Thymesia

Only good thing about this game is playing as plague doctor. Fr. Environment is boring, it feels like u are in Blighttown all the time. Combat is also very boring. I prefer playing dark souls 2 for the rest of my life than this bs (i like torturing myself)

Overall bad experience. Combat is extremely boring and inconsistent. The wound mechanic is a good idea, but executed poorly. Staggering doesn't exist for most higher level enemies, so you get punished for damaging them at all. Atmosphere is monotonous and bland. No real drive to continue the game.

Thymesia, unlike many of its indie Soulslike peers, cuts away the fluff and goes straight to the point - the combat, both out of budgetary constraints and creative vision. And the result is a hyper-focused Sekiro-esque system dressed in Bloodborne-inspired aesthetics wrapped in one modest indie package - stylish, snappy and satisfying in the moment, but also woefully lacking in terms of how it barters its very limited assets. The combat is the obvious star of the show here. And while the game wears its Sekiro influences proudly, Thymesia does throw in some good ideas of its own. The dual health bars system, which requires both wound infliction and follow-up strikes to finish enemies adds a distinctive rhythm to combat. The customisable plague weapons and the option to chain special attacks into your basic combos help give encounters a unique cadence. And bosses are all thoughtfully crafted around these mechanics, adding further depth to the combat. However, the novelty fades fast. De...

This recommendation is really only for people who love souls-likes. Gameplay takes some time getting used to but once you start to parry and block and get the flow going it can be fun, but that is the only reason to keep going. At first the world seems interesting, but you find its seemingly lifeless. You find a couple of npc's but there is pretty much no dialog and the little worldbuilding is done with documents you find in the world, but those are pretty much pointless.

Thymesia is a standout in the action RPG genre. Combat is fast, fluid, and deeply satisfying, rewarding precision and strategy. The plague-infested world is dark, atmospheric, and packed with secrets that make exploration feel meaningful. Boss fights are punishing but fair, and every encounter keeps you on edge. If you love challenging combat and dark, immersive worlds, Thymesia delivers a top-tier experience.

Thymesia offers a challenging Soulslike experience, but it struggles to fully deliver. Players control Corvus, a character battling through a plague-ridden world, yet the story remains shallow and often unclear. Combat is fast-paced and aggressive, featuring the plague weapon system, but it can feel repetitive and occasionally unbalanced. Boss fights are difficult, sometimes frustrating rather than rewarding, and environmental variety is limited, making exploration less engaging. The visuals and sound design create a dark, atmospheric tone, yet they cannot compensate for pacing issues and inconsistent difficulty spikes. While fans of tough action games might find moments of satisfaction, the lack of narrative depth and repetitive gameplay prevent Thymesia from standing out in the crowded Soulslike genre. Overall, it is a competent but underwhelming experience.

It's a good game but not for me, but I recommend trying it, the mechanics are great

This is a very decent, more character-action type of a souls-like game! This is a worthy play, and easy to 100%.

meehh.......

I had some serious stuttering at first... so I had to troubleshoot for a while, which I actually kind of enjoy... I forced dlss 3x frame gen in nvidia panel. set fps to 110 limit (120hz tv). set game to windowed (which would automatically maximize to basically borderless... not sure what the difference is at that point if any). disabled fog via nexus mod (not sure if that helped but I was trying everything and I didnt like the fog anyway). vsync on in nvidia. the basics. seems to have worked. I got a few black screens when switching zones or loading in. I'd force-quit then change windowed to fullscreen or vice versa on the next load up and it seemed to work... could simply be random. never lost any progress, would load back correctly either where I initated the change of zone or in the next zone. first couple hours I wasn't sure what to think of it. I thought the forced saber+claw equipment would feel limiting, but once you get some levels and some plaque weapons, you fee...