Covid Tale: Ignorance

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Re-live the COVID19 events from a different perspective. Namely in third-person perspective and behind your computer. Sit back and find out how it all may or may not happened. You'll be playing as a different characters in a story-driven adventure which sums up events that happened so far. Play familiar mini-games while unraveling how it could have happened according to a scientists, internet, …

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

humor42 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game offers a humorous and irreverent take on the COVID-19 pandemic, making it entertaining for a short playthrough.
It's free to play, making it an accessible option for those looking for a quick laugh.
The minigames, while simple, show effort and can be enjoyable, adding to the overall fun experience.

The gameplay is quite short, lasting around 20-30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more.
There are issues with grammar in the writing, and some jokes may fall flat or feel lowbrow.
The controls can be clunky and inconsistent, leading to frustration during certain minigames.

humor
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and ability to provide a lighthearted take on serious topics like the COVID-19 pandemic and its deniers. While some users noted occasional lowbrow jokes, many found the humor endearing and entertaining, with a mix of bizarre and dark comedic elements that resonate well with players looking for a quick laugh. Overall, the game is described as funny, cute, and a refreshing escape during challenging times, making it a worthwhile experience for those with a taste for unconventional humor.
- “A very hilarious and wonderful experience; play it now.”
- “This game is short and sweet, but good god is it hilarious and worth every second of gameplay!”
- “It's really funny if you want a quick laugh for a 20-25 minute game.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The game's story is a short, humorous narrative that offers a lighthearted take on the origins of a virus, reminiscent of Pokémon themes. While some players found it engaging and funny, others criticized it for being lacking in depth and coherence. Overall, it serves as a brief and entertaining experience, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more substantial storyline.
- “While it is quite short, it had a couple of good laughs throughout the storyline.”
- “Truly engaging gameplay with a heartwarming story.”
- “Definitely the most accurate depiction of the COVID origin story, probably.... a ton of fun to play through, short, free, and funny; it's a quadrifecta of good.”
- “It tries to have a story, but that's lame too.”
- “If you want to play it for the story alone, then go for it, but I wouldn't recommend playing if you want to actually play.”
- “No storyline, just some random stuff.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay is primarily composed of dialogue and cutscenes, with a few simple minigames that contribute to a short overall experience of about 30 minutes. While the humor and story elements are engaging and entertaining, many players find the actual gameplay mechanics to be lacking, with issues such as broken hitboxes and a general simplicity that detracts from the experience. Overall, it offers a lighthearted, if flawed, journey that may appeal to those seeking a quick laugh.
- “This game is short and sweet, but good god is it hilarious and worth every second of gameplay!”
- “Truly engaging gameplay with a heartwarming story.”
- “As for the gameplay, there are a bunch of mini-games that you encounter as you progress.”
- “The gameplay is basically dialogue and cutscenes interspersed with a few small minigames.”
- “The start of the game's story arc is humorously entertaining and the game theme feels a lot like Pokémon, although a lot of the actual gameplay is quite broken and not very well done.”
- “Welp, the chuckles were there in the dialogue, but the gameplay (when you could play) was lackluster, kinda broken (hitboxes in the first stage), and quite easy.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's music, primarily composed of royalty-free tracks, is generally decent and fitting for the gameplay, with standout moments, such as a notable passage in a hospital. However, there are issues with overlapping tracks that can create an unpleasant listening experience. Overall, while the music enhances the fun, it suffers from some technical flaws.
- “The music is appropriate and fun, especially one passage in a hospital that is musically and textually great.”
- “The game primarily uses royalty-free music, and while for the most part it is decent, it has an issue where a track sometimes starts playing before the last track finishes, resulting in something very unpleasant to listen to.”
- “A 30-minute ride through kinetic minigames, brought to you by RPG Maker and royalty-free music.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are primarily standard RPG Maker visuals, which may not stand out but are functional for the game's style.
- “For the most part, it's just standard RPG Maker graphics.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for being somewhat buggy, but many players find the overall experience enjoyable and short enough that the stability issues are not a major concern.
- “It's a bit buggy, but it's fun enough and short enough that I just didn't care.”
- “This game is weird, buggy, and cheap.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features truly engaging gameplay complemented by a heartwarming story that evokes a range of emotions, from laughter to tears, ultimately leading players to a deeper understanding of the pandemic.
- “Truly engaging gameplay with a heartwarming story.”
- “I cried, I laughed, and finally - I learned the truth about the pandemic!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for its excessive and intrusive advertising, which detracts from the overall experience.