Booklet's Big Story

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Booklet's Big Story is a single player casual platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Verdigris and was released on May 2, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Do you remember the very first time you fell in love with a book? When you discovered something so small had a whole world to explore? Well get ready to go back to that moment as you enter the world of the Grand Library to help Booklet, a book who has no story, write his own! Traverse the world of the Grand Library, collect pages, defeat enemies, and unlock abilities as you help Booklet write his…

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Charming and adorable story with engaging narrative elements.
Unique platforming experience with visually appealing levels and a creative concept.
Free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Controls are overly sensitive and can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially with jumping mechanics.
Numerous glitches and bugs that can detract from the overall experience.
Camera angles and movement issues make platforming difficult and can disrupt gameplay.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Booklet's Big Story" is widely praised for its charm and depth, featuring themes of friendship, betrayal, and self-worth as players navigate through various book genres in a visually stunning platformer. Many reviewers express a desire for a longer narrative, highlighting the game's engaging storytelling and artistic presentation, with ratings reflecting a strong appreciation for the story despite some gameplay criticisms. Overall, it stands out as a meaningful experience in a currently sparse gaming landscape.
- “Amazing artwork and awesome storytelling. 10/10.”
- “Booklet's Big Story is a charming collectathon that has you platforming through different book genres, Macaulay Culkin 'Pagemaster' style, looking for missing pages to help you write your story.”
- “No options to change the volume of the narrator and music (on my ROG Ally the music is louder than the narrator). Overall 8/10 for the story, 4/10 for controls and gameplay.”
- “While playing this game, you can expect to explore various dream-like and beautiful levels while experiencing the deep and meaningful story.”
- “Without delving into spoilers, Booklet's story is one of friendship and betrayal while also dealing with topics of self-worth.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it fitting and enjoyable, others criticize it as repetitive and reminiscent of royalty-free elevator music. Additionally, there are complaints about the lack of options to adjust the volume levels between the music and narrator, which affects the overall experience.
- “All of this is packed into a short and fun experience with engrossing gameplay backed up by a fitting musical score.”
- “No options to change the volume of the narrator and music (on my ROG Ally, the music is louder than the narrator). Overall 8/10 for the story, 4/10 for controls and gameplay.”
- “Imagine royalty-free elevator music trapped in a loop.”
- “Music?”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players praising the engaging experience and fitting musical score, while others criticize the controls as clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of enjoyable moments overshadowed by significant control issues.
- “All of this is packed into a short and fun experience with engrossing gameplay backed up by a fitting musical score.”
- “No options to change the volume of the narrator and music (on my ROG Ally, the music is louder than the narrator). Overall, 8/10 for the story, 4/10 for controls and gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised for their unique visual styles across different levels, showcasing impressive artwork that enhances the storytelling, resulting in a perfect score from users.
- “The levels all had a unique genre and cool visuals.”
- “Amazing artwork and awesome storytelling 10/10”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely perceived as cringeworthy rather than genuinely funny, failing to elicit any positive comedic response from players.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by intense, painful experiences that some players find unskippable and cringe-inducing, leading to feelings of emotional distress.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from several glitches that can significantly impact the overall user experience, leading to a perception of instability during gameplay.
- “There are quite a few glitches that one might experience throughout their time playing this game, some of which can be quite detrimental to the user's experience.”