- Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Tunche is a charming, hand-drawn adventure that blends classic beat'em up brawler gameplay with roguelike elements, 4-player co-op and a pinch of shaman witchcraft. Master the ancient magical arts, defeat epic bosses and unravel the secrets of the mysterious Amazonian jungle!
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Plot-driven, unpretentious, earnest and warm.
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KeenGamerChris HallDec 20218.5/10There is no denying that Tunche is one of the best Indie titles to be released this year. With a gorgeous art style, great character designs, a rock solid gameplay loop and some sweet action it is a joy to play and easy to learn. However it might prove a little too repetitive for some.
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Gaming NexusRussell ArcheyNov 20218/10Tunche can be an enjoyable game, but it may take some time to get there. Early on the enemies can be damage sponges and you don't have a lot of attack options available, making combat somewhat difficult and quite repetitive. As you level up each character and unlock new abilities and options for the cores you find, the game itself begins to open up and become more enjoyable. Tunche looks and sounds great and after some time, the gameplay itself will become pretty good. You just have to be patient a bit for it to get there.
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COGconnectedJaz SagooNov 202174/100Tunche is a refreshing take on an established genre. The incredible aesthetics will immediately make this one stand out amongst its peers but its faithful implementation of mechanics hinders the experience. Whilst the rogue-lite features put a fun twist on every run, the repetitive combat can quickly become tiresome. Although there are a few issues, it’s certainly an interesting game that shines when playing with others.
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VGChartzPaul BroussardNov 20213.5/10The core combat is slow and lacks variety, the story and artistic elements of the game don’t add much, and the mission design makes this an experience that's about as enjoyable as being thrown into the pathway of an oncoming 18 wheeler.
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Checkpoint GamingCal StevensonNov 20215/10Tunche combines familiar mechanics with a setting that is rarely represented in video games. This keeps the game’s visual design fresh, but the combat is more than familiar and not up to the standard set by other games in these genres. Tunche can’t scratch the side-scrolling beat-em-up action of River City Girls or the honed roguelike structure of Hades. Unforturantely, this means the game’s charming art and characters are at battle with lackluster gameplay.
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About the game
- Platforms
- PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- LEAP Game Studios
- Publisher
- HypeTrain Digital
- Released
- November 2, 2021
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unity
IGDB rating 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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