Tunic gameplay and first impressions

in Hive Gaming16 days ago

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If Link were a Fox 🛡️🦊🗡️

I've heard some great things about Tunic. Namely, the fact that it is akin to the classic Zelda games and there is very little hand-holding. It's one of the many indie gems available in the gaming world today. Tunic is currently available via Xbox Game Pass, which is why I'm finally getting to play it.

Tunic is an enchanting action-adventure game developed by Andrew Shouldice and published by Finji. Yes, this gorgeous game was primarily developed by just one person. It is set in a charmingly stylized world reminiscent of classic top-down adventures, players take on the role of a small fox exploring a mysterious land filled with secrets, puzzles, and dangers. The game's striking visual design, with its vibrant colors and intricate details, immerses players in a captivating world brimming with personality and charm.

At the heart of Tunic is its engaging gameplay, which combines exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving seamlessly and intuitively. As players journey through the world as the diminutive fox, they encounter a variety of challenges and adversaries that require quick reflexes and clever thinking to overcome. From navigating treacherous dungeons to deciphering cryptic clues, Tunic offers a rich and rewarding experience that encourages players to explore every corner of its meticulously crafted world.

One of the standout features of Tunic is its emphasis on discovery and player agency. As players progress through the game, they uncover new abilities, weapons, and secrets that empower them to tackle increasingly complex challenges. The game's non-linear structure encourages exploration and experimentation, allowing players to chart their own course through the world and uncover hidden treasures along the way. With its captivating visuals, engaging gameplay, and sense of wonder, Tunic promises to be a delightful journey for players of all ages.

This game may not be as simple and easy as it looks, but boy is it good. I instantly fell for Tunic upon seeing it and even more so once finally played it. It will often leave you wondering what to do, but the feeling of figuring things out makes it such a rewarding game. I'm thrilled to finally get to showcase this one in my gameplay video below.

Thanks for watching and be sure to drop any comments you may have down below, I will get back to everyone.




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Zelda-inspired games are one of my favorites. Visually this one is beautiful

It's insane to me that this was created by a single developer.

What really? that's awesome, reminds me of the case of Stardew Valley creator, it was also created by a single person

There are some amazing solo developers out there

Based on the first sight, this game reminds me of Titus the Fox (1991) (MS-DOS), which is a similar game (you control a fox) with a different camera view. I played it a lot on a 133 MHz Pentium 1 PC in my childhood. Good luck and have fun.

What's that is a call back for sure. Titus the Fox came out the year before I was born.

Looks like a baby game but exactly what I usually love
I like it!

It looks cute, but requires an adult mind to progress

The Tunic is cute , specialy it revolts and crawls 😁. From your gameplay and description it looks cool.

It's a solid game for sure

I love this sort of game. It looks a lot like Death's Door.... did you ever play that?

I loved Death's Door and actually much preferred it to Tunic. Both are great games though.

I've been looking for Tunic. Those Zelda-esque games are something that I will always enjoy. Did you play Death's Door to completion? That last boss fight was one of the most artistic battles I have ever seen in a game.