Tusker's Number Adventure

52%
Game Brain Score Based on 26 reviews
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  • story
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In Tusker's Number Adventure, a deceptively simple educational game, players face sinister twists as their personal data is put at risk. This unique adventure/puzzle experience features top-down RPG exploration, retro point-and-click adventuring, and interactive Operating Systems, with simulated software glitches and unauthorized file transfers. The game takes about 1 hour to complete, and additional playthroughs reveal an evolving storyline that breaks the fourth wall.

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  • Windows
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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
graphics1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Tusker's Number Adventure features charming art style and vibrant visuals that create a welcoming atmosphere for young learners.
  • The game effectively balances entertainment and education, offering a variety of math challenges that reinforce essential number skills.
  • It promotes positive messages about teamwork, perseverance, and problem-solving, making it a delightful experience for players of all ages.
  • The game is very short, typically completed in under an hour, which may leave players wanting more content.
  • Many players found the gameplay to be too straightforward and lacking in challenge, with minimal differences in replaying the game.
  • The premise of the game, while unique, may not be executed in a fulfilling way compared to other titles in the genre, leading to disappointment for some players.
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is engaging and educational, offering a balance of fun and learning, though it lacks depth and complexity. While it provides decent variety, players should not expect intricate hacking or puzzling elements. Some users suggest improvements in aesthetics to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is both entertaining and educational, striking a perfect balance between fun and learning.”
    • “Honestly, a fun little time burner, although I think it would be better if they changed the media to make it look much more normal and let the malware/dark web bits reveal themselves through gameplay.”
    • “There’s decent variety to the gameplay as well, but it never really goes deep, so don’t expect any serious hacking or puzzling here.”
    • “I think a crypto miner version of Pong has deeper gameplay.”
    • “Honestly, it's a fun little time burner, although I think it would be better if they changed the media to make it look more normal and let the malware/dark web bits reveal themselves through gameplay.”
    • “There’s decent variety to the gameplay, but it never really goes deep, so don’t expect any serious hacking or puzzling here.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming art style and vibrant visuals, creating an engaging and visually appealing experience for players.

    • “From the moment I started playing, I was impressed by the game's charming art style and vibrant visuals.”
  • story3 mentions

    The game's story features some intriguing moments and concludes with an ominous twist, but overall, it struggles to engage players, particularly in conjunction with the minigames. Additionally, a second playthrough provides an opportunity to explore different facets of the narrative.

    • “It also wraps up in a suitably ominous way, and also offers a second, altered playthrough to flesh out parts of the story.”
    • “The thing is that for a game in this genre to work, at least one of the plot or the minigames has to stand out, and though there are a few interesting moments with the minigames, they just don't.”
    • “Story?”
    • “It also wraps up in a suitably ominous way, but it offers a second, altered playthrough to flesh out parts of the story.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability is notably problematic, with users reporting various glitches and functionality issues that disrupt gameplay. While some inventive tasks can help players navigate these problems, the overall experience is marred by technical shortcomings.

    • “But that all falls apart pretty quickly; the game starts to show some weird glitches and things stop working as well as they should.”
    • “It’s not just visual glitches and missing assets, either… you’re going to have to take action from within the game on a number of fronts, though what they are exactly I won’t say.”
    • “Some of the tasks you’ll take on to get past glitches are pretty inventive, and make good use of the meta aspects of the game.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game's optimization is criticized for its performance issues, including stuttering and malfunctioning elements, which detract from the overall experience. While some players suggest viewing it as an artistic endeavor rather than a traditional challenge, the technical shortcomings are evident and may hinder enjoyment.

    • “It's a game within a game, decaying its outer shell to hide a more sinister secret within. The main reason I'm discussing the concept rather than the game itself is that it wastes little time shedding its kiddy-friendly skin and throwing you into its stuttering electronic guts, where you need to marry up malfunctioning file paths and align flickering sub-folders.”
    • “The optimization is a mess; the game frequently stutters and lags, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “I spent more time troubleshooting performance issues than actually enjoying the game.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of Tusker is characterized by vibrant landscapes and charming character designs, fostering a welcoming environment that is particularly appealing to young learners.

    • “The colorful landscapes and adorable character designs immediately drew me into Tusker's world, creating a welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for young learners.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in the game is enhanced by its vibrant landscapes and charming character designs, which create an inviting environment that appeals particularly to young players.

    • “The colorful landscapes and adorable character designs immediately drew me into Tusker's world, creating a welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for young learners.”
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