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22 reviews found90
But Why Tho?
May 3, 2021
Save Me Mr. Tako: Definitive Edition is truly an instant classic. With a few small gripes, this game is perfect for platformer newbies and vets alike as the charming game scales in difficulty but offers ample room for mistakes if you choose to take it. Save Me Mr.
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Hardcore Gamer
May 17, 2021
It’s hard to describe just how enjoyable Save Me Mr Tako is. It seems so simple and quaint from the outside, but contains a meaningful adventure that won’t soon be forgotten. The original release left many little things to be desired, but the Definitive Edition comes back in full force and ready to give Tako another change in the limelight so he can prove his eight tentacles aren’t just for show. Anyone who likes platforming, good adventures or just that classic Game Boy vibe should not miss out on one of the most enjoyable little indie titles ever made with Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition.
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VGamingNews
May 3, 2021
I can’t remember the last time that a game so thoroughly surprised me. Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition is a delightful experience that will appeal to old-school platform and RPG fans alike – drawn in by the promise of-old school platforming and fantastic throwback visuals, it was the wonderful storytelling and characters that truly left their mark. It’s like they always say, “Come for the pixel art octopus, stay for the epic storyline”.
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Use a Potion
May 12, 2021
Save Me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition is a charming and nostalgic platforming romp that was a lot of fun to play through. Between the neat abilities and the slick level design, there was plenty to appreciate in Tako’s wacky world. Add to that a myriad of collectibles and levels to complete, and it’s easy to find yourself completely invested in the meaty Game Boy-inspired adventure.
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Digital Chumps
Jun 10, 2024
Save Me Mr. Tako: Definitive Edition fulfills its specific goal of replicating a classic Game Boy platformer. Packed with levels, software limitations, and personality, any player with a soft spot for this time period in gaming will feel right at home. Those who missed the original in 2018 should find good quality of life improvements that make the Definitive Edition the perfect way to play Save Me Mr. Tako.
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Cubed3
Aug 19, 2021
It's as shocking as it is baffling that Nicalis blocked Galati's patch considering just how much better Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition is over the original release. A host of quality of life additions shine a spotlight on what was always a compelling adventure, albeit one bogged down in out of place design philosophies. The revamped difficulty curve makes stages far more engaging - lending them a flow that was previously missing - and the new hint system keeps progress moving at a steady pace. Save me Mr Tako may style itself like a typical Game Boy platformer, but it goes beyond mere homage and reaches genuine greatness. Save me Mr.
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LadiesGamers.com
May 12, 2021
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TouchArcade
May 26, 2021
This is a fun adventure with enough meat on its bones to easily justify its asking price. It’s still not perfect, but I’m glad the developer was able to finally get Mr Tako in his best threads, so to speak. SwitchArcade Score: 4/5 New Releases Maneater ($39.99) You’re probably thinking you’re the cool guy with the gun in that picture, right? Nope, you’re that chump shark with the big boom-boom in its jaws.
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Video Chums
May 25, 2021
I liked the original but Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition made me a fan by being a much-improved iteration of a promising platformer.S
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Nintendo Blast
May 25, 2021
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