Miniatures
- November 14, 2024
- Other Tales
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Reviews
- The game features stunning hand-drawn art and a beautiful soundscape that creates a captivating atmosphere.
- Each of the four short stories offers unique narratives and gameplay styles, providing an emotionally impactful experience.
- Despite its short length, the game is described as a delightful and immersive journey that resonates with players long after completion.
- The game is very short, typically taking around 30 to 40 minutes to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There is minimal replayability, as the stories do not offer much incentive to revisit once completed.
- Some players found the gameplay to be more akin to a visual experience rather than a traditional game, which may not appeal to everyone.
- story32 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game features a collection of four distinct, standalone stories that are beautifully presented with unique hand-drawn art styles and engaging sound design. While the narratives are emotionally impactful and thought-provoking, they are quite short, leading to minimal replayability. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its artistic approach and ability to evoke personal reflections, though some players found certain stories less compelling than others.
“A masterpiece in visual and interactive storytelling.”
“The visual art, sounds, color palette, story... everything was incredibly immersive and thoughtful.”
“A lovely collection of short story games that are emotionally impactful with different styles of gameplay.”
“If you can find it for cheap and you like storytelling, maybe check it out - but expect it to be over very quickly, with no replayability.”
“There is also close to zero replayability unless you just want to experience the story once again.”
“I guess you could relate it back somehow, but when the game was so short like this, I was really hoping for something that was less interpretative and more grounded within the story.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, which enhances the storytelling experience across distinct narratives. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and the way they complement the music and sound design, creating an immersive atmosphere. However, some critiques mention a lack of variety in certain sections, though overall, the art style is considered a major highlight of the game.
“Gorgeous game with beautiful, hand-drawn graphics and interesting, thought-provoking short stories.”
“What initially drew me to the game is the art style, which did not disappoint, and was visually compelling throughout each short story.”
“The art style is stunning and I love the soundscape!”
“Awful - there's no game or story here, and such a jarring art style.”
“If I really had to nitpick something, in the moon game there were 2 or 3 sections that looked too similar, so out of the 4 games I wasn't as invested in it because the aesthetic was not as striking, or at least didn't have as much variety.”
“While all contained in a wooden box, each story is distinct and different enough in presenting its play structure, storytelling bounds, and even visuals that every experience maintains the sum of its uniquely entrancing qualities.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring poignant narratives that evoke a wide range of feelings, from joy to profound melancholy. Players appreciate the hand-drawn art and sound design, which enhance the emotional impact of the stories. Overall, it is recognized as a touching experience that effectively explores themes of trauma and human connection through its short, impactful gameplay.
“Beautiful art and sound and overall it felt like a worthwhile emotional ride.”
“If you’re into short games that pack an emotional punch and stick with you, this one’s worth it.”
“Each chapter is very profound, excellent for those looking for touching narratives where you can feel the heart put into it from the devs. It made me feel everything from the childlike joy of imagination to dread, sorrow, and everything in between!”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the distinct hand-drawn art styles and narratives of each story. However, many reviewers note that the gameplay is quite short, averaging around 40 minutes, which may limit the impact of the music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, with players expressing a desire to purchase it separately.
“Also, each story features a distinct hand-drawn art style, along with excellent music and sound design.”
“Great art style and music score, though it is very short with around 40 minutes of gameplay.”
“The symbolism, the simplicity, the fantastic music, the intricate ways it uses puzzles, it's all great, and on a low price point too!”
“Would I recommend it? I love the art style and the music, but the devs tagged it themselves as short, so it is what it is.”
“My favorite experience was the one where you could move around, mainly because of how the lights would contrast against the environment, as well as changing perspective between the panels, or manipulating the perception of the previous location. I appreciated the music and colors during that time.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its minimalist approach, focusing on short, emotionally impactful stories that explore various mechanics without unnecessary extension. Players experience a blend of different gameplay styles, reminiscent of simple point-and-click adventures, where the primary interaction involves controlling the pace of the narrative with limited choices. Overall, while brief, the gameplay is considered engaging and worthwhile.
“I love this stuff, small games that explore a few mechanics and story threads without feeling they need to extend them for content's sake.”
“A lovely collection of short story games that are emotionally impactful with different styles of gameplay.”
“The gameplay is minimalist and could only be compared to the simplest of point-and-click adventures, where you are merely controlling the speed at which the narrative unfolds with a couple of artificial choices.”
“Different stories, different gameplays.”
“Short game but worth it for the gameplay.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game excels in creating a captivating atmosphere, enhanced by its art and sound design, which together evoke unique and dreamlike experiences across its various stories, with particular praise for the sand castle setting.
“There is a wonderful sense of atmosphere in all of these.”
“The art and the soundscape create a very special atmosphere.”
“The game manages to generate unique and dreamlike atmospheres in each of the stories; I have to say that my favorite is the sand castle.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, as it is short and lacks substantial content to encourage multiple playthroughs, making it more suitable for those who enjoy storytelling and can find it at a low price.
“If you can find it for cheap and you like storytelling, maybe check it out - but expect it to be over very quickly, with no replayability.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying it feel pointless.”
“The game offers a linear experience that doesn't change on subsequent playthroughs, making it hard to justify replaying.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as weird and interesting, often blending unsettling elements with moments of odd hilarity, creating a unique comedic experience.
“Weird, interesting, unsettling, and oddly funny at times.”
