Name: Tales [PC]
Price: 42 RUB
Availability: InStock
Rating: 2.5 (63 reviews)
Author: Ape Marina

Не рекомендую 13.12.2024 04:52

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The point-and-click adventure game "Tales" attempts to evoke a sense of nostalgia with its classic style reminiscent of older titles. However, despite its intriguing premise of an ancient curse within an old library and a journey involving encounters with heroes from various epic traditions and novels, the game falls short in several critical areas.

The pixel graphics, notably the character sprites and facial expressions, lack refinement, appearing more as a chaotic mess of pixels than well-defined and captivating visuals. Similarly, the backgrounds and settings feel lackluster, missing the intricacy and detail that could elevate the overall aesthetic. On a positive note, the voice acting manages to uphold a satisfactory standard.

While the puzzles presented in the game are relatively straightforward, they suffer from a repetitive structure that fails to offer innovation or challenge. The storytelling, a cornerstone of any adventure game, comes across as monotonous, often feeling didactic and lacking in depth. Repeating the cycle of entering a book, losing the magical bell, and becoming entrapped in a predictable location (it happens 3 times in the game) diminishes the sense of excitement and engagement. Additionally, the overreliance on consulting Merlin for puzzle solutions, which often involves merely asking the same NPC for the answer, reflects lazy writing that detracts from the player's immersion.

One of the game's significant shortcomings lies in the forced and disconnected interactions with characters from various literary works, who seem overly eager to recount the plot of the book they happen to live in, in a detached and unengaging manner. This artificial engagement detracts from the narrative's coherence and hampers the player's ability to become fully immersed in the experience.

Furthermore, the humor within the game lacks wit and charm, failing to deliver the levity and entertainment expected in this genre. The cumbersome inventory system, requiring items to be painstakingly transferred one by one using a magical bag between books, adds unnecessary frustration to the gameplay.

In summary, "Tales" falls short as an adventure game, characterized by lackluster characters, a mundane storyline, and uninspired development. The moral lessons embedded within the narrative feel shallow, failing to provide the depth and engagement that players seek in a point-and-click adventure. With a wealth of superior titles available in the genre offering more compelling narratives, richer character development, and complex themes, "Tales" struggles to earn a recommendation from discerning players.

Время в игре: 950 ч. Куплено в Steam

Рекомендую 21.11.2024 11:18

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Время в игре: 1595 ч. Куплено в Steam

Не рекомендую 28.10.2024 04:16

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A brilliant concept. Excellent low-res art. Decent voice acting. Unobtrusive music. Overall, Tales punches above its weight as a budget title.

Unfortunately, I ultimately grew tired of its backtracking inventory puzzles. If that sounds like something you can stomach, then Tales is worth a shot. If it's not your cup of tea, then I'd say skip this one.

Время в игре: 289 ч. Куплено в Steam

Рекомендую 11.08.2024 09:05

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Played it a bit, it’s not bad.

Время в игре: 37180 ч. Куплено в Steam

Не рекомендую 13.07.2024 09:33

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Не особо рекомендую сею игру, уж слишком грешит она растяжением игры и всё из - за переноса вещей между локациями, разработчик решил, что отличной идеей будет возможность по одному предмету переносить (ключевых). LOL. При этом вышло не плохое ассорти из мифов, сказок, легенд и т.д.т.п.. Ачивки до ужаса дотошные и не интересно было не которые выбивать. На вечер пару сойдёт для разнообразия не более...‍

Время в игре: 228 ч. Куплено в Steam