A Tale of Paper

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In "A Tale of Paper," you control Line, a paper hero brought to life by a magical wind. Traverse through crafted levels made to look like origami, solving puzzles and battling bosses. With a focus on clever platforming and paper-based abilities, this game offers a unique and artistic experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork, fantastic music, and engaging gameplay that creates a great atmosphere.
It offers a fun and relaxing puzzle platforming experience, reminiscent of games like Little Nightmares.
The mechanics of switching between different abilities are varied and enjoyable, adding depth to the gameplay.

The save system is frustrating, as it only saves progress at certain points, making it easy to lose progress.
There are multiple bugs, including broken achievements, which have not been adequately addressed by the developers.
The game is very short, with some players completing it in just a couple of hours, leading to concerns about its value.

graphics
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The graphics and animations are praised for creating a beautiful and atmospheric experience, reminiscent of games like Little Nightmares, though they lack a distinctive art style. While the visuals and sound design are well-executed, the overall impact of graphics quality and resolution settings appears minimal. Overall, the game offers a charming aesthetic and enjoyable atmosphere, making it a worthwhile experience.
- “The graphics and animations are very nice and create a great atmosphere, which sometimes even seems threatening.”
- “Beautiful atmosphere, good music, and graphic design.”
- “Game: very little nightmares inspired, artwork is beautiful, sound design has been thought about.”
- “The graphics quality and game resolution settings didn't seem to have any notable effect.”
- “3D platformer, kind of like Little Nightmares, but not as defined in art style.”
- “The game lacks a distinct visual identity, making it feel less engaging.”
gameplay
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by varied and enjoyable mechanics, particularly the ability-switching and origami elements, which contribute to a charming atmosphere. While the game is praised for its design and engaging puzzles, it is noted to be quite short, leading some players to seek longer experiences elsewhere. Overall, it offers a fun and captivating experience, though its brevity may be a drawback for those seeking extended gameplay.
- “The game mechanics of switching between abilities is varied and fun.”
- “Overall the gameplay was fun and engaging, the puzzles weren't too hard, the curiosity to make you want to keep playing is there, and the atmosphere is definitely there as well.”
- “However, if you are basing the game off of pure design, artwork, sound, and gameplay then it is worth the money and also this game was really cute!”
- “However, if you are looking for something a bit longer in gameplay, I would pick up the Little Nightmares bundle on Steam as you will have countless hours playing through them!”
- “The story is cute, but really you play a tale of paper for the origami mechanics and the art, both of which are very well done.”
- “However, if you are basing the game off of pure design, artwork, sound, and gameplay, then it is worth the money and also this game was really cute!”
atmosphere
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beautiful graphics, engaging music, and a sense of mystery that enhances the overall experience. Players find it both fun and immersive, with a threatening undertone that adds depth to the gameplay. The combination of visual design and storyline effectively keeps players curious and invested.
- “The graphics and animations are very nice and create a great atmosphere, which sometimes even seems threatening.”
- “Beautiful atmosphere, good music and graphic design.”
- “It's got the atmosphere going for it, it's got the mystery and engaging kind of storyline.”
story
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some finding it dull and short, taking only about an hour to complete, while others appreciate its cute elements and engaging atmosphere. The narrative serves primarily as a backdrop for the game's origami mechanics and art, which are praised for their quality. However, the gameplay experience can become frustrating without a controller.
- “It's got the atmosphere going for it, it's got the mystery and engaging kind of storyline.”
- “The story is dull and boring.”
- “I was surprised when the main story only took one hour.”
- “The story is cute, but really you play a tale of paper for the origami mechanics and the art, both of which are very well done.”
music
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and contribution to the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting the soundtrack as a standout feature despite the game's indie budget. The combination of nice visuals and engaging sound design enhances the fun and immersive experience.
- “The music and sound design are fantastic!”
- “Beautiful atmosphere, good music and graphic design.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, the soundtrack is nice, and the gameplay is fun.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “While the soundtrack has potential, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including bugs and broken achievements, which the developers acknowledged and promised to address since September 2022.
- “The game is buggy and there are broken achievements, which the developers acknowledged on the discussion boards and promised a fix back in September 2022.”
- “I frequently experience crashes and performance issues that make it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability of the game is a major concern, as it often freezes or disconnects during gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly when it involves making precise movements on a gaming controller, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I personally do not enjoy trying to make very precise movements on a gaming controller, so that felt rather tedious to me.”