Ty the Tasmanian Tiger (PlayStation 2, 2002) is what happens when someone says, “What if Crash Bandicoot had a boomerang and an Australian accent… and was somehow even more chaotic?” This colorful platformer from Krome Studios throws you into the Outback as Ty — a wisecracking marsupial with a pouch full of attitude and an armory of elemental boomerangs.

You’re on a mission to find lost talismans, rescue your fellow critters, and stop the evil Boss Cass from turning Australia into a reptilian dystopia. With vibrant worlds, quirky animal NPCs, and level design that screams early 2000s platformer energy, *Ty* is pure mascot-era magic — with a thick Aussie twist.

1. Boomerang-Based Combat: Use over a dozen different boomerangs — fire, ice, electric, explosive — because one isn’t enough when you’re battling frilled-neck lizards.
2. Open-Level Exploration: Each stage is packed with secrets, collectibles, and Aussie-flavored weirdness around every corner.
3. Classic 3D Platforming: Run, jump, bite, and glide your way through lush rainforests, snowy peaks, and sun-scorched deserts.
4. Charm for Days: Fully voiced characters, hilarious dialogue, and a soundtrack that slaps harder than a kangaroo boxing match.
5. Cult Classic Vibes: Beloved by fans, revived in HD years later, and still one of the most underrated animal mascots of the PS2 era.

Looking for retro games? Buy retro games on Retro Games eXchange and bring home this boomerang-slinging PS2 favorite. It’s loud, it’s wild, and it’s more Aussie than a Vegemite sandwich during a thunderstorm.