Tharsis

 PC
User Score
4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 58
  3. Negative: 28 out of 58

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  1. Narkulus
    Jan 27, 2016
    10
    Tharsis is a tough puzzle to crack, but beating it makes it rewarding. Ignore the RNG whiners, the game is full of strategy and every game is winnable if the games mechanics are fully utilized. The amount of choices you have and all the possible ways to approach each problem is what makes this game so strategic. Line up your research and pick the right crew members for the right modulesTharsis is a tough puzzle to crack, but beating it makes it rewarding. Ignore the RNG whiners, the game is full of strategy and every game is winnable if the games mechanics are fully utilized. The amount of choices you have and all the possible ways to approach each problem is what makes this game so strategic. Line up your research and pick the right crew members for the right modules and the wins will start rolling in. A hard win comes with poor rolls, an easy win comes with good. I'm looking forward to the addition of missions. Great game.… Expand
  2. grobda
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    Brilliant little dice game, very atmospheric and addictive. I love the way every statistic is important and the way the gameplay forces you to make tough decisions based on random events. There is luck involved in the same way as any dice or card game, but the mechanics allow you to manage your misfortunes in a number of different ways, and you can plan strategically to avoid losing theBrilliant little dice game, very atmospheric and addictive. I love the way every statistic is important and the way the gameplay forces you to make tough decisions based on random events. There is luck involved in the same way as any dice or card game, but the mechanics allow you to manage your misfortunes in a number of different ways, and you can plan strategically to avoid losing the ship. I beat the game on hard mode after 10 hours / 30 plays. After that easy mode is a doddle, but it's still fun to finesse and improve your leaderboard score. Best game I've played in 2016, after wading through plenty of AAA games that mainly do the same thing as older games but have prettier graphics.… Expand
  3. bola
    Aug 15, 2016
    10
    Hilarious game, very well made. Excellent intuitive interface and amusing animations. The game was a bit difficult the way it was originally presented, but the introduction has been improved, and more difficulty settings have been added, so that it has become more accessible.
  4. Answulf
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    The majority of the negative reviews on this game are complaints that it is way too random, and not skill based. And yet, Dragondave17 on YouTube has now beaten the game 30 times in a row, completely discrediting that notion.

    This is a difficult and challenging game about luck mitigation and optimization. If it appeals to you but you are concerned about the luck factor mentioned in    The majority of the negative reviews on this game are complaints that it is way too random, and not skill based. And yet, Dragondave17 on YouTube has now beaten the game 30 times in a row, completely discrediting that notion.

    This is a difficult and challenging game about luck mitigation and optimization. If it appeals to you but you are concerned about the luck factor mentioned in many of the reviews, ignore the cries of the sheeple and give it a shot - it is a great, fast-playing online board game with a rewarding learning curve. The game scratches a similar itch as FTL, and the complaints about it's difficulty remind of when it first came out.

    I would give it an 8/10, but it gets two extra to help counter the ignorance of the masses.    … Expand
  5. TacoSalad
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    This is a game for people that can think deeply and strategize. Tharsis is 100% skill based. The people that say it's just randomness could not further from the truth. Events do drop randomly, but you can get yourself out of every situation.

    I do that a few issues with the game - but am still giving it a 10.
  6. techdude
    Jan 6, 2017
    10
    The music drums on as modules explode, fires start, asteroids punch holes in the ship, and the crew develop space madness. Fantastic soundtrack, and overall a great turn based strategy game. This is a great game for risk management and strategy. It's not for everyone because it is a game that requires careful planning. Most people (based on steam reviews) take about 2 to 5 games beforeThe music drums on as modules explode, fires start, asteroids punch holes in the ship, and the crew develop space madness. Fantastic soundtrack, and overall a great turn based strategy game. This is a great game for risk management and strategy. It's not for everyone because it is a game that requires careful planning. Most people (based on steam reviews) take about 2 to 5 games before they can get their first win in the game, but once you do, it feels rewarding. Personally, I don't much care for most strategy games, but this one is an exception.

    One thing I've found is that, depending on the random events, you will usually find a different resource (health, food, hull, stress/sanity) is the critical issue, so each playthrough requires a different strategy, unlike some strategy games where once you figure out the pattern, there is only a single thing to optimize. There are also a variety of crew with different skills (unlocked after completing different tasks) which adds to the replayability. Overall, a great strategy game.    … Expand
  7. tarodwalin
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    Muchas gracias a los diseñadores del juego. Una Obra de Arte en el genero del 1 vs game. Entiendo que haya gente a la que no le guste. Es un estilo muy particular. Pero si te gusta jugar en solitario este es un reto divertido y además con buen gusto.
  8. KlingonGamerYT
    Mar 28, 2020
    8
    loved this game on PC now that the switch version is here i thought id review it PC version be dammed this suits the consoles to be honest and the game does have a fun premise and the characters are funny wacky and you get to eat them well they do that you just roll the dice hope for a little luck but thats really the main point of the game LUCK you can get screwed over and yeah its unfairloved this game on PC now that the switch version is here i thought id review it PC version be dammed this suits the consoles to be honest and the game does have a fun premise and the characters are funny wacky and you get to eat them well they do that you just roll the dice hope for a little luck but thats really the main point of the game LUCK you can get screwed over and yeah its unfair but you come back for more because the game looks sounds great the whole game is so well done you can forgive ts flaws....… Expand
  9. HELLnnan
    May 19, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome. Well made, awesome soundtrack.
    I really would like to have a new version of it.

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Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. games(TM)
    Apr 14, 2016
    50
    An interesting but frustrating space oddity. [Issue#172, p.94]
  2. CD-Action
    Mar 30, 2016
    50
    A tiny drop of satisfaction provided by a happy ending does not compensate for the frustration brought by earlier failures. [03/2016, p.61]
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Mar 4, 2016
    60
    Tharsis is a well constructed dice-game with an interesting theme. Too bad that luck has too much a say in the player’s destiny; this can inflict frustration and anger which, in my book, are the opposite of entertainment.
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