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tERRORbane

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!

What works

  • Unique meta humor and narrative
  • Creative bug-based gameplay
  • Multiple branching paths and endings
  • Strong localization and voice acting
  • Rich references and easter eggs

Things to keep in mind

  • Some repetitive and tedious sections
  • Lack of skip for cutscenes and dialogues
  • Certain parts require high reaction speed
  • Limited traditional rpg combat
  • True ending requires extensive bug hunting

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tERRORbane: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Survival, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Fantasy, Exploration.

Last update: 23/08/2026