Tinykin is a rather incredible 3D platformer. I knew it was something special ever since I played the demo... the full game manages to exceed my expectations. It's a fun, relaxing, wholesome, and extremely polished experience.

At first glance you may think the game is inspired by Pikmin, but in reality it's more like a mix of Overlord and Super Mario Odyssey gameplay-wise. Sure, you do collect Tinykins that have special abilities, but those only serve the platforming aspect. You don't need to manage your tiny companions or use them in combat like Pikmin. As a 3D platformer Tinykin gets the basics right: your movement throughout the levels is smooth and effortless and the actual platforming is top-notch. The game smartly gives you the majority of the platforming options as early as possible, making it quite enjoyable to explore each level. And the levels themselves are great: you really will feel like a tiny person inside a huge house. Something about that early 90s (specifically, 1991) setting is just so fascinating to me as it also reflects my childhood. You may feel overwhelmed when you're dropped inside such massive levels, but the game quickly allows you to overcome that feeling thanks to the memorable layouts and paths you can take through them. I cannot praise the level design enough, it's downright brilliant how you discover secrets and shortcuts. The way you are guided subtly towards your objectives without any obvious handholding is another nice touch. Collectibles add enough replay value to the levels as it's unlikely you'll get every single one the first time. Some collectibles like the bubble upgrades also enhance the actual gameplay potential as you can practically fly forever once you've fully collected them.

Performance is another area where the game impresses. I did not notice any framedrops or stutters. No noticeable bugs either during my playthrough and zero crashes. Loading times are fast enough, it's easy to start the game and immediately jump into a level.

I can't find much to criticize here, aside from the fact that the game is a bit on the shorter side (6-8 hours to complete the main story, around 10-12 hours if you want to do everything). But I feel like it's the perfect length for the game as it emphasizes quality over quantity. The last two Tinykin types feel a bit underutilized and underwhelming compared to the first four which you'll use a lot. The lack of a dedicated photo mode is a bit of a downside to me as I love taking screenshots while playing. Still, all of these are minor complaints.

If you love 3D platformers, you'll enjoy Tinykin.

[b][i]Tinykin[/i][/b] is a rather incredible 3D platformer. I knew it was something special ever since I played the demo... the full game manages to exceed my expectations. It's a fun, relaxing, wholesome, and extremely polished experience. At first glance you may think the game is inspired by Pikmin, but in reality it's more like a mix of Overlord and Super Mario Odyssey gameplay-wise. Sure, you do collect Tinykins that have special abilities, but those only serve the platforming aspect. You don't need to manage your tiny companions or use them in combat like Pikmin. As a 3D platformer Tinykin gets the basics right: your movement throughout the levels is smooth and effortless and the actual platforming is top-notch. The game smartly gives you the majority of the platforming options as early as possible, making it quite enjoyable to explore each level. And the levels themselves are great: you really will feel like a tiny person inside a huge house. Something about that early 90s (specifically, 1991) setting is just so fascinating to me as it also reflects my childhood. You may feel overwhelmed when you're dropped inside such massive levels, but the game quickly allows you to overcome that feeling thanks to the memorable layouts and paths you can take through them. I cannot praise the level design enough, it's downright brilliant how you discover secrets and shortcuts. The way you are guided subtly towards your objectives without any obvious handholding is another nice touch. Collectibles add enough replay value to the levels as it's unlikely you'll get every single one the first time. Some collectibles like the bubble upgrades also enhance the actual gameplay potential as you can practically fly forever once you've fully collected them. Performance is another area where the game impresses. I did not notice any framedrops or stutters. No noticeable bugs either during my playthrough and zero crashes. Loading times are fast enough, it's easy to start the game and immediately jump into a level. I can't find much to criticize here, aside from the fact that the game is a bit on the shorter side (6-8 hours to complete the main story, around 10-12 hours if you want to do [i]everything[/i]). But I feel like it's the perfect length for the game as it emphasizes quality over quantity. The last two Tinykin types feel a bit underutilized and underwhelming compared to the first four which you'll use a lot. The lack of a dedicated photo mode is a bit of a downside to me as I love taking screenshots while playing. Still, all of these are minor complaints. If you love 3D platformers, you'll enjoy Tinykin.