50
TENS! is an engaging puzzle title with a simplistic, colourful aesthetic and some zany powers to keep things fresh. Unfortunately, it’s little more than an entertaining distraction, however, lacking the depth and variance to keep you coming back for long.
90
All in all, TENS! is a fun little puzzler. It’s a little light on story, but there’s a degree of structure and progression in its Adventure Mode, and the gameplay provides just enough variation on its central ideas to keep you on your toes. It takes a single puzzle concept and just trims all the fat from that one idea, and honestly, the result is very well-executed. Play it fast, play it slow, play it carefully or throw your dice around the board with wild abandon – just make sure you get those tens.
70
TENS! has simple controls, a unique combination of puzzle elements, and a challenging difficulty curve - but its lack of varied multiplayer makes it a very brief experience unless played sporadically. If you're mathematically-minded, don't mind listening to the same soundtracks over and over again, and don't care for the loose narrative linking the puzzles together, then TENS! will win you over.
1
Don't buy this game, Adventure Mode has a lot of graphical glitches and performance issues.
6
As good as its math/spatial challenge is, its lack of development makes Tens! fall short. This is specially true in versus mode, where special habilites, attacks and different scenarios are much needed. And believe it or not, the game suffers from framerate drops in said mode, which are very annoying. The single player mode doesn't get much better, as it doesn't present any real challenge. Had the developer put more meat onto it, the game could have truly shine.
8
Pretty fun game for a chill 10 minute unwind before bed. Only completed the first 3 worlds so far, but not hard at all even though I’m horrible at maths. There’s a bit of variety as there’s a couple of bosses levels per world, which are a race to complete the level against the NCP while sending each other junk tiles. The presentation is also nice enough. Giving it an 8 is pretty generous, but for the simple type of game it is it’s decent.
TENS!
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Nov 5, 2020
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Generally Favorable
76
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Mixed or Average
6.0
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Nov 20, 2020
90
All in all, TENS! is a fun little puzzler. It’s a little light on story, but there’s a degree of structure and progression in its Adventure Mode, and the gameplay provides just enough variation on its central ideas to keep you on your toes. It takes a single puzzle concept and just trims all the fat from that one idea, and honestly, the result is very well-executed. Play it fast, play it slow, play it carefully or throw your dice around the board with wild abandon – just make sure you get those tens.
Nov 10, 2020
80
Whether it’s just for short burst, or even if you want to spend hours playing it, TENS! is a must play for any puzzle game enthusiasts.
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May 22, 2022
8
Pretty fun game for a chill 10 minute unwind before bed. Only completed the first 3 worlds so far, but not hard at all even though I’m horrible at maths. There’s a bit of variety as there’s a couple of bosses levels per world, which are a race to complete the level against the NCP while sending each other junk tiles. The presentation is also nice enough. Giving it an 8 is pretty generous, but for the simple type of game it is it’s decent.
Jan 7, 2024
6
As good as its math/spatial challenge is, its lack of development makes Tens! fall short. This is specially true in versus mode, where special habilites, attacks and different scenarios are much needed. And believe it or not, the game suffers from framerate drops in said mode, which are very annoying. The single player mode doesn't get much better, as it doesn't present any real challenge. Had the developer put more meat onto it, the game could have truly shine.
Nov 6, 2020
80
So, if you’re looking for an engaging but relaxing puzzle game that you can unwind with, you can’t go far wrong with TENS!. It packs in plenty of single-player content, and its multiplayer offering is a lot of fun if you have someone to play it with. It looks great too, brought to life with bright colours and cute characters. A game that we can while away the hours with, without ever getting frustrated, is something we all need in our lives right now.
Nov 5, 2020
80
TENS! is very much like Sudoku; it’s the kind of puzzle game that is so immediately accessible to everyone, it’s actually quite difficult to pick out any significant flaws. Ultimately, your enjoyment of the title will come down to how much you want to play a game that’s essentially about adding and subtracting numbers. It’s not for everyone, but if you’re up for it, then TENS! will sink its hooks in you and won’t let go for a long time.
Nov 5, 2020
80
A few barely noteworthy technical hiccups and a multiplayer mode that could have been a little more than it is are the only marks on an otherwise absorbing and ingenious puzzle game. TENS! on Nintendo Switch is totally unlike the mobile version and it’s all the better for it.
Nov 13, 2020
70
TENS! has simple controls, a unique combination of puzzle elements, and a challenging difficulty curve - but its lack of varied multiplayer makes it a very brief experience unless played sporadically. If you're mathematically-minded, don't mind listening to the same soundtracks over and over again, and don't care for the loose narrative linking the puzzles together, then TENS! will win you over.
Apr 13, 2021
50
TENS! is an engaging puzzle title with a simplistic, colourful aesthetic and some zany powers to keep things fresh. Unfortunately, it’s little more than an entertaining distraction, however, lacking the depth and variance to keep you coming back for long.
Jun 9, 2024
1
Don't buy this game, Adventure Mode has a lot of graphical glitches and performance issues.
SummaryThe ultimate dice puzzle. Combining sudoku-style number puzzles and block-dropping gameplay, the aim of TENS! is simple: place dice on the board, make ‘tens’ in any row or column and clear the board to win. TENS! is a relaxing puzzle game which offers tons of gameplay styles for you to choose from including: an immersive single-player Ad... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
Initial Release Date:Nov 5, 2020
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