Tacoma Reviews

Tacoma is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
72 / 100
Aug 6, 2017

The lean gameplay and mechanics don't gel with the unfocused narrative, and it's a singular flaw that Tacoma can't overcome. There's plenty to like in the game, but it struggles to find a cohesive theme that brings the experience together.

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Rae Grimm
Top Critic
73 / 100
Aug 1, 2017

Tacoma is a playable science fiction film with exciting ideas, but it is flat in terms of gameplay and emotion.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2017

The follow-up to Fullbright’s much-discussed exploration game Gone Home is an effort both ambitious and familiar, a frequently haunting, character-driven sci-fi drama that mostly overcomes its occasional divergences into ennui. Mostly.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 17, 2017

Tacoma cannot be called a revolutionary or a very impactful game, but among the similar titles, it offers decent quality that will entertain you for about 2-3 hours with its interesting story. but it will cost you 20 bucks. So if you're of the adventurous type, be sure not to miss Tacoma.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 8, 2018

Tacoma‘s three-hour span was a delightful experience, and I can see myself booting it up once or twice more to comb through the space station. And while this game cements Fullbright as a leading voice in the storytelling, first-person-experience genre, it showcases that both the genre itself and the sophomore developer still has some growing to do before we see masterpieces. For all those who can settle for less-than-perfect, Tacoma is a sci-fi tale worth playing.

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Justin Woo
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2017

Tacoma tells a compelling story with a disappointing conclusion.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 8, 2018

Tacoma has a heart all its own, exploring a myriad of themes and advocating for the human condition, but the branches that sprout from the tree rarely bear fruit. Still, the growth is wonderful, even without that sweet taste you so long for.

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75 / 100
Aug 5, 2017

If you've played games like Gone Home, Dear Esther or Firewatch, Tacoma is instantly recognizable, but it remains distinct by introducing a wildly exotic space setting and a mechanic that keeps the "look and listen gameplay" from ever becoming a bore.

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7.7 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2017

Tacoma tells an engaging tale with memorable characters. Exploring the abandoned station and reliving pivotal moments alongside the crew has become an experience I won't soon forget.

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77 / 100
Aug 9, 2017

Although Tacoma is short, it does a fantastic job telling the stories of the different characters throughout the game, using the non-sequential AR memory recordings to build emotional ties to each.

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7.8 / 10.0
Aug 16, 2017

Gamers who want to get in the "Walking Simulator" genre but don't just want to play an interactive movie shouldn't miss this one.

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7.9 / 10.0
Aug 10, 2017

Tacoma shines where it counts, and that is with the story it tells and the feeling that each character within it feels real.

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Jul 30, 2018

Tacoma shows that with great writing and voice acting, you can become attached to characters you only know through colored body outlines and a couple of pictures. I even wanted to know more about the crew’s family back on Earth and I was desperate to dig further into the corporate structure of Venturis and the overall state of the global economy. Tacoma is enjoyable enough that it left me wanting more, even if the experience didn’t hit quite as hard as Fullbright’s groundbreaking debut.

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8 / 10.0
May 25, 2017

It's hard not to think of Tacoma as a game or even a narrative piece, but the truth is that Tacoma is an interactive experience. It might not reward you in the same ways as other games, or books, or even plays. It's a different kind of medium, where you get out of it what you put into it. I say play Tacoma, it might not tickle you in the same way it does me, but if you enjoy Sci-Fi and digging through people's personal lives, you'll dig Tacoma.

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Aug 11, 2017

Tacoma is a high quality walking sim that tells a brilliant story of hope, whilst delivering complex and interesting characters.

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80 / 100
May 9, 2018

The Tacoma space station hides a special and enigmatic story, which can be shallow or deep, according to the player's investment. There is limited interactivity, typical of recent adventures, but the great storytelling will not leave the user bored. It is brief, without delays, just as it should be, but perhaps not a satisfying investment for those looking for many hours of entertainment. Tacoma is worth it, especially for the surprises that the final moments of the game reserve.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 11, 2017

Tacoma is a game of hope. Fullbright showed that they are able not only to look into the past with nostalgia, but also instill optimism in our future. Well, this is a rarity in our time, what with all the disturbing news and bad premonitions. Here, space is also a premonition, but a rather bright one.

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Harvard L.
Top Critic
Aug 9, 2017

What Fullbright has delivered is rich, affecting storytelling that's truly worth experiencing.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 7, 2017

Tacoma is not for everyone. Even if you like this sort of game, we should warn you that it lasts only about 5 hours. Now, as brief as it is, the experience is also pretty satisfying. You will hardly find any good reason to play it more than once but if you are willing to commit with the story, you will surely enjoy it.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
8 / 10
Aug 1, 2017

Tacoma is a beautifully told story filled with real characters and real emotion that you won't be able to put down until you've experienced it in full.

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