Big Tall Small is a smart 2D puzzle-platformer that has you leading a group of heroes of all sizes to a common exit. You are challenged to use the unique physical attributes of each character to overcome environmental challenges and reach the finish of the game as a team, rather than only managing one protagonist.
The beat of this platformer is more about thinking your steps through than quick movement. You have to continually examine the small 2D layouts before making a move, because one misplaced block or trapped hero can stop your progress dead in its tracks. The subtle interplay between the three characters is a really gratifying single-player experience that feels a lot like coordinating a team.
You have to rotate the heroes you have at your disposal in the right way, and use their distinct physical proportions to win the stages. One character can easily pass through a confined passage, but another will be needed to reach elevated platforms or move heavy movable blocks to clear a path.
The hardest part of Big Tall Small is to find the right order of actions for the whole group. You take charge of a trio of characters, and to finish the stage, all three need to get to the exit door; therefore, leaving someone behind is an automatic fail. To command the stage, you have to create a path that considers everyone’s constraints yet takes advantage of their particular abilities.
In my experience with Big Tall Small, the most important strategy is to look at the whole map before you touch any of the movement keys. Know where the tight passages are and mentally map out how moving a block will change the pathway for the rest of your team. Never move a character without a clear objective. Always question yourself if a route that helps one hero will end up obstructing another. If you see that you have left a teammate hanging, or the solution is no longer working, hit the reset key early to save time and try something new.
Big Tall Small is a wonderful platforming adventure with significant replay potential for those who prefer logic-based tasks. Test your planning skills today and direct the whole trio to success.
If you enjoy this cooperative puzzle approach, check out another amazing title: Stickman Coin Flip
