THANATOS

A competent horror experience with puzzles that are engaging without being overly difficult. The story is intriguing, though there isn’t a lot to analyze, so it’s best experienced blind. The game touches on serious themes and provides a warning beforehand in case it’s not something you want to expose yourself to. Since it’s both free and short, it’s definitely worth checking out.

It's a decent horror game with interesting puzzles but get rid of the random jump scares on screen for the next game.

I have three critiques for Thanatos: 1. Storyline The storyline revolves around severe depression. Although I felt that representing it was well intentioned, the heavy use of imagery felt exploitative for shock factor (although this was warned in the beginning of the game). 2. Gameplay mechanics The gameplay mechanics detracted from the experience. It was extremely difficult to connect the puzzle pieces. They must be connected a certain way in order to progress. Walking between classroom chairs and doors took effort. 3. Jumpscares There were numerous jumpscares, which filled me with so much dread that I quickly began disliking the game. Although I completed the game, I was not impressed with the ending-and suspected the type of ending at the beginning. For me, I felt it took away from the message about depression (If there was any message to begin with).

Buggy. Couldn't get past the torn paper arrangement as the game refused to recognise I had done it correctly.

Couldn't advance after completing the first puzzle.

I enjoyed this game. Good story, decent puzzles, it's nice when the puzzles aren't impossible. Definitely worth a play.