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Tacoma – reviews and rating

Tacoma has an average rating of 81% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on August 1, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux. Players on RAWG rate the game 72%.

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What critics praise
„Tacoma tells an intriguing tale about mortality and relationships in the face of catastrophe.“
8,3/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Aug 1, 2017
Platforms
Xbox One
Genres
IndieAdventure
Developer
Fullbright
Publisher
Fullbright
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Tacoma?

Tacoma has an average rating of 81% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was Tacoma released?

Tacoma was released on August 1, 2017.

What platforms is Tacoma available on?

Tacoma is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux.

How long does it take to beat Tacoma?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Tacoma.

Is Tacoma worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 81%, Tacoma is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Tacoma?

Games similar to Tacoma are for example Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, Lego City Undercover, Slender: The Arrival, Call of Duty: Ghosts and MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
3 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 1,3
Best rating
8,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #345 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 52 % of games
  • #19 of 37 games released in 2017 on Xbox One better than 50 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 81%
  • Foreign critics4 reviews 71%
  • Players (RAWG)155 votes 72%

Local critics rate the game higher by 11 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 15 %
  • Recommended 51 %
  • Meh 23 %
  • Skip 10 %

155 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 4, 2017
Tacoma doesn’t match the excellence of Gone Home in the story department, but nonetheless manages to provide a quick yet engaging adventure. The central mechanic of being able to listen in to several different discussions from a variety of different directions and perspectives makes for something incredibly fun to play with and helps provide insight into a (somewhat literally) colorful cast of memorable...

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