Eternal Threads

"Eternal Threads is unfortunately a nightmare of potential"

"“Eternal Threads” almost seems aware that it’s not building a strong case for your emotional investment in whether these six people live or die. Throughout the game, mission control chimes in to remind you that these people’s lives definitely matter, …"

"There are some cool ideas in Eternal Threads and a series of characters that I mostly liked spending time with. The mechanics work well, even If I’d have liked to see a little more puzzle-solving and interaction. When your whole …"

"Eternal Threads is still a solid game, though. I commend the writing team for nailing the characters’ behaviors and how they all balance each other. Moreover, the time manipulation mechanics are easy to use and not complicated to sift through …"

"With it&s;s well-constructed time manipulation mechanics and amazing voiceovers, Eternal Threads is a must have for fans of story-driven game."

"Eternal Threads is a wholly unique experience and one that I definitely recommend. That said, outside of snooping in the lives of six unsuspecting strangers there&s;s not really any other elements to rope in gameplay-heavy players."

"Eternal Threads is a game that shines in its storytelling and the way it approaches the butterfly effect, offering a rich experience for those who enjoy deep stories and exploring the nuances of human decisions. However, players looking for action …"

"Eternal Threads has a fantastic idea that&s;s well-executed, with some great story beats and characters you can&s;t help but like."

"Eternal Threads has an intriguing idea at its core and its small scope means that it can introduce a lot of detail to a situation, challenging players to find out everything they can before making choices. It will be interesting …"

"Eternal Threads is an interesting deductive game, but its writing could have been way better."

"An absorbing, interactive Doctor Who-style time mystery, which is, without a doubt, wholly unique."

"Eternal Threads presents a unique story with some of the best writing and character development I&s;ve experienced this year. Though it&s;s a short and simple experience, I found myself glued to the screen to see what happens next. There isn&s;t …"

"Eternal Threads is a narrative driven, time manipulation game that ends up being nothing more than a walking simulator and cutscene watcher. If you&s;re into making some binary decisions to alter some future events on the timeline, then I recommend …"

"Players will come across the "Hidden Room" area early on and, upon doing so, reveal a moment in which a character enters the basement and goes through a wooden door that now has a combination lock on it. This is …"

"In many ways, Eternal Threads is an interactive film rather than a game, which doesn&s;t quite tell a conventional game or film story. Rather, it is a glimpse into the lives of six English tenants while you&s;re trying to save …"

"An irrefutably cool concept of "fixing the past to save the future" situated within a fascinating environment is bogged down by underwhelming writing, dated graphics, and a good deal of unnecessary, uninteresting content. For a potential-filled game about time travel, …"

"Cosmonaut Studios may be minnows, but they have managed to create a title that stands tall amongst the best in the storytelling genre. Eternal Threads is a great experience that I can wholeheartedly recommend to both fans and skeptics of …"

"You won’t have played anything like Eternal Threads before, and unless Cosmonaut Studios makes a follow-up, you likely never will again. This is a remarkable piece of storytelling, expertly written and crafted, weaving together the ordinary and the futuristic to …"

"Although Cosmonaut Studios&s; temporal narrative adventure doesn&s;t capture the true gameplay potential of its trippy concept, the storytelling still makes it worth your time."

"Eternal Threads, at its core, is a story of six people sharing a home and experiencing pretty day to day problems. However, with the added element of time travel and the game’s emphasis on nothing being insignificant, you become invested …"

"A promising mystery concept that doesn&s;t quite give players a truly mind-melting temporal puzzle."

"If you enjoy clever puzzlers or first person, narrative-driven tales, Eternal Threads should be on your radar. Some of the tales at play can be confronting, but playing with time and discovering the outcomes has rarely felt so enthralling."

"As far as “walking sims” are concerned, Eternal Threads stands out with its time-manipulating narrative Rubik’s cube mechanic that adds a welcome layer of challenge and delivers an interesting approach to plot progression."

"Eternal Threads is a superb story-based adventure game that plays like a puzzle game thanks to the seamless dynamic narrative. The characters, voice acting, and environment are all fantastic, delivering a believable household in the North of England populated by …"

"A few small gripes aside, Eternal Threads is a smart, uniquely structured and thoroughly enjoyable narrative adventure. By taking a trope that has become associated with the genre and owning it, the game feels fresh among the other games that …"

"There is a great potential here but the execution is quite lacking and not only in the the audio-visual presentation that is years behind but also the core gameplay which feels like it was sacrificed for the sake of narrative …"

"Eternal Threads is not the most original or ambitious game, but it still manages to craft an interesting story about time travels and six ordinary characters struggling with their lives."

"Eternal Threads is a solid attempt from first-time developer Cosmonaut Games, presenting a sci-fi, time travelling mystery where you&s;ll need to monitor how cause and effect influences the events around you. Its clear and engaging time manipulation mechanics make the …"

"While it lacks a strong first impression, Eternal Threads offers a fun and unique narrative puzzle solving experience. Strong character writing makes it easy to dive into their week-long stories where one decision can change the life of everyone around …"

"Those few quibbles aren&s;t quite enough to sully Cosmonaut&s;s otherwise thoughtful game, though, and it sank its talons in deep enough to keep me experimenting with "just one more" event into the wee hours. It&s;s possible some may mislabel its …"

"Slightly janky graphics can&s;t bring down this great story experience. If Eternal Threads is a walking sim, it&s;s the best we&s;ve had in years."