I noticed that all the reviews are 2016, and thought I should spark an interest. This game is AWESOME. I bought it when GOG had a weekend sale and I was looking for a quick nightly choice game that I can play during my free 2 hour ME time. I play Yahtzee, Scrabble, Mahjongg, Backgammon, every night. I pick one or two to play. Tharsis however has consumed me. I started out very frustrated with losing on easy. I spent daytime moments thinking about the game and trying different strategies at night. According to the Stats in the Game, I have played 59 times. I have won 15 games. Tonight I won my 1st Normal game after 10 plus attempts. It is a tough game. But, it is FUN. Bottom Line, I spend more time playing this game than all the other games I used to play.
This is not a game. It is a straight forward visual experience that combines the movie Avatar with the concept delivered in the Lucas Arts marvel "The Dig". But, you can freely explore your surroundings. If you are not in a hurry, this game can last for hours, and even act as a screen saver in Meditate mode, which is very relaxing and enjoyable in various environments. I played the game through in 4 hours. That included dinner with Meditate mode on. I LOVED this title. I felt better after playing it. My soul and mental calmness afterward was a real treat. This is how I like to watch movies. Interact with just enough action, but not have to spend days solving a problem in a video game. I just purchased a new computer, and was looking for Eye Candy games to play. This one totally delivered in both Audio and Video quality. I will replay this title many times over in the coming years. It was that enjoyable.
