Ty the Tasmanian Tiger is a 3D character action game set in the Australian outback. The player assumes the role of Ty the Tasmanian Tiger and sets out to defeat the evil boss Cass, who is after five magical talismans.
The gameplay includes mostly platforming, with Ty able to swim and dive underwater and ride a giant hog. Along the way, the player will rescue friends, collect opals, and defeat bad guys using boomerangs and sharp teeth.