Fables from the Den
- October 26, 2016
- Might and Delight
Get on Steam"Fables from the Den" is a narrative-driven adventure game where players explore a mysterious forest, meet its inhabitants, and uncover their stories. With a focus on exploration and interaction, players delve into the lore of the forest and solve puzzles to reveal the truth behind the fables. Each playthrough offers a unique experience as stories and encounters are procedurally generated, providing endless replayability.
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Reviews
- The artwork is beautiful and charming, making it a joy to read.
- The stories, while short, convey important life lessons and morals suitable for children.
- It's a delightful interactive book that can engage young children and is a nice addition to the Might and Delight collection.
- The content is very short and lacks depth, making it feel overpriced for what it offers.
- There is minimal interactivity, reducing the experience to a simple slideshow rather than a fully engaging storybook.
- The writing style can be overly complex for young children, disrupting the narrative flow and making it less accessible.
- story32 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story aspect of "Fables from the Den" is characterized as a charming digital storybook featuring short fables narrated by woodland creatures, each imparting a moral lesson. While the art style is praised for its beauty, some reviewers suggest that the writing could be simpler and the stories longer with more illustrations. Overall, it is recommended for children and could serve as a delightful bedtime story, though it may be more enjoyable on a tablet or in a physical format.
“Each story is a fable, as the title suggests, and so each short story teaches a moral lesson, using woodland creatures as characters.”
“Cute book, I love how every story has its own uniqueness to it but explains an important life lesson.”
“If you are looking for a storybook on the PC or have your TV set up in the bedroom where your kid is going to be able to see the words and pictures, then I do recommend it - it is well written, with beautiful illustrations.”
“A 20 minute collection of low effort short story sliders wrapped inside a minimal parallax scene.”
“A better balance would have been simpler writing, but a longer story with more pages and more illustrations.”
“Little collection of (really) short stories.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Fables from the Den" are widely praised for their charming and diverse art styles, including watercolor and the signature patterned style of Might and Delight. Reviewers highlight the superb illustrations as a standout feature, making the experience visually delightful and suitable for children, while also appealing to fans of the studio's aesthetic. Overall, the artwork is considered a major strength of the collection, enhancing the storytelling experience.
“The art style is pleasant to look at, so kudos to the illustrator; they carried this.”
“Beautiful little live book with stunning visuals, particularly related to the snail looking for a home.”
“While the stories themselves are short and sometimes a bit awkwardly worded, the artwork is superb and the overall feeling is pleasant.”
“The strength of the visuals compel a longer engagement.”
“They are definitely suitable from a young age, but I can't imagine they have much to offer people who don't have children in their lives unless you are a massive fan of the shelter artwork and animals.”
“The main target audience are children I guess but if you love the art style of the shelter games you will love this little collection as well.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and beautiful, complementing the visuals of watercolours; however, it is criticized for lacking depth and contribution to the overall experience, as it serves merely as background ambiance without any narration or engaging elements.
“It's a beautiful collection of watercolors with relaxing music.”
“The music creates a chill atmosphere that complements the visuals.”
“The relaxing music enhances the overall experience of the game.”
“The music doesn't add much; there's no narration, it's just a slideshow.”
“Otherwise, it has little to offer, beyond pretty pictures and chill music.”
“It's a beautiful collection of watercolors with relaxing music, granted, but everything else about it is suboptimal.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the product lacks traditional gameplay mechanics, leading to the consensus that it should be classified as software rather than a game. Consequently, the gameplay aspect is not applicable or relevant in this context.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and memorable, often leading them to share amusing stories inspired by their experiences. The comedic elements resonate well, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I originally bought this for something in Meadow, I think, but I find myself telling stories from this game; funny enough, lol.”
