Windows Central Verdict
The Thaumaturge's gritty, demon-taming take on the monster collecting genre is a welcome twist. Taking place in 1905 Poland, there is certainly some language and actions in the game that can feel uncomfortable, but it all works with the overarching theme of struggling with mental health and personal flaws. Despite the sensitive nature of the story, Fool's Theory does well to not over sensationalize traumatic story beats. Gameplay is simple and engaging, and the combat is easy to learn but can be challenging on higher difficulties.
Pros
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Player choice has lasting effects.
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Turn-based combat that is easy to learn.
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World feels like a beautiful, expansive dollhouse that is truly alive.
Cons
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Visual quirks like character models clipping and NPCs t-posing in the background.
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