Note: After multiple updates and months of zero sales, I'm no longer updating this game and have dropped the price to $3. It's about 1-2 hours long without using the level editor. The servers will also be taken down, preventing level sharing via code (levels can still be shared by sending files). Thank you.
Hi, I'm Bowser, a solo indie dev. I wanted to create something that exists somewhere between a game, a maker game, and a game engine, a toy box that can be enjoyed by casual players, skilled players, level designers, modders, rom hackers, and everyone in-between. Built from the ground up on a custom engine designed for level making and modding, with pixel perfect rendering, dynamic lighting, and a retro physics engine. Full game, not early access, no in-app purchases, no DLC, and I'm committed to regular updates, with at least a few new things for the editor each week.
Full controller support. Designed for cozy couch gaming. No mouse or keyboard needed.
Run, jump, swim, fly, carry, throw, and roll around in a vibrant world full of secrets.
Unique shake mechanic changes how you interact with your environment.
Includes a story mode with 10 levels.
Includes an in-game level editor.
Built on a custom game engine designed from the ground up for modding.
Includes an easy-to-use C# SDK, allowing anyone to create new objects.
High framerate support, up to 240Hz.
Achievements. Cloud saves.
Build on a map 20x bigger than Super Mario Maker.
Build with no arbitrary limits on the number of objects.
Select from over 200 objects, with over 25 enemies, or make your own.
Place slopes, water, and decoration anywhere you want.
Place signs with text to guide the player or tell a story.
Place objects on different Z layers.
Design complex puzzles using switches, wires, and logic blocks.
Create atmosphere with colorful and interactive lighting.
Control the camera with rooms.
Mix and match different background layers.
Add weather effects and post-processing.
Make blocky pixel art within your levels.
Subscribe to new objects, backgrounds, foregrounds, and other mods.
Easily publish your own creations to the Steam Workshop from within the game.
Package mods with levels to provide players with a rom-hack-like experience.
Upload levels and share them using a code.
Browse uploaded levels on the Discord server.
You do not need to create an account and the game does not require an internet connection.
To mod the game, extract Sdk.zip in the install directory and read GettingStarted.md. Most people can run their first mod within minutes.
Good! Better than Call Of Duty.
Mario maker... But waaay better!
I waited a long time for this game to come out while it sat on my watchlist. This review is based on how the game was on the day of release. It runs smooth- and fairly stable so far. Controls are fluid and fun. Very relaxing sound design. Pleasant art style and visuals. Fun mechanics that will no doubt be exploited to oblivion and back by map makers at some point such as the jetpack block (really fun item). =x -MAP MAKER- The map maker seems to have all the tools you need to do some outrageous stuff. I am looking forward to what players eventually come up with. Dev is still building out the game too such as a level browser. What will players build? Nasty hard kaizo levels? YES! Levels made for grandma? sure why not. Levels made for lul's. you better believe it. but... I hope players mod this to make metroidvanias out of it more than anything. I can see it working well here especially since the game is to be moddable. OVERALL- I like it. It's short right no...
I was joyed after stumbling upon this game after searching for a way to play the original Cartridge the Tiger that I had played on Windows phone many moons ago but never got to finish. It is a beautiful and atmospheric game in its graphics and serene tunes but is lacking in content and pre-made levels. I guess the dev wants people to make them but I don't really see that happening. Just add more levels and story and this frown will be turned upside down
Seems like the Dev abandoned this game and ghosted off elsewhere or something.
It's an $8 game with a cute tiger mascot. Buy it.
so far pretty fun. i am curious how to access the workshop though.
Like the good ol' days of playing Mario on my Gameboy!
So far it's fun! It's a bit tricky cause I'm using a new controller but i feel like the tiger has a bit of momentum to his movement which makes the platforming a lil challenging. (it's a good thing just hard to get use to)
Great little game with so much endless potential. It plays a lot like classic Super Mario and reminds me a lot of Super Mario Bros 2, the American version where you could carry things. I love all the items you can carry and use to do all sorts of different things. The levels are fun yet challenging and had me shaking my fist at the screen but also feeling accomplished when I figured them out. The level editor isn't my cup of tea but is very well made and with some practice I am sure even I could build some fun challenging levels. The levels that players can build being on Discord is awesome too, I hope more people play this and make new challenging levels to try out. Looking forward to seeing this game evolve!
Cartridge the Tiger costs $2.99.
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10+ Processor: AMD FX 8350 Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 Storage: 500 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Cartridge the Tiger is available on Windows PC.
Cartridge the Tiger has 80% positive reviews from 10 players.
Cartridge the Tiger was released on Apr 4, 2024.
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