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A Tale for Anna

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93%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, character development
93% User Score Based on 74 reviews

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A Tale for Anna is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Far Mills and was released on September 28, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"A Tale for Anna" is a narrative-driven adventure game set in a picturesque farm village. As Anna, you'll uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and form bonds with the villagers, all while trying to save your home from an evil force. With its immersive story and charming art style, "A Tale for Anna" offers a heartwarming and memorable experience.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews
story21 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Charming art style with beautiful, vibrant graphics and soothing music, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
  • Engaging story that, while simple, is enjoyable and suitable for all ages, making it a great family game.
  • Variety of puzzles that range from easy to challenging, with the option to skip difficult ones, allowing for a more casual experience.
  • Puzzle difficulty is inconsistent, with some being overly simplistic while others are frustratingly hard, leading to potential frustration.
  • Gameplay mechanics can feel clunky, particularly the restriction on picking up items until they are needed, causing unnecessary backtracking.
  • The story lacks depth and character development, with a generic plot that may not appeal to older players.
  • story
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally described as charming and engaging, often likened to a classic fairy tale, though some reviewers find it simplistic or derivative. While the narrative is enjoyable and complemented by beautiful graphics, it sometimes feels rushed or lacks depth, particularly in character development. Overall, players appreciate the story's warmth and the way it integrates with the gameplay, despite some criticism regarding the puzzles and pacing.

    • “I enjoyed the story more than the puzzles.”
    • “The world is divided into 4 distinct chapters, each with beautifully detailed and animated backgrounds, with striking, vivid colors, plus a shorter bonus chapter to fully conclude the story.”
    • “The story unfolds with an evil queen seeking to steal Anna’s magical powers and in doing so, kidnaps her talking cat companion Tails.”
    • “It lacked story and the puzzles were far from interesting.”
    • “Despite the original story, it's just a mashup of fairytales you've heard countless times before.”
    • “The one drawback for me was how rushed the dialogue felt at times, and how the characters would just stand there and not say/do anything after their story dialogue was done.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and vibrant art style, featuring high-resolution visuals and a whimsical aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the beautiful colors, engaging artwork, and pleasant sound design, creating a captivating atmosphere that appeals to players of all ages. While the gameplay is generally easy, the graphics stand out as a significant strength, contributing to the game's overall charm and appeal.

    • “The art style is charming, with lovely vibrant colours.”
    • “Gorgeous graphics and engaging story, with relatively easy gameplay.”
    • “The artwork is lovely and high-resolution, too.”
    • “Many reviewers call the art style charming, and it is, but I do have one or two quibbles with the visuals.”
    • “Visuals lean towards a children’s game kind of look with the cute fairy tale theme.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of hard-core puzzles and hidden-object mechanics, appealing to fans of both genres, particularly younger players. While it features charming graphics and quality of life improvements, some mechanics, such as item collection restrictions tied to story progression, may detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a casual and relaxing gameplay experience with a unique design, though it lacks timing or reaction-based challenges.

    • “You will have a good experience if you are into hard-core puzzles and hidden-object gameplay.”
    • “I enjoyed this unique design for hidden object gameplay, where every screen is a hidden object scene and only objects currently requested can be collected.”
    • “What an utterly charming, fresh gameplay, gorgeous graphics and great puzzles in this integrated hidden object game.”
    • “The gameplay, though, is a mixed bag.”
    • “But the mechanics are so-so; you cannot pick up items until you hit a certain story point.”
    • “There are no timing/reaction puzzles or gameplay.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a mix of calming and dramatic tunes that complement the visuals and gameplay. Players appreciate the artistic sound design, which includes fairy tale-like melodies that create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a delightful accompaniment to the puzzle-solving elements. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's artistic and immersive qualities.

    • “Quite artistic and colorful visuals with charming music and pleasant sound design.”
    • “Soothing music, a great way to pass an evening, and if you love puzzle games that give you a bit of leeway to use your mind but don't punish you for not understanding a mini-game, then give this a shot!”
    • “Along with this are some beautiful fairy tale music that plays throughout with tunes ranging between being calming during the hidden object portion to more dramatic when there is more action in some of the cutscenes.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with some expressing frustration over unclear objectives and excessive pixel-hunting. This has led to a lack of enjoyment for many, as the repetitive nature of the tasks detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Tediously arranging things in their proper place isn't what gets my puzzle brain humming.”
    • “I couldn't figure out what to do, and I found a few aspects to be unfun or tedious.”
    • “Some players may find the subsequent pixel-hunting to be a bit tedious.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate a lack of character development, with the protagonist described as a "mary sue" and the villain being generic, resulting in a narrative devoid of drama, tension, and meaningful growth.

    • “There’s no real character development, and the villain is as generic as they come.”
    • “Since Anna is a 'Mary Sue' kind of character, this tale has no drama, no tension, no stakes, no character development, and no payoff.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is described as calm and immersive, allowing players to escape into a magical world. The music, particularly in the second chapter, enhances the mysterious ambiance, contributing to the overall enchanting experience.

    • “The atmosphere of the game is calm, and it was fun to disconnect from the surroundings and enter a magical world.”
    • “I really enjoy the music, especially in the second chapter; it creates a mysterious atmosphere.”
    • “I like the music very much, especially in the second chapter; it creates a mysterious atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers limited replayability, making it suitable for a one-time experience, particularly on a rainy afternoon. However, the CE version includes a bonus chapter and replayable puzzles accessible from the main menu, which may enhance its longevity for some players.

    • “Still a recommendation for a rainy Saturday afternoon, but nothing with any replayability.”
    • “This is the CE version; there is a bonus chapter and replayable puzzles in the main menu as well as in-game achievements.”
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A Tale for Anna is a casual role playing game with fantasy and kids themes.

A Tale for Anna is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

A Tale for Anna was released on September 28, 2021.

A Tale for Anna was developed by Far Mills.

A Tale for Anna has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

A Tale for Anna is a single player game.

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