Tunche: Arena

About Tunche: Arena

Tunche: Arena is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by LEAP Game Studios and was released on January 18, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Try the challenging Arena mode, a free standalone version of an upcoming hand-drawn beat'em up adventure Tunche, a glorious return of classic 2D beat'em up gameplay mixed with roguelike elements, hand-drawn 2D style and witchcraft.

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Beautiful hand-drawn art style and smooth, fluid animations that create a vibrant and appealing visual experience.
Fun and engaging combat system with a versatile skill tree allowing for various playstyles and satisfying combo mechanics.
Includes different game modes that offer decent replayability and provide a good preview of the full game's potential.

Lack of variety in enemies and repetitive wave-based gameplay can lead to boredom after short play sessions.
Control scheme is unintuitive with no option to remap keys, causing inconvenience especially for keyboard players.
Some bugs present in this demo including hitbox issues, boss attack glitches, long load times, and occasional crashes.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions
Gameplay receives mixed but generally positive feedback, praised for its smooth controls, classic beat'em up mechanics, and engaging combat system reminiscent of titles like Devil May Cry and Castle Crashers. While some find it simple or boring, many appreciate the polished mechanics, energetic feel, and upgrade options despite occasional bugs and glitches. Overall, the gameplay is considered fun and promising, especially for those who value mechanics over graphics.
- “The animations are great and gameplay is fun and energetic.”
- “Wow, even though this is a vertical slice of what the game will offer, I was very impressed by the controls, gameplay, and skill options.”
- “Tunche: Arena is just a demo, but it features most of the mechanics of combat, which feels pretty good, especially the stylish system borrowed from games like Devil May Cry.”
- “Graphics are nice, but the gameplay is insanely boring.”
- “At least three glitches were found in the first 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “If you are a person that prefers gameplay over graphics, pass this one.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game features a gorgeous, hand-drawn 2D art style with detailed animations and vibrant, cartoonish visuals that many users find highly appealing. Attack and spell effects are visually impactful, complementing the overall aesthetic. While the graphics receive consistent praise for their quality and style, some note that the gameplay may not match the same level of excitement.
- “The art style is my favorite; I love the color choices in environments, and the character design is outstanding—I want to know about their story now!”
- “Hand-drawn graphics look amazing, and everything is done with a great amount of detail.”
- “Great game, visuals are gorgeous and combos feel extremely clean and adaptable to new abilities.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The story aspect has generated interest mainly due to the appealing art style and character design, with users eager to learn more about the plot. However, some feel that the story and characters currently lack sufficient detail. Overall, there is anticipation for a more developed story mode.
- “The art style is my favorite; I love the color decisions in environments, and the character design is outstanding—I want to know about their story now!”
- “Absolutely looking forward to the story mode!!”
- “☐ story?”
- “All right, enough personal story.”
- “Story and characters need more detail.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for effectively capturing the jungle atmosphere and enhancing the gameplay experience, with users eager to hear more in the full release.
- “The soundtrack for the game is great, really gives off that atmosphere of being in a jungle area fighting frogs, monkeys, and various other creatures that you come across.”
- “Can't wait to hear more music in the full release of Tunche!”
- “Music is fantastic.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Character development is visually appealing with outstanding and colorful designs that pique players' interest in the characters' stories, though some find the human characters' expressions dull or uninspired. Despite mixed feelings about character visuals, the engaging RPG mechanics help maintain player interest.
- “The art style is my favorite; I love the color choices in environments, and the character design is outstanding—I want to know about their story now!”
- “Very cute overall, I like the character design and the RPG aspect of it.”
- “I initially hated the character design: the way all the human characters look bored by everything, the main enemy being a legless toad, the toad boss, etc. I still hate the whole bored-look thing, but the mechanics are entertaining enough to ignore the looks.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game feels tedious and unsatisfying, with long periods of low challenge that make repeated play sessions unappealing.
- “Right now Tunche does not feel satisfying to play, it feels tedious.”
- “It literally takes like 30 minutes for the game to get somewhat challenging - I do not see myself grinding it because it's such a big time gap.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the game fun and visually appealing, highlighting its strong replayability.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game exhibits notable stability issues, with multiple glitches occurring early in gameplay. These bugs may disrupt the experience and suggest the need for further patches.
- “At least three glitches were found in the first 30 minutes of gameplay.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor is highlighted by its witty and funny dialogues, adding a lighthearted and enjoyable tone to the game's complex mechanics and striking visuals.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is effectively enhanced by a fitting soundtrack that immerses players in a jungle setting, complementing the adventurous encounters with various creatures.
- “The soundtrack for the game is great, really gives off that atmosphere of being in a jungle area fighting frogs, monkeys and various other creatures that you come across.”