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Kith - Tales from the Fractured Plateaus is a single player action game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Screwy Lightbulb and was released on April 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Kith is free regular mini-adventure series, set on a planet covered in fractured plateaus above a dark and ominous mist.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and charming art style with a strong atmospheric world-building.
Accessible free-to-play episodic adventure offering narrative-driven, character-focused exploration.
Simple and enjoyable gameplay suitable as a light, casual experience with some humor and creativity.

Gameplay is very short, linear, and overly simplistic with limited depth and replay value.
Bugs and design oversights, including a game-breaking puzzle bug and poor dialogue management, hinder the experience.
UI issues such as small, unreadable font, intrusive dialogue balloons, and repetitive music detract from immersion.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The game's graphics feature a simple yet appealing and unique art style with a fitting atmosphere, though some find it slightly amateurish and passable rather than impressive. While visuals contribute to a pleasing experience, they are not top-tier and occasionally hinder gameplay due to interface oversights. Overall, the graphics provide a charming aesthetic but leave room for improvement in polish and functionality.
- “Interesting graphics and art style with nice atmosphere.”
- “The art style is interesting, with the gameplay not being over-complicated.”
- “Simple art style, but still quite lovely.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The story is charming and visually appealing, offering a sweet and relaxing experience, though it is relatively short and may lack depth for some. It strongly focuses on exploration and storytelling, which might not suit players seeking fast-paced or action-heavy gameplay. Future expansions are anticipated to further develop the narrative.
- “Niche appeal: the focus on storytelling and exploration may not appeal to those who prefer action-heavy or fast-paced gameplay.”
- “There's a DLC in the works which, hopefully, will expand on the storyline, as it's a sweet little game with a pleasing art style and relaxing (if repetitive) background music.”
- “Only the first chapter, but I'm curious to see how the story progresses.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is simple and narrative-focused, offering a niche experience centered on exploration and storytelling rather than action or deep mechanics. While it appeals to fans of bite-sized, episodic adventures, it may feel limited and less engaging for those seeking more complex or fast-paced gameplay.
- “As a small indie project, it offers a refreshing take on adventure games, prioritizing narrative and exploration over heavy combat mechanics.”
- “Some players may find the episodic nature limiting, as each episode offers small, bite-sized adventures without the depth of larger RPGs.”
- “The art style is interesting, with the gameplay not being over-complicated.”
- “Limited gameplay depth: some players may find the episodic nature limiting, as each episode offers small, bite-sized adventures without the depth of larger RPGs.”
- “Niche appeal: the focus on storytelling and exploration may not appeal to those who prefer action-heavy or fast-paced gameplay.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its interesting graphics, unique art style, and compelling world-building, featuring fractured plateaus and dark mist that create an engaging and immersive environment. Despite being short, linear, and easy, the charming art design and overall ambiance make it worth experiencing.
- “Atmospheric world-building: the game’s setting, with its fractured plateaus and dark mist, creates a compelling environment that draws players into its mysteries.”
- “Interesting graphics and art style with nice atmosphere.”
- “Too short (20 minutes), too linear and too easy point-and-click, but it is definitely worth playing for the art design, the cute world, and the atmosphere.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is generally considered repetitive and annoying, with users expressing a desire for an option to disable or turn off the background music.
- “Music is an annoying loop, but can be shut off.”
- “There should be an option to disable the background music.”
- “Dull art and music.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is enhanced by the episodic structure, allowing charming and well-developed personalities that significantly enrich the overall experience.
- “Charming characters: the episodic structure allows for character development, with a focus on charm and personality, which enriches the experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is described as cute and effective, successfully adding a charming and amusing element to the experience.
- “It is cute and funny, and it works.”

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Kith - Tales from the Fractured Plateaus is a action game with fantasy theme.

Kith - Tales from the Fractured Plateaus is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Kith - Tales from the Fractured Plateaus was released on April 7, 2017.

Kith - Tales from the Fractured Plateaus was developed by Screwy Lightbulb.

Kith - Tales from the Fractured Plateaus has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Kith - Tales from the Fractured Plateaus for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Kith - Tales from the Fractured Plateaus is a single player game.

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