Thymesia

 PlayStation 5
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 67
  3. Negative: 15 out of 67
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  1. Hanigggg
    Sep 18, 2022
    0
    trash gameplay.so much bugs in the whole game.Guys you cant be like fromsoftware
  2. VIRUS0351USMC03
    Sep 5, 2022
    3
    While it deems itself a "Souls-like", it is absolutely not even close to being decent enough to be apart of the genre. The hit boxes are atrocious, to put it decently, dodge is something you have to upgrade and doesn't always work, enemy lock-on is so tuned up, that if you dodge their attack, they just turn toward where your dodge is gonna stop and smash on you, they'll negate you hittingWhile it deems itself a "Souls-like", it is absolutely not even close to being decent enough to be apart of the genre. The hit boxes are atrocious, to put it decently, dodge is something you have to upgrade and doesn't always work, enemy lock-on is so tuned up, that if you dodge their attack, they just turn toward where your dodge is gonna stop and smash on you, they'll negate you hitting them by giving you a 3-5 hit combo, and while they hit you 50-100 points each time, even on level 12 with strength up to 8, you only hit like 4HP....each enemy has 2 health bars, you only have one....enemy types are not varied.....overall the game just sucks and I'm ashamed that I even spent my hard earned money on this game....yep, I'm ashamed I spent $30 on this garbage.....it does have beautiful graphics tho and an awesome soundtrack, and sound effects....they had great ideas and a game that could've actually worked out, had they done a better job in development.....Don't waste your money on this garbage, and instead, just wait for Team Ninja or FromSoftware to release one of their titles, because no one will ever do it better then them....noble try but it fails miserably… Expand
  3. maddiplomat
    May 26, 2023
    0
    Absolute trash in every way, the only motivation for playing is to laugh at it. If you are going to make a low budget game it better be amazing to play. But they made a low budget game that is unpolished and also plays like trash. I should fine you for wasting my time, thank god this was "free" on PS plus. I'd rather replay BB/DS3 a 1000 times than waste any more of my time with this "game".
  4. snorkiss
    Jun 17, 2023
    1
    Budget soulslike that becomes more irritating the more you play it. Made it to the final area and then just deleted it out of sheer annoyance. The enemies feel over-tuned and the two health bar mechanic becomes tiresome, it isn't too long which I suppose is a plus given the clunky gameplay but to be honest, I'm really sorry I bothered with this one at all - 1 star
  5. Zquaranteneuf
    Jun 19, 2023
    4
    I really wanted to like this, but ultimately I'm trying real hard not to use the word dogsh*t to describe it. Instead I'm just going to say it's an uninspired clunky mess that tries really hard to live up to better Souls games but fails at almost every step.

    The overall vibe of the game itself tries to emulate Bloodborne, but does so in a completely pathetic way - there's no depth,    I really wanted to like this, but ultimately I'm trying real hard not to use the word dogsh*t to describe it. Instead I'm just going to say it's an uninspired clunky mess that tries really hard to live up to better Souls games but fails at almost every step.

    The overall vibe of the game itself tries to emulate Bloodborne, but does so in a completely pathetic way - there's no depth, subtlety, and most designs scream of the ultimate edgelord's wet dream.

    While the combat itself is fast paced and keeps you engaged (which is a positive point), the convoluted fighting system contributes to the overall feel of messiness. There's no doubt in my mind that it could have been streamlined into something actually great, but wasn't. Something of that pace HAS to be extremely polished, clear, and consistent, but it's not the case here.

    Also it must to be mentioned that some early bosses have movesets and attack timings that can be recognized very easily as being copied straight from Sekiro - specifically from Lady Butterfly, Isshin, and Jinsuke Saze (Ashina Elite).

    Finally, the level design is quite poor. Areas are somewhat closed and visually very repetitive, with a lack of distinct features to help orient yourself or give a sense of progression.

    Not a complete disaster, but I don't see any point playing more of this at all. All it does is remind me of better games that I could (should) be playing instead.    … Expand
  6. HonestReviews66
    May 26, 2023
    3
    Reasonable for an indie game. But I'm terrible at souls-bourne games so gave up at the first major boss. If you like this sort of thing, I guess you could kill a few hours, but just play Bloodbourne instead. Or Bubsy the Bobcat. :-)
  7. Jarjar3828
    Jun 19, 2023
    2
    Quite fun to explore however **** parrying where button inputs are just lost leading to irritating deaths make the OK game the worst soulslike I have ever played

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. PLAY
    Oct 15, 2022
    40
    Thymesia makes us feel like the soulslike genre is completely played out already. A poor and needless Bloodborne substitute. No substance, little style. [Issue#19, p.81]
  2. Video Chums
    Sep 9, 2022
    61
    Thymesia is one of those games that you should take its reviews with a grain of salt because it's an obviously clunky game yet its combat can be super-satisfying for the very specific kinds of gamers that it's targeting. Everyone else will probably find it too irritating to play.
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  3. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 5, 2022
    60
    Thymesia is a game that show’s the developer’s potential, but doesn’t reach the heights of its opening promise. While the combat is fast paced and fun, it is marred by hitbox and timing issues, and the story and lore lack depth to draw you into the mystery of Thymesia.
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