What can I add that every else has already said? If you're a fan of Resident Evil, Silent Hill, or Alone in the Dark, pick this gem up and experience the horror!
I found the game from an obscure Let's Play, and I'm glad I picked it up! I'm also glad that I stopped watching and went in as spoiler-free as possible, because the story certainly benefits from a blind first playthrough. That being said, it was the perfect game to unwind with after the RPG fare I've been playing. The game is a fun mix between Lucasarts' old point-and-click gameplay and story with some of the fun and humor from Sierra's greats. It's also more forgiving than the likes of King's Quest and The Dig; offering logical puzzles and warning the player when it would be wise to save their game. That being said, there are a couple of puzzles that are more obtuse and potentially frustrating than others. They are still nowhere near as bad as some of Sierra's more infamous moments though. Furthermore, I played this game on its "Classic" mode, so I assume it's "Modern" mode may be better for you if you are easily frustrated by puzzles. The story itself is a simple, fun adventure with a fantastic atmosphere. Again, going in blind is the best way to experience a first playthrough. That said, the characters themselves carry much of the charm of the game. For such a vanilla-seeming protagonist, Finn has A LOT to say and do concerning the things he can interact with. Even if its just flavor text, there so much of it that it really fleshes out him and the world he inhabits. That's the highlight of the game for me, but the death scenes and a certain point in the story also put a grin on my face; since I kept underestimating how far the game was willing to go. Even if you haven't dipped your toes much into point-and-click adventure games, this game is a great one. The full price may seem a bit steep for such a short game (especially in today's open-world climate), but the characters and the adventure are worth the price of admission. I hope that the devs will make another adventure game someday, because they produced a gem here.
If you're wondering why there's so many one-star reviews from non-verified owners of this game, I'll bet it mainly has to do with the current cover art. Believe it or not, while the game DOES have that fixiation on weight-changing and the like, that artwork of Miss Shark up there is the most overtly sexualized part of the game. She's even wearing a pirate getup in-game once the player reaches her boss battle. That bikini only exists in that picture up there. The funny thing is that if you check out the Steam version of the game, not only is the cover art different, but it's a far better representation of what's in the box. I'd recommend the creator or Gog changing the Gog version's cover to the one displayed on Steam, because it's making people think its a full on pornographic furry simulator; not the mere platformer with T-rated suggestive elements it actually is. Now for the game itself. For an indie dev's first big outing, Tribal Hunter is better than it has any right to be. The weight-changing element adds a unique layer to the gameplay, making the player toe the line between being fast and weak, versus slow and heavy-hitting. Granted, this game loop exists because the whole game has that weight-gaining kink to it, but I've found it to be nowhere near as sexualized as people are making it out to be. It's a constant presence, but doesn't become worse than cartoon characters growing huge, with light, suggestive elements here or there. I've seen a couple people complain about how healing works, but there's an element they've either missed or neglected to mention. The usual way to heal is for the player to sit down, where they trade fat for health points, While sitting, hold down the "Fire Spell" button ('H' in my game), and the healing massively speeds up. All in all, the game is fun to play, and can be fun for you too if you don't mind what's in the in-game screenshots. Unfortunately, first impressions matter, and that banner up there is very misleading.
