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No Stone Unturned

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87%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
97% User Score Based on 40 reviews

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No Stone Unturned is a single player action game with mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Troubadour Collective and was released on January 9, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A neo-noir point&click thriller about a delivery service for illicit goods.

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
story6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a surprising amount of depth and multiple endings for a free title, making it a worthwhile experience.
  • The neo-noir atmosphere and pixel art style enhance the storytelling, creating an immersive experience.
  • It's a short but engaging point-and-click adventure that can be completed in about an hour, making it perfect for quick gaming sessions.
  • The pixel art style is considered subpar by some, detracting from the overall visual appeal of the game.
  • The gameplay mechanics are limited, with some players feeling it lacks the depth of a traditional point-and-click adventure.
  • There are issues with controls and scene transitions, which can lead to a frustrating experience during gameplay.

  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The game's story has received high praise for its depth and quality, featuring unique characters and multiple endings that enhance replayability. While some players noted its brevity, many found it immersive and engaging, with a noir style that adds to its intrigue. Overall, the narrative is considered a standout aspect, making the game a worthwhile experience despite its simplicity.

    • “The story is very nicely done, each character is unique and interesting.”
    • “Great game, more story driven than I was expecting, but it's an intriguing story so well worth it.”
    • “A solid short story with multiple endings to discover.”
    • “I somehow stumbled my way into one of the endings and spoiled the story for myself; I had all the pieces but hadn't put them together before I was confronted with the ending.”
    • “But as it stands, it’s an interactive story, not a game.”
    • “It’s definitely a ‘well that escalated quickly’ type story.”

  • music

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the storytelling and atmosphere, with many users noting that the soundtrack is immersive and fitting for the neo-noir theme. Reviewers appreciated the quality of the soundtracks, often expressing their support by purchasing them, and highlighted how the music complements the minimalistic pixel art and overall experience.

    • “The story was amazing and the soundtrack had me immersed in the story fully.”
    • “A great little neo-noir adventure with an amazing soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtracks are good, fitting the atmosphere nicely.”
    • “The music is fitting, but it lacks variety and becomes repetitive over time.”
    • “While the soundtrack has its moments, it often feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “The music is forgettable and fails to leave a lasting impression, which is disappointing for a game that relies heavily on atmosphere.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and limited mechanics, primarily revolving around dialogue options and exploration, which some players found engaging despite the lack of depth in certain areas. While the suspenseful elements, such as the evidence board, enhance the experience, the short run time leaves many narrative threads underdeveloped, and some mechanics go unused. Overall, it leans more towards a pixel walking simulator than a traditional point-and-click adventure.

    • “I enjoyed the gameplay a lot; although it is simple, the suspense was high, especially with the evidence board where you put all the information you've collected in front of you.”
    • “The writing is passable, but its short runtime means that many threads are left undeveloped, and some mechanics, such as the idea board, are not used at all.”
    • “It sells itself as a point and click adventure, but is much more of a pixel walking simulator; there are limited gameplay mechanics, but mostly dialogue options.”
    • “Particular examples are getting into the elevator and entering the package pile - both of which are locations key to the core gameplay loop.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its depth and effectiveness, enhanced by well-executed minimalistic pixel art and fitting soundtracks. Reviewers note that the combination of visual and auditory elements creates a memorable and immersive experience, leaving a lasting impression. Overall, the game's dark and engaging atmosphere contributes significantly to its appeal.

    • “While the pixel art is minimalistic, it is very well done and enhances the atmosphere together with the music.”
    • “The soundtracks are good, fitting the atmosphere nicely.”
    • “A deeply atmospheric 'demo reel' by the troubadour collective, this grim, tightly paced, and darkly ridiculous take on our near future stays with you long after the end credits have rolled.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The graphics have been criticized for their poor pixel art quality, which detracts from the overall experience, although some users appreciate the decent art style. While the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, the game's free availability and engaging story somewhat mitigate this issue. Overall, the graphics are considered a major flaw, earning a mixed reception.

    • “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
    • “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
    • “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”

  • replayability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game boasts strong replayability, with quick playthroughs that keep conversations engaging and prevent them from feeling repetitive. Players appreciate the multiple endings, which add to the incentive to replay the game.

    • “Additionally, the game has great replay value, and each playthrough is swift enough for the repeated conversations to not drag at all.”
    • “It's a short game with multiple endings, and I did not expect one of the endings! It definitely has replay value.”
    • “The game has multiple endings, but once you've seen them all, there's little incentive to replay.”
    • “While the short free version offers some replay value, it ultimately feels limited in its depth.”
    • “I enjoyed the surprise of one of the endings, but overall, the replayability is lacking.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as completing all content often requires replaying the entire game and navigating multiple branching paths.

    • “Trying to finish all the endings is extremely tedious as one has to play through the entire game again, navigating several branching options.”
    • “The grinding feels endless, with repetitive tasks that offer little reward or excitement.”
    • “I found myself stuck in a loop of grinding for hours, and it became more of a chore than a fun experience.”
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No Stone Unturned is a action game with mystery and thriller themes. Common tags for No Stone Unturned include free to play, indie, 2d, detective, pixel graphics and others.

No Stone Unturned is available on PC, Windows, Cloud and NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

No Stone Unturned was released on January 9, 2023.

No Stone Unturned was developed by Troubadour Collective.

No Stone Unturned has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked No Stone Unturned for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

No Stone Unturned is a single player game.

Similar games include Rainswept, Karisvale, Lacuna, Tails Noir: Prologue, Scorch and others.