TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2
- December 12, 2017
- Krome Studios
- 30h median play time
Get on SteamIn TY the Tasmanian Tiger 2, players explore a 3D platforming world as a boomerang-wielding Tasmanian tiger. Help TY rescue his sister and defeat the evil Boss Cass in a variety of environments, from dense forests to snowy mountains. Collect various power-ups, complete challenges, and interact with quirky animal characters to uncover the story of the mystical Thunder Eggs.
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Reviews
- The remaster of Ty 2 brings back childhood nostalgia with improved graphics and gameplay mechanics.
- The open-world design allows for exploration and a variety of missions, enhancing the overall experience.
- Krome Studios has shown dedication to the game by actively fixing bugs and responding to community feedback.
- The driving mechanics can feel cumbersome and slow, making navigation tedious at times.
- Some players find the mini-games, particularly the kart racing, to be less enjoyable and repetitive.
- The story and character development are perceived as weaker compared to the first game, leading to a less engaging experience.
- story380 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story in "Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2" is generally considered simple and somewhat short, focusing on a classic "hero vs. villain" narrative with a mix of humorous side missions. While players appreciate the open-world structure that allows for mission flexibility, many feel that the main plot lacks depth and urgency, often overshadowed by repetitive tasks and backtracking. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic experience with charming characters and engaging dialogue, but the story itself is not the primary draw for most players.
“The story was great though, stopping boss Cass' army of giant lizards and mechs was great, but I feel like it could be longer, like, maybe at least 75% of the game could have been story, while the other 25% could be miscellaneous missions.”
“Ty 2's story plays a more central role here than it did with the first game.”
“The story and presentation are fantastic with many lovable characters, interactions, and level locales.”
“The story is watered down along with all the characters.”
“The plot feels like it has zero stakes at all and you get the bad guy and 'well that's the end, see ya' is the sensation I get.”
“The story is beyond stupid, like how the main villain creates his own country (5 min away from the main city) so he can get 'diplomatic immunity' therefore can't be caught committing criminal acts.”
- gameplay154 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Ty 2" has been praised for its expansion and variety, incorporating both platforming and vehicular mechanics that enhance exploration and engagement. While some players feel the gameplay can become repetitive and miss the character of the original, many appreciate the improvements in mission design and the reduction of tedious collectibles. Overall, the game successfully builds on its predecessor, offering a solid and enjoyable experience with a mix of nostalgia and modern enhancements.
“Each level has collectibles to find similar to the first game, which encourages exploration and gets the most out of the fun platforming mechanics.”
“Ty 2 is just an amazing sequel that adds so much to the gameplay.”
“The overall gameplay is fantastic, and even though it's a childish game that brought back nostalgia, it is still enjoyable today!”
“The lifterbunyip is almost pointless, extremely slow, repetitive gameplay-wise, and is used for 2 whole missions & 1 optional collectible.”
“I really disliked the one chance mechanics that aren't stated beforehand in specific levels; it will destroy your hardcore playthroughs.”
“The fact every time I exit a level through the menu, and get sent all the way back to the bush rescue camp, is quite annoying sometimes, since having to run all the way to reach the outback takes out a few minutes of gameplay.”
- graphics98 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The remastered version of the game features significantly improved graphics, with enhanced textures, lighting, and effects that make it feel more vibrant and polished compared to the original. While some users noted occasional graphical errors and dated elements, the overall visual upgrades and modern enhancements, such as faster load times and higher framerates, have been well-received, making it a worthwhile revisit for fans. The game successfully maintains its classic charm while benefiting from contemporary graphical improvements, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
“The updated graphics are fantastic and the game runs smoothly.”
“Very substantial graphics upgrade even though it is a remaster and not a 'remake'.”
“The open world feels amazing, the boomerangs are fun to get, the levels actually are a fun challenge, and the graphics are so much better than I ever could've imagined them to be.”
“Graphic-wise it looks like I'm playing Garry's Mod with Ty models modded in, so that's pretty weird.”
“After obtaining all the achievements, I discovered some atrocious graphical errors that weren't in the original console version.”
“I find it a shame that the graphics aren't that great.”
- music76 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and upbeat qualities, with many considering it one of the best original soundtracks in gaming history. While some tracks are noted for being repetitive or generic, the overall composition effectively enhances the gameplay experience and evokes fond childhood memories. The incorporation of authentic Australian sounds adds a unique charm, making the soundtrack a standout feature of the game.
“One of the best original game soundtracks of all time, also bringing back childhood nostalgia.”
“The music in Ty 2 feels far more upbeat and joyful with the addition of more strings, guitars, and such, whilst still retaining the Australian style.”
“The music and actual scenery you run around makes you really feel like you're in Australia.”
“Not to mention some of the music here is pretty awful and generic.”
“The music is awful too.”
“I dunno the word, so you hear the same part of the music over and over with different background and different way that it's played.”
- optimization30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while many players praise the improvements that have made it run smoothly and beautifully, others report persistent stuttering and performance issues, particularly on older hardware. Some users noted that the game has been significantly optimized since its original release, addressing numerous bugs and enhancing graphics, but there are still calls for further updates to resolve ongoing performance concerns. Overall, while there are instances of flawless performance, the need for continued optimization remains a common theme among reviews.
