Ells Tales: Egg

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Ells Tales: Egg is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Ells&Pills and was released on June 7, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Ells Tales: Egg is a survival horror clicker where you wake shackled in a chicken coop facing a puzzling game machine with a mysterious egg. You must use wit and attention to solve puzzles, manage separate arm controls, and navigate a retro-styled world filled with chickens to earn your freedom. It's a quirky blend of horror, strategy, and puzzle elements.

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Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging concept that combines horror elements with clicker mechanics, making it both fun and addictive.
The retro graphics and charming art design create a visually appealing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Despite its frustrations, the game offers a satisfying challenge that keeps players coming back for 'just one more try'.

Gameplay mechanics are often frustrating, with poor controls and interactions that can lead to instant game overs due to minor missteps.
The lack of polish and quality of life updates results in a stressful gameplay loop that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
The game can feel tedious and monotonous, especially with repetitive mini-games and a lack of variation in gameplay.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay reviews present a mixed picture: while some players appreciate the charming art design and engaging mechanics of titles like "Ells Tales: Egg," others criticize the lack of polish and depth in gameplay, particularly noting frustrations with shotgun mechanics and a basic gameplay loop. Overall, the gameplay experience varies significantly, with some games offering a rich adventure and puzzle-solving experience, while others feel underdeveloped and stressful.
- “Recently released, the game offers a unique charm and engaging gameplay that stands out in the indie scene.”
- “With a combination of charming art design and well-crafted gameplay mechanics, Ells Tales: Egg is a notable addition for fans of adventure and puzzle games.”
- “Ells Tales: Egg is a charming addition to the puzzle adventure genre, offering a rich and engaging gameplay experience.”
- “It's a cool concept with nice graphics, but the gameplay aspect lacks proper development, quality of life updates, and polish, which makes the gameplay loop so stressful.”
- “The gameplay is so raw and basic that it lacks variation and options for the player.”
- “Gameplay is not intricate; it's just click and try not to break the egg, otherwise the chickens will break your face.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising the charming hand-drawn and retro styles that evoke nostalgia. However, some players noted issues such as graphical glitches and a lack of polish that detracted from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally appreciated, they are overshadowed by gameplay concerns.
- “The graphics, sounds, and overall ambience were great.”
- “The game adopts a hand-drawn graphic style that is both charming and visually distinct.”
- “The retro graphics are absolutely delightful.”
- “A very fun survival clicker, but with a rather gloomy atmosphere and with peculiar retro graphics.”
- “Add that to the terribly slow minigame (which is 99% of the game), the terrible graphical glitches and the one hour playtime and this becomes a game that you can skip without missing a single thing.”
- “The game features retro-style graphics that add a nostalgic touch.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Ells Tales: Egg" is a charming and engaging narrative that unfolds through a magical journey filled with charismatic characters and elements of fantasy and adventure. Players are immersed in the plot via animated cutscenes, text, and interactions, enhancing the experience as they solve puzzles and explore the environment. This blend of storytelling and gameplay creates an entertaining and memorable experience.
- “Ells Tales: Egg is a charming work from Ells & Pills that blends elements of adventure, puzzles, and storytelling into a captivating experience.”
- “The game features a charming and engaging story that unfolds as the player progresses.”
- “The plot revolves around a magical and mysterious journey, with charismatic characters and a plot that combines elements of fantasy and adventure.”
- “The story is told through a mix of animated cutscenes, texts, and interactions, keeping the player immersed in the storyline as they solve puzzles and explore the environment.”
- “The combination of exploration, challenging puzzles, and a well-developed story creates an experience that is both entertaining and memorable.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as both creepy and funny, creating an addictive experience that keeps players engaged despite its difficulty. Comparisons to other humorous games highlight its unique comedic style, suggesting a blend of absurdity and challenge that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- “Okay, but how funny would it be if this game was malware that you can't stop playing until you beat it?”
- “A very funny game, reminds me of the game about, well, just you wait and I'll catch eggs; only here it's completely different.”
- “Creepy, funny, addictive, and difficult.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often comparing it to a frustrating experience. The mechanics, such as puzzle-solving, are criticized for being inconsistent and lacking engagement, leading to a sense of monotony.
- “Tedious and bland.”
- “Solving the puzzles was like grinding my teeth, as the hand icon wouldn't always appear.”
- “Tedious unfun garbage, barely functions at key moments.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a blend of gloominess and tension, enhanced by its peculiar retro graphics. Despite the survival clicker genre, the vibrant and detailed environments contribute to a rich and immersive experience.
- “The environments are vibrant and full of details that help create a rich and immersive atmosphere.”
- “A very fun survival clicker, but with a rather gloomy atmosphere and peculiar retro graphics.”
- “The game has a very tense atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, attributed to its diverse puzzles and the opportunity to explore various areas of the world, enhancing the multiplayer experience.
- “The game has high replayability due to its diversity of puzzles and the possibility of exploring different areas of the world.”
- “Multiplayer and replayability are key features that keep the game fresh and engaging.”
- “The multiplayer mode lacks depth, making replayability feel tedious after just a few matches.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to replay the game, as the side quests are repetitive.”
- “The game offers minimal variation in gameplay mechanics, which severely limits its replayability.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant graphical glitches and a slow-paced minigame that dominates the experience, leading to an overall impression that it is not worth playing.
- “The game is plagued by terrible graphical glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “With a playtime of only one hour, the stability issues make it feel even shorter and less enjoyable.”
- “The terribly slow minigame, which constitutes 99% of the gameplay, combined with the stability problems, makes this a game you can easily skip.”