tERRORbane

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 55 reviews
  • humor
  • story
  • gameplay
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tERRORbane is a must-play journey for anyone who loves gaming, especially 2D role-playing titles. Whoever thought discovering glitches and bugs in a game would be so funny and enjoyable!
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tERRORbane is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing Game with approximately 45 hours of playtime. In this unique game, you must use bugs to your advantage and navigate through a world where everything is commentated on by the Developer. Your choices impact the story and the bugs you encounter, encouraging replayability to discover new stories and characters beyond the ending credits.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
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Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
humor25 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • tERRORbane features hilarious meta-humor and innovative gameplay that pokes fun at gaming tropes, making it a unique experience.
  • The game encourages exploration and experimentation, with multiple paths and endings that enhance replayability.
  • Players appreciate the charming visuals, engaging voice acting, and the overall creativity that went into the game's design.
  • Many players find the game too short and feel that it lacks substantial content, leading to a sense of repetition.
  • The combat mechanics are criticized for being simplistic and not challenging, often relying on quick-time events.
  • Some players feel that the humor falls flat and that the developer character is annoying, detracting from the overall experience.
  • humor25 mentions

    The humor in "Terrorbane" is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its meta humor and clever nods to game design tropes, reminiscent of titles like "The Stanley Parable." While some found the comedic elements genuinely funny and charming, others criticized the execution, describing the humor as hit-or-miss and the developer character as annoying. Overall, the game is seen as a unique experience that can be entertaining, especially for those who enjoy exploring its humorous bugs and glitches.

    • “Terrorbane is a comedy adventure game which feels like a nod to the Stanley Parable style of character-vs-narrator humor.”
    • “The best thing about the game is the good meta humor and the amusing bugs you can find.”
    • “It's funny, plainly meta, and loves to poke fun at JRPGs and gaming in general.”
  • story8 mentions

    The story is described as somewhat tropey and poorly written, with players often feeling disengaged in the early hours. However, the game offers multiple branching paths that can lead to humorous and wacky outcomes, encouraging players to explore and "break" the narrative, which some find enjoyable despite the bugs. Overall, while the story may not captivate everyone, the unique gameplay mechanics and the ability to influence the narrative provide a fun experience for those willing to engage with its quirks.

    • “It has multiple paths of the storyline to get to the end and as you fill up the bug list it gets wackier once you break all the areas and get the true ending.”
    • “It's a great story and gameplay; I find myself enjoying it over and over again, and hit 100% bugs found now and 20/25 achievements at the moment, planning to finish up the last bit.”
    • “The story and its writing are very poor, and I personally didn't get any interest in it throughout the first couple of hours.”
    • “Each act has two or three ways it can play out, each with its own humor and bugs to find, and all the branching paths eventually connect back to the main story beats to guide you to an end.”
    • “It has multiple paths of the storyline to get to the end, and as you fill up the bug list, it gets wackier once you break all the areas and get the true ending.”
  • gameplay7 mentions

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some users praising its creativity and puzzle mechanics, while others find certain aspects lacking. Overall, it features an innovative premise that combines humor with varied gameplay elements, making it enjoyable for many players who appreciate its unique approach.

    • “The non-puzzle mechanics are fun enough and mostly don't overstay their welcome.”
    • “The humor is fine, but the moments of actual gameplay are horrifically bad.”
    • “Gameplay gets creative at times, and it is during those moments that I noticed the amount of love put into this game.”
    • “A very interesting puzzle game about finding bugs (not like insects) in a game, with some additional one-off mechanics.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability is notably poor, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users. Despite the frustration, some players find humor in the experience of discovering these issues.

    • “This game is buggy as hell.”
    • “Whoever thought discovering glitches and bugs in a game would be so funny and enjoyable!”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in "Terrorbane" is a standout feature, blending old-school RPG satire with clever pop culture references and a surprisingly engaging soundtrack. Players particularly highlight tracks like "deadburg" as memorable, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

    • “Sprinkle in some old-school RPG satire, commentary on games as a whole, references to other pop culture, and a surprisingly great soundtrack (deadburg is such a banger), and you have Terrorbane.”
    • “Once again, the soundtrack is a highlight for me, especially for those that recognize the references and samplings it uses.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Many users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and time-consuming, with some expressing confusion over positive reviews, as they feel the game is short and primarily involves waiting rather than engaging gameplay.

    • “I really don't understand the positive reviews; the game is short and tedious. Most of the time playing is spent waiting.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
  • graphics1 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their crisp and clean visuals, showcasing a variety of styles from fully animated scenes to text-based landscapes, even incorporating glitch effects effectively.

    • “The visuals are crisp and clean, whether normal or glitched out, fully animated or text-based landscapes.”
    • “The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
    • “Every scene is beautifully rendered, making exploration a visual delight.”
    • “The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as unique and charming, with a blend of humor that culminates in a touching true ending, leaving a lasting impact on players.

    • “It was unique, charming, funny, and its true ending was touching.”
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Critic Reviews

79% average critic score

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Play time

45hMedian play time
45hAverage play time
45-45hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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