Game Freak·Released Jul 21, 2015·Single player
TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT is a larger than life, 2D side-scrolling action adventure from Game Freak.
Tembo stumbles at times, but its overall charm and moments of rhythmic zen keep it fun throughout.
Tembo’s big action setpieces prove the old adage that great things come in small packages.
Tembo's by-the-numbers gameplay makes me doubt that it will leave a lasting impression on anyone.
If I were Sonic the Hedgehog, I'd be pretty worried right now. After a string of flops and failed reboots, Sega's iconi…
Tembo the Badass Elephant is a surprising new direction for Game Freak that pays off
Tembo the Badass Elephant is made even more frustrating by the fact that it doesn't flat out suck. There's a solid sidescroller in here, but Game Freak's taken it in the wrong direction. This should have been an adventure all about momentum, but it does everything within its power to pump the brakes. Give this wide load a wide berth – it's made itself irrelephant.
If you're interested in enlisting with a pachyderm that throws himself around like an acrobatic anvil, arm your trunk and charge full speed ahead – Tembo the Badass Elephant has brought the ruckus to Xbox One.
