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Terry's Other Games

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100% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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Terry's Other Games is a single player and multiplayer arcade platformer game. It was developed by Terry Cavanagh and was released on February 13, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hi, I'm Terry Cavanagh! You might remember me from such videogames as Dicey Dungeons, Super Hexagon, and VVVVVV. Here are a few other things I've made over the years!

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
  • The collection offers a wide variety of unique, experimental indie games showcasing Terry Cavanagh's creative evolution and design sensibilities.
  • Standout games like Tiny Heist, Don't Look Back, and Naya's Quest deliver compelling gameplay experiences with strong emotional or puzzle elements.
  • The compilation is well-presented with a smooth launcher, controller support, localization into multiple languages, and developer commentary providing insights.
  • Many games are small, rough around the edges, or unfinished projects that serve more as creative experiments than full polished experiences.
  • Some titles can be very difficult or clunky, which may frustrate players not accustomed to high difficulty or old-school design.
  • Most games are short, and many are easily completed within a few hours, limiting long-term replay value aside from dedicated fans or collectors.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay emphasizes simplicity and retro-inspired pixel art, focusing on mechanics and emotional engagement over technical complexity. The collection features a range of experiences from short, memorable games to deeply addictive arcade-style titles, all offering interesting and enjoyable mechanics. Notably, some games showcase innovative designs, like the brilliantly simple card drafting in "grab them by the eyes."

    • “Some are shorter experiences that you might play once, while others are addictive score attack arcade games with a lot of mechanical depth, but regardless of size and length I felt that they all had something interesting to say.”
    • “"Grab Them by the Eyes" had one of the simplest yet most brilliant card drafting mechanics that I have ever seen.”
    • “Most games are fairly small, but definitely enjoyable, both in terms of gameplay and design.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of Naya's Quest is praised as an engaging and thought-provoking experience, making it a highlight of the bundle. Players find it challenging yet enjoyable without being overly long, contributing significantly to the overall value of the collection.

    • “Naya's Quest is an amazing mind bender and I am so glad to have played it. The whole bundle is worth it for that game alone.”
    • “Naya's Quest is a really fun, quite tough but not annoyingly long puzzle game.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The games are noted for being uniquely engaging and replayable despite their modest origins, with clever and entertaining elements that provide enjoyable experiences for a wide range of players.

    • “Copycat is surprisingly engaging and replayable, and Hero's Adventure is clever and funny.”
    • “None of these games are necessarily going to blow you away, but most of the descriptions make that apparent. A lot of these were made as part of game jams or are early projects, but they're unique, replayable, and offer something for everyone.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is praised for being clever and funny, especially through the unique and amusing "grab them by the eyes" concept, which stands out as a highlight. Overall, the humor adds to the game's engaging and replayable experience.

    • “Copycat is surprisingly engaging and replayable, and the hero's adventure is clever and funny.”
    • “But as many other reviews will likely point out, the highlight is definitely 'grab them by the eyes,' which is just a really funny concept brought to life.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics primarily feature pixel art and lo-fi styles that emphasize retro aesthetics, prioritizing gameplay and emotional impact over technical polish. This nostalgic visual approach complements the challenging gameplay, with standout titles like Naya's Quest offering innovative use of perspective and dimensions.

    • “Most of the included titles use pixel art and lo-fi aesthetics, drawing on retro sensibilities that focus attention on mechanics and emotion rather than technical spectacle.”
    • “My favorite so far is Naya's Quest; I love the way it plays with perspective and dimensions even if it's confusing at first.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of these games is marked by Cavanagh's signature polished, minimalist style, delivering compact adventures that thoughtfully explore themes like mortality, perception, and stealth with clear emotional impact.

    • “Some games, such as Don't Look Back, Naya’s Quest, or Tiny Heist, carry the distinct polish and emotional clarity Cavanagh is known for, offering compact adventures that explore mortality, perception, and stealth through minimalist design.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is well-optimized, with efforts made to ensure older titles run smoothly on modern systems through a unified launcher that supports multiple operating systems.

    • “Cavanagh has done the work of ensuring that these older games run smoothly on modern systems, consolidating them in a clean launcher with support for multiple operating systems.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music features customizable sound settings, allowing players to adjust the main volume, music volume, and sound effects separately for a tailored audio experience.

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Terry's Other Games is a arcade platformer game.

Terry's Other Games is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Terry's Other Games was released on February 13, 2025.

Terry's Other Games was developed by Terry Cavanagh.

Terry's Other Games has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Terry's Other Games for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Terry's Other Games is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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