Tiny & Big: Grandpa‘s Leftovers

This debut title from an independent studio in Kassel pulls off the feat of combining the quirky charm of whimsical comic art with the professionalism of an established development studio. The result is a healthy dose of gameplay innovation. Physics-based puzzles have become standard fare, but the hero Tiny’s arsenal—featuring a cutting laser and a grappling hook—stands out, allowing for interesting manipulations of the environment and solutions that likely weren’t even anticipated by the development team. As the success of this unusual game among teenage testers shows, Tiny & Big: Grandpa’s Leftovers offers plenty of fun and entertainment.

The DCP Jury 2013