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String Tyrant

83%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
graphics
100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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"String Tyrant" is a survival horror game where players must escape a mysterious mansion filled with monsters and traps. Using an active card-based combat system, players build combos with magical cards to fend off enemies and unlock the manor's secrets for a chance of escape. If defeated, players become ensnared and join the manor's residents, hunting their former friends. A free demo is available for system compatibility testing.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story10 positive mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging story that resonates with players, particularly those interested in themes of transformation and identity.
  • Gameplay mechanics are original and creative, combining exploration with a turn-based card combat system that adds depth and strategy.
  • The art style is charming and contributes to a captivating atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience despite its simplicity.
  • The card aspect of the game is superficial, offering limited deck customization that may disappoint players expecting a deeper card strategy.
  • The game can be confusing at first, particularly the hiding mechanics, which may require a more comprehensive tutorial for new players.
  • Some players feel the game is a bit short, with only a few hours of content, which may not justify the price for everyone.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, centered around Mary searching for her brother and friend in a doll-filled manor, is praised for its distinctiveness and depth, offering engaging characters and multiple endings. Players appreciate the integration of missable notes that enhance the narrative, alongside original gameplay mechanics that complement the storytelling. While the visuals may not be modern, the compelling plot and transformation themes make it a worthwhile experience for fans of narrative-driven games.

    • “Very quaint little game with some really fun original mechanics and a surprisingly interesting story and characters.”
    • “The storyline is pretty well crafted and certainly distinctive.”
    • “By the end of the game, that feeling dies down a bit - you've learned the mechanics and found the best equipment, but it happens late enough to complete the game due to the story (also quite curious).”
    • “The story is about Mary trying to find her brother and her friend in a manor filled with dolls, and then escape from it.”
    • “For the price it asks, it's an alright game, if you're a fan of storytelling and transformations, you will enjoy 5 hours of this, another 4 if you go for hard mode.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics that allow players to join the enemy side, enhancing the experience with a blend of exploration and turn-based combat. While the game features a charming yet simplistic visual style, its engaging story and original gameplay elements, including resource management and hiding mechanics, keep players invested despite some late-game familiarity with the mechanics. Overall, it successfully combines horror elements with innovative gameplay, encouraging exploration and strategic decision-making.

    • “Very rare game that brings the mechanic of joining the enemy side instead of instant loss.”
    • “Very quaint little game with some really fun original mechanics and a surprisingly interesting story and characters.”
    • “For me personally, hiding mechanics were the hardest to understand.”
    • “As a result, a lot of the gameplay is exploration/fleeing to find the resources you need to keep up with enemies and keys to unlock new areas.”
    • “Gameplay is turn-based and focused on exploration.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as charming yet simplistic, lacking modern polish but not detracting from the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique art style and engaging gameplay, suggesting that the visuals are secondary to the compelling story and mechanics. Overall, the graphics are seen as a non-issue, with many reviewers expressing a desire for more games that prioritize gameplay over visual fidelity.

    • “Art style is charming and the endings are nice as well.”
    • “I'd like to see more games like this one, where interesting gameplay and story make you overlook the cheap visual style. It's nice in its own way, but still far from modern graphics. Do not consider the game's graphics a disadvantage!”
    • “Bizarre little game, a mixture of old school text adventure with a graphical setup and command menu system (doesn't have every command but has most) with survival horror and a turn-based card focused combat system.”
    • “I'd like to see more games like this one, where interesting gameplay and story make you ignore the cheap visual style. It's nice in its own way, but still far from modern graphics. Do not consider the game's graphics as a disadvantage!”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised, with many users feeling it compensates for the game's smaller scale. Overall, the ambiance significantly enhances the gaming experience.

    • “A bit small for my taste, but the atmosphere makes up for it.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the humor in the game's commands, particularly in the quirky and unexpected outcomes, such as closing a specific door while leaving others open. However, some players express that while the humor is appreciated, they would benefit from more examples to fully grasp the mechanics.

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