Thyria
- February 29, 2024
- Twokats
RECOMMENDED FOR YOUhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2113040/RUNGORE/ About the GameThyria 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…
Reviews
- Thyria features stunning and unique art, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The mix of turn-based combat and exploration offers a refreshing and engaging gameplay experience.
- The game has a lot of potential with its original concepts and addictive progression mechanics.
- The game can be complicated and difficult to understand initially, which may deter some players.
- There are reports of minor bugs that can disrupt gameplay, affecting the overall experience.
- Some players feel the game lacks variety in enemies and encounters, leading to a repetitive experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their great art style and originality, featuring diverse hero classes and unique visual concepts. Reviewers highlight the enjoyable and strategic customization options, as well as the overall creativity of the graphic design, suggesting that the designers deserve recognition for their work.
“Great art style and diverse hero classes.”
“Nice artworks, and original concepts.”
“The graphic designers deserve a raise.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics that encourage exploration and experimentation, particularly in combat and strategic customization. Players find it enjoyable once they grasp the mechanics, embracing the challenge of dying and retrying, while also appreciating the distinctive graphic style.
“Enjoyable once you understand the mechanics and accept that you will die... and retry.”
“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.”
“Little game, with some unique mechanics.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally considered minimal, with some users finding it just okay. While the pacing of action is appreciated, the overall narrative depth is lacking, leading to a mixed reception regarding its storytelling.
“Good game overall, the story is just okay.”
“Not too much story, but the pacing of action is just right, and the turn-based mechanics complement it well.”
“There is no story.”
“Not much of a story; the pacing is more focused on action and turn-based mechanics.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, with some appreciating its alternative methods to traditional grinding. However, others suggest that it can be time-consuming, indicating that extensive grinding may require significant effort or even a second playthrough.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“An okay roguelike, and it still has great art, vibe, and combat, with a decent alternative to grindy style.”