Slender Threads

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Slender Threads is a single player action game. It was developed by Blyts and was released on February 7, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Slender Threads is a point-and-click thriller where you guide Harvey Green through the eerie town of Villa Ventana to prevent a haunting nightmare from coming true. Explore peculiar streets, solve puzzles, and engage with strange characters in a story blending shocking twists with dark humor. Its unique art style and haunting score enhance the suspenseful atmosphere.

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Audience ScoreBased on 246 reviews

story75 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
The voice acting is top-notch, bringing the characters to life and adding depth to the story.
The puzzles are engaging and well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly frustrating.

The story, while interesting, suffers from an abrupt and unsatisfying ending that leaves many questions unanswered.
Some players found the game to be too short, with a playtime of around 4-6 hours.
There are moments where the dialogue feels anachronistic, which can take players out of the immersive experience.

story
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Slender Threads" is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its initial intrigue and unique blend of humor and horror, but ultimately feeling let down by a confusing and unsatisfying ending. While the game features engaging characters, clever dialogue, and well-integrated puzzles, the narrative's pacing and resolution often detract from the overall experience, leaving some players frustrated. Despite these criticisms, the game's captivating atmosphere and artistic presentation have garnered praise, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “The story is so captivating that you find it difficult to stop playing, even when frustrated by a big challenge.”
- “The voice acting hits the right notes, the script lands both jokes and chills, and the story has that elusive rhythm: equal parts horror, equal parts cheeky grin.”
- “Slender Threads balances mystery, suspense, and humor through a compelling story and memorable cast of characters.”
- “But if you expect a game with a story to have a meaningful ending, this will probably annoy you.”
- “The longer the game goes, the worse the story gets, with the ending just going over like an incredibly loud liquidy fart in church, followed by the epilogue being even worse.”
- “I was invested in the story, and I can now see how it all adds up once the ending happens, but the world of the game was much more compelling before we got to that ending which then takes you right out of the world and almost makes you feel like none of it really happened after all.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their unique and charming art style, blending 2D and 3D elements that enhance the overall atmosphere. Many reviewers noted the visuals as a standout feature, describing them as beautiful, atmospheric, and well-crafted, often likening them to a work of art. The combination of high-quality graphics and effective voice acting contributes significantly to the immersive experience, making it a must-play for fans of graphic adventures.
- “Graphically, it’s a love letter: a silky blend of 2D and 3D that caresses the retinas.”
- “The graphics fit the narrative, a narrative that switches between funny and morbid very skillfully.”
- “This is not just a graphic adventure—it’s an immersive experience that blends stunning visuals, an unforgettable story, and top-tier production values.”
- “The visuals aren't the best, but they serve this point-and-click well enough.”
- “As for the presentation, I have learned to accept the fact that games such as this often come with retro pixel graphics.”
- “Don’t let the cartoonish graphics fool you.”
humor
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever blend of dark comedy and engaging storytelling, with many players appreciating the well-written dialogue and memorable characters. While some found the humor to be genuinely funny and well-integrated into the gameplay, others noted missed opportunities for deeper comedic interactions. Overall, the game successfully balances humor with darker themes, creating a unique and entertaining experience.
- “The designers struck a great balance between humor and darkness — the game never takes itself too seriously, delivering genuine laugh-out-loud moments, yet it carries a darker edge with some real depth to its story.”
- “The blend of dark humor and paranormal mystery works brilliantly, while the diorama-style visuals create a uniquely unsettling atmosphere.”
- “It's horror when it needs to be, and it's funny when it needs to be, and the transitions are seamless.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a well-executed point-and-click interface that is easy to navigate, complemented by commendable voice acting and a captivating art style. While the puzzles are generally engaging and logical, some can be frustrating, and the pacing may feel unintuitive at times. Overall, the game respects the player's time with quality-of-life improvements, making for a solid and enjoyable experience despite minor mechanical hiccups.
- “Most importantly, it respected the player's time -- made it easy to navigate, and the only frustration was when the puzzles were difficult (which is good!), not with the mechanics of the game itself.”
