Thyria

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Thyria is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Twokats and was released on September 30, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Thyria is an RPG, a unique combination of dynamic exploration and turn-based combat. Summon your Guardians and get into the minds of the cursed villagers. Explore the dreams to collect Soul Dusts, Inks and knowledge. Treat your patient to increase the rewards but also the many risks... Each Guardian will offer a range of spells, and unique abilities. Redouble your strategy and perseverance to ov…

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique mix of turn-based and real-time combat mechanics, providing a refreshing gameplay experience.
The art style is visually appealing, with a lot of creativity in the design of characters and environments.
The crafting system allows for significant customization of guardians, enhancing strategic depth in gameplay.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls.
The tutorial is poorly designed, leading to confusion about mechanics and controls, which can hinder the initial experience.
Many players feel the game is unfinished, with incomplete story elements and a lack of clarity in gameplay instructions.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
61%
13%
Gameplay in the game is a mixed bag, featuring enjoyable crafting mechanics and a unique day-night cycle that influences combat strategies. However, many players find the mechanics poorly explained, leading to confusion and frustration, particularly with the tutorial and UI. While the game offers addictive exploration and strategic customization, it suffers from janky execution and balance issues, making it challenging to fully appreciate without a steep learning curve.
- “Interesting gameplay with real-time and turn-based combat.”
- “Your guardians have spells that differ between day and night, impacting gameplay in the 'dream' world.”
- “A lot of fun discovering the combat mechanics (the combiner gives a lot of strategic customization), exploiting the different guardians (I restarted the game just to unlock new combinations), enjoying a quite unique graphic style.”
- “The game promises a lot, but sometimes the combat mechanics seem too slow and repetitive.”
- “The tutorial doesn't explain the mechanics properly or completely.”
- “Missing text blocks, glitching/out of bounds enemy spawns, unclear instructions, missing information for some mechanics.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style, excellent animations, and neat designs, contributing to an engaging aesthetic experience. While some players appreciate the comical graphics, others express a desire for a more realistic approach given the game's deep lore. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, enhancing the gameplay and exploration mechanics.
- “The graphics and animations are excellent.”
- “I really like the graphical style of the game, and the exploration phase on the map, with all these mechanics, is very addictive.”
- “Great art style and diverse hero classes.”
- “The only downside for me (just a personal opinion) is the 'comical' graphics.”
- “The graphics are 'off-meta' and it's what I would like to see more often.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The game's story is described as engaging yet predictable, with a unique and morbid setting that enhances the experience. While some players appreciate the hidden narrative elements reminiscent of point-and-click adventures, others feel the story lacks depth and resolution. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a narrative-driven experience, despite some wishing for a more developed plot.
- “The story and world are well done, and the morbidity/unique setting rounds off the whole thing.”
- “Overall, I would recommend this game for anyone who is interested in discovering the secrets the town keeps.”
- “I recommend this game to anyone looking for a narrative-driven story who is not afraid of game overs.”
- “The only thing I don't like about the game is I wish it did more with its story.”
- “Story does not have an end.”
- “Not too much story, the right pace of action, and turn-based.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, with some describing it as excessive and requiring a considerable time investment. However, the game's art, vibe, and combat mechanics are praised, offering a decent alternative to traditional grinding styles. Overall, while the grind can be a drawback, it doesn't overshadow the game's positive elements.
- “Grindy.”
- “An okay roguelike, and it still has great art, vibe, and combat, with a decent alternative to grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting bugs and inaccessible areas in explorer mode, leading to a frustrating experience. While the concept is appreciated, the overall execution falls short for many players.
- “Buggy”
- “Feels buggy; there are places you can't reach in explorer mode. The concept is good, but the game is not for me in the end.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its appealing design and artistic elements, creating an immersive experience that captivates players despite some challenges in understanding the gameplay. Overall, it is described as a nice and atmospheric game that encourages progression.
- “I don't know why, but I really like this game... the atmosphere, the design of the game, the drawings. I admit that I have a hard time understanding everything, but that doesn't stop me from moving forward in the game.”
- “Nice and atmospheric game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight that the game is well-crafted and offers significant replayability, suggesting that players are likely to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is well-made and has great replayability.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is noted for needing smoother transitions, suggesting that the current implementation may disrupt the overall flow of the experience.
- “The music could use smoother transitions.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, making it hard to enjoy the music.”