This game just keeps pulling you back in. Literally. I tried to leave the room to pee only to be physically drawn back in. HELP! I am trapped, tethered to my computer! Edit: UPDATE: I have had to change my entire life to accommodate my tether dependency. I recommend the wheeled office desk Guuterslaagen from IKEA so you can take tether with you everywhere. Edit: UPDATE: Also recommend extension cords from Bunnings. Edit: UPDATE: I FIGURED IT OUT! If you leave a 5 star review a real life feature unlocks that lets you un-tether from your computer. Would recommend. Great game 5 stars.
Tether
- Release Date:
- Jan 3, 2022
- Developer:
- Amar Kinstan
- Publisher:
- Amar Kinstan
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
What is Tether
Tether is an abstract arcade platformer about elastic connections and arcing flights. Attach your tether, then swing into the beyond. You can enjoy Tether as a relaxing meditation, or up the tension with arcade modes.Features
- Infinite worlds to swing through
- 5 different game modes
- Original music to swing to
- Global leaderboards
- Ghost playback
- 21 Achievements
- Dark mode for night time swinging
Game Modes
Tether has 5 different game modes:- Zen
Find your flow in Zen mode as you freely explore a world of graceful momentum and arcing orbits. - Less Zen
Just like Zen, but you can break things. If that's your jam. We don't judge. - Free
Score points based on your speed and direction. Speedy upward motion gets the most points, while staying still or falling gets the least. Avoid colliding with blocks for as long as you can. - Timed
Like free mode, but with a 2 minute time limit, - Pursuit
Score by evading an inexorable pursuer for as long as possible. In this mode you can smash into blocks at will. If you are going fast enough, you'll break them apart enabling you to escape more easily. - Daily Race
Race to the finish. Score by getting to the objective as fast as possible. The generated world for this mode is changed every day and the leaderboard is reset daily as well.
Credits
Created by Amar KinstanMusic by Jonathan Oakley
Additional coding by Mathew Rundle
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User Reviews
Whether you tether the aether like a feather or a... piece of leather... or... umm... together.. it's... aaah... Its a really good game
Why should games require so much brain power? Tether is one of those few games that's for just zoning out, listening to audiobooks, and playing with physics in a stress-free environment. Want to just experience the simplicity of flight and gravity? Or do you want to be chased relentlessly by an abstract white orb until you're traumatised? Tether has both and everything in between with its assortment of gamemodes. Sometimes your mind needs a break and Tether is fantastic for just that. When I got tired of bouncing off the procedurally-generated shapes, I hoped there would be a mode that let me smash through things and to my surprise, there was! The physics in the game are quite fun, but sometimes feel a little heavy. The music is so lovely, along with the daily races and challenges. Tether is very accommodating to an assortment of players, whether it's high score chasers or people who just want to chill. It also features a dark mode for night owls like me. I think it sometimes should gi...
Swinging is great exercise. One minute I'm getting my steady-state cardio by gracefully yeeting myself through the air, cruising along to the lovely unique soundtrack while swooping in and out between blocks, and the next minute I'm getting a heart-pounding HIIT workout while pumping those high scores in the various arcade modes. Tether is short to learn, long to master, and it comfortably cradles you for minutes or hours at a time depending on what you're after. It's excellent value, and much cheaper and safer than bungee jumping.
A very addicting game. Quite satisfying both in terms of physics and visuals. I have a few additions I think would make the game even better: 1. Make a key binding to extend the tether in the same way that you can real it in. (hold down right mouse button would work) 2. perhaps a option to enable slow motion of sorts, since sometimes you can get going too fast to react in time and will hit something. Maybe limit the slow motion time in pursuit game mode or have slow mo on a recharging system if that makes sense. im loving this game regardless. Easy to learn, challenging to master. 5/5
A relaxing, yet challenging game. Great for when you need to zen out. -Edit- A few days later... I have found this game to be useful for putting a mild load on my GPU after a long gaming session to help it cool slower, so not as much thermal stress is put on it.
Calming, sometimes trance-inducing, then, sometimes hectic, and... exciting!
i thought filling up the bar one the edge of the screen did something and it didnt and i cried
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8300 @ 2.83GHz or AMD A10 PRO-7800B APU
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6200 or AMD RADEON 9550
- Storage: 120 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Tether cost?
Tether costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for Tether?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8300 @ 2.83GHz or AMD A10 PRO-7800B APU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6200 or AMD RADEON 9550 Storage: 120 MB available space
What platforms is Tether available on?
Tether is available on Windows PC.
Is Tether worth buying?
Tether has 100% positive reviews from 9 players.
When was Tether released?
Tether was released on Jan 3, 2022.
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