Thomas Was Alone

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Gaming Age
    May 2, 2013
    100
    All of which is to say: buy Thomas Was Alone. Buy it for yourself. Buy it for your friends. Buy it for random strangers on the street. It's seriously that good.
  2. Game Informer
    Apr 26, 2013
    85
    Thomas Was Alone is an abstract experience, but it’s a rewarding one that encourages continued exploration. Simple shapes and environments make it seem limited at first, but it crafts new puzzle solutions in its geometric world with each new level. Developer Mike Bithell clearly has a strong passion and understanding for what makes the medium of video games interesting and worth exploring.
  3. Gamereactor Denmark
    May 13, 2013
    80
    Sharp and peculiar platformer that may look repetitive at first glance, but is more than worth the price of admission.
  5. Eurogamer Sweden
    May 13, 2013
    80
    A charming and beautiful minimalistic puzzle platform game that offers both a gripping and amusing story through its great narration.
  6. GameSpot
    Apr 29, 2013
    75
    Thomas Was Alone humanizes nondescript squares, creating an affecting and satisfying adventure.
  7. Thunderbolt
    May 9, 2013
    70
    Thomas Was Alone does a stellar job in doing what it sets out to achieve. It uses simplistic visuals and basic gameplay to convey a sense of wonder and tell a very personable, well written and well realised story of isolation and companionship.
  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    Apr 22, 2013
    60
    If you're looking for some meaningful storytelling in a video game, you will love Thomas Was Alone. If you're after a challenge, though, best to steer clear.

Awards & Rankings

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#19 Best PS Vita Game of 2013
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#20 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2013
29
#29 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2013

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 79 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 79
  3. Negative: 15 out of 79
  1. Acidblood83
    May 11, 2013
    9
    I got Thomas Was Alone because it was free this month on PS Plus, but I would have been very happen to purchase it. If I had to describe it II got Thomas Was Alone because it was free this month on PS Plus, but I would have been very happen to purchase it. If I had to describe it I would say 'portal with quadrangles'. It is available on multiple platforms but with well implemented touch controls that complement the standard buttons and most levels only taking a few minutes to complete it is a perfect fit for Vita.… Full Review »
  2. sityoazzdown
    Apr 3, 2014
    7
    pretty unique and addicting game. the story was very sweet and charming at first, seeing the blocks who dont get along work together to get topretty unique and addicting game. the story was very sweet and charming at first, seeing the blocks who dont get along work together to get to a goal. the game is pretty simple, but it does have 100 levels, with some variety in each new level. gameplay got repititive as you kept playing, and I gradually lost interest in the storytelling, but it's a good game for what it is, I gotta say i agree with metacritic and the 78 score for this game.… Full Review »
  3. timsim26
    Feb 14, 2014
    9
    a game that makes you care about characters that are nothing more than rectangles or squares. Thomas was alone provides a really unique anda game that makes you care about characters that are nothing more than rectangles or squares. Thomas was alone provides a really unique and interesting experience. It is a puzzle platformer that requires some thinking and the use of numerous "abilities" that the shapes possess. There are a number of powers and it is a treat to use the shapes numerous sizes and jumping abilities to navigate through a series of levels. the game is around the perfect length for something like this at about 3 hours (maybe less) but despite the excellent gameplay it is not the star of the show.

    an excellent story told by narrations from an UN-named narrator describes the feelings and thoughts of most of these shapes as they attempt to escape their doom. The story is really interesting and is brilliantly written.

    this game was an absolute treat to play on vita.    … Full Review »
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