Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition
October 30, 2018
Dive into a great adventure in the classic handheld era! In a world where humans and octopuses are at war, Tako is a pacifist little octopus who rescues a woman from drowning one stormy night. A fairy sees this act of bravery and grants him the ability to survive on …
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"I liked the original but Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition made me a fan by being a much-improved iteration of a promising platformer."
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75.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
45.0
"Save Me Mr. Tako: Definitive Edition is a quintessential time capsule, transporting players into a replication of Nintendo&s;s Game Boy. While the devotion to the time period may not be for everyone, there is undeniable charm here for old-school platformer …"
Read original review"Save Me Mr. Tako: Definitive Edition hits a lot of the right notes: beautifully nostalgic, quirky, and fun mechanics and catchy music. With a surprising amount of dialogue, secrets to find in each level, and 50 silly hats to discover …"
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95.0
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70.0
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92.0
"I can’t remember the last time that a game so thoroughly surprised me. Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition is a delightful experience that will appeal to old-school platform and RPG fans alike – drawn in by the promise of-old …"
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65.0
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80.0
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40.0
"Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition still remains a unique platforming experience. If you’re looking for a retro-inspired platformer then this will keep you busy for some time. One where you play as a pacifist Octopus – this is well …"
Read original review"All in all Save Me Mr. Tako is a surprisingly lengthy and challenging title, much moreso than its cute, almost Kirby-like, retro looks would imply..."
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50.0
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50.0
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50.0
"It&s;s hard to describe just how enjoyable Save Me Mr Tako is."
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60.0
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75.0
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30.0
"It&s;s as shocking as it is baffling that Nicalis blocked Galati&s;s patch considering just how much better Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition is over the original release. A host of quality of life additions shine a spotlight on what …"
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75.0
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80.0
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65.0
"When I first booted up Save me Mr Tako, my brain got dragged back to my youth. Where a younger me and a friend of mine were camped on his porch playing Gameboys. Those basic, crunchy chiptunes, the muted green …"
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68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
53.0
"Admittedly, the Game Boy emulation will probably turn off many potential players. That said, there&s;s fun to be had under the dated surface. I don&s;t think Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition is a great adventure, but the refinements have …"
Read original review"Save me Mr Tako is a title without great pretensions in the platform genre, but it manages to have a good soundtrack and to be very consistent in its gameplay and narrative. It is faithful to its influences, rescuing a …"
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68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
46.0
"Everything about the production, from the pixel art and color selection to the catchy chiptunes, will make you think you&s;re playing a lost Game Boy game. Christophe Galati really knocked it out of the park. I just wish the gameplay …"
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