Theseus
- October 26, 2017
- Reply Game Studios
Theseus is a terrifyingly atmospheric adventure that is well worth experiencing for owners of PSVR.
Get on Steam"Theseus" is a single-player mystery action game with striking visuals that offers a unique VR experience. Players explore a labyrinth filled with danger in a third-person perspective, with a mix of exploration, combat, and storytelling. Guided by Ariadne's voice, they must face the monstrous Minotaur and uncover the truth behind the mysterious labyrinth. With fixed and dynamic cameras, the game provides a new kind of immersion for virtual reality enthusiasts.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game features excellent graphics and a highly immersive atmosphere, making it visually captivating.
- The over-the-shoulder perspective is well-executed, providing a comfortable experience for players prone to motion sickness.
- Despite its short length, the game offers a thrilling cinematic experience with engaging moments, particularly when encountering the Minotaur.
- The gameplay is linear and simplistic, often feeling like a walking simulator with limited player input.
- The game is very short, typically taking less than two hours to complete, leaving players wanting more content.
- Combat mechanics are underdeveloped and can feel clumsy, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics19 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their impressive visuals and immersive atmosphere, particularly in VR, where particle effects and environmental lighting enhance the experience. Players appreciate the aesthetic quality, noting that while not perfect, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's overall enjoyment and atmosphere. Highlights include striking elements like a massive minotaur, which adds to the game's engaging visual narrative.
“Graphically looks really nice, and has atmosphere by the bucketful.”
“The game has excellent visuals and sounds and a great use of particle effects and environmental lighting that really bring the game to life in VR.”
“[Gorgeous visuals and sound, incredibly immersive atmosphere that will put you on edge from start to finish, collectibles may compel you to play it again.]”
“The only way this compares to Chronos is the camera style and the graphics.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning graphics and immersive design, creating a captivating and often terrifying experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive attention to detail and the emotional impact of key moments, such as encountering the minotaur. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered one of its strongest aspects, making it a must-play for fans of atmospheric adventures.
“The atmosphere and art are fantastic.”
“With that said, the true heart of Theseus is its amazing atmosphere and attention to detail.”
“Theseus is a terrifyingly atmospheric adventure that is well worth experiencing for owners of PSVR.”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its quality and engaging narrative, though it is noted to be short and not particularly replayable for achievements. While the pacing and gameplay are well-crafted, some players feel the story concludes abruptly, leaving them wanting more. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate cinematic experiences, especially if purchased on sale.
“But the story, pacing, and general gameplay are all produced with care.”
“Really good narrative and an interesting story.”
“So, I think if you are into story and cinematic experiences and the game is on deep sale, get it and play it once.”
“Yes, it is short, but I didn't replay to get all the achievements or story elements.”
“Theseus' story ends before it starts, and the combat is a bit too simple, but it provides a fantastic environment worth exploring and moments that really stood out thanks to how intriguing they were.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Theseus is characterized by a simple and linear design, often feeling on rails, which may appeal to some players despite its lack of variety and depth. While it successfully blends stealth, platforming, and brawler mechanics, the combat, particularly swordplay, lacks satisfaction, and the overall experience can be monotonous with an extremely short campaign. However, the game's pacing and visual presentation are well-executed, providing a thrilling ride for those who enjoy its style.
“But the story, pacing, and general gameplay are all produced with care.”
“Gameplay is a bit simple and linear, practically on rails, but if you don't mind this then just grab your gamepad and go with the ride... because it can be thrilling and with a lot of eye candy around you.”
“Theseus is a third-person game that blends stealth, platforming, and brawler mechanics.”
“Gameplay is a bit simple and linear, practically on rails, but if you don't mind this then just grab your gamepad and go with the ride... because it can be thrilling and has a lot of eye candy around you.”
“The combat mechanics are okay, but the swordplay doesn't feel gratifying.”
“The campaign is extremely short, and the gameplay is very monotonous with almost no variety whatsoever, featuring a few truly frustrating moments.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong interest in replayability, suggesting that players are seeking games that offer multiple playthroughs with varied experiences or outcomes. However, specific details on how well different games achieve this are not provided.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as "top notch" and effectively enhancing the overall experience, particularly in the context of the engaging combat and well-executed third-person perspective in VR.
“The music is top notch!”
Critic Reviews
Theseus Review
Theseus is a terrifyingly atmospheric adventure that is well worth experiencing for owners of PSVR.
80%Review: Theseus
Have some high points, but they soon give way to glaring faults. Not the worst, but difficult to recommend.
45%Theseus Review - Life, Death, and Bulls
Theseus' story ends before it starts, and the combat is a bit too simple, but it provides a fantastic environment worth exploring and moments that really stood out thanks to how intriguing they were.
65%
