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Ty the Tasmanian Tiger
By Krome Studios, released 1 Jan 2002
- Microsoft Windows
- Nintendo GameCube
What it is
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is a 3D platformer from Krome Studios, originally released in 2002. You play as TY, a Tasmanian tiger raised by bilbies, who learns that his family is alive but trapped in the Dreaming. The adventure follows his effort to free them and stop Boss Cass from taking mammals off the top of the food chain. Its Australian Outback setting spans 17 levels, and TY can use 13 kinds of boomerang alongside his teeth and help from friends. The remastered version adds improved camera and graphics, including updated shadows and reflections, HD resolutions, and 60fps. It also includes a Hardcore Mode, character skins, and an audio director’s cut. Steam features include achievements, leaderboards, cloud saves, trading cards, and full controller support. The Steam release date is December 12, 2016, and the listed Steam platform is Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- 17 Outback levels.
- 13 different boomerangs.
- Full controller support.
- Includes Steam Cloud and leaderboards.
- Steam lists Windows as its platform.
- Steam lists single-player only.
Who it suits
It suits players who want a story-led platforming adventure set in the Australian Outback. The full controller support and 13 boomerang types are relevant for players who prefer controller play and varied tools.
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger pairs a family-rescue story with 3D platforming across 17 Outback levels. The remastered version adds visual updates, extra modes, and a broad selection of boomerangs.
