Thymesia Reviews
Thymesia draws heavy inspiration from Bloodborne to mimic the Soulslike experience with misguided innovations.
Thymesia sports a compelling story coupled by an intriguing souls-like combat system, but it's constrained by excessively linear levels and complete lack of any dubbing. Regardless, if you're looking for a challenging action game, you should definitely give it a chance.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Thymesia embodies the ever-rising popularity of the Soulslike genre incredibly well. As an indie Soulslike, it knows it can’t necessarily be as big and as bold as its source material, but it also doesn’t want to simply be written off as a sub-par copy of something that’s already been done. And the end result is something kinda-sorta in-between of those two things. I can appreciate Thymesia for what it does well—namely, its hauntingly beautiful visuals and fine-tuned combat basics—but its more creative endeavors felt more like the game trying to be different just for the sake of being different. I’m not sure that Thymesia is going to be at the forefront of its given genre, but it’s still a pestilence-ridden egg worth cracking open for those hungry for some new Soulslike action.
With a higher budget it might have been a game that could make a name for itself, but unfortunately it doesn't go beyond being a snack for Soulsborne veterans. Still, it's not a bad choice if you're a gamer who is keen on meeting this genre.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
It is a little rough around the edges, which is to be expected from a small team and backed by an indie publisher. Stick with Thymesia however and you’ll make some good memories with it, hopefully with some care down the line to refine the experience.
Thymesia is a Soulslike that rewards aggression and precision; more methodical or sword and board players might want to look elsewhere.
Thymesia is an indie studio’s love letter to the Dark Souls series and it makes no effort to hide it (in all the right ways). At the same time, it wants to introduce new gamers to the series with an experience that encapsulates what defines it but is scaled back in regards to time and grind.
Thymesia is a game with beautiful graphics and good gameplay. However, what it offers in exchange for exploration is not enough to keep the game alive for long. If the title had a multiplayer mode, it would probably earn some more points, but this is unfortunately not present.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Thymesia is a welcome experience for Soulsborns fans that are looking for some renovation, but its shortcomings will prevent many from enjoying it.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
I had a great time with Thymesia, from it's Bloodborne-inspired atmosphere to it's buttery-smooth gameplay. I only wish the game was longer—its three worlds can be completed in about 6-8 hours. At its budget price though, it's certainly worth the cost of admission.
Using more classical elements of RPG genre has given Thymesia its own unique identity which in turn gives it an edge over the most souls-like titles but the design and atmosphere is still a little too similar to From Software products to make Thymesia a truly memorable experience.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Thymesia is the latest title to try and be the next Soulsborne experience. Sadly, its lofty ideas fall short and its potential is never reached. On top of this, a lack of originality holds it back throughout.
All in all, Thymesia is a mixed bag, but it scores where it counts. The tactical combat is a fun mix of BloodBorne and Sekiro that stumbles in several places. It's not distinct in its appearance, and it doesn't do as well in level and boss designs compared to other games of its genre. If you can look past that, Thymesia provides about 10 hours of content that won't shake up the genre but can entertain the right players.
Thymesia wears its inspirations on its sleeve, and the rest of its outfit screams “we want to make a Dark Souls game.” Even the messages that appears when you activate a checkpoint or die in combat carry similar fonts and colors. Yet it feels acceptable in this instance, because despite the clear influences or borderline copycat mechanics, the result is a very enjoyable game.
This title takes many typical Souls-like elements and gives it a personal touch with its delightful combat mechanics. A very fun and challenging experience.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Thymesia has some refreshing ideas to set it apart among a packed field of Souls-like games. Sadly, many of these mechanics don't mesh well with the action or are completely useless. Exploration also feels generally unrewarding.
I did find myself coming back to this game more than any other souls game except Demon Souls but man Thymesia is the real deal, it’s a must-play for gamers and a true elevation in the series.
Behind its souls-like mask, Thymesia hides a gameplay surprisingly dynamic, engaging and full of fun challenges. Even if it cannot really punch above its weight and reach the high levels of some of the greatest (due in large part to a story that doesn't really shine), this OverBorder Studio game shouldn't be overlooked, especially by the fans of the genre.
Review in Italian | Read full review
A game with a lot of ambition and underwhelming execution. A bit rough around the edges yet incredibly engaging if you can get past the initial setbacks.