Tinhead QUByte Classics Review (Xbox Series S)
For our Tinhead QUByte Classics Review, we play an action/adventure platformer that puts us in control of Tinhead as he embarks on a journey to save the stars from the evil Grim Squidge. Leap, slide, hop, fly and shoot your way through wacky worlds and super-tricky challenging levels as you guide Tinhead to free the stars. Take on pesky spinning Krystals, relentless flying Saw-Sirs, and hordes of mega-tough bosses.
Tinhead QUByte Classics Review Pros:
- Decent 16-Bit graphics.
- 701.1MB download size.
- 1000 Gamerscore.
- Adventure platformer gameplay.
- Game filter setting – smooth, sharp, CRT, and XBR.
- Screen mode settings – normal, fit, and stretch.
- Two games in one – Tinhead and Tinhead Alternative.
- The game menu can be bought up at any time.
- Easy to swap games.
- Save and load when you want.
- 2 difficulties for both games – practice and normal.
- The password save system is still in the game.
- In-game cutscenes.
- Proper retro atmosphere.
- Classic Chiptune soundtrack.
- The gimmick is you can select the trajectory of the projectiles you shoot.
- Levels are huge with multiple layers and routes to explore.
- End of level breakdown.
- Collect orbs and stars for points.
- Music test in both games.
- Can rebind controls.
- A mix between platforming and shooting.
- Good fun.
Tinhead QUByte Classics Review Cons:
- No tutorials.
- Doesn’t have any history on the game.
- The alternative version plays badly with slowdown and weird character input lag.
- No online leaderboards.
- Lacks replay value.
- The most annoying aspect is how you slide down any slope.
- The camera doesn’t go as far ahead as you would like making it hard to see enemies.
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Tinhead QUByte Classics:
Developer: Piko
Publisher: QUByte Interactive
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Summary
OK so I have never heard of this game before and that’s on me, QUByte have brought it back and I love them for it! This is a fantastic action platformer that even by today’s standards is an exciting prospect. It plays like a modern game but is clearly a retro atmosphere-filled nostalgia trip. Yes it’s difficult and yes it takes some getting used to but suck it up buttercup, this is how gaming used to be! Seriously though this is a great game and I found myself playing the original more as it looked nicer, played better, and didn’t have any weird performance issues like the remade version had. Overall Tinhead is a must-play action platformer and a wonderful nostalgia trip.