Thread

This game surprised me ... I went on a steam rabbit hole of metroidvanias and I have landed on this one... where to start ... this game from its opening moment oozez personality and charm and it opens up to a very competent metroidvania that I can't believe has this low recognition...its a crime this is the true definition of hidden gem ... it has a rich atmosphere...responsive controls... good combat...and interesting unique abilities that I would have never thought of !... give this game a go you won't be dissapointed My only con really would be the very openings it take a bit to click but once it does you will want to see it through To the devs : I'm hoping you stick with game development as you have given a taste if what you are capable of and id like to see what could come next !

Thread is a true hidden gem. Right from the beginning, it sucked me in with its dark brooding atmosphere, excellent feeling controls, and the very intriguing puppet theming. As I progressed, the game kept giving me moments of absolute delight and surprise, and it really stuck the landing throughout. It feels really good to play, and introduces such a unique mechanic with your accompanying scissor-spirit that helps you attack, climb, jump, and grapple. The game NAILS the SFX, with colorful reverb-heavy accents that feel impactful and make the world come alive. The exploration is also excellent, with environmental puzzles, breakable walls, and lots of lore. It also has a great hollow knight style badge system, an inventory, and even … hats! The game is super platforming-heavy, with some really well designed sections that are BRUTAL- but fun. I was worried about the art style, because the screenshots seemed a bit muted, but this really wasn’t an issue in the game. There’s different environments, the contrast is fine, and there’s some really great UI and other set pieces. That said, I think there could be some room for improvement on the color palette and some animations, but it really never got in the way. If you are looking for something to hold off the silksong starvation, you could do a lot worse than Thread. It’s totally worth playing and it pushed so many buttons that too few metroidvanias are able to.

[h1]A cute little game that is small in scope but densely packed with fun platforming and a polished presentation![/h1] The unique mechanics quickly build up into a broad suite of movement options, and levels provide platforming challenges that challenge your precision and timing, and sometimes play like mini puzzles. The game is difficult in places, but is seldom frustrating. The hardest sections are rarely mandatory, and there are many rewards for skilled jumpers and meticulous explorers. The music, sounds, and visuals are overall quite polished, which makes exploration fun. There are also tons of secret nooks and crannies to find, most rooms have one or more! The game does a great job of pacing out new abilities, as you always get a new fun toy once you've mastered the previous one. Combat is simple, with enemies serving as platforming obstacles more than opponents. The world-level puzzles can be a bit annoying when backtracking, but that was partially my fault [spoiler] I forgot to get the charge attack, it's in the bottom left of the map. [/spoiler] My first play-through took 3.5 hours from start to finish. I took the time to get every ability and find some of the secrets, but I left a few of the hardest challenges unfinished, as well as the post-game section. Thread is a solid and innovative platformer. Short and sweet, with plenty of attention to detail and a mechanical depth that rewards mastery.

This game can be sometimes hard as hell. Be prepared.Don't backtracked items in location if not be ready. I'm recomplete some location around 50-120 times to complete,also they give most of time stupid +1 dmg or +1 hp and at - (spike,blue wall,and etc) we full die, enemy make us lose hp, not instakill ofc. P.S after 12h i'm still don't complete it and stuck on last area(chainsaw ♥♥♥♥) , also not found key of mansion . P.S.S after 14h boss will be killed and game completed ( 92%)

Thread is a unique and immersive puzzle platformer that has kept me engaged for hours on end. The game's mechanics are simple yet effective, and I loved discovering new items that gave my character new movement abilities. As the rooms became more challenging, it was extremely satisfying to use these abilities (and a combination of the new abilities) to overcome obstacles and progress through the game. The controls in Thread feel smooth and responsive, and after a few hours of play, I found myself seamlessly (lol punny) moving through the world with ease. The game's art style is minimalistic yet stylish, and the soundtrack adds to the overall atmosphere. Overall, I highly recommend Thread to fans of puzzle platformers. The game's challenging but fair gameplay, combined with its immersive world and engaging mechanics, make it a must-play for any fan of the genre. I can't wait to see what the developer has in store for future updates and expansions :D

Amazing vibe and a really unique and enjoyable central mechanic. Very sick!