Temtem: Swarm

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 631 reviews
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Roadmap About the GameTemtem: Swarm combines the minimalistic gameplay of classic survivor games with Temtem's strategy-based combat mechanics, giving you the potential to develop a multi-faceted strategy in a vibrant environment alongside creatures you already know and love. Up to 3 friends can face relentless swarms of Tems together. Strategize, share resources(or don’t!), and take down in…

  • PC
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 631 reviews
gameplay33 positive mentions
grinding12 negative mentions
  • Fun and addictive gameplay with a colorful art style.
  • Great co-op experience that enhances the gameplay.
  • Unique character abilities and skill trees add depth to the game.
  • Currently lacks content and feels repetitive after a few hours.
  • Skill trees are capped, limiting progression and build diversity.
  • Multiplayer can be buggy and laggy, affecting the overall experience.
  • gameplay75 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is a blend of swarm mechanics and roguelike elements, offering a fun and addictive loop that encourages strategic play and teamwork, especially in co-op mode. While the core mechanics are engaging and the visuals are vibrant, some players find certain abilities and targeting systems frustrating, leading to a sense of imbalance and repetitiveness over time. Overall, the game shows promise with its unique mechanics and potential for future updates, but it still feels like it needs refinement to fully realize its potential.

    • “The gameplay is varied, fun, and the possibility to upgrade your temtems opens up the possibility of endless builds.”
    • “It's a brilliant game with responsive gameplay and a very addicting progression loop.”
    • “This game combines smooth, strategic gameplay with a lively art style and catchy music, making it easy to get lost in building up your team.”
    • “It runs well, it plays well, it's just... extremely disappointing from a gameplay perspective.”
    • “In this game, the vast majority of abilities are random targeting skills, making the gameplay feel like you're just running for your life and hoping something kills the enemies near you, which they very rarely do.”
    • “Having to choose several attack skills and their corresponding passive for evolution is great, but without any system that allows you to diversify your build in any meaningful way, each run ultimately tends to feel the same, which can make gameplay repetitive over time.”
  • music53 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its relaxing and enjoyable qualities that enhance the overall experience. While some noted that the soundtrack may not always fit the gameplay genre or be particularly memorable, others found it to be a standout feature that complements the visuals and gameplay well. Overall, the music is described as a significant asset, contributing to the game's nostalgic and cozy atmosphere.

    • “The music and sound effects are great, as someone who has noise sensitivity issues.”
    • “The graphics are appealing, the music perfectly suits each environment, and testing out different temtem keeps things fresh and interesting.”
    • “The music is beautifully done and relaxing.”
    • “The music and sound design are both okay, but you won't be missing much if you just turn those off and listen to a podcast instead.”
    • “The music is not fitting at all; I wish they made some better choices there.”
    • “Small issue, but the music is not fitting for the genre and gets quite annoying after a while.”
  • graphics50 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received praise for their vibrant and appealing art style, which enhances the overall experience with cute characters and smooth animations. While some players appreciate the unique visuals and find them refreshing compared to other titles in the genre, others express a desire for a different artistic direction, such as a more digital or anime style. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to its fun and engaging gameplay.

    • “The graphics are very good!”
    • “This game genuinely rocks, progression is very satisfying and the visuals are stunning.”
    • “The graphics are nice, I really like the clean and colorful style that's straight from the original game.”
    • “None of the cooldown bars for techniques or ultimates have correct visuals or have an unnecessary square scaling to the progress.”
    • “So don't let the fancy visuals fool you into thinking this is worth purchasing because they somehow managed to not just burn the cornflakes - they incinerated them.”
    • “Although the game is graphically unique compared to a lot of other survivor games, this is literally just another survivor game.”
  • grinding13 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and overly reliant on meta progression, leading to a lack of impactful skills and slow leveling. While some appreciate the gamification of challenges and the potential for interesting builds, others criticize the repetitive nature of grinding and the difficulty spikes that can make survival frustrating. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant component of the gameplay, with varying opinions on its enjoyment and necessity.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The skills lack impact and feel weak; everything is gated behind tedious meta progression (even weapon evolutions!). The levels all look the same, the player moves slow, attacks are slow and typically random, leveling is slow, and enemies and player hitboxes are chunky (so no dodging and weaving)...”
    • “But this game will have you stuck within the same, tedious skillsets for well over 8 hours with none of the interesting decision-making seen in even the most mediocre survivor games.”
    • “Crema will in fact do the exact opposite of what a survivor game should do by enforcing a tedious grind for even the tiniest variation on the basic playstyle instead of giving you a banquet of interesting build choices that would make you want to keep coming back to try something new.”
  • stability9 mentions

    The stability of the game is mixed, with some players reporting smooth performance on various platforms like laptops and Steam Deck, while others experience significant issues such as stuttering, crashes, and multiplayer bugs. Although some users noted occasional glitches, many found the game to be stable for an early access title, suggesting that experiences may vary widely among players.

