Them: The Summoning

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Them: The Summoning is a single player casual puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Gamatic and was released on May 16, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

When a longtime friend contacts you to visit him with the utmost urgency, you arrive to find a troubled man haunted by visions of his recently deceased wife. When he suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances, you become the main suspect in two inexplicable deaths. Framed for two murders, and with a tenacious investigator on your heels, you race to decipher the clues that will lead to the true …

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Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story7 positive mentions

graphics7 negative mentions

The game features an interesting plot with some unexpected twists that keep players engaged.
The atmosphere is effectively set by the music, creating a creepy and immersive experience.
The hidden object scenes, while challenging, are generally clear and provide a classic HOG experience.

The graphics are low resolution and can be frustratingly blurry, making it difficult to find hidden objects.
The game lacks proper resolution options and modern display support, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many hidden objects are poorly placed or have problematic hitboxes, leading to confusion and excessive random clicking.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
74%
8%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players expressing disappointment over its incomplete nature, as it is only the first chapter of a planned trilogy that appears to be abandoned. While some found the plot intriguing with a few twists, the overall execution is criticized for being shallow, poorly written, and lacking a satisfying conclusion, leaving players frustrated and unsatisfied. Additionally, the gameplay mechanics, such as pixel hunting, detract from the narrative experience, making it difficult for players to engage fully with the story.
- “The music effectively set the atmosphere, I was unsettled by the environment, and I appreciated the plot twist, but I am left wondering about the missing parts and a proper conclusion.”
- “Them - The Summoning is the first chapter of a more complex story - I didn't check if it was the only game or if there are more.”
- “The story could be interesting (this is only the first chapter of three) but it's not enough to make this game worth the effort.”
- “The story overall is nothing to write home about.”
- “The story is very easy to guess what will happen next for me.”
- “The story had some potential, but that it's an unfinished job, is just very easy to spot, and it seemed they were just getting more and more lazy, as time goes on, way too short game, with so many bad things, that I will not proceed.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
50%
35%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting low resolution and blurriness that detracts from the overall experience. While some scenes are clear and playable, the lack of customization options and poor hit detection for hidden items lead to frustration. Overall, the graphics are deemed acceptable but could benefit from significant improvements to enhance gameplay.
- “The scenes are generally clear, the graphics are satisfactory, and most hidden items are reasonably placed, making the game playable.”
- “Firstly the scenes are reasonably clear and the graphics are good enough, and most of the hidden items are decently placed, so the game is playable enough.”
- “The story and cut scene graphics are fine.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “The gameplay itself is super boring, not to mention with the low-res graphics it was a pain to go through each level, looking for 20 items that basically blend into mush.”
- “The graphics are so low quality and blurry, I couldn't make out half of the objects in the scenes.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is generally well-received, effectively setting the atmosphere and enhancing the unsettling environment. While some users found the soundtrack enjoyable, others felt it was not memorable enough for repeated listening. Overall, the music contributes positively to the mood, though it leaves some players wanting more in terms of completeness and resolution.
- “The music effectively set the atmosphere; I was unsettled by the environment, and I appreciated the plot twist.”
- “But on the really positive side, the soundtrack is nice.”
- “The music set the mood; I was creeped out by the surroundings and I loved the plot twist.”
- “The music was fine, but I would not listen to it for long.”
- “Music - 5/10”
- “The music set the mood; I was creeped out by the surroundings and I loved the plot twist, but where is the other parts and a proper ending?”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous and frustrating, primarily revolving around hidden object mechanics that lack variety and engaging challenges. Players find the low-resolution graphics and real-world proportions detrimental, making it difficult to locate items, while the overall experience is described as confusing and repetitive.
- “The gameplay is purely a hidden object game, with an inventory to complete items or to find others.”
- “The gameplay itself is super boring, not to mention with the low-res graphics it was a pain to go through each level, looking for 20 items that basically blend into mush.”
- “All the objects were made to be true to real-world proportions, which is a really bad idea once you put it into gameplay.”
- “Sometimes confusing and repetitive, all hidden-object puzzles, nothing else, not very good mechanics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is relatively short, lasting 1-2 hours, and, like many hidden object games, lacks significant replayability, making it less appealing for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game isn't very long (1-2 hours depending on how much you want to rely on the hint button) and, like most hidden object games, isn't particularly replayable.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again, as the experience doesn't change.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes or different paths makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The atmosphere is enhanced by effective music that creates an unsettling environment, contributing to the overall tension of the game. While the plot twist adds intrigue, some players feel that the lack of resolution leaves them with lingering questions.
- “The music effectively set the atmosphere, leaving me unsettled by the environment. I appreciated the plot twist, but I'm left wondering about the missing parts and a proper conclusion.”
- “The music effectively set the atmosphere, but I was unsettled by the environment. I appreciated the plot twist, but I am left wondering about the missing parts and a proper conclusion.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, as it is locked to a 4:3 aspect ratio and does not support modern display resolutions, resulting in a lack of smooth performance on contemporary gaming PCs.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized due to a lackluster and boring story, which detracts from player engagement and investment in the narrative. The anticipation for a trilogy that never materialized further emphasizes the disappointment in the game's emotional depth.
- “Very boring story; they were planning three parts but ended up only releasing this one. You can imagine why.”

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Them: The Summoning is a casual puzzle game with horror theme.

Them: The Summoning is available on PC and Windows.

Them: The Summoning was released on May 16, 2014.

Them: The Summoning was developed by Gamatic.

Them: The Summoning has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Them: The Summoning is a single player game.

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