Theseus

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. Destructoid
    Jul 27, 2017
    45
    It's a shame there isn't more of an adventure -- or even just more of a game -- to back up the Minotaur encounters. Theseus feels like a small-team effort, and a middle-of-the-road one at that. The myth-turned-game concept is smart, but the execution and scope aren't where they need to be.
  2. 4P.de
    Aug 4, 2017
    40
    While Insomniacs Edge of Nowhere proved that classic action-adventure can be enhanced by VR, Theseus feels like a “normal” game. One, where it seems that Forge Reply didn’t understand the possibilities that virtual reality has to offer. While the meetings with the minotaur are tense due to its sheer size, the rest of the game becomes a tedious below-average experience.
  3. Push Square
    Jul 25, 2017
    40
    Ariadne wouldn’t fall in love with Theseus in this state, but Forge Reply’s virtual reality adaptation of a classic story isn’t an unmitigated disaster. The combat and platforming disappoints and there’s not enough meat on the release’s bones, but it proves that third-person adventures can work with PlayStation VR – and it looks pretty nice to boot. It’s a bit of a missed opportunity, then, as there is value in what’s presented here – it’s just far, far too expensive to recommend and isn’t as fun as it should be to play.

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. axxonn242
    Jul 26, 2017
    8
    Some reviews remind me of that joke Woody Allen tells (in Annie Hall, I believe) about the old women who go to a restaurant, complain aboutSome reviews remind me of that joke Woody Allen tells (in Annie Hall, I believe) about the old women who go to a restaurant, complain about how bad the food is, then say "And such small portions".… Full Review »
  2. futureyesterday
    Jul 28, 2017
    9
    It might be short and the gameplay is simple, but what's here is incredibly well executed and visually impressive. The concept and atmosphereIt might be short and the gameplay is simple, but what's here is incredibly well executed and visually impressive. The concept and atmosphere are incredible and it's a great example of how well 3rd person games can work in VR. You'll most likely play through the game more than once to get the true ending, and for its low price it's worth playing for the narrative and experience alone.… Full Review »
  3. d4ntes
    Aug 27, 2023
    6
    Bought this real cheap, I had some good time with it.
    Pros:
    + good presentation and atmosphere, that is taken to another level in VR + mix    Bought this real cheap, I had some good time with it.
    Pros:
    + good presentation and atmosphere, that is taken to another level in VR
    + mix of walking, platforming, combat and some puzzles
    + controls are ok most of the time
    + cheap

    Cons:
    - short
    - weak replay value
    - lackluster combat    … Full Review »
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