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TY the Tasmanian Tiger

TY the Tasmanian Tiger

Krome Studios · released Dec 11, 2016

ActionAdventureIndiePCPlayStation 2Xbox

G'day, Mate. Explore the wilds of Australia with TY the Tasmanian Tiger, the charming Aussie platformer.

Steam page ↗OpenCritic ↗Metacritic 70 · users 8.4 ↗
89
VGC Score
■Stablemedium confidence
90%
At launch
98%
Steam all-time
75%
Press
88%
Player sentiment
100%
Recent sentiment

Screenshots & trailers

Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)–754
All-time Steam reviews98%941000
Metacritic user ratings–884
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)100%974
Calibration prior (typical game)–7250

Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 92.5, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 2,778 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 10 reviews sampled · 9 total reviews in window · weighted 8.4 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (26)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 60
    Nintendo LifeNintendo Life
    trust 76Apr 8, 2020

    “Though not quite as accomplished as the recent Spyro and Crash Bandicoot remasters, TY the Tasmanian Tiger HD still delivers an enjoyable Aussie-themed adventure.”

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  • 50
    EurogamerEurogamer
    trust 66–

    “The levels are based around the old fashioned ‘portal’ system, so the need to load in every level is blatantly apparent – and in no way comparable to the impressive ‘no load’ system that Naughty Dog so skilfully pioneered.”

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  • 75
    GameSpotGameSpot
    trust 66–

    “Ty's difficulty is tuned for younger or casual gamers, but it also attempts to appeal to older players, who should still be able to appreciate the quality of the game even if it's a little on the easy side.”

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  • 90
    GameGrinGameGrin
    trust 65May 31, 2025

    “A classic highlight of the genre and a must-play for 3D platforming fans, it's a bonza time, by crikey!”

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  • 75
    LadiesGamers.comLadiesGamers.com
    trust 64Apr 6, 2021

    “Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD may not be the most original boomerang in the 3D platform genre, but this is a very good HD remaster. The performance of the game is solid in handheld and TV modes and I actually found myself quite enjoying what this game had to offer. It’s not without issues and feels very much like the first entry in a game series but if you’re curious and enjoy your collector type 3D platformers Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD is well worth sinking some time into. Insert shrimp on BBQ joke here.”

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  • 80
    Play Magazine
    trust 62–

    “The game is also beautiful beyond measure, with water, weaving grass, snow, mud, and other terrain effects that, at least for now, are pretty much unequalled, and boast sound effects to match. [Oct 2002, p.68]”

  • 75
    Geeks Under GraceGeeks Under Grace
    trust 61Mar 15, 2023

    “While it's nothing groundbreaking, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger HD is still a solid entry from the golden age of platforming, and its HD remaster is a wonderful recreation of the original experience.”

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  • 60
    GameOnAUSGameOnAUS
    trust 61Nov 11, 2021

    “I find myself feeling thoroughly ambivalent about Ty The Tasmanian Tiger HD. On one hand, it’s nothing special gameplay wise, but on the other hand, it is Australian themed and set, and in a good way, and we really don’t see that enough anymore.”

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  • 60
    PSX Nation
    trust 61–

    “Offers mild bang for the buck.”

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  • 70
    Absolute Playstation
    trust 61–

    “Whilst not the most gripping or exciting game I have ever played, it is nevertheless fun-filled & entertaining and one that parents (or grandparents!) could easily sit down and play with the kids! Ripper!”

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  • 70
    WayTooManyGamesWayTooManyGames
    trust 60Jul 30, 2020

    “It is a decent early 2000’s collectathon, back when this word wasn’t considered an insult among non-nostalgic gamers like it is nowadays. It still has some severe camera issues and it does look a bit dated, but it’s chock-full of content and charisma.”

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  • 50
    GameNow
    trust 58–

    “Competent, and it's really nice to look at, but it's also terribly uninspired. [Oct 2002, p.50]”

…and 14 more tracked reviews.

Patch history

  1. Major Update To Match Nintendo Switch™ Release
    Apr 1, 2020significant · resets scoring window
  2. TY1 Build r3569_v1.27 Released
    Mar 23, 2018
  3. TY1 Build r3497_v1.26 Released - Hardcore Mode! And, TY3 now in Early Access
    Mar 19, 2018significant · resets scoring window
  4. TY1 Build r3497_v1.26 Released - Hardcore Mode! And, TY3 now in Early Access
    Mar 19, 2018significant · resets scoring window
  5. New Patch (r3013_v1.20) for TY available now! SPEED RUNNER FRIENDLY! TY2 released from Early Access!
    Dec 13, 2017
  6. New Patch (r3013_v1.20) for TY available now! SPEED RUNNER FRIENDLY! TY2 released from Early Access!
    Dec 13, 2017
  7. TY1 Build r2752_v1.19 Released - Rang Selection Update
    Sep 14, 2017significant · resets scoring window
  8. TY1 Build r2752_v1.19 Released - Rang Selection Update
    Sep 14, 2017
  9. New DLC and Build r2135_v1.11 Released!
    May 23, 2017significant · resets scoring window
  10. New DLC and Build r2135_v1.11 Released!
    May 23, 2017significant · resets scoring window
  11. Patch r1589_v1.07 Has Been Released
    Feb 8, 2017significant · resets scoring window
  12. Patch r1589_v1.07 Has Been Released
    Feb 8, 2017
  13. Patch r1402_v1.04 Has Been Released
    Jan 18, 2017
  14. Patch r1402_v1.04 Has Been Released
    Jan 18, 2017
  15. Patch r1332_v1.02 Released
    Jan 4, 2017significant · resets scoring window
  16. Patch r1332_v1.02 Released
    Jan 4, 2017significant · resets scoring window
  17. TY - Next Steps
    Dec 20, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  18. TY - Next Steps
    Dec 20, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  19. TY Released from Early Access
    Dec 12, 2016
  20. Build r1286_v0.91 Has Been Released
    Dec 8, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  21. Build r1286_v0.91 Has Been Released
    Dec 8, 2016
  22. Build r1267_v0.90 Has Been Released
    Dec 6, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  23. Build r1267_v0.90 Has Been Released
    Dec 6, 2016
  24. Build r1239_v0.89 Released
    Nov 29, 2016
  25. Build r1232_v0.88 is now available
    Nov 29, 2016
  26. Build r1232_v0.88 is now available
    Nov 29, 2016
  27. Build r1200_v0.87 Has Been Released
    Nov 23, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  28. Build r1200_v0.87 Has Been Released
    Nov 23, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  29. Build r1175_v0.85 has been released
    Nov 18, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  30. Build r1175_v0.85 has been released
    Nov 18, 2016
  31. Build r1153_v0.84 has been released
    Nov 14, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  32. Build r1153_v0.84 has been released
    Nov 14, 2016
  33. Build r1135_v0.82 has been released
    Nov 9, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  34. Build r1105_v0.81 Has Been Released - Almost last build before exiting EA
    Nov 1, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  35. Build r984_v0.79 Has Been Released
    Oct 5, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  36. Build r984_v0.79 Has Been Released
    Oct 5, 2016
  37. Build r887_v0.77 Has Been Released!
    Sep 15, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  38. Build r887_v0.77 Has Been Released!
    Sep 15, 2016significant · resets scoring window
  39. New Build - r868_v0.76 Up
    Aug 31, 2016
  40. Build r865_v0.75 Has Been Released
    Aug 30, 2016significant · resets scoring window

…and 22 earlier patch announcements.