Think To Die

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Think To Die is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by FelGC.GamesDevelopment and was released on September 22, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 218 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game features a unique and creative concept where players must find ways to die in order to progress, offering a refreshing twist on traditional puzzle mechanics.
It's free to play and offers a large number of levels, making it a decent time-killer for those looking for easy achievements.
The puzzles encourage out-of-the-box thinking and can be surprisingly satisfying to solve, with a darkly humorous undertone.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and inconsistent physics that can hinder progress.
Controls are often clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to execute precise movements required for some puzzles.
Many levels lack creativity and can feel repetitive, with some solutions relying on exploiting bugs rather than genuine puzzle-solving.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
61%
21%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of intriguing concepts and significant mechanical issues. While some players appreciate the unique mechanics and puzzle elements, many criticize the controls, glitches, and repetitiveness, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from a lack of polish and refinement.
- “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
31%
55%
14%
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 noted that the graphics options are limited and often reset, contributing to a frustrating experience. Overall, while some find the aesthetics appealing, others feel the graphics detract from the gameplay.
- “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
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact stability, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players find that these issues can be exploited for easier progression, the overall consensus is that the game's controls and physics are unreliable, making it difficult to recommend. Despite its interesting concept, the execution suffers from poor stability, rendering it unplayable for many.
- “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.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as darkly creative and satisfying, often revolving around the ironic concept of 'dying' to win. Players appreciate the unique and funny gameplay, with moments of unexpected humor adding to the overall experience. The game is frequently compared to the "Karoshi" series, noted for its lighthearted yet clever approach to challenging puzzles.
- “It's creative, darkly humorous, and surprisingly satisfying when the solution finally clicks.”
- “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”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its cheerful soundtrack and solid sound effects, while others criticize it for feeling inconsistent and reminiscent of stock music. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the music contributes positively to the overall aesthetics of the game, although there are complaints about specific issues, such as unexpected changes in tracks when minimizing the game. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a decent aspect, but it could benefit from more cohesion.
- “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.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The game's story is minimal, with some users noting a lack of depth or engagement, making it easy to play casually without needing to follow a complex narrative. However, others appreciate the humor and original ideas present in the game series, suggesting a lighthearted backstory 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.”
- “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”
- “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.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 trial and error to achieve their goals.
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unnecessary, expressing frustration over its implementation.
- “It is tedious, and I have no idea why this had to be the case.”
- “The grinding feels endless and offers little reward for the time invested.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”