Theresia / Game

Great atmospheric hidden gem that is worthy of sitting on the shelf with other 'M' rated ds games like Dementium, Resi Evil and Touch the Dead.If you collect for the DS this is a cool game, especially if you can find it for a good price. (Not a very common game at all.)Aksys put out some great games on the DS and even more so for the Vita over the years.It's a very cREePy game ....I'd give Theresia an 8/10.

Favourite game ever! Dark and creepy

very good conditions and excellent game to be played by all the family, fun and super entretaining for all ages

Point and Click at its best! Theresia bietet feinste Knobelkost und darüber hinaus auch noch ein gruseliges Ambiente.Die Grafik ist hübsch an zu sehen und die Räume sind wunderbare gezeichnet, ausnahme sind die 3d Passagen zwischen den Räumen, die wirken altbacken. Erfreulich ist auch das es sich hierbei sogar um zwei Titel handelt: Theresia: Dear Emile &Theresia: Dear Martel, beide auf einem Modul. Eigentlich als Handygames entwickelt, fanden diese beiden Perlen ihren weg auf den DS.Zwei Mankos gibts allerdings:Zuerst sei gesagt das die Rätsel nicht immer logisch oder nachvollziehbar sind. Ich musste eigentlich ständig den Walkthrough schauen. Zum zweiten ist die erhältlichkeit des Spiels wirklich schwer hier in Deutschland.Also wenn ihr diese Rezension lest und das Spiel ist auch noch auf Lager, greift zu, sonst wartet man gut und gerne mal ein paar Monate bis es wieder verfügbar ist.

I had recently played another Aksys game (9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors) and enjoyed it. Theresia seemed to be similar in gameplay, but in a darker gothic style with survival horror elements. Being a huge fan of the horror genre, I decided to buy it.In terms of gameplay, Theresia is tedious. This is particularly true for the Dear Emile portion. I unfortunately spent most of the game glued to a faq due to the sheer amount of backtracking required along with the obscure solutions to some puzzles. Especially true since some of the puzzles require very precise application of the touchscreen. This made actually playing the game very frustrating. After awhile I ended up solely playing for the tidbits of journal strewn about and the memory scenes that came with them.Graphics were a mixed bag. I enjoyed the still frames and the cutscenes, however the rendering of the hallways was very grainy, to the point where it was hard to determine you were at a bend. Not too much music to speak of but what was there, was solid.The story was really well executed, despite the fact that I had to toss in a healthy amount of suspension of disbelief with some of the details. Dear Emile was more satisfying, tough that was mostly due to length of that chapter giving the opportunity for better development. Dear Martel felt somewhat rushed, and I would have enjoyed more fleshing out of the details, but it was still satisfying. Both stories leave you with a number of unanswered questions. I understand that this is an adaptation of a mobile phone game series in Japan, hopefully more of those get released here to clarify the story a bit more.Anyway, final take: Did I like this? Yes. But I didn't really like PLAYING it. I would have preferred it as a movie or novel. However, I did get it when it was 10 bucks so it totally justifies the money. Also, when you beat the game it gives you synopsis of both stories with some added details, so you can revisit the story anytime you want without trudging through those abysmal dungeons.

This is one of the most scariest games I've ever played. Silent Hill 2 and Alone in the Dark (Aline) are the others at the top of the list. The text is disturbing and the music is super creepy. So if you have a weak stomach, then this one isn't for you. At times, it can get very frustrating because basically the whole game you're going through a bunch of mazes. There's also some backtracking involved and it can get quite confusing and you can get lost very easily. It can get boring and repititive so you may want to take a break once in a while. The story is very chilling and has two parts, one that you can play after you beat the main game. Some of the puzzles aren't that difficult but others you may have a tough time. If you see a warning message about sharp metal, then DO NOT click on that spot. You will get hurt and you CAN die. So be sure to save.If you're ready to explore the world of darkness and terror, then Theresia awaits.

This game has a really spooky atmosphere. It can be a bit confusing at times, but I really enjoy playing it. It's completely in English, which I took the risk of because I wasn't sure. Overall, I love playing this game and it has been one of my favorites ever since it came in the mail.

This is not just a game; it is a story. A work of art.This game is for all the souls out there who long to interactively satisfy a DARK aesthetic. The artwork is beautiful, and the music is haunting. The atmosphere of Theresia overall is one of dim nostalgia and painful, inexplicable longing. By the time you finish the game, the character has infected you with a strangely blissful resignation. Even though the goal of the game is to escape the shelter, the manipulative power of its narration is so subtle, so insidious, that by the time you leave... you realize that you will never truly feel free. I still hear the bittersweet tune of the music box in the back of my mind.Beauty, darkness, psychological twists, and a meaningful story. If you're part of the cult obsession with Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (GC), then you'll love Theresia."What is Theresia?" This is what the game asks you outright, and what it wants you to understand. At first, this seems a purely practical puzzle. But as the game goes on, and you wind deeper and deeper into the character's mind, the question starts to become more abstract. Less than halfway through the game, you know WHAT Theresia is... and yet you find yourself unable to stop contemplating it; unable to truly satisfy the underlying question.The thing that I love about Japanese games--and storytelling in general--is that when done right, it can make you feel emotions that you did not even know you had. Theresia may not evoke familiar feelings, but it WILL make you FEEL. It will make you feel things you have no words for. Like seeing a color outside the visible spectrum.If you want to be gently lulled into a stranger's insanity--if that is your form of escapism--then buy Theresia. It will leave you with the ghost of hidden meaning, rather than an unsatisfying: Congratulations, you beat the game.

Theresia has alot of problems; the puzzles are kinda weird (in that the sloutions are just ridiculously skewed in terms of logic) and there are some noticeable (but infrequent) syntax/ grammar errors. However, the game has an incredibly creepy atmosphere and the story is like a great gothic horror novel. Also worth noting, the music is top notch. If you love horror (like I do) and don;t mind putting up with some issues, Theresia is the game for you.

Totally unique game glad I got it

I will admit starting out this game was tough. I won't ruin the playstyle of game here, but WOW. This game hits on a psychological level that very few handheld games have managed to achieve.You are kept on your toes & if you make the wrong choice the consequences are immediate.Kudos to the game designers for making an original game that steps outside the box & makes decent use of the ds' unique touch screen ability.

A story driven click and go puzzle game. The game play is simple enough as you work to unfold this mysterious girls story, although it is easy to miss some of the small details that help you solve the puzzles or move on to other areas. Not really a horror game, but certainly dark in nature.

I am really enjoying this game. I like these kinds and I have been playing it for hours now. I admit sometimes I have to go online to look up a cheat to get me past a hard part. I wish they made more games like this .

This game was a gift but the person getting it really enjoyed is so if you're into this type of stuff, this probably would be an interesting purchase.

Recieved on time and was what I expected. The game worked and played well, no problems with it at all.

I played it for days. and i plan to play it again.It has two different stories that are connected.It is very challnging and fun.It saddens me that there isnt more games in this world. I really wish i could learn more about it.