Strings Theory
Strings Theory is a wacky puzzle / arcade game where you control the particles of life itself!
Inspired by the romantic side of physics, we take you on an epic journey into the heart of Anomaly. Control three unlikely heroes with their own personalities and skills. Beat more than 50 brain-twisting levels. Save the microcosm from a deadly threat!
“Oh, what a beautiful mystery this land is. How inorganic.” – Isaac, the smart string
Find yourself in a strange land. It’s the Anomaly, where forces unknown converge. Swap between your strings and use their unique skills to avoid the dangers. Collect the quanta of energy, and reach the wormhole to the next level.
Play with friends! Strings Theory supports up to 3-player local co-op. Enjoy a mode where every player controls a different string in front of a single screen. There’s a twist: only one string can move at any given time, so you have to talk about your strategy and solve the puzzles together!
Deatomizers that can evaporate you in an instant. Trapdoors to the void of space. Gravitiles that change gravity. The ever-moving Kinetiles, and more.
You’re going to need brains to navigate such a treacherous space. A bit of good old arcade timing won’t hurt either.
Telly, Isaac, and the Twins used to be your everyday strings. Sucked into the Anomaly, they’re our only hope to stop the impending doom.
- Telly is a hot-headed wannabe hero. What he lacks in brains, he makes up for in strength. Use him to push obstacles out of your way.
- Isaac is a mysterious chap with a keen interest in physics. Make him phase through floors to reach unreachable places.
- Twins, or Norm and Sal, are like the poles of a magnet. Separate them, and they’ll be more than happy to conjoin.
Can this odd bunch get together and save the world? Yes, but only if you help them!
Features
- New Universe
One-in-a-kind setting inspired by the scientific Strings Theory.
- Unique Gameplay
Puzzle gameplay mechanics with arcade elements.
- Wide Content
50+ levels full of puzzles, collectibles, achievements & more.
- Heroes
3 characters with unique skills.
- Players Co-Op
Cooperative gameplay style: solo character swapping or up to 3 players locally.
Game Discussion
Steam User 4
The game is about solving logical (cosmic) problems, occasionally under time pressure.
We control one character, two or three depends on current level... switch between them and you have their unique abilities at your disposal. At the same time, this game tell us story in an accessible way about the cosmic string theory.
Gamelay
What I like most is Isaac's ability to "move between dimensions" or you could call it a weird inversion. It gives curious atmosphere to my mind - worth to try! Twins make a nice brothel - just like twins should do!
Controling them is really complex. I like their ability create more than one solution to the puzzle. Last one - Telly oh well, Telly you always, always have to go to rescue Telly. This string-persona have one ability which can be used only on one certain obstacle, I'm curious will Telly's skill evolve later? Nevertheless, the combination of these three strings yields considerable complexity on the board - I like that!
Design & music
All the graphics and music are so vibrant. They vibrate like space strings. Everything slightly vibrates, is in constant motion - it's not tiring, on the contrary, it adds to the unusual atmosphere. The music is perfectly chosen, but it could be more varied on more difficult and longer levels.
:steamhappy: Summary
I like puzzle games that you can play after work. You can stop playing them after an hour and sit down for half an hour the next day without losing anything - without getting out of practice.
I think it's money wisely spent. Great game.
Steam User 3
Great game to chill in the evening and still feel productive solving the puzzles! Initial levels are a good warm up before harder and more complex ones. So you catch what to do easily and the only challenge is solving the puzzle. Totally recommend playing with controller, even if you are more keyboard person like myself. I was mesmerized by graphics in first levels with Norm, might have spent more time just turning camera to enjoy arts instead of playing there. Also Telly noises are just too cute!
Steam User 2
Enjoyable little puzzle game with fun mechanics and silly characters. If you like challenging puzzle games, this is definitely for you. Getting all the necessary items is sometimes very hard to achieve. Of course, success brings satisfaction. Not perfect but very good overall experience. I am at level 52 at this point and plannig to finish all of them.
Steam User 1
It's nice to play, nice calming music, reminds me a bit of a level from diablo 2 with teleports, but there is so much more going on in the world of mechanics and abilities of individual creatures (strings).
Every level is something new and may have different rules.
Steam User 1
oh man! this is so cool. Really fresh and enjoyable logic game. Funny dialogues and narratives :) im curious co-op mode here... It was worth to wait!
Steam User 1
After finishing the main story I can tell you that game is much deeper than its looks in the first place. The story ending gave me just a hunger for more! ^_^ (DLC? - one preorder for me please)
The game is so unique because of the puzzle genre but also the strong arcade elements. Every level has a different approach to design and puzzles, but you will discover this inception after level 15 - then the real fun begins.
The style, graphic, music, heroes, even story (yes, there are many fun dialogues and stories in this title - btw. sense of humour is great!) is so original. Everything is one of its kind really - with is great of course.
I was very curious how the gameplay with the controller will look like in isometric view, but the movement is so polished and good calibrated. It doesn't matter if you play cross or corner analogue style movement, gameplay fits perfectly with the gamepad. Also, the local co-op is a very interesting type of fun because you switch Strings in real-time - so demanding for strong communication when you play with an extra player. (with the first approach my fiance didn't know what is happening on the screen but 15 minutes later we were counting in seconds when we will have a switch to beat the best time ;))
I can write a lot about all details but it will be much easier to just try the game on your own.
In summary, the game surprises me VERY positively. I was thinking it will be a simple puzzler with just a few hours of challenges (also the price hint that mindset), but the Strings Theory title has more content that is just fun, unique and polished. I can easily recommend it to not only puzzle lovers, but also for all/casual players because of its arcade elements.
Steam User 0
Very good game, definitely worth of recommending to all gamers, interesting idea with an abstract concept of subatomic level. Game provides 50+ levels with a different difficulties which make the playing lifecycle very interesting and definitely not boring. Graphics and music in the game are outstanding, for sure I can confirm that BeautifulBee Team did a great job! Enjoy!