TAMASHII
A downloadable game for Windows
Available Languages: PT-BR / English
WARNING:
This game contains Flashing Lights and potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
Estimated Playtime: 2.5 to 3 hours (for first playthrough)
An ancient entity seeking help, a Witch, an unnamed soul and a Twisted Temple.
A dark tale about inner discoveries set in a distorted and perverted world.
You have been summoned by an ancient entity seeking help; He needs you to discover the evil source that hides inside his twisted temple and ensure his legacy.
Tamashii is a simple puzzle platformer game inspired by obscure Japanese games from the 90s and late 80s.
Explore a twisted temple and purify each chamber to progress.
* Full controller support.
* Auto Save feature.
* Level select Hub.
* Time trial/Score atack.
* "Slow-motion mode" (on options)
* Tons of secrets and Easter eggs
WARNING:
Try updating your DirectX version and graphics card drivers before playing. DirectX 11 recommended.
Extras:
Vikintor Interview at Re:bind : https://www.rebind.io/ritualistic-madness-and-a-look-at-the-works-of-vikintor-18...
Interview at Vórtex (Brazilian portuguese): https://medium.com/v%C3%B3rtex/simbologia-jogos-obscuros-e-outras-doideiras-uma-...
Rock Paper Shotgun review: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/02/28/horror-platformer-tamashii-is-aggres...
Arkade Review (Brazilian portuguese): https://www.arkade.com.br/analise-arkade-tamashii/
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $5 USD. Your purchase comes with a Steam key. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
Development log
- Update 1.6 (D3DXCompile)Jun 10, 2020
- Tamashii Update 1.5Mar 28, 2019
- Steam release!Mar 05, 2019
- Tamashii Update 1.2Mar 05, 2019
- Tamashii update 1.1Feb 28, 2019
Comments
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played the ps4 version of it and loved it! i tried finding all the secret rooms without a guide but seems i missed 2 for my playthrough.
Does NOT work on Steam Deck, BUT the alternate launcher "noshader.exe" DOES work. The regular version with shaders experiences a critical error immediately on launch.
I heard it runs using Proton on Linux (because Tamashii and Teocida are both a windows only game). I presume Steam Deck is based on Linux, but I unfortunately don't have a Steam Deck to test it with Proton.
What is the fonts of the game? (the one with line and dot and the one looks like an ancient symbols)
I figured out how to make it work on steam deck
(Do all of this from desktop mode)
Add Tamashii as a non-steam game
Right click it and go to properties > compatibility, and enable the checkbox there (a dropdown will appear, the default value is good)
Go to the built in “discover” store and install “protontricks”
In protontricks select Tamashii
From this menu select “select the default wineprefix” then select “install a Windows DLL or component”
Install d3dcompiler_43
You should now be able to close protontricks and run the full shader version of the exe, even in gaming mode. If this doesn’t work try installing some other d3d components or if worst comes to worst, run the exe from the “D3DXCompile failed” folder, which works flawlessly as long as you also follow step 1 and 2 for it
I'm super excited to play this but... for some reason it can't detect my controller no matter what I do! I've rebooted my computer dozens of times, plugged it in and unplugged it, nothing seems to work. Every other game seems to support it without issues.
Has anyone else managed to fix this issue (or even encountered it)?
Hello. Sorry for the late reply, I don't know if this is the case, but the game should work fine with Ximput controllers, maybe your controller uses directinput? (Unfortunately the engine may have limitations with direct input. but It may work with Gamepad softwares like JoytoKey).
For anyone else who runs in to this issue, I figured it out: apparently if I add the .exe to Steam as a "non-Steam game" and open it with Steam then it detects the controller. Go figure.
I’m not big on platformers but this game has a GORGEOUS aesthetic
This game is a abolutely blast. I was hooked by the gameplay and also the mysterious story from the first minute. Not convinced yet, here is a look at the gameplay:
Hello. I just thought I'd refresh my request. I bought this through the racial equality bundle about a year ago, but I didn't know you put your games on Steam until I was recently messaged about your recent game or that an Itch purchase comes with a Steam key. My download page does not have one, however. Is there any way we can set one up? Thanks!
hi! I adore this game, I got it as part of the Bundle for Racial Equality and gotta say, I'm impressed!
Am I able to get achievements? I never got notifications, though I didn't download it off the itch launcher (at the time, I didn't know a launcher existed)
Thanks Nightscale. Tamashii doesn't feature in-game achievements. Achievements are only available on Steam and consoles (each using their own achievement system).
In case anyone is interested, I translated the morse code at the very beginning of the game and it says "Thank You" :)
Also the room that says "kv doha aovb dpsa zohss il aol dovsl vm aol shd svcl pz aol shd, svcl bukly dpss" is a simple cypher that translates to "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Love is the law, love under will" which is taken from the book "Liber AL vel Legis" or "The Book of the Law" by Aleister Crowley. Hopefully you all enjoy this tidbit of lore, I sure enjoyed finding it!
