

It is rare that a video game gains unanimous appreciation from the community. However, ‘Tunic’ developed by Andrew Shouldice has miraculously done just that. Available on Xbox Game Pass, this gorgeous action-adventure clearly pays homage to The Legend of Zelda games without being a rip-off of the title. But if you combine that detail with its charming art style, it is easy to assume it’s simply a light-weight kids game.
And that’s where you’d fall into Tunic’s trap. Because the reality of its punishing, demanding combat could make Souls veterans grin. If that sounds like your kind of game, you can join the legions of gamers who have high hopes from the adorable fox.
TUNIC early review scores
Eurogamer 'Essential'
Polygon 'Recommends'
Game Informer 9.75
Gamespot 9
IGN 9
Windows Central 4.5/5
Shacknews 9
Easy Allies 8
Noisy Pixel 7.5MChttps://t.co/xqLd2c8brb pic.twitter.com/dhfTlJBVUq
— Nibel (@Nibellion) March 16, 2022
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Tunic is now available on Xbox Game Pass
Tunic boasts a mesmerizing game-world that takes cues from The Legend of Zelda but isn’t a palette swap. Your adorable fox protagonist isn’t simply a stand-in for Link and has to quickly come to grips with the game’s notable difficulty curve. But this is exactly what makes the game so endearing.
A beautiful world, rife with puzzles and mysteries, where dangerous enemies lurk around every corner and you stumble your way to greatness. And that might be underselling it! As the Eurogamer interview puts it, “These are my favorite worlds. The best worlds, if you ask me. The best of all possible worlds”.
And they are not alone, as Tunic has accrued positive reviews from many major review outlets like Polygon, Gamespot, and IGN.
Tunic isn't messing around pic.twitter.com/qi5uTNr0N0
— Spawn Wave (@SpawnWaveMedia) March 16, 2022
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Fans of the genre are loving this refreshing take on the isometric adventure roots laid down by Nintendo.
Downloading now 🙂 Been looking forward to this one for a while! Nice to see Xbox getting another great game 🙂
— Brett (@Byrne1487) March 16, 2022
Game Pass has received a brilliant addition for sure.
@XboxGamePass ftw!
— Loops (@Rattlehead73x) March 16, 2022
That’s some heavy praise!
Watch out Elden Ring.
RIP Horizon Forbidden West.
— Squirrel Emperor (@SquirrelEmperor) March 16, 2022
Tunic is scratching that Zelda itch for people.
After 35 years we have finally back to back two interesting non nintendo zelda games
— Lucky Hito (@LuckyHito) March 16, 2022
The little fox has got fans hyped!
The Elden ring killer has arrived
— johnnydork (@johnnydork) March 16, 2022
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Happy xbox got this gem ! Hopefully I’ll get to play it someday.
— Andre (@annndrwPS) March 16, 2022
This user has reason to be jealous.
Man, I'm really jealous this isn't on PlayStation or Switch. It's SO up my alley lol.
— Harrison Riggs (@riggs_harrison) March 16, 2022
Finally!
YESSS LETS GOOO ITS TUNIC DAY FINALLY
— Tarnished Era 🗡 (@Novad0219) March 16, 2022
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Make sure Nintendo doesn’t hear that.
It's like Zelda but better.
— The Rushdown (@TRushdown) March 16, 2022
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Fans can’t contain their excitement for Tunic’s arrival on the Game Pass. This would give fans access to the title alongside a plethora of other hit games. And while the community can’t help but compare it to Zelda and Elden Ring, it is important to emphasize that Tunic is its own thing.
The game world is self-contained and compact, but several adventures await in its confines. Would you dare venture these lands?
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