TY the Tasmanian Tiger 4

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 195 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • music
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TY the Tasmanian Tiger 4 is a 3D platformer game where players control TY, a tasmanian tiger, on his quest to defeat the evil Boss Cass and rescue the missing Thunder Egg of Mauritania. The game features various environments, puzzles, and creatures from the Australian Outback. Using an array of boomerangs, TY must collect collectibles, defeat enemies, and unlock new abilities to progress through the game.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 195 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
monetization3 negative mentions
  • The game captures the charm and nostalgia of the original Ty series, providing a fun experience for fans.
  • The graphics and art style are vibrant and appealing, reminiscent of the classic games.
  • Gameplay is enjoyable with responsive controls, and the inclusion of collectibles adds replay value.
  • The game lacks voice acting, which diminishes the overall experience compared to the original trilogy.
  • Some players find the gameplay repetitive and the difficulty level too easy, leading to a lack of challenge.
  • The transition from 3D to 2D has disappointed some fans who were hoping for a continuation of the original gameplay style.
  • gameplay71 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it enjoyable yet repetitive, often likening it to previous titles in the series. While the core mechanics, such as boomerang throwing and platforming, are solid and easy to learn, some critics feel the game lacks innovation and variety, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the visuals and nostalgic elements are praised, but the gameplay may not offer enough new experiences to fully engage all players.

    • “The gameplay is solid, the art style is fantastic, and it has pretty solid replay value with unlockable cosmetics, boomerangs, and tons of collectibles.”
    • “Whether you're a seasoned Ty veteran or a newcomer to the series, there's plenty of content in this game to enjoy. The graphics and music are reminiscent of the original trilogy, and the gameplay mechanics are both easy to learn and satisfying to use.”
    • “Addictive gameplay and great music combine to make this brilliant for the price!”
    • “The core mechanics are fine, the core gameplay loop is fine; simple enemy types, simple levels with nothing that really stands out to me.”
    • “Sadly though this is getting boring pretty early, as the levels differ from each other just by their graphics, not by any new mechanic that appears.”
    • “Which leads me to my biggest problem of the game, there's nothing innovative in its gameplay to warrant a 2D return.”
  • story58 mentions

    The story in "Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 4" is generally considered weak and forgettable, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking depth compared to earlier installments in the series. While some appreciate the nostalgic elements and lighthearted nature of the narrative, others criticize its simplicity and lack of coherent progression, often feeling disconnected from the characters and plot. Overall, the game is seen more as a fun platformer than a story-driven experience, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative.

    • “I love the art, the characters, the story, the music, but I just cannot stand the gameplay.”
    • “It's a great game for fans as it includes classic sound effects and characters and a fun story.”
    • “However, it's a very fun and beautiful platformer with a good little story.”
    • “The story serves no purpose other than to put you back in the same three stages repeatedly.”
    • “The nature of the plot resembles a children's cartoon in that it's very all over the place from section to section without much of a larger coherent plot going on.”
    • “The story is more than crude, but overall it feels very light and lacks depth compared to earlier entries in the series.”
  • music52 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its nostalgic quality and catchy tunes that evoke fond memories from the original trilogy. While some players find the soundtrack to be a highlight, others criticize it for being forgettable or repetitive, with a few noting that the sound design outside of the music is lacking. Overall, the soundtrack is generally regarded as a strong aspect of the game, complementing the visuals and gameplay effectively.

    • “The music in this game was very nostalgic!”
    • “The soundtrack is as wonderful and unique as ever, at least in my opinion.”
    • “The music is very reminiscent of the very memorable banjo-plucking tunes you hear from the first game and it follows the same style over here.”
    • “The music of the game is kind of anticlimactic sometimes; beginning the first stage, you probably will get a scare because of the way the music starts, especially since before you were listening to the quite calm music on the main menu. A low number of tracks in the stages quite fit the environment, and the sound effects—some of them are way too loud, while others are fine on the volume.”
    • “The level design is boring, nice looking but a lot of reused assets on similar themed levels; the music is bland as well.”
    • “I found a lot of the songs to get rather annoying over time; they were too repetitive for my taste, in all honesty.”
  • graphics38 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the toony art style and detailed visuals that evoke a comic book feel, while others criticize the animation quality as bland and puppet-like. Overall, the game is noted for its beautiful hand-drawn graphics and smooth performance at 60fps, but some players feel it lacks memorable design and innovation compared to its predecessors. Despite these criticisms, the aesthetics are generally appreciated, contributing to a solid visual experience in the 2D platforming genre.

