TERMINUS

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TERMINUS is a single player casual simulation game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Showbag Entertainment and was released on November 14, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

TERMINUS presents a quest, a choose-your-own adventure into a mysterious universe of alien architecture populated by humanoid clones and cryptic symbols. Prepare yourself for a slippage of time and space into five distinct realms: cross the frontier through Fleshold Crossing; take respite in Known Unknown; lose yourself within Scumm Engine; face impending danger in the tower of Gog & Mago…

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Visually stunning and beautifully designed surreal psychedelic VR experience with impressive large-scale environments and unique art style.
Fantastic and immersive audio design that enhances the trippy and dream-like atmosphere.
Accessible and comfortable for VR newcomers with a calming and imaginative journey that captivates and inspires.

Lacks interactivity and gameplay elements, making it feel more like a tech demo or artistic experience rather than a full game.
Short duration with some reviewers feeling the content and polish do not fully justify the price.
Occasional graphical glitches and underdeveloped narrative or thematic depth limit engagement for those seeking a meaningful storyline.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and immersive, trippy atmosphere, enhancing the VR experience. While the sound design is strong and engaging, some users note a desire for more extensive music throughout. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Great sound design and music too, with interesting use of shaders to mess with perception in one part.”
- “This is the most trippy VR experience out there right now, featuring excellent space face-melting music, better than I expected, worth it and I want to do it again.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story lacks depth and meaningful messaging, offering little for players to engage with or reflect upon. While the themes across episodes show some consistency, the narrative feels minimal and more of a backdrop for the experience rather than a compelling element.
- “The minor graphical glitches and poor models can be overlooked if there was something engaging underneath, but there isn't any story or meaningful message to dig into or think seriously about.”
- “There's a consistency to the themes of the 5 episodes and I'm sure the developers could explain the story behind it, but with chapter titles like 'Scumm Engine' and 'Gog and Magog' I'm okay to just hang on for the ride.”
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graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are marred by minor glitches and low-quality models, detracting from the overall experience. Users feel the visuals lack polish and the game worlds seem underdeveloped, which diminishes engagement, especially given the absence of a compelling story or meaningful content.
- “The minor graphical glitches and poor models can be looked past if there's something engaging underneath them, but there isn't any kind of story or messaging at all that you can dig into or think seriously about.”
- “I do wish the graphics were a bit more polished, and I wish the worlds were a bit more realized.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally acceptable, though minor graphical glitches and subpar models are present. However, these issues are somewhat overshadowed by the lack of engaging content or meaningful narrative.