Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss

by Sarepta Studio, Team17 Digital Ltd

The Developer Says...

Uncover the mystery of Thalassa, a first-person psychological drama set under the sea. Ill-fate has fallen on your former crew and friends and it’s up to you to find answers onboard the wreckage. Experience the melancholic underwater journey of human stories facing life and loss.

Players Like...

❤ Exploration and Atmosphere

Players take on the role of a deep-sea diver tasked with uncovering the mystery behind the sinking of the ship Thalassa. The game's underwater setting immerses players in eerie, debris-filled hallways and rooms of the wreckage. Reviewers praise the game's ability to capture a strong sense of atmosphere and isolation, with the slow, weightless movements of the diver heightening the feeling of being adrift in the depths.

❤ Puzzle-Solving and Mystery

As players explore the wreckage, they uncover clues and documents that they must piece together using a deduction board system. This requires close observation and logical thinking to unravel the game's central narrative. Reviewers generally find this system engaging, although some note that the puzzles can occasionally feel too straightforward, allowing for brute-force combination of clues. Nevertheless, the overall sense of satisfaction in uncovering the truth is widely praised.

❤ Pacing and Immersion

The game's deliberate pacing, with slow, methodical movements and lengthy door-opening animations, is an intentional design choice to heighten the sense of immersion. While this style of gameplay may not appeal to all players, those who appreciate a more contemplative, atmospheric experience tend to find it effective in drawing them into the world of the sunken ship. A few reviewers express occasional frustration with the pacing, noting that the slow movement can lead to repetitive backtracking, but the majority of players seem to appreciate the pacing as a core part of the game's identity and immersive qualities.

About | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

Copyright ©2024 by Totally Human Media