- “The mechanics of the game feel easy and natural, the graphics are just amazing, and the story keeps you hooked with every piece of information you discover along the game.”
- “Mechanically speaking, it's a standard point and click adventure game that has everything you'd expect from a game like this, but the game actually trims a lot of the fat from point and click games with things like fast travel, speed walking, and other minor touches to make the experience more efficient without removing the fun stuff.”
- “Some mechanics feel clunky, and the pacing is often unintuitive.”
- “Most of the puzzles were logical enough that it keeps the player engaged enough, but there were some of them that left me frustrated with the mechanic/visual of it, which I'll explain in a bit.”
- “For the not so decent: there is a puzzle there with a hair dryer that made me frustrated with the mechanics.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its originality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers praising the beautiful soundtracks that perfectly fit the game's atmosphere. Coupled with excellent voice acting and a charming art style, the music contributes significantly to the game's immersive qualities. While a few users noted minor issues with sound design, the overwhelming consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout feature that elevates the gameplay.
- “To go along with the amazing voice acting, you have a really great musical score.”
- “The music, narration, and art style are all very well done, and perfect for the retro game setting.”
- “The moody orchestral soundtrack is a perfect companion, and the natural-sounding voice cast fits the bill perfectly.”
- “The sound design and music are... not that amazing and it feels like it was all a little too low on volume, or simply absent, but that's not really a huge issue.”
- “I really hope the soundtrack becomes available someday!”
- “And a quick mention about the music.”
atmosphere
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful nocturnal setting, blending dark humor with a captivating, eerie ambiance that enhances immersion. Players appreciate the art style, music, and voice acting, which collectively create a compelling and relaxing experience, although some note that the finale's shift in atmosphere felt jarring. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its storytelling and emotional impact.
- “The nocturnal atmosphere is beautiful and helps immersion.”
- “The blend of dark humor and paranormal mystery works brilliantly, while the diorama-style visuals create a uniquely unsettling atmosphere.”
- “Every element — art direction, writing, voice acting, score, and puzzle design — is well crafted and creates a compelling atmosphere.”
- “Decide for yourself, but for me they had the chance to close it out well and chose to change the atmosphere, feel, and direction.”
- “If the transition to the finale (the epilogue) had done more to blend with the atmosphere of the rest of the game, it wouldn’t have felt so jarring.”
- “The atmosphere of the whole game is dark and eerie; I enjoyed every area I've visited.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a mixed emotional impact, with some players finding the story boring and the ending unsatisfying, while others praise the gripping narrative and impressive sound design that enhance the emotional experience. Overall, the emotional depth varies significantly among players, with some feeling disconnected from key moments.
- “The sound design is equally impressive, making every moment feel real and emotional.”
- “The narrative is gripping from start to finish, full of mystery, intrigue, and emotional weight.”
- “This one, I'll gladly leave in my library without touching it again, simply because of that ending.”
- “The story was incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
- “I found the narrative to be dull, lacking the emotional depth I was hoping for.”
- “The emotional impact of the story was nonexistent, making it hard to stay engaged.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the phenomenal voice acting, beautiful visuals, and witty writing. Additionally, the game offers an impressive number of locations to explore, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The performances from the voice actors are terrific.”
- “Beautiful visuals, witty writing, excellent performances, and more locations to explore than you’d expect from an indie.”
- “The voice acting – the performances are phenomenal.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character design and art style for being distinctive and visually appealing, contributing positively to the overall character development experience.
- “The character design and art style are very distinctive and look really good.”
- “The depth of character development is impressive, allowing players to form a strong emotional connection with each character.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel authentic and engaging.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its short duration of about five hours, which limits its replayability, as players primarily return only to complete achievements rather than for varied gameplay experiences.
- “My only issue with it is that it's a bit short (5 hours) and sadly has no replayability other than wanting to get all the achievements.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the addition of a fast travel system, which helps alleviate the tedium often associated with grinding in the game.
- “I am so grateful they added a fast travel system because it kept the game from becoming tedious.”