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40 Winks
Developer Eurocom
40 Winks is a 1999 platform game developed by Eurocom Entertainment Software and published by GT Interactive for the PlayStation. A version was developed for the Nintendo 64, and reviewed in both Nintendo Official Magazine UK and Nintendo Power (whose January 2000 issue featured a strategy guide for the game), but was cancelled before release. On 12 February 2018, Piko Interactive launched a Kickstarter campaign… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
102 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, Steam reviews, Lemmy) · newest Oct 30, 2026 · last updated Oct 31, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
52
Mixed
22 positive · 20 negative
95% range 38–67%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesky * | 14 | 2 | 41 |
| Steam reviews | 22 | 20 | 0 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
24 of 44 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
52% recommend · 22 yes, 20 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 42 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (36 of 60 positive).
Many players love the original PS1 game but criticize the Steam version as a poor emulated port. [1][2][3] Some reviewers find the game itself enjoyable, citing its creative worlds and nostalgic value. [4][2][5] Several players report technical issues like frame drops, broken saving, and poor controller support. [6][7][8]
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Representative posts
- [3]
A badly emulated version of the PS1 version that requires you to use savestates in order to save your progress. No thanks.
- [7]
The game itself is good, but I don't recommend this port. Saving does not work and half the time I use the emulator's saves, it breaks. Developers need to do some major work on it before I could recommend buying it. :(
- [1]
Good 3D platformer game (if a bit uninspired), but awful Steam version. You see, this is basically the PS1 version of the game with an shoddy emulator attached to it. It's a simple fix, however. Navigate to the game folder, and look in the folder named "game". Now you have a ROM of the game you can run on literally any other PS1 emulator. For the fact that the ROM is easily available just barely makes it a …
- [2]
I'm recommending this game based on 40 Winks itself, not the Steam version; 40 Winks is a really creative 3D platformer with some kooky worlds and really fun power ups. The the controls are a little slippery and the PS1 release does not have cutscene subtitles, the game is very much enjoyable. Great music, fun visuals -- Just a solid package. As for the Seam release, yes, it's pretty bad. It should be said that this …
- [4]
40 Winks is a game i grew up with on the PS1, playing it with my mum on school nights before bed and weekends She would leave me a note for the morning saying where she got up to and if she beat a boss and explain what she had to do to beat it and what it was This game holds a tonne of sentimental moments and memories for me growing up and is easily one of my favourites of all time, i still play it 20 years later …
Summarised from 34 of the 100 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
The crowd is split on 40 Winks: 22 recommend it, 20 don't. Which camp are you in?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Critics were impressed with the visuals, particularly the attention to detail and look of the level settings. AllGame writer Glenn Wigmore was directed at the character animation for being "fluid" and cartoony, and he also enjoyed the voice acting and animation of the opening sequence. Martin Kitts of N64 Magazine noted its "technical prowess" and found the game just as visually impressive as Banjo-Kazooie, as well as similar with settings, particularly Banjo-Kazooie's Crusty Rusty Wreck. Mike Wilcox highlighted the high-resolution graphics and cutscenes, the "fluid motion and near glitch-free" graphics processing, and interactive music. Official Nintendo Magazine was enthusiastic, claiming…
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Reactions
60 of 102 · most liked firstA badly emulated version of the PS1 version that requires you to use savestates in order to save your progress. No thanks.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a prototype of the unreleased Game Boy Color version of 40 Winks! This build has 6 playable levels and 2 playable characters (Ruff and Tumble). It seems to have been from very far along in the game's development. archive.org/details/40-w...
neutral · AI labelView post →The game itself is good, but I don't recommend this port. Saving does not work and half the time I use the emulator's saves, it breaks. Developers need to do some major work on it before I could recommend buying it. :(
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had to put in five minutes in order to do this "review". Piko if you know what's best. I suggest not responding to this. --- The Good: Open Source Emulation (PCSX-Reloaded) The Bad: Paying <insert your price> for an Open Source Emulator (PCSX-Reloaded). HLE Bios Low Customisation. The Ugly: Piko Interactive's default on Video Plugin and their "Recommended" Post which they didn't bother with actually putting it in the game minute zero. The Nitpick: > Partial Controller Support HA HA HA HA…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trying to find the earliest use of the right analog stick for camera control in a third person game and the oldest game I could find was 40 Winks for the PS1. A 1999 3D platformer, very similar to Mario 64 in structure, developed by Eurocom. Is there any game older than this that did that?