    • “The graphics are toony with much love for details and I totally love that!”
    • “The graphics are wonderfully hand-drawn, with nicely animated models and bonza artwork, and the music is nicely composed and will make you feel right at home.”
    • “I have to say, I love the graphics and music in this game, it's very beautiful and everything runs smoothly on 60fps.”
    • “The graphics are mediocre at best and the gameplay is stiff compared to the GBA games. The idea of moving this into 2.5D or whatever is a great idea, don't get me wrong, but this was not the way to do it.”
    • “Whilst it's nice to see the 2D comic book style seen in character artwork of the series be used in gameplay, the way the characters animate in a puppet-like fashion just feels a bit lame.”
    • “Sadly though, this is getting boring pretty early, as the levels differ from each other just by their graphics, not by any new mechanic that appears.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    Overall, the game offers solid replayability through a variety of unlockable cosmetics, collectibles, and side quests, despite its relatively short main story. Players can revisit levels to access new areas with different abilities and enjoy a range of minigames and leaderboards, enhancing the overall experience. While some players wished for additional content, the existing features provide ample motivation to replay the game.

    • “It is a tad short and I wish there was voice acting, but the gameplay is solid, the art style is fantastic, and it has pretty solid replay value with unlockable cosmetics, boomerangs, and tons of collectibles.”
    • “While it was short (I arrived at the final boss at what seemed to be out of the blue), the replay value is relatively high: there are plenty of side quests and items to find, mini-games, leaderboards, and an assortment of suits and rangs to buy, so really you can't go wrong with the price for this one.”
    • “There's also a lot of replayability from what I can tell, due to the fact that some sections of the levels can only be accessed if you have a certain rang, and things like that.”
    • “The replay value revolves around getting all the collectible items and ranks; additionally, the costumes if that fancies your taste!”
    • “There's also a lot of replayability from what I can tell, due to the fact that some sections of the levels can only be accessed if you have a certain rank, and things like that.”
    • “(ex. Castlevania 3) By the way, I liked all the skins they included; it's cool to have options, I just wished they added more replayability.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, particularly due to the inclusion of microtransactions for costumes and boomerangs in the Windows 8 version, while the Steam version avoids such transactions. Players express mixed feelings, noting that while in-game purchases offer benefits, the overall approach feels exploitative.

    • “This game is 2D unlike the other games and was only made as a cash grab after the announcement of the remasters.”
    • “However, the Windows 8 version committed one of gaming's greatest sins by making costumes and boomerangs available as microtransactions; Steam, however, has no transactions at all.”
    • “Besides the given ones, there are also purchasable boomerangs (in-game purchases, not real) that give you some benefits.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only occasional glitches such as clipping and crashes reported. Players appreciate the frequent checkpoint system, which allows them to quickly resume progress after any issues, making the experience less frustrating.

    • “Runs great on my GPD Win.”
    • “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action scenes.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
    • “I've only encountered a couple of glitches, like clipping into the ground and the game crashing. It doesn't happen too often where it is annoying, but luckily each time you hit a checkpoint, the game saves. If you ever get stuck or it crashes, just hit continue and you'll be back to where you were (just make sure you hit checkpoints often).”
    • “- Some bugs/glitches”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and funny characters, which many players find endearing. While some aspects of the humor are appreciated, opinions vary on whether certain elements are genuinely hilarious or simply silly.

    • “It has cute and funny, likable characters as well.”
    • “I found a site that gives reviews for games like this, and it was kind of funny.”
    • “I can't decide if that's hilarious or downright silly.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect somewhat tedious, particularly when it comes to switching between range types and replaying levels to farm opals. While the game is generally easy, the need to replay content for 100% completion can feel repetitive and laborious.

    • “It's somewhat tedious to switch between rank types quickly.”
    • “My only two complaints are replaying levels for farming opals, and that the difficulty is a bit on the easy side.”
    • “The rest is just for the purpose of 100% completion and can be a bit tedious to achieve.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, running at 60fps with appealing cartoony graphics. However, some users feel that it could have been even better with further optimization, particularly in the context of a sequel.

    • “It runs smoothly, and the cartoony graphics are fairly nice.”
    • “I have to say, I love the graphics and music in this game; it's very beautiful and everything runs smoothly at 60fps.”
    • “I'd have given 5-6/10 for voice acting, and possibly the remaining five if this were an optimized, quality 3D sequel.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is perceived as lacking compared to the earlier trilogy, primarily due to the absence of voice acting, which diminishes the overall experience. While newcomers may not fully grasp the series' rich atmosphere, the game still manages to deliver an enjoyable experience.

    • “If you're new to the series, I suggest playing the first three games since this one doesn't fully capture the atmosphere that the series offers, but this game is still good nonetheless.”
    • “The atmosphere of this game feels bland without voice actors, unlike the trilogy.”
    • “If you're new to the series, I suggest playing the first three games since this one doesn't fully capture the atmosphere that the series offers, but it's still good nonetheless.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is highlighted by unique and visually appealing designs, contributing to an engaging aesthetic experience.

    • “The art is beautiful, and the character designs are as interesting and unique as ever.”
    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to form a genuine connection with each character.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
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Play time

14hMedian play time
14hAverage play time
12-15hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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