Release Date:
March 16th, 2022
(PlayStation, Switch) September 27th, 2022
Genre: AdventurePrice: 29.99USD/£24.99
Player(s): 1
Format: Digital
Developer: Isometricorp Games
Publisher: Finji
File Size: ~4GB
*TUNIC is a game about uncovering secrets, reminder to please mark any spoilers!*
What is TUNIC?
Is this like Zelda or is this like Dark Souls?
Tunic is certainly styled after the original Legend of Zelda in how it gives you little direction and wants you to discover how the world works through experimentation and deciphering the in-game manual. There is a focus on challenging combat, returning to spots where you were defeated, restorative shrines you can rest at, and unlocking new passageways/shortcuts so there are influences from FromSoftware's titles as well.
How long is the game?
Pre-release comments point to a 8-10 or so hour length—with that extending or shortening depending on how much time you spend on combat encounters and the secrets you choose to uncover. Press reviews pointed to some playtimes in the 20 hour range.
Is there a map?
Not a traditional one—you will acquire various maps in the manual pages that you find throughout the world.
Are there puzzles?
Yes, but not many (if any) are traditional block pushing puzzles. You can an example of one in the TUNIC demo from 2021 where the player would use screenshots in the in-game manual to decipher a way to unlock a secret area.
What happens when I die?
You lose some of your currency and are revived at the last shrine you rested at. Returning to where you were felled will allow you to recover your lost resources.
Are there difficulty options?
TUNIC does not have selectable difficulty options that rebalance the game but, as mentioned in this taminggaming article, does offer a "No Fail" mode that prevents character death and an option to reduce the amount of stamina used by attacking/dodging.
Xbox Game Pass?
Confirmed on the moment of release, TUNIC is launching into Game Pass on PC and Xbox platforms.
How does the game perform on console?
| Xbox One | 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Xbox One X | 1920x1080 at 60fps |
| Xbox Series S | 1920x1080 at 60fps |
| Xbox Series X | 3840x2160 at 60fps |
| PlayStation 4 | TBA |
| PlayStation 5 | TBA |
| Nintendo Switch | TBA on specifics, but the game is confirmed to target 30fps. |
Switch or PlayStation release?
Yes, TUNIC is launching for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on September 27th, 2022.
Ultrawide support?
Not officially, the world is built around a 16x9 design (that something could be just on the cusp of your view but unable to be seen from your current location) so TUNIC is limited to that perspective.
Physical release?
Nothing has been announced at the time of writing this thread.
What time does the game release on March 16th?
TUNIC is going to be featured in a ID@Xbox Twitch showcase at 10am PT/1pm ET/5pm GMT on the 16th so it'd be fair to assume around that time at the latest. The Steam release countdown also looks to end around that showcase's airing.
Steam Deck Support?
TUNIC is a 'verified' title for the Steam Deck.
Review Thread
Opencritic
Metacritic
XB1 | XBS | PC | PS4 | PS5 | Switch
GameInformer - 9.75
Wccftech - 8/10
Windows Central - 4.5/5
Official Site
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