Telophase

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Telophase is a single player action game. It was developed by Telophase Studios and was released on April 15, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Telophase is a twin-stick dungeon crawler, set in Ancient Egypt. You must project and recall your character's soul in order to damage enemies, in the hopes of overthrowing Anubis, Lord of the Underworld.

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Single-Player

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Telophase features a unique mechanic where players project and recall their character, providing an interesting twist on the twin-stick shooter genre.
The pixel art and overall aesthetic of the game are praised for their quality, especially considering it's a free title.
The game offers a fun and quick experience, making it a good choice for players looking for a short, engaging game.

The game is very short, with some players completing it in around 15 minutes, leading to a feeling of incompleteness.
There are several technical issues, including bugs and a lack of sound effects, which detract from the overall experience.
The controls can feel unintuitive, and the game currently lacks support for mouse and keyboard, limiting accessibility for some players.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it boring and disconnected from traditional shooter mechanics, while others praise the unique soul projection and recall mechanics that add depth and challenge. The intuitive movement and attack systems are highlighted as enjoyable, though some feel that the overall experience could benefit from more complexity and engaging puzzles. Overall, the game offers a fresh take on mechanics, but opinions vary on its execution and entertainment value.
- “Very interesting mechanics, where you can throw what I think is your soul to deal damage, then recall it for another hit coming back, or dash toward it.”
- “It has a unique mechanic that the whole game centers around.”
- “Excelent game, I really enjoyed playing it most because of its mechanics; they are so simple and yet you can use them in certain ways that make you feel like you are the best player in the world.”
- “The game is boring as hell and whatever mechanics it uses have nothing to do with 'shooter'; you actually can't shoot and therefore you are unable to kill anything and you are just running around until you die.”
- “The three bosses provide an interesting challenge to make the player make use of this mechanic, but in regular stages you are better off by spamming clone and immediately returning it; it's pretty dumb, sadly.”
- “If this was a full game, I would have wanted more puzzles and pressure to use the dash mechanic to get out of tight situations.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received and fits the theme, but players have reported issues with it stopping unexpectedly, leading to a repetitive experience in non-boss rooms. Some users expressed a desire for more music and longer gameplay, indicating that the lack of consistent audio detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The music and sound fit well with the theme.”
- “This game is incredibly fun, although I would like it to have music and be a little longer.”
- “You dodge around for a bit without music and only intermittent sound, then move to another level or die.”
- “The rooms without bosses felt very repetitive and I wish they encouraged the RB teleport move more. I don't know if it was a bug, but the music stopped as soon as I entered a level.”
- “I did have a bug where the music wasn't playing, but I just restarted the game when it happened.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's art style is generally praised for its neat mechanics and fun gameplay, with many reviewers highlighting its brilliance. However, some users feel that it requires additional polish to reach its full potential.
- “I love the neat mechanics of the game and the art style.”
- “The momentum is brilliant, the art style is amazing, and it feels fun to play.”
- “I like the art style, but it needs a lot more polish.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for being somewhat buggy, which affects its overall stability, but it offers a unique interpretation of the twin stick shooter genre.
- “A little buggy, but a unique take on the twin stick shooter format.”
- “Buggy.”