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Play Overview
Thomas Was Alone (2012) is a jumping and puzzle-solving platform game where you control different-coloured rectangles. It sounds boring and derivative but each of the distinctly coloured shapes comes to life in the game as a character embroiled in this escape story about friendship, curiosity and sacrifice. Like any platform game, you jump, run and use special abilities to complete levels. As you do so, you get to know each shape’s personality through the storytelling of the quipping narrator.
The simplicity of design makes this an ideal first platform game, while the novel narration makes it a good introduction to how games make you care deeply about even the simplest of characters.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Thomas Was Alone 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 12 weeks ago.
The simplicity of design makes this an ideal first platform game, while the novel narration makes it a good introduction to how games make you care deeply about even the simplest of characters.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Thomas Was Alone 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 12 weeks ago.
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Play Style
This is a Platform game with Action and Narrative elements. This is a single-player game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 3 and a half hours and 6 and a half hours to complete.
Benefits
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in the US. Rated ESRB EVERYONE for Mild Fantasy Violence and mild language.
Skill Level
10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. Although younger players may enjoy the simpler early stages of this game, you need to be able to identify with the character representation and make a leap from shapes to people in your imagination. Some of the themes also require some maturity to process.
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Game Details
Release Date: 12/11/2012, updated in 2021
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS Vita, PS3, Switch, Wii U and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Platform (Action and Narrative)
Accessibility: 1 feature
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Mike Bithell (@MikeBithell)
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