Twas a dark and storm night, with no lights or wifi. My trusty tablet was fully charged, so what better night to play a game from beginning to end than this? Tipping Point proved to be a fun way to pass an otherwise boring evening. I was able to complete the game in one sitting over the course of about 5 hours, with copious help from the hint machine. The game's sci-fi storyline is a little goofy but engaging enough to hold my attention and the graphics, while not “widescreen HD“ in quality (it was slightly grainy and in a 4:3 aspect ratio, leaving black bars on either side of my tablet's 10.1" screen) images and animations were pretty and well detailed.
Like most games of this genre, it involves exploring lots of different "scenes" and finding things you can either pick up and use later or otherwise manipulate to create forward progress in the story. Many games like this use subtle highlighting to make finding some objects easier. This one does for some items but not for others, meaning it can frustrating if you're not good at thinking outside conventional norms and looking for things that blend seamlessly into the background art. Luckily the game has a generous help engine, with multiple hints progressing from a gentle nudge to outright puzzle solutions, available in delayed increments. I don't feel embarrassed to say I used this a lot, as some puzzles were just impossible for me to figure out on my own.
Overall, it's a great way to pass an evening (or two). You probably will chuckle at some of the goofy narration and plot lines, especially towards the end, but the imagery, despite not being super-sharp, is still beautiful to look at. And the puzzles range from super simple to fairly complex, which should engage the mind for hours, if for no other reason than to see what the programmers thought of next.
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Latest updates
What's new in version 1.5- Fixed bug where some player profiles could not be selected.
Product Details
Release Date: 2014
Date first listed on Amazon: January 15, 2014
Developed By: Dan Russell-Pinson
ASIN: B00HOGGUZW
Customer reviews:
322 customer ratings
322 customer ratings
Product features
- An in-game hint system so you'll never get stuck
- Easy single-finger controls
- 55 photorealistic screens
- Almost 400 unique sound effects
- 12 Original music compositions
- 5 Chapters of puzzles and story
- Ability to create up to 5 player profiles
- Ability to save your game progress
Product description
You thought you were going to spend a relaxing evening watching TV…until a mysterious message from a complete stranger launches you into an adventure of epic proportions. As you explore beautiful beaches, lush jungles and even outer space, you fall deeper and deeper into the mystery. A father and son team of inventors were poised to make history when their technology unexpectedly summoned something from out of this world. Suddenly, you find yourself at the center of the discovery that changes everything.
Tipping Point is an immersive, photorealistic adventure game that stimulates both sides of your brain. As you solve a myriad of challenging puzzles, you're rewarded with a satisfying story filled with drama, humor and unexpected plot twists. Original music, lifelike characters, animals and scenery all come together to create a cinematic experience. You can explore the world of Tipping Point at your own pace and use the in-game hint system if you ever get stuck.
Tipping Point is an immersive, photorealistic adventure game that stimulates both sides of your brain. As you solve a myriad of challenging puzzles, you're rewarded with a satisfying story filled with drama, humor and unexpected plot twists. Original music, lifelike characters, animals and scenery all come together to create a cinematic experience. You can explore the world of Tipping Point at your own pace and use the in-game hint system if you ever get stuck.
Technical details
Size: 174.5MB
Version: 1.5
- Open network sockets
Minimum Operating System: Android 2.3.3
Approximate Download Time: More than 5 minutes
Customer reviews
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Dizzy14
Unusual but entertaining. Great storytelling
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2015