neutral · AI labelView post →Good 3D platformer game (if a bit uninspired), but awful Steam version. You see, this is basically the PS1 version of the game with an shoddy emulator attached to it. It's a simple fix, however. Navigate to the game folder, and look in the folder named "game". Now you have a ROM of the game you can run on literally any other PS1 emulator. For the fact that the ROM is easily available just barely makes it a Recommended. $12 is also a tad much for this, so get it on sale.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#randomgameSaturday 40 Winks conquer your dreams Another game I Rediscovered from replaying ps1 demo discs A 3d platformer where You explore diffrent dream worlds and transform into diffrent characters like a ninja and jester.
positive · AI labelView post →$13 for a badly emulated ps1 game. lol
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What’s he do while starting soon screen is up? Makes coffee of course. I am live now possibly reaching the end of Donkey Kong Bananza. Later, we’re playing our ONLY unlicensed game in the entire N64 challenge, 40 Winks! It released on PS1 and did SO poorly it never came out twitch.tv/thabeast721
neutral · AI labelView post →New Evercade Update Includes A "Hotly Requested Feature" | Time Extension. **Analogue support for third-party controllers is now available in the latest Evercade system update**, bringing much-anticipated functionality. This feature has been a long-sought-after request by enthusiasts since Evercade started incorporating 32 and 64-bit games on its cartridges. Users will need to download the new system update and navigate through the **Settings** menu (using their standard Evercade controller),…
neutral · AI labelView post →I tried to take a nice selfie with my consoles, but for some reason it looks like I photoshopped myself in front of it. Oh well, we’re live now trying to knock out some post game content in Donkey Kong Bananza, then continuing 40 Winks for the N64 challenge! twitch.tv/thabeast721
neutral · AI labelView post →40 Winks is a game i grew up with on the PS1, playing it with my mum on school nights before bed and weekends She would leave me a note for the morning saying where she got up to and if she beat a boss and explain what she had to do to beat it and what it was This game holds a tonne of sentimental moments and memories for me growing up and is easily one of my favourites of all time, i still play it 20 years later recently buying it on Steam From what i've played so far on Steam, it's been a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm recommending this game based on 40 Winks itself, not the Steam version; 40 Winks is a really creative 3D platformer with some kooky worlds and really fun power ups. The the controls are a little slippery and the PS1 release does not have cutscene subtitles, the game is very much enjoyable. Great music, fun visuals -- Just a solid package. As for the Seam release, yes, it's pretty bad. It should be said that this is just the Playstation 1 release but legally emulated on PCSXR,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game but this version needs some updates. The framerate is terrible no matter what i do.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm looking at the Atlantis: The Lost Empire PS1 game for some visual inspiration. I'm fairly certain it uses the same engine as 40 Winks (same developer, looks and controls very similar).
neutral · AI labelView post →The classic Playstation game 40 winks is now on steam. Unlike the Spyro and Crash games nothing much has been done, just a raw port, give you options like fullscreen and 1x to 4x windowed mode. controller will need to be set up as some keybinds will be wrong, To use the analog stick for movement you will have to set it. saves are done in 4 slots pressing escape on keyboard. some parts you will get a slow effect but still. Classic Game for Old Gamers
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played two games this evening. I tried out 40 Winks AKA Ruff & Tumble for the first time. A Eurocom platformer with colourful cartoony graphics and responsive controls. The other was good ole Medal of Honor on Playstation. That game never gets old. Then again, shooting Nazis never does either. 🤘🏻
positive · AI labelView post →I have to not recommend this game at all. It's a shame because the game looks interesting and I saw an update that recently happen in NOVEMBER 2019, after reading all the comments people posted and the reviews I had some hope but when I launched the game I repeat literally nothing happened. Sure the game loaded up, but that was it... the keyboard/controller for this game doesn't work at all, I was spamming all the buttons on my keyboard and all I found to work with the game is NumPad plus+…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →These are initial impressions, just putting them down and I'll revise this with a proper review once I put more time into - or beat - the game. You GOTTA go into options first, set up your resolution/windowed options, mess with Stretching and Dithering options to deal with Frame Rate and performance, and make sure to configure your controls, including pushing the analog stick directions so it'll detect them as your up/down/left/right (unless you want to set that to the dpad... it's kinda…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What's a game that you played, but you feel like you're the ONLY one who's played it? 40 Winks is such a good game I highly recommend.
