The Last Tinker: City of Colors Reviews
While 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.
The Last Tinker: City of Colors is best shared with friends or family who enjoy a good story and pretty artwork. It's not difficult, it's not aggressive, and it's not online, so it definitely belongs in the gentler category of family games like the Lego series.
The Last Tinker, despite nailing the aesthetic of the games that inspired it, doesn't have this strength. For every one of its lovely vistas there is an unsatisfying bit of platforming to be done; for every quirky character there is a group of enemies at which to swing some floaty punches.
Platform adventure The Last Tinker: City of Colors has a story interesting to know and even more stimulating to witness. With a rich world so crisp in detail and with charming tunes, it’s an inviting universe that has variable gameplay elements to renew this sense of wonder at every turn.
Don't let those minor complaints put you off as this is a gentle and entertaining romp through a fantastically realised world. The art-style and characters make it a special experience and even though the final few levels are a bit of a let-down with their formulaic design, The Last Tinker is worth picking up just to drink in its handcrafted visuals and feel-good vibe - when was the last time someone said that about a videogame?
I'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.
Despite some small issues, The Last Tinker: City of Colors will offer platforming fans a healthy amount of charm, creativity, and fun.
A game best played on mute.
[D]espite my desire for a bit, well, more, The Last Tinker does seem to meet the company's own objective. For that they are to be congratulated.
The combination of uplifting and catchy tunes and vivid visuals make the platformer a veritable treat, especially for nostalgics of a day when Mario and Donkey Kong were setting the tone of the adventure.
With 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...
The 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.
After a while, though, things do begin to get a little samey, with the button-mashy nature of the combat and simple, linear gameplay beginning to wear a little thin. However, for the younger audience, this is a great title to introduce them to, and the story is certainly one to appreciate.
The character designs are rather impressive, with each 'race', for lack of a better term, immediately recognized along with their associated emotion.
The Last Tinker: City of Colors blends the aesthetic stylings of platformers past with design concepts taken from modern classics. While this meeting of the times may not be a constant success, there's enough gorgeous art and frequent, snapshot ideas here to satisfy any gamer's dietary requirement of primary colours.
The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a breath of fresh air for those fed up with the brown modern shooters we've become accustomed to. Aside from the occasionally tedious combat, it's a fun and memorable experience for kids and grown-ups alike.
The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a solid 3D platformer. If you can forgive the somewhat weightless feel of Koru, the platforming is exciting to watch, and the combat is smooth enough for what they're trying to accomplish. The balance between fighting, platforming, and puzzles is just right, and the progression toward new powers and abilities is paced well during the eight-hour adventure. The adventure looks and sounds beautiful, and it's just long enough to not overstay its welcome. For younger platforming fans, this is a very solid title on a platform that doesn't have too many 3-D platformers nowadays. The Last Tinker is definitely worth checking out.
The Last Tinker: City of Colors left me with a dopey grin
For a game that I knew nothing about until maybe a few days before release, The Last Tinker: City of Colors really did surprise and impress me, even with some of it's hiccups. What you have is a colorful and vibrant world full of cute inhabitants, quirky moments, and a great done soundtrack that do enough to keep you interested. This is the perfect example of a game that you could called a jack of all trades but a master of none. The combat, platforming, and puzzle solving are all serviceable game play elements that function well without being spectacular. Each section is just good enough. With over 10+ hours of game play, it is longer than I expected but has almost zero replay value to speak of. The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a throw back game that provides gamers with a simple approach to fun and it works.
The Last Tinker's worldly charm belongs with the colorful and carefree platformers it longs to emulate. Most everything else, on the other hand, feels less poised to be a big time contender and more like a flyweight absently swinging at everything in the way. A heart of gold surrounded by endless color makes it all easier to swallow, but you're left wondering what could have been had The Last Tinker's gameplay come on as strong as its presentation.