Tadpole Treble

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Great music
Lots of replay value
Simple and effective controls

Cons:

Base game could use more levels
Sharing creations is awkward

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Last revision on November 10, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Great music
Lots of replay value
Simple and effective controls

Reviewers Didn't Like

Base game could use more levels
Sharing creations is awkward

Expert reviews and ratings

Tadpole Treble is a game built for music lovers by music lovers. Its solid gameplay forms a perfect foundation for the music, which is the real star of the game, to take center stage. The level editor, however, is what gives Tadpole Treble real staying power. The type of feature that could make this a sort of cult classic, I wouldn’t be surprised if we start seeing YouTube videos of levels built in Tadpole Treble. If you like music, you should pick it up.

By HardcoreGamer on September 09, 2016

An Homage In The Best Way If I had to summarize the general feel or aesthetic that runs through Nintendo’s flagship games, such as the Mario or Zelda series, I would describe it as “kidult” entertainment. Meaning that they are fun, cartoonish games that...

By Hooked Gamers on September 09, 2016

When Tadpole Treble hit Kickstarter a few years ago, it didn't blow up as much as I thought it would. Given the game was designed by Matthew Taranto of Brawl in the Family fame, I figured it would double what it ended up at. It missed the Wii U stretch...

By nintendoworldreport.com on August 16, 2016

Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth most people's time and cash. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews...

By Destructoid on August 10, 2016

Tadpole Treble is the new rhythm/runner hybrid from BitFinity games. You are probably asking, “What is a rhythm/runner hybrid?” Well, if you would stop interrupting me, I'd tell you. In Tadpole Treble you play as Baton, a newborn tadpole with no legs,...

By DarkZero on May 05, 2016

Tadpole Treble is a truly revolutionary take on rhythm platforming games. It's got a fun story that is expertly told through the game's dialogue, animations, and most of all music. The soundtrack is excellently composed and performed, and comes out as...

By lazygamer.net on September 09, 2016