positive · AI labelView post →40 Winks is not your typical Steam game. This is a title from yesteryear and it features game design choices from the mid 1990’s (the early PlayStation era). Fans of 3D action adventure games in the style of Super Mario 64 will be right at home with 40 Winks. Graphically, as mentioned this is a game from the mid to late 1990’s - HDTV did not exist back then, at least not for gaming, and games were designed quite a bit differently than they are today. Sure, the frame rate is not hundreds of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you all that shown up to watch the rest of 40 Winks. That game was very mid for a 1999 3D Platformer but I enjoyed it enough to see what it offered. This Friday we going to continue my 1st time playthroughs with some Ms Pac Man Maze Madness.
neutral · AI labelView post →Terrible low effort port, just emulate with Duckstation.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🌙 Helping Ruff and Tumble this Friday evening, with help from the WINKS to prevent NiteKap & his stuffed bear 'Threadbear' from turing them into hoodwinks! It's #PlayStation game 40 Winks Conquer your dreams a fun platformer, with diverse level design😴💤 Played this? #GamersUnite #RetroGaming #Ps1
positive · AI labelView post →The game itself: 8/10 (played it on PS1) This port: 5/10 Cons: - Poor quality of the picture (+resolution) literally hurts my eyes. - Camera rotation barely works - Frequent frame drops
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute! The best retro cozy game, hands down.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm really happy to have this game again <3 Now i Hope someday Steam will also bring The OG PS1 of Crash and Spyro Trilogies (Greatest Hits Addition) On here as well :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's so funny growing up with 40 Winks as "game to throw on when you're bored with Spyro" only to grow up and have it become an Iconic Prototype Game
positive · AI labelView post →Just finished streaming some 40 Winks; Game is nostalgic with some rough spots and designs but still nice overall. Thank you everyone that shown up today and we'll continue with more 40 Winks this Wednesday.
neutral · AI labelView post →Random Game of the Day Day 54 - Piko Collection I bought this solely for 40 Winks as I've heard it's better than Super Mario 64 😉 But there's actually quite a few in this collection that I grew fond of as well. Especially Super Bubble Pop
positive · AI labelView post →I find this game rather enjoyable. I seen in Wikipedia IGN gave it a bad review cause of its difficulty? Not quite sure what they meant there. It maybe on the easier side but the game was meant for children so expect the difficulty to not be too hard. The game feels like a mixture of Kid Chameleon, Spyro the Dragon and other 3D platformer's of the 90's. In the game you have collect a certain amount of Winks to complete a level. While in the level you have to collect hidden keys and once…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The long lost Game Boy Color version of 40 Winks (aka Ruff & Tumble) by Eurocom has been preserved and made available online by preservation group Proto Challenge: youtu.be/N-cc5FCIckc This game has an amazingly bizarre chiptune soundtrack that I'm fascinated by. Finally we can get a music rip.
neutral · AI labelView post →40 Winks (1999) PS1 via ePSXe. Wakey Wakey Races. "Mover over Mario..." This one was on demo discs and I thought the whole game would be horror-themed, but that's not the case! Walkthrough: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... [ #40Winks | #PS1 | #PSX ]
positive · AI labelView post →"We need to implement Memory Card saves for the Playstation version of 40 Winks!" "Upon saving, the six-year-olds playing this game should be greeted with an almost Lynchian image of the villain's head floating in a black void, with no audio."
neutral · AI labelView post →#DendensGamingDen. Playstation 2024 purchase 122. 40 Winks. I had never heard of Ruff, Tumble or a Dream Warrior (Droomkrijger) in gaming, but 40 Winks did ring a bell. Apparently, localization did what localization used to do and still does sometimes. (1/3)
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a difficult one. I don't want to give it a bad review because I love seeing older games released on Steam, but I do not want to give it a positive review because I cannot recommend such a lazily slapped together release. This is not a PC port. While I am very happy to see one of the many mythical lost N64 games released on steam, it is not good. This is the PSX (PS1) version of the game, which is fine. That is to be expected considering it was the only version officially…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There was a game on the PS1 called 40 Winks which proudly quoted Nintendo Magazine as saying "Move over, Mario..." The N64 port was eventually cancelled.
