I want to like it, there's something here. But it's just so BORING. Every action takes 3 seconds of waiting to perform. EVERY action. Swinging the sword is sluggish and feels weightless, somehow both at the same time. The daily quests are boring and often repeat, sometimes back to back. I couldn't play long enough to really sink my teeth into the story, because I really couldn't play the game any longer. (For those who are curious, I just got the tool box.) The art quality, music, designs, and concept are all solid, but by mixing an action game with a very slow premise, they are leaving every single ACTION you can perform high and dry.

Contrary to what you might have heard, none of the puzzles required to beat Tunic are particularly tricky. I'm sure you can beat the final boss and roll credits without a guide. But where Tunic gets you is the sense of understanding you garner as you play. New mechanics get you thinking "was that always there?" And it WAS. And at the same time, it couldn't have been because you weren't seeing it in a particular way at first. I discovered two mechanics before they were explained to me, and it felt great and exciting both times. Really there's no other way to explain it than this, and I suggest you explore every nook and cranny as you play. Try everything, everywhere. Don't be afraid to decrease difficulty during combat either, we both know that's not why you're here.

This is not to say, however, that Tunic does not have hard puzzles... if you want the true ending, bring three friends and a notebook...