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Think To Die

69%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, stability
69% User Score Based on 216 reviews

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"Think to Die" is a casual puzzle game that challenges you to figure out how to die in each level to progress. With over 145 levels of increasing difficulty and the option to skip if stuck, it offers a unique twist on the survival genre. Inspired by the Karoshi Series, it features happy background music and additional puzzle mechanics for added entertainment.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 216 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
gameplay8 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and interesting concept where players must find creative ways to die to progress through levels.
  • It's free to play and offers easy achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
  • The game features a large number of levels (150) with varying challenges, providing a decent amount of content for a short time killer.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to frustrating gameplay and unreliable physics.
  • Controls are often unresponsive and clunky, making it difficult to execute precise movements required for puzzle-solving.
  • Many puzzles lack creativity and can be solved through unintended exploits, diminishing the overall challenge and enjoyment.
  • gameplay
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of interesting concepts and frustrating mechanics. While some players appreciate the unique ideas and puzzle elements, many criticize the controls, glitches, and repetitiveness, leading to a lack of lasting appeal. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by technical issues and inconsistent mechanics, despite some moments of enjoyment.

    • “The idea behind the gameplay is awesome.”
    • “It's a nice twist on the traditional 'get to the finish without dying' gameplay of puzzle platformers like this one.”
    • “Think to die is a fun little game that has a surprising amount of levels, a lot of interesting ideas and solutions, and a pretty neat mechanic being that when you die you advance.”
    • “However, the actual mechanics and gameplay in this game are not very good.”
    • “The jump mechanic, among others, is completely broken and the collision detection is terrible.”
    • “This game is alright, I got about an hour of gameplay out of it, but it became boring and repetitive really quickly.”
  • graphics
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and simplicity, while others criticize the visuals as bland, cluttered, or poorly optimized, leading to performance issues even on low settings. Many users note that the graphics options are limited and often reset, contributing to a frustrating experience. Overall, while some find the graphics charming and fitting for the game's concept, others feel they detract from the gameplay due to technical shortcomings.

    • “A graphically beautiful game, with a clever idea.”
    • “I really like the graphic style, so I would recommend it to people who are bored and don't want to spend any money for a quick short game.”
    • “The music is good, a lot of levels with different challenges as you progress and the graphics look good but simplistic in a good way.”
    • “Here, the characters are uninteresting polygons, the color schemes aren't attractive, and everything just looks bad regardless of graphics settings.”
    • “It's rather odd considering that the graphics themselves are extremely simple, to the point that they're almost a throwback to the mid 90s.”
    • “Even with the graphics as low as they can go, it runs with a 5 second lag and it is very choppy.”
  • stability
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact the stability and responsiveness of controls, making gameplay frustrating and at times unplayable. While some players find that these issues can be exploited for easier progression, the overall consensus is that the game's stability is poor, with many recommending caution due to its buggy nature. Despite its interesting concept, the execution suffers from unreliable physics and imprecise controls, leading to a mixed reception regarding its stability.

    • “I'm struggling to recommend this game; it's buggy and boring.”
    • “Sadly, the controls are very buggy and glitchy while using either controller or keyboard.”
    • “The concept is great, and the art isn't bad, but the game is unplayably buggy.”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its cheerful soundtrack and aesthetic appeal, while others criticize it for feeling like stock music and lacking consistency. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, even if some find it annoying or poorly executed. Overall, the music is seen as a decent aspect of the game, contributing positively to its atmosphere.

    • “Nice aesthetics, cheerful soundtrack, excellent price (free), a decent game all round.”
    • “Music is great and it's a cool idea.”
    • “The music is good, a lot of levels with different challenges as you progress and the graphics look good but simplistic in a good way.”
    • “When you minimize the game with the minimize button, the music stops as expected, but double-clicking the icon on the taskbar to minimize it makes a different song start playing for some reason.”
    • “The music is annoying; it sounds like stock music reminiscent of LittleBigPlanet but worse.”
    • “Bad music: please just pick a musical mood and stick with it.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and twisted nature, with a unique premise that requires players to 'die' to win, which many find amusing. Players appreciate the game's funny moments and quirky design, often comparing it favorably to the "Karoshi" series for its originality and comedic elements. Overall, the game is described as simple yet entertaining, making it hard not to recommend for those who enjoy a lighthearted challenge.

    • “It's like a puzzle game with a dark and twisted sense of humor.”
    • “The game concept is funny too, you have to 'die' to win.. lol :p”
    • “A little funny, a little difficult, it is hard not to recommend this no-cost game.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The "story" aspect of the game is minimal, with some users noting a lack of a compelling narrative or advanced gameplay, making it easy to play casually. However, the game does incorporate a sense of humor and a light backstory, which adds a unique charm to its design. Overall, while the story may not be a focal point, it offers a quirky context that complements the gameplay.

    • “If you google 'karoshi game' or 'venbrux karoshi' you'll find the game series that sparked the original idea with zero bugs, eye-friendly game design, and actual original ideas for levels, plus a bit of a sense of humor and backstory.”
    • “If you google 'karoshi game' or 'venbrux karoshi' you'll find the game series that sparked the original idea with zero bugs, eye-friendly game design and actual original ideas for levels, plus a bit of a sense of humor and backstory.”
    • “As I said, I couldn't get very far into the game, but there's no story you need to know or advanced gameplay, so it'd be very easy to play a level here and there when you've got a few minutes to spare.”
    • “- no story to keep attention”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a darkly humorous premise where players must intentionally cause their characters' demise through various means, such as navigating obstacles and traps. This unique approach elicits a mix of amusement and frustration, as players engage in a cycle of failure and creativity in their attempts to progress.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and question its necessity, indicating a lack of enjoyment in the repetitive tasks required.

    • “It is tedious, and I have no idea why this had to be the case.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward.”
    • “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over without any sense of progress.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant performance issues, with users reporting slow speeds and noticeable lag during gameplay.

    • “The game runs slowly and is very laggy.”
    • “Performance issues make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and stuttering ruin the experience.”

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