The Theodore Adventures
- July 20, 2017
- norum82
Get on Steam"Theodore Adventures" is a cinematic space shooter game where players help Theodore reach Juicy Island in a retro 80's style. Players must accumulate coins and collect gold bullion from the village lady to buy a plane for Theodore's journey. Each level is a mysterious island filled with obstacles to avoid and treasures to collect.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a lovely art style that adds depth to the levels.
- The 8-bit synth music is enjoyable and fits well with the platforming experience.
- For its low price, the game offers a reasonable amount of fun despite its flaws.
- The gameplay is marred by inconsistent hitboxes and buggy mechanics, making it frustrating at times.
- The game feels unfinished, with a short overall length and repetitive gameplay required to achieve goals.
- There are no achievements or screenshot capabilities, which detracts from the overall experience.
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's music features a nostalgic 8-bit synth style that resonates well with players, particularly in the title screen and first level. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, there is no option to lower the volume or mute it, so players should be prepared to embrace the music throughout their experience.
“The music did not disappoint, at least through the title screen and first level.”
“I bet the rest of the soundtrack slaps <3”
“The music is an 8bit synth style and is fine to listen to while playing.”
“There is no way to lower the volume of the game music or turn it off that I have found, so hopefully you enjoy it if you buy the game.”
“The music is an 8-bit synth style and is fine to listen to while playing.”
“Bought for the creative/nostalgic 8-bit music in the trailer.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising it as super fun and engaging, while others criticize it for feeling unfinished and buggy, particularly in its platforming elements. Overall, it showcases potential but may require further refinement.
“I understand why Nintendo would make their own spin-off series on this; super fun gameplay 10/10!”
“As it is on release, I can't recommend this game as I feel it is an okay platformer in gameplay (putting aside the few game bugs) it comes across as unfinished in design.”
“As it is on release, I can't recommend this game as I feel it is an okay platformer in gameplay (putting aside the few game bugs); it comes across as unfinished in design.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game exhibits stability issues, including bugs that affect gameplay, such as unintended double jumps, and lacks features like achievements and screenshot functionality. Users have noted these problems, which detract from the overall experience.
“I can't take screenshots using my Steam hotkey, there aren't any achievements, and it's kind of buggy (sometimes double jump activates when I don't want it to).”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I've experienced several glitches that disrupt gameplay, including character freezing and level loading issues.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a solid rating of 8/10, indicating that players find the visual presentation to be impressive and well-executed, contributing positively to the overall gaming experience.
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story has received a perfect score of 10/10, indicating that players find it exceptionally engaging and well-crafted.
“The story is incredibly immersive, drawing you in with its rich characters and intricate plot twists.”
“I was captivated by the depth of the narrative; every choice felt meaningful and impactful.”
“The world-building is exceptional, making the story feel alive and engaging at every turn.”
