void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium

void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium

July 14, 2020

RPG Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

In a world contaminated with toxic fungi, a discarded maintenance robot finds a lone human girl among the discarded junk in a scrapyard. To ensure her survival, the robot and a decommissioned AI known as factoryAI must create a refuge for her within a terrarium.

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Critic Reviews (30)

Adam Vitale RPG Site Jul 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"A simple but solid roguelike, mixed with Tamagotchi systems."

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Adrian Burrows TheSixthAxis Jul 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

65.0

"At its heart, Void Terrarium is a delightful, charming and compelling Tamagotchi-inspired &s;keep them alive &s;em up.&s; Sadly these magical moments are coated in so much tedious and overly-difficult combat and exploration bloat that it is exhausting to find them. …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jul 2020
81.0 /100

"After having played many Mystery Dungeon style games, it&s;s clear that void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium is in the top-tier of what the genre is capable of. Add in oodles of heart and a lovely presentation and you&s;re left with one …"

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Alexandra Amariei Serial Gamer Italia Jul 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

54.0

"The game personally didn&s;t drive me crazy but I couldn&s;t even say it&s;s not worth it. In fact, I would recommend it precisely because I really enjoyed the gameplay on the exploratory and combat side, I played it with pleasure …"

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Alex McCumbers Forever Classic Games Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"With the interesting theme of robots trying to care for a creature they don&s;t really understand in a hostile world, Void Terrarium has a wider appeal than most dungeon crawlers and I can recommend it to those looking for something …"

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Azario Lopez Noisy Pixel Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"void tRrLM(); Void Terrarium is a roguelike dungeon-crawler that doesn’t punish the player after a death. Instead, it creates a challenging gameloop in more unique ways revolving around keeping a young girl alive. Each item crafted progresses the narrative as …"

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CJ Andriessen Destructoid Jul 2020
70.0 /100

"Void Terrarium is tough, and it can be unforgiving with a lot of different systems to keep track of. But it&s;s always a satisfying experience. It&s;s not the greatest roguelike/Mystery Dungeon title I&s;ve played, but it might just have the …"

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David Lloyd NintendoWorldReport Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"the complexity of the dungeon crawling and the challenge of trying to make it out alive overshadow its shortcomings. Each turn within a dungeon feels meaningful, and nothing feels as good as becoming overpowered on a particularly good run. With …"

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Eric Ace Cubed3 Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"Being able to raise deep concepts about duty, life and entertainment, makes this stand far above many other games."

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Fabio Rodrigues NookGaming Jul 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

65.0

"Some technical and unbalancing issues, but chock-full of charm and still a good time to be had"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"void tRrLM (); // void Terrarium is a very special work. With a story of strong emotional appeal, a melancholic atmosphere and organically integrated mechanics, the result is an excellent experience that demonstrates very well the quality of its developer …"

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James Cunningham Hardcore Gamer Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"While it would be nice to see Toriko as more of a character, everything else in Void Terrarium is bursting with charm."

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Jay Kittelson Nintendo Times Jul 2020
65.0 /100

"WORTH CONSIDERING - With roguelike overhead maze levels that don’t punish you as much for failure, you can progress the game ahead every time you enter the gauntlet. If you’re really into taking care of a digital creature, searching for …"

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Joshua Broadwell GameSkinny Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

88.0

"There&s;s a lot to love about Void Terrarium, with its touching story and unique approach to the mystery dungeon genre, even if does occasionally frustrate."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jul 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"As bleak as the core premise may be in Void Terrarium, with you playing as a small robot trying to save a lone human girl in what appears to be the post-Apocalypse, you can&s;t help but be charmed by how …"

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Kenny McKee Hey Poor Player Jul 2020
70.0 /100

"I really, really like void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium. It’s got a great plot, fun Mystery Dungeon gameplay, and delightful customization features. But it’s just too short for me to give it a higher rating than the one which I’ve given …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Jul 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

65.0

"Void Terrarium is very flawed and riddled with very questionable difficulty spike decisions, but it also features some strong redeeming qualities. For every dungeon crawling run that results in an unfair death, you will be sent back to the main …"

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Lucas White Shacknews Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Unlike that other game about the mushroom-y apocalypse, Void Terrarium is an optimistic game despite its dour premise. It isn’t afraid to be funny even in a sad context, and it really clings onto a sense of hope."

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Marcos Vinícius NintendoBoy Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium is simple and captivating, however it was one of the best experiences I had in 2020. I can say that I was quite frustrated during my adventures and failed several times, but knowing that I am …"

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Mark Fajardo Just Push Start Jul 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

57.0

Story

65.0

"As someone who loved A Rose in the Twilight and the whimsical art style found in both of these games, Void Terrarium is a hard sell. At its core, you have an okay roguelike that is bogged down by countless …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

82.0

"From the gentle subversion of the nature of progress in roguelikes, to the razor-focus on a sweet, paternal-style relationship between a robot and his ward, told with minimalistic elegance, Void Terrarium is a mature, different, and interesting take on the …"

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Nicolò Bicego Spaziogames Jul 2020
73.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"void tRrLM () - // Void Terrarium does a good job of bringing to the table the core elements of a good dungeon crawler, but lacks something new and fresh to keep itself apart from other titles."

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Richard York Chalgyr&s;s Game Room Jul 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Ultimately, Void Terrarium can be tough, but reasonable, which even my luck is the most I can ask out of roguelikes anymore. The characters are cute, the styles mesh well together, and honestly? Having a "human tamogatchi" was actually pretty …"

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Rob Pitt GamePitt Jul 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"void tRrLM();++ //Void Terrarium++ is one of the best ‘Mystery Dungeon’ style games I’ve played, the visual design, music, and story are all beautiful and very memorable. Although the game begins quite difficult and frustrating, you’ll soon find yourself getting …"

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Scott Baird DualShockers Jul 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Void Terrarium is a challenging roguelike that pulls on your heartstrings."

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Sean Lewis LadiesGamers.com Jul 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

75.0

"Void Terrarium is a very interesting title. It has a unique mix of gameplay styles that are coated in gorgeous artwork and an impressive soundtrack. My advice would be to not go in expecting Disgaea levels of content or Atelier …"

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Steven Green CGMagazine Jul 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

80.0

"Mystery Dungeon titles are popular, but this one sadly offers a weak example of mechanics in comparison to the broader genre. From there, being able to go full Tamagotchi with a girl in a glass bottle was intriguing and kept …"

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Sumin Kim IGN Korea Jul 2020
80.0 /100

"A cute graphics mix up that views the apocalypse and the last girl left in the world. This roguelike game allows you to decorate Toriko and the Terrarium they’re living in. Dungeons are always a thrill along with the short …"

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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Jul 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"void tRrLM();//Void Terrarium delivers a very interesting experience with elements of a genre rarely seen nowadays, with a very competently, well done and immersive ambiance, even if its clear technical limitations and the weakness of its plot limit its success."

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Trevor Gould Pure Nintendo Jul 2020
55.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

60.0

"The gameplay mix intrigues, but it&s;s weighed down by overemphasis on all too familiar rogue-lite tropes. I want to love Void Terrarium, but fine ingredients don&s;t always make for a satisfying dish if they aren&s;t balanced well. This game is …"

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