THRESHOLD
Last updated: 2025-03-15
- Immersive, unique, and unsettling atmosphere.
- Effective and distinctive retro PS1-style graphics.
- Worth playing, especially when on sale.
- Story and worldbuilding underdeveloped and confusing.
- Game plagued by bugs and softlocks.
- Short length and low replayability.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 676
- Helpful reviews
- 70%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 29%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 82%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 18%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1002
- Negative points
- 530
- Gameplay points
- 184
- Perf. points
- 32
- Rec. points
- 356
- Misc points
- 80
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Immersive, unique, unsettling atmosphere | The game is praised for its immersive and unsettling atmosphere, often described as oppressive, eerie, and unique. This atmosphere is a key element of the game, enhancing the overall experience and creating a sense of unease and mystery for the player. Many reviewers highlight the game's ability to draw them into its world through its strong atmosphere. | 96% |
| Effective retro PS1-style graphics | The game's visual style, often described as retro or PS1-inspired, is a significant draw for many reviewers. The low-poly aesthetic, dim color palettes, and pixelated edges contribute to the game's overall atmosphere and create a sense of nostalgia or unease. Reviewers appreciate how the graphics enhance the game's themes and create a distinctive visual identity. | 95% |
| Simple and intuitive gameplay | Reviewers found the game simple and easy to pick up, with an intuitive gameplay. The game is also considered well-polished, especially considering it's a one-person project. The game avoids the "just figure it out idiot" mentality common in the genre, making it more accessible. | 19% |
| Explores themes of oppressive work | The game explores themes related to work, exploitation, and the pressures of corporate environments. The oxygen mechanic is often tied to the stress and desperation of the workplace. Reviewers find these themes resonant and appreciate the game's commentary on modern work culture. | 7% |
| Unique and interesting experience | The game is described as a unique and interesting experience, often praised for its originality and effectiveness. Reviewers found the game to be engaging and captivating from beginning to end. The game is also described as a great entry in the workplace horror subgenre. | 7% |
| Enjoyable worldbuilding and writing | Reviewers enjoyed the worldbuilding and creepy undertones of the game. The writing is considered well-done and enjoyable, contributing to the overall immersive experience. The game quickly turns to a horrific surrealism that reviewers appreciate. | 6% |
| Amazing and immersive sound design | The game's sound design is consistently praised for enhancing the atmosphere and creating a sense of unease. Reviewers highlight the satisfying "crunchiness" of certain sounds and the overall effectiveness of the audio in contributing to the game's immersive experience. The sound design is considered a standout feature. | 5% |
| Interesting concept and engaging plot | The game has an interesting concept and a decent narrative. The plot is simple and engaging, easily understood after completion. The story is confusing but keeps you engaged, providing answers to most of the questions it raises. | 5% |
| Train as central gameplay element | The game features a train as a central element, requiring the player to keep it running. The train's constant motion and the questions it raises about the player's location and purpose add to the game's mystery and intrigue. The combination of dystopia, a border setting, and trains is appealing to reviewers. | 4% |
| Memorable and impactful ending | The game's later scenes and ending are particularly memorable and impactful. The gruesome parts are deliberate and well thought-out, contributing to the overall horror experience. The ending is often cited as a highlight of the game. | 3% |
| Intriguing mysteries and questions | The game is praised for raising many questions and encouraging players to analyze each interaction to uncover hidden clues and achievements. The experience is engrossing and filled with intriguing mysteries, leaving players wanting to know more. The game effectively delivers answers while also posing even more questions. | 3% |
| Requires meticulous timing and optimization | The game requires meticulous timing and optimization of every action sequence. The time-sensitive nature of tasks makes the playtime feel longer and more engaging. The game reacts to player actions in various ways, adding to the challenge and immersion. | 2% |