Last March we saw the arrival of Tunic to the Xbox and PC ecosystem. Now this indie title about an adventurous little fox is about to make its way to other consoles. This September 27 will be available on Nintendo Switch, as well as on PS4 and PS5.
We had the opportunity to test this experience in its entirety, with the Nintendo hybrid console. That is why here we share our impressions in case you had reservations about buying it. We are anticipating that perhaps you should do it.
Tunic tells you everything and nothing at the same time
Tunic it’s a game that wastes no time with an explanation of its story or even an intro cutscene. You are immediately thrown into an adventure with no clear indication of what to do or where to go. However, this is part of its charm.
As you progress you get a better idea of what’s going on, thanks to manual pages. The curious thing about the latter is that it is in a strange language, with some parts in Spanish, so in a certain way they tell you many things without saying anything.
This opens the possibility for each player to give it the meaning they want. In addition to maintaining the intrigue and the desire to continue advancing to reveal the mystery of Tunic. With a kind of minimalist narrative that still has moments of impact and surprise.
Of course, this complements its gameplay very well, which will have you constantly exploring and fighting. In addition to the fact that many times it tests your intelligence and opens your curiosity to be able to find what is the next objective that you must complete. Despite having a childish aspect, a quite challenging adventure awaits you.
Curiosity saved the fox
In Tunic you control a little fox hero who looks quite inspired by Link from The Legend of Zelda. As in that saga, here we will find different objects that will help us on our journey. Like the ever trusty sword and shield.
Again, every time you find one, the explanation is in the strange language of the game. So you don’t know exactly what they do until you use them. Although some are more obvious with respect to their function than others. Experimentation is welcome and necessary to come out well in the clashes.
Tunic also has some inspiration in the saga Dark Souls. Since on your journey you will find different altars with fire where you recover your health and save the game. Likewise, every time you fall in combat, a small ghost remains on the site, with some of your earnings.
Another similarity is that you will find some potions that you can use to recover without going to an altar. Although you will have to return to one to fill them. As it becomes more challenging, you will surely find yourself needing to use them more and more.
In the aspect of combat rivals, Tunic has a wide variety of enemies. Each one has its own attacks and weaknesses, so it will never be enough to do the same thing over and over again. As for the bosses, they are quite interesting and will really test everything you have learned to get to them.
The world of Tunic is beautiful and expansive
Tunic takes place on an island that seems small at first, but gets bigger and bigger with everything you discover. With the new items and abilities you get, you can open other paths and reach places that are not accessible at first.
You also have to open your eyes very wide to find different secret paths that lead to treasures. It won’t be long between discovering your first passageway and touching every inch of the wall looking for a new nook.
explore the world of Tunic it’s fun, but the joy is heightened by its appearance. It really is a very beautiful place, with quite varied scenarios. From small and quiet beaches, to huge dark temples and even snowy mountains.
Throughout its duration it never ceases to amaze with the diversity of ecosystems it presents. Even when you feel like you already know everything, there is a change that allows you to explore even more. So you will surely want to stay on the island until you find every last one of its secrets.
music is a delight
The world of Tunic It is varied and visually very captivating. This is also accentuated with its excellent soundtrack. In general, it has quite relaxing and melancholic songs, which go according to the scenarios. But they also know how to change the tone when it comes to an epic boss battle or a place full of dangers.
The song from the main part of the island is one of our favorites. Although you will spend a lot of time listening to it, it never gets tedious or loses its charm. We believe that this title has one of the best soundtracks we have heard.
tunic to go
our time with Tunic We spent it on Nintendo Switch, so we kept testing it in handheld mode. Fortunately, it works very well in both modes of the hybrid console. We found no issues with its performance and it looks exactly the same in both modes.
For this reason it seemed to us that Tunic It is a very good option to have on a Nintendo Switch, since you can take it everywhere. It is a title that is perfect to take with you and continue enjoying. Since it’s one of those games that you won’t want to put down until the credits roll.
You should give this adventure a try
After all our time with Tunic, we can say that it is one of the best games of the year. Its design is intended to test players and guide them without saying anything. It tests your cunning and the rewards always fill you with a sense of pride. Since you have a feeling of ‘I got here on my own’.
The experience is also quite ‘juicy’, since it takes you about 12 hours to complete it. More if you want to find everything it offers. Added to this, all this time is full of variety, both enemies and scenarios. So at no time will you feel fed up.
Tunic It is a video game that you should not miss. Although we tested it on Nintendo Switch, we recommend you try it on the console you have. After all, this September 27 is now also available on PS5 and PS4. We assure you that you will not regret it.
We tested Tunic on Nintendo Switch with a code provided by a Finji representative in the region
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