Tether

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"Tether" is a sport-themed game that lets you explore colorful 2D climbing gyms, either alone or with friends, mastering its unique physics-driven movement system of grabbing, swinging, and flinging. Its focus on speedrunning allows players to continually challenge themselves through built-in timers and leaderboards, while Adventure Mode offers a difficult map to test your skills.

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100%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

The art style and music are charming and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience.
The movement system is unique and intuitive, making it fun to play solo or with friends.
Adventure mode offers a satisfying challenge, while climbing mode provides quick, fun routes for speedrunning.

The controls can be challenging to master, which may frustrate some players.
The user interface can be confusing at first, requiring some time to get used to.
Some players may find falling down holes repeatedly to be frustrating.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are widely praised for their charming and fun art style, which complements the engaging gameplay and clever puzzles. Players appreciate the visual appeal, noting that it enhances the overall experience, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “The art style and music are really fun!”
- “A very clever puzzle game with interesting physics and a very charming art style.”
- “Great art style, fun gameplay especially with a friend.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and fun, complementing the charming art style and engaging physics. Overall, it enhances the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
- “First of all, the art and music for this game are great.”
- “The art style and music are really fun!”
- “Physics are great, art is super charming, and the music is great too!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in Tether is highlighted as a source of enjoyment, particularly when playing with friends, adding a fun and engaging element to the indie game experience. Players appreciate the comedic moments that arise as they improve their skills.
- “Tether evokes a neat feeling when you realize you are 'getting good'; it's a very enjoyable indie game, and hilarious when you play with friends.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with witty dialogue and funny character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates slapstick comedy; the unexpected moments always catch me off guard and make for a great time.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun factor, particularly when played with a friend, and is complemented by a great art style.
- “Great art style, fun gameplay especially with a friend.”