Eternal Threads
Second Chance
Release Date: May 19, 2022
Adventure, FPP, science fiction, puzzle elements, indie games, time manipulation, singleplayer
OpenCritic
Eternal Threads features elements of adventure and puzzle games. We play as an agent who manipulates the timeline in order to save the victims of a certain fire. The game was developed by the British company Cosmonaut Studios.
Eternal Threads is an adventure and logic game in which we play as an agent trying to eliminate anomalies in the timeline, related to a certain fire that occurred in 2015 in the UK. It was developed and published by independent Cosmonaut Studios.
Plot
Eternal Threads tells the story of a tragedy that happened in the north of England in 2015. Six people died in a fire one night, and their deaths led to a distortion of the timeline. The player takes on the role of an agent assigned to save the victims. However, the protagonist cannot simply stop the event itself.
Mechanics
In Eternal Threads, the action is usually observed from a first-person perspective. The game can be divided into two segments. In the first, we influence the timeline, shaping the choices of individual characters at specific moments. In the second we explore the environment and observe the consequences of our actions. It is worth noting that we can repeatedly approach each sequence, looking for the best possible way out of a situation.
The main task of the player is to arrange everything in such a way that all victims survive, but it is worth remembering that our decisions also have a far-reaching impact on the lives of each person. It's up to us whether we'll choose the easy option, or try to arrange events in such a way that the characters will be happy.
Game modes
In Eternal Threads , we can only play alone. The core of the game is the story campaign.
Technical aspects
Eternal Threads offers decent 3D graphics. Technologically, the game doesn't offer anything we haven't seen before, but the 3D environment is quite detailed and atmospheric.
Videos and Screens
[0:23] Eternal Threads Eternal Threads - Xbox, PlayStation & Nintendo Switch Trailer
[1:02] Eternal Threads launch trailer
Checkpoint Gaming: 8 / 10 by Lisa Pollifroni
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 in the way the characters’ lives play out and the choices you make for them. I found myself cringing when the characters made a mistake, feeling bad when I chose a path that hurt them, and rejoicing when they finally found peace. Due to the way these characters are given believable backstories and personalities, I took the power of having their lives in my hands seriously and made sure that my six new friends received the past and future that they rightfully deserved.
PC Gamer: 72 / 100 by Luke Winkie
A promising mystery concept that doesn't quite give players a truly mind-melting temporal puzzle.
God is a Geek: 8 / 10 by Chris White
Eternal Threads has a fantastic idea that's well-executed, with some great story beats and characters you can't help but like.
Eternal Threads Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows May 19, 2022
PlayStation 5 May 23, 2024
Xbox Series X/S May 23, 2024
Switch May 23, 2024
PlayStation 4 May 23, 2024
Xbox One May 23, 2024
Developer: Cosmonaut Studios
Publisher: Secret Mode
Age restrictions: 16+
Eternal Threads System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4 GHz / AMD FX-6300 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon HD 7870 or better, Windows 10 64-bit
Time Manipulation Game Eternal Threads Coming to PC and Consoles
Cosmonaut Studios has unveiled Eternal Threads, an FPP puzzle game where we'll try to rescue several fire victims to eliminate anomalies in the timeline.
video games
Bart Swiatek
February 2, 2021