Theyest Thou

About

"Theyest Thou" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game, where players explore an ancient labyrinth filled with mysterious mechanisms and cryptic runes. The objective is to uncover the truth behind a long-forgotten civilization and its enigmatic deity, Narayan. Players must solve challenging puzzles, utilizing the unique abilities of different characters to progress, revealing the profound secrets of this captivating world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 166 reviews

gameplay30 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique telekinesis mechanic that allows players to control and shoot guns remotely, creating engaging tactical gameplay.
The art style and level design are visually appealing, with a variety of challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and interesting.
Despite its short length, the game is fun and well worth the price, providing a satisfying experience with innovative mechanics.

The enemy AI can be frustratingly overpowered, often resulting in instant deaths that feel unfair and arbitrary.
The control scheme can be cumbersome, particularly with the need for manual reloading and the difficulty in managing multiple weapons simultaneously.
Some levels, particularly the final boss fight, are poorly designed and can feel overly punishing, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
51%
4%
The gameplay is praised for its unique and innovative mechanics, particularly the ability to remotely control guns, which adds a refreshing twist to the top-down shooter genre. While many players found the mechanics fun and engaging, some felt that the game did not fully explore its potential and lacked challenge, particularly in certain levels. Overall, the gameplay is described as intuitive and enjoyable, with a good balance of action and puzzle elements, making it a worthwhile experience despite its brevity.
- “Gameplay felt refreshing and intuitive.”
- “The core gameplay mechanic is really fun, and I appreciated the pace at which new weapons and concepts were introduced.”
- “Gun mechanics feel smooth, and messing with the AI using levitation is a lot of fun.”
- “You can beat each level with the weapons available on that floor, so why the inventory mechanic?”
- “I feel the game did not fully realize the potential of the core mechanic.”
- “Some mechanics were not fully explored; I wish there were more levels like small silos, which requires moving your character while you position guns.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The game's graphics are praised for their interesting and minimalistic art style, contributing to a visually aesthetic experience. However, the repetitive use of white corridors can detract from the overall visual appeal. Despite some frustrations with gameplay, the artistic effort and thematic elements are well-received by players.
- “While this game is quite fun and feels pretty good to play until the end with an interesting gimmick and a cool art style.”
- “I liked the game's aesthetic and world, and appreciated these even more after watching the short 'making of' documentary on YouTube.”
- “I love the art style and everything about the developer effort.”
- “The concept, the graphics, the audio, the setting, the protagonist, the writing, and even the title are all good, but it itself is downright painful to play.”
- “The graphics are disappointing and fail to meet modern standards.”
- “The visuals lack detail and feel outdated compared to other games.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
67%
25%
The game's story is often perceived as an afterthought, conveyed through messages on colorful video screens that many players find difficult to understand. Dialogue can feel forced, detracting from the narrative experience, but the engaging gameplay compensates for these shortcomings. Overall, while the story may not resonate strongly, it does not overshadow the game's enjoyable mechanics.
- “Cool to be able to watch the development story on YouTube as well.”
- “However, I can't claim to really understand the game's story, which is told through messages that appear when the player approaches colorful video screens spread throughout the game's levels.”
- “Although, I do have to say that the story for this game feels very slapped on top or as an afterthought.”
- “Some of the dialogue in the story seemed very forced, but the gameplay makes up for what the story lacks.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its quality and how well it complements the minimalistic graphics and gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “I love the minimalistic graphics and the music in the background.”
- “The music and gameplay were top-notch.”
- “I like the music.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Users report that the game is generally buggy, although it runs well on Linux, where it performs natively without issues.
- “I played on Linux where it runs great natively.”
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is perceived as a cash grab, though reviewers suggest it may not be as exploitative as typically associated with that term.
- “This game is technically a cash grab, but not in the same sense as you think it is.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's high replayability, particularly due to its larger levels that offer multiple solutions, encouraging varied playthroughs.
- “The game is very replayable, with the larger levels offering a variety of different solutions.”
- “The game is highly replayable due to its expansive levels that present numerous solutions.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's humor particularly engaging, especially when attempting unconventional playstyles, such as completing the game without shooting enemies, which leads to amusing and entertaining scenarios.
- “Right now I am trying to beat the game without shooting an enemy, and it's hilarious.”