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Thomas Was Alone | Review (Only Single Player)

"Can rectangles make you cry?

Prior to playing Mike Bithell’s independent puzzle platformer Thomas Was Alone, I’d never had to ask myself that question. Of course they couldn’t, I’d probably have scoffed in response. How could mere shapes, flat and boringly symmetrical ones at that, ever be able to evoke such a heartfelt reaction?

However, after actually playing Thomas, and being exposed to a delightful and heartwarming tale of scattered, unique individuals putting aside their differences and finding solace in a newfound friendship, I’m no longer so sure. Even now, as I stare at the white fuzz and sharp corners of my computer screen, I’m having trouble expressing exactly how transfixed and overjoyed I felt while playing.

One thing, however, is for certain. The answer to a certain other question, one by the name of “are games art?”, has become easier to answer." (Michael Urban, OnlySP.com)

B_Rian894018d ago

this game is a bit boring to me. The reviews have been good for it so I'm hoping it gets better once I get farther in the story.

PirateThom4018d ago

Same. It's, thus far, been a pretty uninteresting puzzle/platform thing.... it's very dull.

I hope it's not one of these games that one person praised and then everyone jumps on board praising for indie cred points.

Why o why4018d ago

I've been surprised by the narrative so far to be fair. The platforming seems tight. I scooped this title off ps plus for free having no prior knowledge so I had zero idea what it was. Because of this I had no expectations for this title to live up to or dispel. Seems I had better finish it and see for myself.

PirateThom4018d ago

I actually think the narrative is really good, it's the only thing that's kept me playing.

spok224018d ago (Edited 4018d ago )

ya it is kind of boring and about 80 levels in out of the hundred. difficulty ups a bit but not too much. enjoying the characters also lol.

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Switch eShop deals - 80's Overdrive, Assassin's Creed III, Spice and Wolf VR, Thomas Was Alone, more

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include 80’s Overdrive, Assassin’s Creed III: Remastered, Spice and Wolf VR, Thomas Was Alone, and more.

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Review: Thomas Was Alone - Nintendolife

As it’s a package from 2013 of a game that reportedly sold a million copies, you probably already know if you need to get Thomas Was Alone. If you haven’t played it and you have a Switch then you absolutely must get the demo – right away, no excuses. Its playful elucidation of how games work shouldn't be missed by anyone interested in the medium. The full game gives you a few hours of good platforming with great presentation and a well-told story. And as an artefact of its era of indie games, Thomas Was Alone is a delight. The game can be experienced start-to-finish in a few short sessions and Bithell’s commentary provides a sort of meta-narration to motivate another playthrough if you haven’t heard it before. In short, Thomas Was Alone was pretty great when it came out, it’s held up well and now it’s on your Switch.

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Review - Thomas Was Alone (Switch) | WayTooManyGames

WTMG's Leo Faria: "I thought Thomas Was Alone was just going to be yet another pretentious indie darling, but I’m glad to know I was dead wrong. It’s not only a well-designed puzzle platformer with good controls, but also a story-driven treat for the eyes and ears, a game that will make you care about a bunch of moving rectangles, somehow. It might not be very replayable (actually, let’s double down on this: it’s devoid of replayability), but it’s still pretty fun while it lasts. No matter where you decide to play it – and believe me, there are tons of platforms to choose – this game is worth experiencing at least once."

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Unknown_Gamer57941163d ago

Any game that can make you care about basic shapes is doing something right IMHO.