    • “The game runs great on my 1060 laptop and Steam Deck.”
    • “The online multiplayer runs smoothly, the gameplay is fun, and the amount of content is impressive for early access (with more planned).”
    • “For being in early access, it runs exceptionally well.”
    • “Right now, this game runs like crap: stuttering, crashes, freezes, visual glitches, poor co-op experience, and more.”
    • “Multiplayer is extremely buggy, including a bug where level-ups stop working that hasn't been addressed in weeks, which happens when a player dies (which happens very often!), and another bug where bosses regain their health.”
    • “I had glitches where events that need many people start with one.”
  • story7 mentions

    The game's story is minimal, with players primarily engaging in a simulation on an island where other characters are antagonistic. Many reviewers noted the lack of a substantial narrative, feeling that the game lacks depth and rewards for progression, leading to a sense of emptiness despite enjoyable gameplay mechanics. Overall, the story aspect is seen as underdeveloped, with players encouraged to create their own narratives.

    • “Here’s the story: you're on an island and all the other teams are mad at you 😱 or like the hints say at the loading screen 'no teams are hurt, it’s only a simulation.'”
    • “Really fun arcade game with smooth controls; I can't wait to find someone to try co-op with. The fourth character I never thought I would see until pigs fly. When you see them, you will understand the joke.”
    • “Here's the story: you're on an island and all the other teams are mad at you 😱 or like the hints say at the loading screen 'no teams are hurt, it's only a simulation.'”
    • “[b]☑ no story[/b]”
    • “All you gotta do is write the story.”
  • replayability7 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable with significant replay value due to balanced scaling and unlockable skills, others feel it lacks diversity and becomes stale over time. The early access status and limited character options have been noted as factors that hinder replayability, but community engagement and ongoing updates from the developer are seen as positive signs for future improvements.

    • “I really like this game; it is enjoyable and the scaling is balanced, offering lots of replayability.”
    • “Many of the better skills are unlocked through achievements, which I find to be very fun and adds more replayability and a bit of grinding, which is a huge plus for me.”
    • “Great and enjoyable game with lots of replayability; the developer also addresses issues quickly and is very involved with the community, definitely worth the money!”
    • “The game is not replayable yet.”
    • “Good fun but very much half-baked and certainly early access; it needs more characters and diversity of moves for the sake of replayability.”
    • “Each run roughly feels the same in terms of fluidity, which reduces replay value as it gets stale.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its smooth performance and stability, particularly for an early access title, others report significant issues such as stuttering, crashes, and poor online play. Overall, there is a consensus that while the game shows potential, it requires further optimization, especially for multiplayer experiences.

    • “The performance is top-notch, making the experience smooth and enjoyable.”
    • “+ excellent performance, runs smoothly”
    • “Performance and game stability are already really great for an early access game.”
    • “Right now, this game runs like crap: stuttering, crashing, freezing, visual glitches, poor co-op experience, and more.”
    • “Can't recommend in its current state due to poor performance and lack of content.”
    • “In all honesty, I believe it's just very poorly optimized for online play and needs a lot of work on that front, or better yet, the ability to host a proper server.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both entertaining and integral to the experience, particularly in the context of gameplay mechanics that allow for exaggerated character abilities. Many users express a desire for more freedom to explore this humor without limitations during early access, emphasizing that the fun comes from the over-the-top interactions and abilities.

    • “Very funny survivor game.”
    • “Same with ult's but that's just funny, so it's whatever.”
    • “The fun of the game is how strong we can be; seeing our character deleting the entire screen is fun and also funny. Let us be happy, please!”
  • character development3 mentions

    Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while the character designs are praised for their uniqueness and vibrant aesthetics, some players find the skills and overall character progression to be uninspired and lacking depth.

    • “The game’s standout feature is its stunning character design, with each temtem having a unique and vibrant look that adds a lot of charm to the experience.”
    • “Boring skills and bad character designs that do not scale well.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere in Temtem is highly praised by users, who express a strong appreciation for its immersive and engaging environment.

    • “The atmosphere in Temtem is immersive and captivating, making every moment feel alive.”
    • “I love how the atmosphere in Temtem draws you in and makes you feel part of its vibrant world.”
    • “The rich and diverse atmosphere of Temtem enhances the overall experience, making exploration a joy.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is impacted by the frustration of players due to locked skill trees, which, while understandable in early access, can lead to disappointment when skills appear ready but remain inaccessible due to upcoming content. This limitation can detract from the overall emotional engagement and satisfaction players seek in their progression.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with users labeling it a "cash grab."

    • “This is a cash grab.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
    • “I can't enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads and in-app purchases.”
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