Thymesia
| Thymesia | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | OverBorder Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Team17 |
| Director(s) | Mu-En Lee |
| Designer(s) | Ross Huang |
| Programmer(s) | Mu-En Lee |
| Writer(s) | Yung-Chuen Su |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4[1] |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | Windows, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S August 18, 2022 Amazon Luna September 15, 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Thymesia is an action role-playing video game developed by Taiwanese developer OverBorder Studio and published by Team17 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S alongside a cloud-based version for Nintendo Switch on August 18, 2022. Another cloud-based version for Amazon Luna was released on September 15, 2022.[2] The game borrows mechanics from the Dark Souls series with both critics and the developers referring to the game as a Soulslike.[3]
Premise
[edit]The Kingdom of Hermes has fallen, and alchemy is now being widely used across the kingdom. Attempts to halt the use of magic have failed, and plague-infected monsters are prowling the streets; the kingdom is in chaos.[4]
Corvus is the kingdom's only hope.
Gameplay
[edit]Players assume the role of Corvus, covered in a feather cape and plague mask, on a quest to save the kingdom from a plague. Players move around to various locations battling mutant monsters and infected inhabitants.
Reception
[edit]Thymesia received mixed reviews on Metacritic.[5][6][7] IGN wrote, "Thymesia's aggressive combat can be enjoyable, but it's an adventure that's easily forgettable otherwise."[3] Although they felt some parts "don't gel", GameSpot said that it is overall "a small, smart, and rewarding Souls-like experience".[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Over 80 Unreal Engine-powered games featured during 2022 summer gaming events". Unreal Engine. August 15, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ^ New on Luna+: Thymesia, 15 September 2022, retrieved 2022-12-18
- ^ a b Green, Jarrett (August 16, 2022). "Thymesia Review". IGN.
- ^ "Thymesia - Cloud Version for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site". www.nintendo.com. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
- ^ "Thymesia (Xbox Series X)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Thymesia (PS5)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ "Thymesia (PC)". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Hornshaw, Phil (August 16, 2022). "Thymesia Review - Hunter Homage". GameSpot.
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