Tinykin

"Tinykin is packed with fantastic third-person platforming, creative mechanics, and levels that are a joy to explore."

"Most players will finish Tinykin in only a matter of hours. It’s a small game that provides a bit of fun before you move on to something else. There are certainly elements of it taken from other games in the …"

"Other than a few frame rate issues, the game runs smoothly most of the time, which is essential given its heavy emphasis on platforming. This and missed gameplay opportunities don&s;t stop the game from being a cute and compelling 3D …"

"I would talk about the story but outside of simple details around the world when playing the levels, most of the story comes in right at the end of the game in what I felt was pretty sad for a …"

"One of the most satisfying reveals during a recent Nintendo Direct was confirmation that Nintendo remembered one of their more innovative franchises, Pikmin, still exists. But as excited as Shigeru Miyamoto was to discuss the prospects of Pikmin Bloom, Pikmin …"

"Gathering up the Tinykin to get Milo home is great fun. Exploring expansive environments as a shrunken human gives a unique perspective to everyday objects, and provides a particularly interesting setting for the story to unfold. With responsive platforming mechanics …"

"Tinykin delivers a fun-sized chunk of satisfying 3D-platforming joy for all ages. Its charming cartoonish visuals and delightful cast of insectoids are bursting with personality and whimsy. While it doesn&s;t provide much of a platforming challenge and drags its feet …"

"Bursting with wholesome charm, Tinykin is one of the most delightful games I’ve played in years."

"Tinykin is an endearing action and 3D platforming adventure. Fast exploration is its biggest trump card, and the stages entice us to explore everywhere with its well thought locations. Besides that, there are many interesting puzzles that demand finding and …"

"Tinykin is a humble little game with modest aspirations for a target audience that is often neglected. Children can enjoy it, but so can children-at-heart too. Tinykin’s imaginative and creative visuals that overcome its limitations make it stand out. Most …"

"At first glance, Tinykin might appear overwhelming with its various tinykin mechanics and the collectibles to find, but somehow, the game keeps you moving at a steady but still entertaining pace. At its bare minimum, you will still get at …"

"Tinykin is a joyous trek through the 90s. Full of charm and wonder, the game manages to add to the foundation laid by Pikmin to build a lovely adventure. Every area has lots to find and do which fleshes out …"

"Tinykin is a short game, I beat it in around seven hours. There isn&s;t a ton of content, but if you&s;re seeking a fun, tight experience that you can beat in a weekend, I think you&s;d be hard pressed to …"

"Tinykin is a delightful callback to &s;90s collectathons and platformers, with just the right amount of new ideas and iterations."

"Tinykin is a "stop and smell the roses&s;&s; kind of game that is brief in a way that gives a meaningful experience without overstaying its welcome. Its charming world and endearing characters are a pleasant window dressing to this safe, …"

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

"Early on in one&s;s adventure it&s;s clear the tone here is one of a passive, laid back approach to challenge and accomplishment, but that direction in no way diminishes what ends up being one of the most delightful and well-curated …"

"Tinykin is a meaningful experience that reminds me of why I fell in love with video games. I hope a lot of people play it so we get more colorful and wonderful titles like Tinykin because games like this are …"

"The classic collect-a-thon isn&s;t dead if we won&s;t let it be, and Tinykin shows how that prompts exploration of huge areas"

"As a whole, Tinykin is more than just a wholesome, stress-free 3D platformer or &s;Pikmin Lite&s;; it&s;s a lesson in appreciating the simple things in life, including the help from those around you. Even with a mass of collectables and …"

"No matter who you are, we challenge you to play Tinykin without a stupid grin on your face from start to finish. This is an utterly wholesome adventure game, packed with charm, clever ideas, puzzles and exploration. Heck, it even …"

"An action adventure with unique visual and comfortable controls mixed with 3D and 2D. It is a game hard not to mention the resemblance with Nintendo&s;s masterpiece &s;Pikmin&s; series. Although the game has built an attractive gameplay using Tinykin, It …"

"Tinykin&s;s minion management might be shallow, but its platforming shines."

"Tinykin is a joyous and unthreatening exploration based 3D platformer, with a ridiculous amount of charm."

"Tinykin feels comforting in an old-school sense. Its challenges never become convoluted, nor does its design reinvent the wheel, and that’s okay. Tinykin executes its handful of ideas exceptionally well, making it a thoroughly enjoyable and laid-back journey that only …"

"Tinykin encapsulates all that is great and not-so-great about classic platformer collecathons. It’s charming, it’s witty, and it’s full of adorable creatures. Plus, the level design is superb, with each of the 6 areas feeling unique not in just design …"

"Tinykins as the name suggests, are not only the tiniest, but also the cutest of useful helpers who will assist the scientist Milodane on his wholesome journey across this typical, insects infested human household. This staple of relaxing game marries …"

"Tinykin is a fun platformer with smooth controls, fun graphics, and stress-free gameplay. It&s;s a great game to pick up and play on the go."

"Tinykin is a sensational 3D platform game loaded with collectibles with a total duration of 6 or 7 hours, and an exceptional finish that makes it one of the best games of the genre to be released this year. A …"

"Tinykin combines Pikmin-style action with intricate, vast and charming worlds."

"A creative adventure, dense in collectibles, enhanced by incredible level designs... it had everything to be one of the best 3D platformers of recent years. However, the annoying lack of difficulty in Tinykin leaves a void in the experience, which …"

"Tinykin&s;s vibrant levels and simple but satisfying platforming make collecting pollen a delight."

"Tinykin is undoubtedly the best game of 2022. Its satisfying platforming coupled with its open-ended approach to mission design allows for some of the best exploration in a video game. Furthermore, its phenomenal visuals and sense of scale offer up …"

"A wonderful 3D platformer with great level design. Fans of the genre shouldn&s;t skip it."