This is the HD Remaster of the classic 3D platformer where you play as TY, the last Tasmanian Tiger, on a quest across the Australian Outback to find five Talismans and rescue his family from the Dreaming, battling the villainous Boss Cass. Gameplay centers on exploration, jumping, and using various boomerangs across 17 levels. This version preserves the original's old-school platforming feel while featuring updated visuals and audio for modern consoles and PC. Fans of faithful platformer remasters will find the core adventure intact.
This title is a high-definition remaster of a classic 3D platforming adventure, bringing the original experience to modern consoles and PC. Players assume the role of TY, the last known Tasmanian Tiger, who was raised by a family of Bilbies in the Australian Outback. The central narrative involves TY's quest to rescue his family, who are trapped in an alternate dimension called the Dreaming by the antagonist, Boss Cass. To achieve this, TY must traverse 17 distinct levels set across the Australian wilderness to locate five ancient mystical Talismans required to open the portal to the Dreaming.
The gameplay centers on traditional 3D platforming mechanics, requiring players to navigate complex environments, execute precise jumps, and utilize TY's unique abilities. The primary tool for interaction, combat, and puzzle-solving is the boomerang. Players will acquire and utilize various types of boomerangs, each possessing different properties essential for progression. Beyond the main objective of collecting the Talismans, the gameplay loop includes exploration, finding hidden collectibles, and freeing captured Bilby friends scattered throughout the world.
This version focuses on modernizing the presentation while preserving the original game structure. The remaster features significant technical upgrades, including improved graphics and enhanced visual fidelity suitable for contemporary displays. The core level design, platforming physics, and overall mechanics remain faithful to the original release, ensuring the intended "old-school" feel is maintained. This iteration is designed as a direct preservation of the source material, optimized for compatibility across PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.
The game world is defined by its vibrant, distinctively Australian setting, featuring the unique flora and fauna of the Outback. The atmosphere blends bright, adventurous exploration in the open wilderness with more mysterious segments related to the Dreaming. The overall tone of the story remains lighthearted and adventurous, driven by TY's earnest mission and supported by a colorful cast of characters, including his mentor, Maurie.
This specific remastered package presents the complete, enhanced version of the original platforming adventure. It does not include any additional downloadable content (DLC) or expansions beyond the core game experience that was present in the initial release.
Gameplay features cartoon-like violence that’s similar to the violence found in most 3D Mario games. It’s always directed at fantasy characters and mostly seen from afar. The violence itself is unrealistic and over-the-top, including the use of boomerangs as well as 'bite attacks'. Reactions to violence are similarly unrealistic. Characters flash when hit, often with comic reactions and with no visible harm. When defeated, enemies vanish in puffs of smoke. The cartoon-like visual style helps to make the violence less disturbing.