Tamashii

Tamashii

vikintor · 2019

A relentless descent into grotesque, oppressive dread

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The WhatsNext verdict

For Fans of dark, surreal puzzle-platformers who appreciate unsettling retro aesthetics and eerie psychological horror.: The fusion of grotesque 90s-inspired audiovisuals with tightly tuned clone-based puzzle platforming creates an intense, memorable descent into surreal dread. Tradeoff: A brief overall runtime and intense, disturbing imagery mean the experience is focused and provocative rather than universally approachable or expansive.

What it does best

  • A relentless descent into grotesque, oppressive dread

  • A visual identity built from corrupted retro horror

  • Clever puzzle rooms that reward learning the rules

  • Tight platforming where every jump matters

What might put you off

  • Extreme grotesque and sexualized horror imagery

  • Very short runtime

The setup

What you are walking into

An ancient entity seeking help, a Witch, an unnamed soul and a Twisted Temple. A dark tale about inner discoveries set in a distorted and perverted world.

Where it lives

PlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genre

PlatformPuzzleIndieArcade

Vibe

ActionHorror
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