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. GamingTrend
    Oct 13, 2017
    80
    Theseus is a very entertaining and interesting VR game. The use of the third-person perspective in VR elevates the game and creates a fulfilling and unique experience. While the combat can be lackluster and constant camera changes feel unnecessary and bothersome, the narrative holds it together and makes Theseus better than many other PSVR titles.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Jul 25, 2017
    80
    Theseus is a terrifyingly atmospheric adventure that is well worth experiencing for owners of PSVR.
  3. Gaming Age
    Aug 10, 2017
    75
    This is one of those games that I would enjoy having friends come over and experience VR for the first time with it. Since you are completely seeing your character in a third-person, there is a minimal risk of motion sickness. Most of the time, you are simply moving Theseus forward and at other times, you need to really look around your surroundings to see where to go. That’s when you really get a sense of appreciation for the way Forge Reply designed the game. The only real shortcoming, is the overall length of the game. At the same time, there's some replayability with item collection which in turn will give you a different ending. Other than that, the biggest challenge will be justifying the price to the majority of PSVR players. I think $20 is a fair price and would recommend checking it out and blowing the dust off your PSVR like I did.

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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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