Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead

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Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Green Sauce Games and was released on May 27, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead" , players join Manuel in a solitaire adventure through a vibrant afterlife. The goal is to rescue Maria, kidnapped by an evil soul, with the help of unique puzzles, challenging obstacles, and charming characters. Gamers praise its immersive storytelling and captivating gameplay, making it a must-play for solitaire enthusiasts.

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story7 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a charming Día de los Muertos theme with beautiful and colorful artwork.
Gameplay is casual and relaxing, making it suitable for players looking for a low-pressure experience.
There are a variety of power-ups and achievements that add depth and engagement to the game.

The game lacks randomness in card draws, making it feel overly easy and diminishing the challenge typically associated with solitaire.
Many players experienced bugs and glitches, particularly in the later levels, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.
The gameplay can become grindy, especially towards the end, requiring excessive repetition to progress.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The game's story, while simple and somewhat repetitive, features a charming theme centered around Mexican lore and the Day of the Dead, which adds a unique flavor to the solitaire gameplay. Players engage in tasks that involve helping undead characters by finding items, though the narrative progression is minimal and often feels disconnected from the mechanics. Overall, the cute aesthetic and cultural references enhance the experience, making it appealing even for those who typically do not prioritize story in card games.
- “The story and tasks you must complete are different than in most other solitaire games.”
- “Surprisingly there’s a story and a theme: Mexican lore of the undead / los muertos!”
- “I love the Day of the Dead theme, especially the story snippets with cultural references that lovingly incorporate the mythology behind this Mexican day of celebration.”
- “The story, or almost lack thereof -- you meet one of the dead, he needs an item, you get that item a few hands later, repeat x3, repeat x10 -- is totally in no way tied to mechanics, unlike in many other solitaire quest type games.”
- “You really would have a hard time noticing there even is a story if some of the pop-ups were not unskippable.”
- “This is just a filler you get at the end of some of the hands which would have otherwise had nothing at all, because each level has 10 hands, and only 3 'lack-of-the-story' items.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
21%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful and stylized artwork as vibrant and appealing, while others find them lacking in special effects and depth. The overall aesthetic is described as cute and clean, though some users feel that certain character designs could be improved. Despite the beautiful visuals, there are concerns that the graphics alone may not be enough to distinguish the game in a competitive genre.
- “The graphics are stylized and very colorful; the drawings, background, and card backs are really beautiful and the music is nice.”
- “The artwork is beautiful, colorful, and uniquely stylized.”
- “The artwork is great; they do several fun things during gameplay to make it enjoyable.”
- “Graphics are okay, but nothing special with next to no special effects.”
- “Day of the Dead has none of these, and the card artwork is so overwhelming that the only difficulty is trying to see through it to take in all the cards.”
- “That means it is going to take something more than just pretty graphics to stand out against the competition.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The gameplay is primarily based on a classic solitaire formula, enhanced with a card-matching mechanic and thematic elements, though some players feel the mechanics do not align well with the narrative. While the game offers a pleasant challenge and smooth performance, concerns about a pay-to-win aspect and a lack of randomness in card draws detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the vibrant presentation and engaging gameplay elements.
- “Pleasant card-matching mechanic for the first third of 22 hours of total gameplay.”
- “The gameplay was challenging but not too hard.”
- “Luck of the draw has always been a part of solitaire no matter what version you’re playing, and finding ways to overcome it with strategic gameplay and the smart use of power-ups and wild cards is what makes the game so engaging.”
- “This seems like a mobile pay-to-win mechanic that was clumsily jammed into an offline PC game.”
- “The classic solitaire formula is given a 'Day of the Dead' theme, but the mechanics fail to sync up with the narrative, resulting in an unfortunate dissonance for players.”
- “It’s too bad because the whole game design is top notch; it feels like all those efforts were ruined with this non-random draw gameplay mechanic.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and fitting, with some players appreciating its composition and connection to the gameplay, while others find it forgettable or repetitive. Sound effects can be inconsistent, occasionally failing to play, but players have the option to adjust the music volume or turn it off. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent, contributing positively to the casual gaming experience despite some mixed opinions.
- “The graphics are stylized and very colorful; the drawings, background, and card backs are really beautiful and the music is nice.”
- “And there’s the soundtrack, all royalty-free licensed pieces, but the compositions are wonderful, reminding me of several movie scores I hold dear.”
- “Smooth bug-free gameplay, vibrant colors, and a nice soundtrack.”
- “Sound effects and music are equally forgettable but still okay for a casual game like this.”
- “When replaying levels, sound effects sometimes fail to play, leaving just background music.”
- “I can't comment on its soundtrack since I honestly can't remember what it sounds like, which may be comment enough, I guess.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly in the endgame, with some describing it as pointless and detrimental to the overall experience. However, a few users appreciate the grinding as a means to utilize power-ups and strategize, suggesting that it can be enjoyable if approached with the right mindset. Overall, while grinding can enhance gameplay for some, it may also detract from the experience for others.
- “Furthermore, the endgame gets pretty grindy.”
- “Really pointless grinding that harsh my mellow big time.”
- “If you get this in a bundle and have the self-control to quit before the grinding starts, it's worth a play.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches such as unresponsive power-ups and inconsistent item usage, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game's bugs detract from enjoyment and gameplay fluidity.
- “I started getting a lot of glitches where my extra cards' power-ups just didn't give me anything. I had -2 jokers somehow, and keys/hammers took forever to actually use because it's so picky.”
- “This game is overall pretty buggy and not enjoyable.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and colorful graphics, which contribute to a lighthearted and amusing experience. Players find it to be a fun and relaxing card game that effectively incorporates humor into its design.
- “The graphics are cute, clean, colorful, and funny.”
- “It's a funny card game that's perfect for chilling out.”

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Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead is a casual puzzle game.

Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 19 hours playing Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead.

Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead was released on May 27, 2016.

Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead was developed by Green Sauce Games.

Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Forgotten Tales: Day of the Dead is a single player game.

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