Going along with the minimalist art style, the game eschews a lengthy, dialogue-heavy script in favor of brief, stark, oftentimes hilarious narration. Sometimes the solution is as simple as stacking blocks on top of each other to create a stairway, but as the game progresses, you'll need to use these different characters in more difficult combinations.Īlong with the differences in ability and appearance, each character in Thomas Was Alone has a unique personality built up in a unique way. For example, there's a large square that can't jump as high as other characters but has the ability to float on water, while a long, skinny rectangle can double-jump. The goal is always to get all active characters from their starting point to an exit, but you'll need to use their powers in tandem to do so.
As Thomas explores his surroundings and solves simple puzzles, he doesn't remain on his own for very long a growing list of colorful characters join up to help him.Įach new character introduces a wrinkle to the stand-alone levels that make up Thomas' journey. Thomas, in this case, is a rectangle, an AI who has become self-aware and been given a shape within the abstract computer world where he exists. Commentary for every level by creator Mike Bithell.Thomas Was Alone begins with a cheery British narrator (voiced by comedian Danny Wallace) speaking the title phrase.Soundtrack by critically acclaimed composer David Housden.15 playable characters, each with unique characteristics and abilities."Emerge" has an air of importance about it, while keeping a plethora of plot twists and origin stories under wraps. Listen to awesome music by David Housden, negotiate obstacles meticulously placed by Mike Bithell and immerse yourself in the characters' journey with a voiceover read wistfully and amusingly by Danny Wallace.ĭiscover the story of the world's first sentient AIs, and how they worked together to, well. Guide a group of sentient rectangles through a series of environments, combining their skills to reach the end of each level. Thomas Was Alone is the critically acclaimed indie platformer about friendship and jumping.
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