Tessa's Ark

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Tessa's Ark is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Andrew Higgins and was released on February 26, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A Sci-fi RPG set in a world where humans have shed the limitations of the corporeal body to inhabit existence as beings of pure thought. Solve puzzles to unlock the secrets of the digital reality.

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Single-Player

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique art style and interesting character designs.
It offers easy achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
The puzzles are intellectually challenging and require logical thinking, providing a good mental workout.

The gameplay is monotonous and lacks variety, with only one chapter available and no updates for a long time.
The writing and narrative are poorly executed, making it difficult to follow the story.
Controls are unintuitive, and the tutorial does not effectively guide players through the mechanics.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its complexity and philosophical depth, exploring themes like life and humanity's purpose, though it can be challenging to follow without close attention. While the characters and narrative are engaging, some players find the writing could use refinement, and the integration of puzzles can sometimes disrupt the flow of the story. Overall, the combination of a compelling backstory and stunning art style contributes to a rich narrative experience, despite some inconsistencies in puzzle difficulty and clarity.
- “The story is brilliant, the characters are amazing, and the puzzles are somewhat hard to understand but not laborious.”
- “Behind the weak elements of role-playing is a complex story that philosophizes on many inconspicuous topics such as life, mental abilities, and the goal of humanity to develop without a specific goal.”
- “What is reality and what is illusion is for the player to decide, but the story of protagonist Tessa needs help to escape from a computer program that threatens to destroy her.”
- “The narrative presented as a visual short story is soaring and requires the player to have strong mathematical knowledge in order to understand what is happening and to find hidden thoughts.”
- “What is reality and what illusion is a player to decide, but the story of protagonist Tessa needs help to escape from a computer program that threatens to destroy her.”
- “Too many words to explain the same small amount of storyline that exists.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the lackluster 2D visuals and calling for a shift to 3D graphics, while others praise the unique art style and overall presentation. Despite the 2D format, the artwork and atmosphere are highlighted as standout features, contributing positively to the game's appeal. Overall, the graphics may not meet the expectations of those seeking modern 3D experiences, but they are appreciated by players who value artistic design.
- “Why: this game offers a pretty unique artwork of the characters.”
- “First off, the art and graphics are really nice, as is the whole presentation and atmosphere.”
- “This game is amazing, the story and the art style are genuinely stunning.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around logical thinking and basic arithmetic skills, with a tutorial that introduces the mechanics but leaves much to be discovered through exploration. While it encourages thoughtful decision-making, some players find it monotonous, particularly after completing the first chapter, which may lead to a sense of repetitiveness.
- “Gameplay is good; it requires you to think about your actions carefully.”
- “The gameplay consists mainly of logical thinking and utilizing skills like adding and subtracting.”
- “The tutorial gives some introduction, but guessing and exploring the puzzle mechanics was its own challenge.”
- “After finishing the first chapter, the gameplay consists mainly of logical thinking and basic arithmetic skills, which is more or less how the gameplay looks.”
- “Monotonous gameplay.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers consistently praise the game's art and graphics, highlighting that the overall presentation significantly enhances the immersive atmosphere.
- “The art and graphics are stunning, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The entire presentation and atmosphere of the game are captivating and beautifully crafted.”
- “The atmosphere is rich and engaging, making every moment feel alive and vibrant.”