- The game features incredibly charming mechanics that are fun to use, with amazing controls and enjoyable level design.
- Tire Friend offers a unique and innovative gameplay experience, combining elements from various classic platformers while maintaining a lighthearted and fun atmosphere.
- The physics and control of the character (a tire) are fantastic, providing a satisfying challenge that keeps players engaged.
- Some music tracks can become annoying quickly, especially during extended play while searching for hidden collectables.
- There are reports of technical issues, such as the game not starting correctly for some players.
- The game lacks comprehensive volume controls, only allowing adjustments for music volume.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its charming mechanics, intuitive controls, and engaging level design that encourages exploration and skill development. Players appreciate the variety of gameplay mechanics, particularly those centered around a tire, which adds a fresh twist to the platformer genre. Overall, the game offers a delightful experience that balances fun and challenge, making it appealing to platformer fans.
“Incredibly charming, the mechanics are fun and feel great to use. The controls are amazing, and the level design is enjoyable to traverse, whether you're looking for collectibles or just completing a level.”
“Its blend of inventive gameplay, intuitive controls, and charming design make it a standout choice for platformer enthusiasts of all stripes.”
“The gameplay feels natural, but don’t be fooled—it’ll test your skills in ways you wouldn’t expect.”
“I'm only up to the second level, but both are very different in their gameplay.”
“There's a surprising amount of gameplay mechanics that can revolve around a tire (see what I did there?) and I'm really looking forward to discovering what else the levels have in store for me as well as game updates over time as it matures out of early access.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some tracks are enjoyable, others can become repetitive and annoying, particularly during extended gameplay focused on finding collectibles. Additionally, players express a desire for more comprehensive volume control options beyond just music.
“It would be nice if there were game volume controls, and not only music volume control.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing choppy performance, leading to a lack of smooth gameplay.
