Ty the Tasmanian Tiger

About

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger casts you as a marsupial hero on a mission to free his family from a magical trap. This platformer blends fast climbing, precise jumps, and boomerang combat as you cross sunbaked deserts, dense forests, and ancient caves. Each level hides Talismans needed to unlock a portal to the Dreaming while fending off Boss Cass, a scheming cassowary kidnapping animals and wrecking ecosystems. You’ll swing between obstacles, solve environmental puzzles, and use Ty’s sharp teeth and ranged weapons to take down goons. The Outback becomes a living playground filled with hazards, secrets, and quirky wildlife. The game stands out for its charming Australian slang and eccentric supporting cast like Maurie, a chatty kangaroo who narrates the story. Players praise its tight controls and creative level design, with many highlighting the satisfying balance of action and exploration. Originally released in 2002, this remastered version polishes the visuals while keeping the original’s whimsical tone intact. It’s a brisk, family-friendly adventure that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly loose, with a 82/100 Metacritic score reflecting its cult classic status.

Storyline

G'day mate! Things can be a bit confusing at times, so let me remind you what's going on... You are TY, the last of the Tasmanian Tigers. Raised by a family of Bilbies, you can only vaguely recall your real parents. You've always thought that all the other Tassie Tigers died a long time ago. But then the Bunyip Elder found you, and told you that your family is alive, but trapped in the Dreaming. Now hold your horses... don't get upset... you see they're not stuck there forever, if you're up for a bit of an adventure! You see, deep in the Outback, there's this kind of glowy portal thing that is a doorway to the Dreaming. And around that portal there are some carvings in the rock, where five ancient mystical Talismans used to lay. Now, all you have to do is find the five Talismans, put them in the carvings, and the portal to Dreaming will open! Now, before you go off like a frog in a sock, there's just this one SMALL problem. You see there's this evil cassowary - Boss Cass - who's also after the Talismans. Yes. THAT Boss Cass. The one that trapped your family in the Dreaming in the first place, and told the school board to remove all the meat pies from the tuck shops. And if you didn't think that made him enough of a megalomaniac, he's ALSO trapped a whole bunch of your Bilby mates in cages all across the outback... something about overdue library books... Anyways, if you want to open the portal, you'll have to beat him and his henchmen to the Talismans! Don't worry though, you won't be alone! You'll have a bunch of friends to help you along the way, including me - your old mate, Maurie. Now let's get down to brass tacks, find those Talismans, and rescue your family!