I remember liking this game when I first got it in the itch bundle, but I've tried to redownload it now and when I open it, I get this error:
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FATAL ERROR in Vertex Shader compilation
ShaderName: shdBktGlitch
D3DXCompile failed - result
at gml_Object_objSimpleExample_Draw_64
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stack frame is
gml_Object_objSimpleExample_Draw_64 (line -1)
Any help you can offer would be appreciated.
Hi. Thanks for getting the game. Sadly this was an error I wasn't able to solve for every machine/configuration.
Some solutions were:
1° Sometimes it fails to open if the game window is not active during the initial loading (like opening the game and clicking other windows when it's loading can break the game)
2º It also can be the Direct X (if you Direct X was not updated yet)
3º But If the problem persists you can try to execute the game with NOSHADER.exe inside 'D3DXCompile failed' folder (version 1.6 and 1.7).
Thanks! The third solution solved it!
The evilest thing about this game is how hard the puzzles are to a non-puzzle platformer gamer. 10/10
this is disturbing, i would've liked to know there were jumpscares. The ambience on it's own is fantastic, i can handle that kinda horror, but being completely and utterly unprepared for being jumped WILL suck. Other than that fantastic so far platformer, will play again when my heart recovers.
whats in the 1.7 update?
Just a small fix to make the game runs at 60 fps on most machines.
What's the bonus password?
586231571
I have a ps4 controller that works with my computer. But it doesn't seem to be working with the game. Is there a fix or is it play not possible to make it work?
Maybe will you do a Spanish translation? Nice game
Heads up that shortly after completeing the first chamber this is a (frankly rather obnoxious) screamer/jumpscare, and a second one shortly after that. Other than that this was a very interesting game with a gorgeous aesthetic and a lot of depth.
I think this is a bug but in the platforming gauntlet at the bottom of the hub world (the one that has a message saying it's impossible), I always clip out of bound after a few tries. The only fix is quitting the game, but after restarting and retrying a few times, the bug happens again. I added an image of this below. I just clip out every time I try to drop down from the platform on the left
Is working as intended :)
You need to embrace the glitch and walk forward for some time.
Wow, thanks for the reply! I was wondering if this was a glitch since the game was technically sound everywhere else. I should have realized that it's working as intended after seeing the ending.
Good Puzzle game. Pretty challenging. I like it. Cool art style too.
Hey I bought this game in the Racial Injustice bundle (thank you so much for being a part of that!), but it doesn't offer me the steam link as suggested on your page.
Is this an error or can we not do that when it's part of a bundle?
Still looking forward to playing but it'd be nice to access it that way!
Hi. Sadly the bundle didn't include external keys as stated on bundle page https://itch.io/b/520/bundle-for-racial-justice-and-equality " I don't know why they take this decision but the standard process was getting a key from the download page.
Ah ok thanks so much for getting back to me (and so quickly!)
It is strange but it's probably more to do with restrictions from the external groups I'm guessing.
That sucks but it won't stop me playing this! :3
Cheers~
Keep safe!
I really love this game!! I got it from the racial justice bundle, but didnt get around to playing it till now- it really creeps me out, but like.... in a good way? it reminds me a bit of OFF too, but with more religiousy themes.
also!! i really appreciate the options to toggle the flickery screen effects and such on and off- I'm autistic and have a bunch of sensory issues, so that was really helpful for me. thanks <3
Played through the first 2 chambers tonight. Lovely game, but I'm thankful for the option to turn down the effects because they were a bit much. Anyway, hoping the last three chambers continue to deliver on the good gameplay. Feels responsive and just challenging enough that I want to keep playing even when I'm frustrated.
Also, soundtrack's good.
i have a high score of over 1500 on the first level but it wont make me progress, what do? I looked at a playthrough so it's definetly a bug
help
Hi. You mean Story progress? After finishing the first level you need to return to Patriarch's room and talk to him (Hub world), after that the path to other levels will be open.
thank youuu i didnt figure that one out yesterday but gotit today lol.
also i keep clipping in the wall in that room on the 5th part of the story. I wanted to go left so i did and i have to get through a little platforming challenge but when i drop to go through the 3 shooters falling onto the spike detectors, it clips me in the wall. That keeps me from progressing. I have to restart the game everytime it happens if i want to get past that point. But then i get about 2 tries per time i launch the game.
any idea what i could do?
Oh, sorry for the confusion. it's actually working as intended :). After clipping through the wall you need to keep pressing to move until you get out of bounds of the level.
My friend pointed me towards this game because they said it was apparently 'my style'. I instantly fell in love with this game's atmosphere and aesthetic, the platforming puzzles were super enjoyable and challenging, and i really liked searching for secrets. This game is great, i'd love to see more things with this style, i look forward to other things you make!
I got this game in the Racial Justice and Equality Bundle and had a lot of fun with it. Alongside the gameplay and atmosphere, I enjoyed looking through the contents of Bonus.rar.
Looking forward to playing your future work!
