Thy Creature
- November 14, 2022
- Growing Seeds Corporation
Get on Steam"Thy Creature" is a simulation game where you nurture and grow a mysterious creature from a seed. Shape its evolution by providing different environments, food, and social interactions. Explore various biomes, meet other creatures, and uncover the secrets of this unique organism's origin and purpose.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack, particularly the opening by Mili, which enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The story is well-written and emotionally engaging, with interesting characters that players can become invested in.
- The gameplay combines challenging bullet hell mechanics with puzzles, providing a unique experience that keeps players engaged.
- The game suffers from pacing issues and a drop in plot quality compared to its early access version, leaving some players disappointed.
- Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively high, making it frustrating for those not experienced with bullet hell games.
- There are several bugs and glitches present, including issues with hitboxes and menu navigation, which detract from the overall experience.
- story26 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its intriguing and well-written narrative, featuring interesting characters and a unique take on classic themes, such as those found in "Frankenstein." However, some players express disappointment with the pacing and tonal shifts, particularly between the early access and final release, which detracts from the overall experience. While the gameplay is challenging, many feel that the story's depth and emotional resonance make it worth persevering through the difficulties.
“The story is intriguing and the characters are likable as well.”
“The story is interesting, emotive, and beautifully written; it somewhat follows the plot of Frankenstein while definitely being its own unique and intriguing take.”
“The storyline, character design, and OST are absolutely fabulous.”
“I enjoyed the puzzles, but as someone who puts a lot of importance on plot, I'm really disappointed at the drop in quality between the early access and final release.”
“The intro ends, you start a new game and open in a dark corridor. It hints at a somber tone, but then you cross the corridor and suddenly get given a quest by these three characters who did not acknowledge your existence until the end of the conversation. Then it turns out that they are with you, and the tone does a complete 180; the enemies are goofy-looking instead of scary, and the relaxed attitude of the characters erases any tension, leaving the player very confused until you get to floors 2-3.”
“The story feels much simpler, with the pacing of the early access version mostly gone.”
- music14 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with standout tracks from the group mili and haunting compositions that fit the dark fantasy theme. Players appreciate the excellent integration of music with the visuals, although some note minor issues with sound effects. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's immersive experience and storytelling.
“It has beautiful animation and a wonderful song sung by a group called mili.”
“The style is very nice for the dark fantasy and almost horror aspect they want to achieve, and the deep string music they've composed is fantastic at setting the atmosphere.”
“The puzzles are fun and gradually get harder and more interesting, the bullet hell battle mechanic is challenging and at times intense and the music is just beautiful from the opening by mili (featuring stunning animations) to the haunting boss music.”
“By the way, apparently one of the very late-game songs used in the game can get flagged for copyright if you try to stream it.”
“Dodging bullets in tight spaces is annoying, until you go into the manager's office and just vibe to the soundtrack.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and unique aesthetic, creating a charming and compelling atmosphere that enhances the narrative experience. Each floor features distinct designs, contributing to the overall beauty of the game, although some players note that the art style can occasionally make gameplay, such as dodging bullets, feel a bit unclear. Overall, the artwork, character depictions, and environmental designs are highlighted as standout elements that elevate the game's appeal.
“The atmosphere, the themes, and aesthetics are really good; each floor is so unique and different!”
“Aesthetically, these are always beautiful games; there's a charm to the art style and it's very pleasing to the eye.”
“The aesthetics of the game are visually beautiful with a unique style, and the game portrays a narrative through gaming, which is an interesting concept.”
“- The art style means dodging bullets can be a bit fuzzy.”
“Did you ever read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and think how it could be improved if it was also bullet hell with a macabre stuffed-animal aesthetic?”
“I love the artwork of not just the characters (and trust me they are very good) but the environment and the nepes (good god those look creepy).”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of challenging mechanics and engaging puzzles, with some players finding it frustratingly difficult while others appreciate the challenge and fun it offers. The experience is enhanced by an intriguing story and beautiful music, although opinions vary on the necessity of the difficulty level. Overall, the gameplay provides a rewarding experience, especially after a difficulty patch, with a manageable length of 10-15 hours.
“The gameplay was hard, no doubt, and sometimes had me leaving to cool off, but I would always come back because even if it was hard, I had fun playing the game, looking for clues and uncovering the story.”
“The gameplay is challenging (which is so good) and the story is so, so, so interesting!”
“The puzzles are fun and gradually get harder and more interesting; the bullet hell battle mechanic is challenging and at times intense, and the music is just beautiful from the opening by Mili (featuring stunning animations) to the haunting boss music.”
“The gameplay is horrendously difficult - and what makes that difficult gameplay worse is that it's entirely unnecessary.”
“Another issue for me personally is that I find 'bullet hell' games quite frustrating and difficult, but this is less of a critique of the game and more of a comment about how much I struggle with certain game mechanics.”
“The gameplay was hard, no doubt, and sometimes had me leaving to cool off, but I would always come back because even if it was hard, I had fun playing the game, looking for clues, looking for the story.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its unique and visually appealing environments, complemented by a strong dark fantasy aesthetic and haunting music that enhances the experience. However, some users feel that the atmosphere has diminished since early access, despite the overall positive reception of the art and storytelling elements.
“The atmosphere, the themes, and aesthetics are really good; each floor is so unique and different!”
“The style is very nice for the dark fantasy and almost horror aspect they want to achieve, and the deep string music they've composed is fantastic at setting the atmosphere.”
“The art, music, and atmosphere are quite nice, and I like the story so far.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is characterized by minor glitches and occasional buggy character movement, particularly when interacting with walls. While players have noted various visual and gameplay issues, these are expected in the early access phase, and there is optimism that they will be resolved in future updates.
“There are some visual and gameplay glitches that I've seen others point out already, so hoping those will be addressed as well.”
“Also, character movement is buggy sometimes when hitting a wall.”
“This game is also fairly buggy.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its strong storyline and appealing character designs, particularly noting unique elements like the fanged rabbit plushy boss. However, some users feel that the pacing and depth of character development have declined since the early access version, suggesting a mixed reception overall.
“The storyline, character design, and OST are absolutely fabulous.”
“First of all, I love the character designs (especially the huge fanged rabbit plushy boss).”
“The pacing and character development in the early access was much better than it is now.”
“The pacing and character development in the early access version was much better than it is now.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes strong emotions, particularly highlighting a poignant ending that left them in tears. Many feel a deep connection to the characters and their journeys, emphasizing the emotional weight of the narrative and its impact on their gaming experience.
“The ending made me cry, and I hope the big guy gets what he needs from Victor; he really does deserve it.”
“I have never been so emotional playing a game. The ending (I will keep it brief and not spoil it) was such an emotional hitter. Being in this game since its first development and the mindset I had, it really kept me going.”
