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Platform, Adventure, Indie, Action
OpenCritic69IGDB71
The Last Tinker is a joyous action adventure and definitely no platformer, as there is no jump button. Koru, a boy from the slums of Colortown, must rise and stand against the Bleakness, a dark force intent on wiping out joy. Koru must use color and emotion to restore life to Colortown!
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Cosy, contemplative, relaxed and unpretentious.
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TwinfiniteChaz MillerMay 20145/5I'd easily recommend the title to anyone who enjoys classic platforming/action games from days gone by – the positive message and pure fun of it only add on to the value.
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Game RevolutionGil AlmogiMay 20144.5/5 starsWhile the game lacks some of the stronger story beats or super-refined combat, it remains strongly developed and interesting to play. I found myself surprised by the charm The Last Tinker oozes at every step, be it the breathtakingly colorful visuals or the varied and exciting soundtrack.
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Post Arcade (National Post)Matthew O'MaraMay 20148.5/10With a dash of Psychonauts, a sprinkle of Assassin's Creed, and a pinch of Beyond Good and Evil, The Last Tinker: City of Colors from Mimimi Productions is a treat wrapped in an interesting and...
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Rock, Paper, ShotgunMat JonesMay 2014The Last Tinker is mechanically uninteresting to the point where it's impossible to recommend, but being there, wandering around, properly taking in everything I'm allowed without being moved along, that's where it's noteworthy.
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GamesRadar+David RobertsAug 20142.5/5 starsThe Last Tinker tries to ape the best platformers out there, but with boring combat and unchallenging gameplay, it's just a dull one.
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IGDB rating 7.3/10 from 22 ratings.
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