Thickety Creek

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Thickety Creek is a single player action game. It was developed by Fire Maple Games and was released on December 29, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews

story7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an engaging storyline, consistent with the high standards of Fire Maple Games.
Puzzles are enjoyable and moderately challenging, providing a fun experience for players.
The game is quick to play, making it a good option for those looking for a short adventure.

The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, leading to feelings of it being overpriced.
There are frequent crashes on various devices, making the game unplayable for many users.
Navigation is frustrating due to a lack of fast travel options and a confusing map layout.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The story aspect of the game received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and enjoyable, while others criticized it for being flawed, hard to follow, or lacking depth compared to previous titles by the developer. While the graphics and puzzles were often praised, the narrative coherence and exploration elements left some players wanting more. Overall, the story was seen as a highlight for some, but a disappointment for others, indicating a divide in player experience.
- “The story was very engaging, and the characters are endearing.”
- “Beautiful graphics, interesting storyline, moderate difficulty, and has a classic feel for Fire Maple Games.”
- “Fantastic game well put together, great graphics and excellent story line!”
- “This game follows the tradition of previous games by the developer, but except for a few touches here and there, it falls short of expectations in terms of storytelling and exploration.”
- “While I've highly enjoyed other Fire Maple games, I didn't find the puzzles here intuitive and the story progression was inexplicable.”
- “I love the Fire Maple games; they are quite challenging and the graphics are good, but this one was not on par with the rest of them. The storyline was flawed, some of the things didn't really make sense, and it was very short.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
17%
8%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their high quality and beauty, maintaining the standard expected from Fire Maple Games. While many users appreciate the vibrant visuals and overall aesthetic, some feel that this particular title falls short compared to previous releases, citing a lack of vibrancy and a shorter gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are described as excellent, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “Graphically the game is of a high standard, and the locations are beautiful.”
- “Beautiful graphics, interesting storyline, moderate difficulty, and has a classic feel for Fire Maple games.”
- “Fantastic game well put together, great graphics and excellent story line!”
- “I missed the vibrancy of the graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is noted for being brief, with some players completing it in about an hour, leading to dissatisfaction compared to other games that offer longer and more varied experiences, including bonus content. However, there are also positive remarks highlighting the gameplay as fantastic.
- “Oh, the gameplay is fantastic!”
- “There was only an hour or so of gameplay - I finished it quickly enough that the store would still allow me a refund when I came here to review.”
- “Other games have much more to do, longer gameplay, and some even have bonus gameplay.”
- “Other games have much more to do, longer gameplay, and some even have bonus gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's soundtrack is praised for evoking a nostalgic and eerie atmosphere, reminiscent of fond childhood summer memories, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “I like the soundtrack for this game; it always gives me an eerie but good nostalgia, like a forgotten good summer time as a child.”
- “The music is great in this one.”