Thalamus
- April 29, 2022
- trulyDigital
"Thalamus is a game that recently released and has gained popularity. The developers appreciate player feedback and are working on updates for Chapter 1, including bug fixes and additional explanations for the story. Plans for Chapter 2 include addressing unanswered questions and adding combat variation."
Reviews
- The graphics are well done and the game runs smoothly without lag.
- The puzzles are fun to solve and provide a good challenge.
- The story has potential and could become interesting as more chapters are released.
- The game is slow, clumsy, and often feels tedious and boring.
- The controls are poorly resolved, making gameplay frustrating.
- The lighting and settings lack charisma, detracting from the overall experience.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it tedious and poorly executed, while others appreciate its potential and visual presentation. However, many agree that it lacks clarity and depth, suggesting a need for more backstory to enhance the overall narrative experience.
“Through the graphics and the story, this game is truly flawless!”
“Looks great, runs smoothly, and the story seems like it could end up being pretty interesting.”
“The story is interesting, but you need more backstory.”
“I haven't been able to finish the game due to how tedious and boring it is. In all the time I was playing, there was nothing scary about it, and the story is terrible.”
“The story of the game feels way too vague and confusing.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their quality and smooth performance, especially considering its low price point. While many players find the visuals impressive and seamless, some note that the abundance of effects can be overwhelming. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's overall experience.
“Through the graphics and the story, this game is truly flawless!”
“The graphics are pretty good for a game this cheap.”
“The game has great graphics, no lag, and I did not expect this.”
“The game has well graphics, no lag, and I did not expect this.”
“The game is smooth, but there are too many effects.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with poorly resolved controls and unengaging puzzles contributing to a lack of enjoyment. Many reviewers struggled to finish the game due to its repetitive nature and lack of compelling elements, such as a captivating story or scares.
“The controls are not very well resolved, the puzzles are tedious, and the game does not look very good technically.”
“I haven't been able to finish the game due to how tedious and boring it is, but in all the time I was playing, there was nothing scary about it and the story is terrible.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its impressive visuals and smooth performance, suggesting effective optimization that enhances the overall experience.
“The game runs smoothly, and the optimization really enhances the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it looks great and performs flawlessly.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gameplay experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a solid experience that presents a moderate level of challenge.
“The gameplay is pretty good and offers a bit of a challenge.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with users praising the quality of the soundtrack and the effectiveness of the sound effects, contributing positively to the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is fantastic, and the sound effects are exceptional.”
“The sound design really enhances the overall experience with its great soundtrack and impressive sound effects.”
“I love the music in this game; it perfectly complements the gameplay and immerses you in the world.”