The Tartarus Key
- May 31, 2023
- VerticalReach
The Tartarus Key combines thoughtful puzzles, engaging writing, and a compelling setting and melds them together inside a PS1 package. It may not create a great deal of horror, but the writing and suspense keep you moving forward.
In "The Tartarus Key," Alex Young finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and sinister creatures. To escape and save her fellow captives, she must rely on her wits and solve challenges inspired by classic horror games. The game features three distinct endings and a gripping, mysterious story.
Reviews
- story122 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
- graphics88 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- atmosphere64 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- gameplay30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- music30 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
- funny14 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
The Tartarus Key Review - A Nostalgic Callback With Suspense And Hints Of Horror Comedy
The Tartarus Key combines thoughtful puzzles, engaging writing, and a compelling setting and melds them together inside a PS1 package. It may not create a great deal of horror, but the writing and suspense keep you moving forward.
80%The Tartarus Key – Master Of Unlocking
The Tartarus Key is a brilliant puzzle horror game with challenging puzzles that are great fun to solve. The only downside is the alternative ending which is the easiest to get will cut the game abruptly short.
80%The Tartarus Key
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
65%