Thoughts on tunic?

[51^147]

I feel like it's gonna be one of the great indie game this year. What do you all think about it?

[jrubz]

I feel the same, but it feels like it's probably going to turn into a sleeper game for tons of people. Everyone's still playing Elden Ring, and this game's been in development for almost 8 years with an announcement way back in 2016.

It looks really good and I'm hyped, but marketing on this game and community interest seems to be sadly failing.

[Gannibal Kujoe]

I think for gamers like me who like indie games it will be appreciated. I think for many others it might flop. Elden Ring is the pinnacle of the soul-style game design. The freedom of exploration and combat is going to make other games which piggyback Fromsoftware seem lackluster.

If the game leans into the Zelda formula, since those games are rare in the indie world, it might do well. I imagine it will pull the same sort of acclaim Death's Door did. I expect Tunic to be a success just not get the recognition it might have garnered maybe two years ago.

[Drew]

It's had no marketing by Microsoft which is a shame

[51^147]

Originally posted by jrubz:

I feel the same, but it feels like it's probably going to turn into a sleeper game for tons of people. Everyone's still playing Elden Ring, and this game's been in development for almost 8 years with an announcement way back in 2016.

It looks really good and I'm hyped, but marketing on this game and community interest seems to be sadly failing.

You're right but this already got enough attention in past years, so most of the people already done their part by wishlisting it. It's also fairly hyped between Xbox fans on socials. It'll do just fine, maybe not the best but marketing it right now when everyone's on elden ring's hype is just waste of money.

[51^147]

Originally posted by ActionJaxon:

I think for gamers like me who like indie games it will be appreciated. I think for many others it might flop. Elden Ring is the pinnacle of the soul-style game design. The freedom of exploration and combat is going to make other games which piggyback Fromsoftware seem lackluster.

If the game leans into the Zelda formula, since those games are rare in the indie world, it might do well. I imagine it will pull the same sort of acclaim Death's Door did. I expect Tunic to be a success just not get the recognition it might have garnered maybe two years ago.

Yeah, it'll still do fairly good. Indie games do tend to well with or without marketing, that's the good part from indie game audience. They don't rely on hype that much.

[faiNt']

I'm hoping Tunic has more meat to chew than Ocean's Heart. Saw Tunic on the Upcoming Games list last month and have been thinking about it every day since. Ocean's Heart had the right formula but needed more dungeons. Feature length indie Zelda-like game would be a dream.

[51^147]

Originally posted by Elden Ring:

It's had no marketing by Microsoft which is a shame

It's not their game and they did promote the game in the past and it's kinda useless marketing against elden ring

[51^147]

Originally posted by faiNt':

I'm hoping Tunic has more meat to chew than Ocean's Heart. Saw Tunic on the Upcoming Games list last month and have been thinking about it every day since. Ocean's Heart had the right formula but needed more dungeons. Feature length indie Zelda-like game would be a dream.

Yeah you can always hope for better, it's map is fairly big & there was another page of map i think. I could be wrong though.

[ShaoChun]

I heard some people said this game is TOO HARD. Compare to Baldo guardians of owl, I was wondering for some people opinion about both games comparing Baldo guardians of owl and tunic.

[51^147]

Originally posted by ShaoChun:

I heard some people said this game is TOO HARD. Compare to Baldo guardians of owl, I was wondering for some people opinion about both games comparing Baldo guardians of owl and tunic.

Good news, TUNIC is dropping on gamepass according to leaks ofcourse.

[51^147]

Originally posted by ShaoChun:

I heard some people said this game is TOO HARD. Compare to Baldo guardians of owl, I was wondering for some people opinion about both games comparing Baldo guardians of owl and tunic.

We'll see about that bit in few minutes

[Rare]

Just bought Tunic. Excited for the title and glad I bought on Steam where I assume (though don't really know) the developer gets more kickback.

[inappropriately_gendered_fungus]

Originally posted by Rare:

Just bought Tunic. Excited for the title and glad I bought on Steam where I assume (though don't really know) the developer gets more kickback.

Not here to shame, but Tunic is also available DRM-free on itch.io, where the developer/publisher can set their own cut.

[51^147]

Originally posted by fungusdude4:

Originally posted by Rare:

Just bought Tunic. Excited for the title and glad I bought on Steam where I assume (though don't really know) the developer gets more kickback.

Not here to shame, but Tunic is also available DRM-free on itch.io, where the developer/publisher can set their own cut.

Yeah you're right about the most support part. If you really wanna support the devs, get it from a platform that takes less from sales. Btw tunic soundtracks are available on bandcamp, you can support the developers there as well by a getting their music.

[smelly]

Been playing it the past few hours and loving it so far. Really gives me Link's Awakening vibes