“Fixed performance issues and generally made the game more beautiful and optimized perfectly.”
“[*] Numerous bugs and flaws from the original release and as a result of being ported to the PC have been squashed/mitigated, and the game has been optimized to run as smooth as a hot knife through butter.”
“Game runs like a dream, excellent optimization, Krome Studios!”
“Unfortunately, I had some really bad stuttering while driving around, but usually only for a few seconds at a time.”
“Loved the games as a kid and still do today, but this game is really in need of optimization... a game like this made a long time ago shouldn't have a lot of stutter and not even be able to hold 60fps with an i7 & GTX 1050. That's really inexcusable no matter how much I like this game; it wouldn't even be an issue if it wasn't so constant for me.”
“So I can only hope (like the last game's early access updates) that the team keeps up the bug fixing and performance optimization and makes the game look pretty good for a game that came out almost 13 years ago!”
- grinding24 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and inefficient, particularly with the opal collecting and farming methods that require repetitive actions. While some improvements have been made, many still feel that the collection mechanics detract from the overall experience, making it less enjoyable compared to the first game. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback, impacting the game's appeal and pacing.
“And it's pretty fun now that the mud doesn't tediously slow you down to let the level load ahead of you.”
“Overall, I would say this game is okay and good for a weekend playthrough, but if you are playing this game thinking it will be the same grand adventure fun of the first, be prepared for a disappointing and tedious grind.”
“That's....a lot of pointless inefficient grinding.”
“The collection aspect of the first game was my favorite part, and in this game, it is just tedious.”
- stability22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 73 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting a range of minor glitches and performance issues, particularly in early access. While some players experienced bugs that affected gameplay, such as audio problems and race position errors, many noted that these issues did not significantly detract from their enjoyment. The game is generally considered relatively bug-free for a port, with a few users expressing optimism about future updates and improvements.
“So far the game runs great and really brings back childhood memories.”
“This mode is only plausible if your game is bug free and works as intended 100% of the time.”
“And for a port, it's very good. It looks great, the resolution is nice, and I don't think much has been overhauled. It's relatively bug-free, with only two issues I've found so far.”
“It was super buggy and there was a lack of direction that bugged me.”
“Really fun great memory of an old style game... this is early access so it is buggy, like in the race if you got too far ahead of the 2nd place car it would put me in 8th place making winning a race almost impossible.”
“Now aside from issues with the performance and glitches, the game is great.”
- replayability16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to modern improvements, including replayable stages and boss battles, making it enjoyable to revisit. However, some players note that most stages typically feature only one quest, which can limit the experience until the end game. Overall, it retains strong nostalgic value while enhancing replay options.
“Along with modern day improvements, gameplay, graphics, and replayability make this childhood favorite of mine a joy to revisit.”
“Great childhood game remastered with new features and replayable boss battles.”
“A decent platformer with some pretty good replayability value.”
“The stages are replayable, but most of the time there will be only one quest for you to do on it, which is kind of bad; only at the end game will you see a stage with 3 quests to do in the same stage.”
“Missions that were a one-time-only playthrough are now replayable.”
“This game is still cool to play like the first one, and the replay value is high too, since it has less lenny.”
- humor12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its enjoyable humor, featuring a mix of funny NPCs and quest stories that range from amusing to absurdly silly, often involving dangerous tasks. Players appreciate the light-hearted, slapstick comedy style, infused with a touch of cringey Australian humor, which contributes to a fun and engaging open-world experience. Overall, the humor enhances the gameplay, making the 20-30 hours spent in the game entertaining.
“It's a very enjoyable experience with fun humor and decent gameplay.”
“The quest stories are funny, but some are quite stupid too, generally telling you to do something dangerous, like carrying dynamite around or radioactive stuff, but completing them awards you a good number of opals, and many of those quests can be replayed.”
“It's just a stupid-funny/slight slapstick comedy feel set in a moderately exaggerated Australia (perhaps the accents are a bit stereotypical, but I don't care).”
“And those 20-30 hours will be filled to the brim with fun times and cringey Australian humor.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere has been significantly enhanced with the reimplementation of previously cut set pieces, creating a richer and more immersive experience compared to the original. While some players feel that the sequel lacks the charm of the first game, it still offers a vibrant world filled with story and a chill ambiance that surpasses similar titles from its era. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its depth and engaging qualities.
“To give a reference, it plays a bit like GTA, but the world is way richer in story and atmosphere than GTA from the same time period.”
“I had played the first one and was in love with it, but number two doesn't give the same atmosphere I was looking for.”
“Ty 1 may be better due to its atmosphere, but there's no denying that this game expanded on the concept and is still a blast to this day!”
“The first game was a decent platformer with a charming atmosphere.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is undermined by a lackluster story and poorly executed gameplay elements, such as underutilized vehicles and filler segments. While the game has been updated and still holds some appeal, many players feel it remains unfinished and fails to engage them on a deeper emotional level.
“The game feels unfinished, containing many unused or barely used features and a boring story.”
“The helicopter segments are really just poorly executed fillers for a boring story.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with character design, particularly noting that the character Ty appears less appealing in the current game compared to its predecessor. This suggests a decline in character development quality, impacting players' connection to the characters.
“I also don't dig the character design in this game; I think Ty looked better in the first one.”