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm patiently waiting/hoping for a soundtrack rip of 40 Winks for Gameboy Color. Someone bought that unreleased prototype game a few years ago. We got a glimpse at the absolutely outlandish (and cool) soundtrack but a release of the game isn't possible they say, because of licensing shenanigans. :P
neutral · AI labelView post →Okay, so, before we get started I want to clarify some things first. This review is going to be different from my other ones, meaning that I am leaving out the “Presentation,” “Performance,” and “Story” segments and mainly focus on the “Gameplay” segment of 40 Winks. The reason I am doing this is because I have seen Steam discussion boards saying this version feels like PIKO Interactive just used an emulated version and just plopped it onto the Steam Store. While I am willing to dismiss these…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty fun game, reminiscent of the old Super Mario Sunshine but with a very cool aesthetic. You have a main hub with portals to other hubs that you unlock one by one which contains 3 instances each, for a total of 6 hub worlds and 18 instances. Each hub world also contain a boss fight after you finish the instances as well as a racing event. The instances take between 20 to 60 minutes first time around depending on how easy it is to find your way through them, completing everything will…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →40 Winks is an ancient console (Nintendo 64) ported 3D platformer from 1999. It's a whopping 24 years old at the time of this review. The game lacks support for any modern gaming display resolutions (or widescreen monitors), hasn't been modernised or updated to run smoothly on modern gaming PCs. Despite this lack of modernisation, it carries a pretty high price tag for such an ancient game. This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge. This is a very poorly done console port,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Piko Collection 3. Piko Collection 3 has been a banger for me so far. I'm playing 40 Winks right now which aged not as bad as I expected. It plays better than a lot of the not-Super-Mario-64 3D platformers of that early 3D era. The game I'm mostly looking forward to is the JRPG on the cart, Legend of Wukong, but haven't started it yet just cuz once I start a JRPG I know that's all I'll be doing every weekend LOL. Might save it for winter. Also I checked out the 16-bit FPS, Zero Tolerance, just…
positive · AI labelView post →i think it's pretty funny how people think it's poor taste when video game ads/promotional posts directly address other games when the culture used to be steeped in "MARIO IS GONNA SHIT HIMSELF WHEN HE SEES 40 WINKS" marketing
neutral · AI labelView post →Rem indeed reminds me a lot of 40 Winks game. Pyjama, candle, winks (little helpers) are very in theme.
neutral · AI labelView post →Before I forget. I've got a list of games I've beaten in 2025. A few games finished on Evercade, including the original Tomb Raider, 40 Winks, Duke Land of the Babes and Zero. I guess I never really made time to beat any long, modern game last year. All vintage games including some fighters!
neutral · AI labelView post →Use duckstation on this game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game #38 is 40 Winks
neutral · AI labelView post →40 Winks? I'd rather be pounding 40 Twinks.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm hoping for a release of Garfield: The Lost Levels for Sega Mega Drive / Genesis. And 40 Winks for Game Boy Color. Both games exist and were shown in playable form but haven't been released to the public.
neutral · AI labelView post →weirder still, 40 Winks has the bin and cue just labeled as "game" while Glover's bin uses Redump's naming conventions
neutral · AI labelView post →These games all scared the shit out of me when I was a child. (That 40 Winks review quote is so fucking funny, dude)
neutral · AI labelView post →Given the responses I got about the game...LET'S PLAY IT! 40 Winks is now live <3 #twitch #PNGTuber #VtuberEN www.twitch.tv/hanternos
neutral · AI labelView post →pretty unplayable by modern standards, defaults to D pad for movement and awful camera this game came out 3 years after Super Mario 64, it was shockingly behind the times even then
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It brings back childhood memories
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Updated Review --- The game is quirky, but imaginative. It's not really my cup of tea, but it's more a personal thing. It's a decent 3D Platformer, one that shows its age, but one from the good old days. Not a must play unless Platformers are your thing, in which case, dive right in. I updated this to a positive review because the Dev Team released a patch fixing the at launch issues and a promise is a promise. Old Review ---- This was a game for N64 that was canceled, early reviews…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not even the only time it would have happened for the Nintendo 64 40 Winks also has a hard to find strategy guide that lists the Nintendo 64 version on the back and the game was completely finished...... They just decided at the last moment not to manufacture the carts and do PS1 only
neutral · AI labelView post →I've nearly 100%'d 40 Winks and it is truly one of the most atrocious pieces of shit I've ever played. If you speedrun this game, you are mentally unwell.
negative · AI labelView post →Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers: 40 Winks (PSX)
neutral · AI labelView post →Finished up 40 Winks with today's stream! Overall, it's perfectly fine this game, and it really does add on some ridiculous difficulty with the combat on Hard mode, so if you ever do play it yourself, probably opt for Medium for a smoother experience.
neutral · AI labelView post →40 Winks? I always wanted to play that game ;w;
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