Hi! I got the game in the Racial Justice and Equality bundle, and its awesome. It is a pitty that not a lot of people know about it. However, I have a little problem that is driving me kinda nuts right now. It is kinda spoilery so...
So, in my second playthrough I found my way to the red star. And got the youtube link messague. But with the font used it is hard to see some of the letters in the link. Now I dont know if I just suck at reading, the link is down, or if it was never intended to work. I would appreciate some help.
Hi, Thanks. That font was a lot confusing isn't? The link sends to the following Video
Thanks! :D
I cannot for the life of me find any information online as to how you got there. Even a hint would be nice, I've been running around looking for fake walls for so long I found the message about game preservation that I don't hear anyone talking about. I agree with that message in a lot of ways, btw vikintor
Hi! I think that the reason why there isnt any info about getting to the red star is because people thought the only way to get there was with a bug. People that were locked in the 'Flesh Hub sequence' wandered around and found the way. Since been locked was fixed in the 1.5 update, I think that people assumed that path wasnt meant to work.
I only found it cause I was running around like crazy during the jumpscare. There is enough time in the sequence to get there plus some wiggle room. So, apart from look around during the jumpscare, my more helpful hint would be to look around the jumpscare just after completing the Atziluth chamber. Earlier jumpscares dont leave you enough time.
In exchange, I would appreciate some hints for the game preservation message that you found.
I might do another full run, since I think some of the statues near the end game were 'talking', but that might just be me been crazy.
Go down the area where you have to leave a clone behind to progress. The roof area directly to the right of the hole has a false ceiling in a part, I saw it because the area was slightly more grey.
Hi, thanks. I found this post about it https://steamcommunity.com/app/1026400/discussions/0/3855581793666968221/ It is not an elaborate easter egg, but I'm preparing more stuff for my next game.
Alright this game is fantastic, as far as platformers go the clone mechanic made this one extremely unique and challenging. Absolutely loved every bit of horror you threw in, this game is honestly a masterpiece for horror and platform fans
ok, this game is legitimately fantastic! just when you think you have the gameplay down, be wary, it will mess with your perception & expectations completely. at least for me lol
and yet the puzzles were still great and i enjoyed throughout. definitely one to go in blind btw. thanks for creating this unique, infernal experience !!
Got this for switch and I absolutely love it. I'm looking forward to see what else can you bring c;
Absolutely sublime. Well worth going in blind, not using guides, and experiencing it in one sitting. 10/10, fantastically well done!
Quite the unique experience. The puzzles and atmosphere were well done. Wish it was a bit longer though because the puzzles were so fun to solve and the story was intriguing! The pixel art blew me away as well ^^!
I'm really in love with this whole concept. It was a really great game, even though I was really confused about the story while I played it. The puzzles are godlike, and the art is so good I can't even word it.
Also, ótimo saber que um brasileiro fez este jogo. Você estará na BGS desse ano?
Muito obrigado :D . Me sinto "desconectado" quando o assunto é BGS (não é minha "praia"). Apesar de raramente ir a eventos, quando posso dou preferencia a eventos menores voltados ao independente (como o Firmeza Fest).
Poxa, você poderia tentar uma vaga na rua indie! Acho que ainda dá tempo de se inscrever, conheci uma galera lá que tava apresentando jogo que eles estavam fazendo há apenas 2 meses. Poderia ser bem interessante pra mostrar uma demo do jogo, e achar gente interessada
An amazing game full of Great puzzles, and not nearly widely enough regarded! Absolutely a 'religious' experience. Not enough good luciferian Representation out there, it's all evil satanic cults that are so overdone it's boring. Absolutely refreshing
I really enjoy the atmosphere of the game. If you are interested I can translate it in French for free.
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FATAL ERROR in Vertex Shader compilation
ShaderName: shdBktGlitch
D3DXCompile failed - result
at gml_Object_objSimpleExample_Draw_64
############################################################################################
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stack frame is
gml_Object_objSimpleExample_Draw_64 (line -1)
Does anyone know how to fix it?
Hi. Maybe this can solve the problem:
1º You can try updating your Direct X (if you Direct X was not updated yet) : www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35
2º If the problem persists you can try to execute the game with NOSHADER.exe inside 'D3DXCompile failed' folder (version 1.6). This exe still a bit experimental and unstable. So if you find further problems feel free to report then back to me ;)
Also: I'm checking the game again to see if I can update the game further.
Error?
Great game, loved the puzzles and the boss battles. Really nailed the grotesque and culty atmosphere. - Grey
Amazing game. Found most of the secrets on my own, had to look up one but I'm glad I found most of them on my own! Still wondering if it's possible to get to that ! thingy
However, I keep getting stuck on this screen. It happens consistently after a few deaths and I have to restart the game.
That's part of the game. Just wait a few seconds and it'll move.
Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying it then. It's a bit annoying because I was getting close to finishing the platforming section, but having to restart the game to do it was just too annoying.
I normally don't play horror like games, but after the disclaimer with PT-BR language also avaliable I changed my mind! I'll give it a shot, quite nice to see something in portuguese :)