Tinykin
Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!
If there is a game that exemplifies the need for localisation, this is the one. The sheer number of pop-culture references that required an equivalent that works not only in English but also for an international audience... That, and the different slang and vernacular used by the various characters were a challenge and a half. I did the English translation but also managed the other translators as they worked from my version of the text. It was a fun experience, to be honest.
The game itself is fantastic, nominated for the Pégase awards (Best Independent Game and Best Game Design). It won neither category, but the games that did win were bound to win for their own merits (looking at you, Stray), so to be on the same podium is an honour in its own right. I cannot recommend Tinykin enough. It's cute, it's witty, it's interesting, and it's just plainly and simply fun platforming hijinks. If you play none of the other games mentioned in this portfolio, this is the one to try.
