Button Tales

About

Button Tales is a single player action game. It was developed by Anvate Games and was released on December 22, 2016. It received very positive reviews from players.

Button Tales is a breathtaking and challenging Match 3 game with innovation mechanics. This is a real fresh perspective on the Match 3 genre. Meet cute characters and explore the breathtaking environment. The wonderful music and effects will help you delve right into the game.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Button Tales offers a unique twist on the match-3 genre with its double-sided tiles that can be flipped, adding an extra layer of strategy and fun.
The game features a charming art style and pleasant soundtrack, creating a cozy and enjoyable atmosphere for players.
With a variety of levels that increase in difficulty, Button Tales provides a satisfying challenge for both casual gamers and match-3 veterans.

The flipping mechanic can feel random and may frustrate players who prefer a more strategic approach to match-3 games.
Some levels can be tedious and time-consuming, especially for players aiming to achieve three stars on every level.
The story and character designs may come off as simplistic or generic, potentially disappointing those looking for a deeper narrative experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Button Tales" features a unique flipping mechanic that introduces an element of randomness, requiring players to recognize patterns and remember hidden tile sides. While the game combines concentration with traditional match-3 elements, some players find the flipping mechanic tedious and reliant on luck, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is praised for its enjoyable design and engaging challenge, offering hours of gameplay.
- “A pleasant but challenging puzzle game, 'Button Tales' provides a hybrid of concentration and traditional match-3 gameplay.”
- “A fun, well-programmed title good for hours of gameplay and with just enough of a twist.”
- “I really like the gameplay, the art design, the music, and the overall vibe.”
- “And the flip mechanic means you end up flipping tiles mostly randomly, until you notice patterns emerging, or you start remembering what's on the side of the tiles you can't see.”
- “Button Tales is a match-3 game with a very tedious, time-consuming flipping mechanic added.”
- “Since three-star completion is based on using limited moves, it is crucial you rely more on the 'luck' based flipping mechanic which carries no cost to your total number of allocated moves.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, while minimal and conveyed through a few animations, offers an unexpected depth with themes of perseverance and adventure in a whimsical button world. Players appreciate the charming visuals and the cute, albeit strange, ending that adds a delightful twist to the simple narrative. Overall, the storytelling enhances the gameplay experience, making it more engaging than initially anticipated.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The chalkboard story is about a button world being all shaken up, and the protagonist venturing forth to find the cause of his damaged world.”
- “The story is displayed through a handful of animations evenly spread throughout the board.”
- “The plot is pretty minimal, with only a few cutscenes, and the ending is weird and cute.”
- “The chalkboard story revolves around a button world that has been shaken up, with the protagonist venturing forth to find the cause of his damaged world.”
- “The story is displayed through a handful of animations that are evenly spread throughout the board.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, enhancing the overall experience without being intrusive. Reviewers appreciate the smooth looping and subtlety of the soundtrack, often recommending the purchase of the music bundle. Overall, the soundtrack complements the gameplay and art design effectively.
- “I liked the visuals, the music was subtle and looped smoothly, and the puzzles were challenging and fun.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “I really like the gameplay, the art design, the music, and the overall vibe.”
- “I love the soundtrack and would recommend you buy the bundle.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as cheerful and appealing, featuring beautiful, cartoonish visuals with simplistic yet effective animations. Users appreciate the smooth looping of the music, which complements the overall aesthetic of the game.
- “Graphics and sound are nice and cheerful.”
- “The animations and graphics are simplistic but appealing.”
- “Graphics are beautiful and cartoonish.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of Button Tales to be tedious and time-consuming, primarily due to the added flipping mechanic that complicates the typical match-3 gameplay.
- “Button Tales is a match-3 game with a very tedious, time-consuming flipping mechanic added.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “I found myself repeating the same levels over and over just to progress, which became incredibly frustrating.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the impressive replayability of the game, particularly for a puzzle title, indicating that players find significant value in revisiting the challenges it offers.
- “I'm really impressed with this title; considering it's a puzzle game, the replay value is extremely high.”
- “The variety of challenges and different strategies to explore make this game incredibly replayable.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, encouraging me to come back for more.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, highlighting the comedic effect of the push pin dropping sounds as a standout feature that adds to the overall fun.
- “The push pins dropping sounds are hilarious!”
- “It's so funny!”