Sketch Tales

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Descend into creative madness with Sketch Tales, a sandbox action RPG where what you draw becomes what you play! Build imaginative worlds, creatures, and weapons and watch your drawings come to life. Share your created worlds and maps with friends and battle it out in multiplayer.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and creative experience, allowing players to design and animate their own characters.
There is a charming and quirky art style that appeals to those who enjoy drawing and character creation.
The concept has great potential, and some players believe it could become a fun and engaging game if further developed.

The game feels abandoned, with little to no updates or communication from the developers, leading to a lack of content and polish.
Gameplay is often described as unplayable or boring, with many players expressing disappointment in the combat and overall mechanics.
Despite its creative aspects, the game is plagued by bugs, performance issues, and a lack of meaningful content, making it frustrating for players.

graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have been criticized for being buggy and suffering from poor lighting effects, resulting in a dark taint that detracts from the overall experience. However, it is noted that the game functions well with graphic tablets, making it a potentially valuable tool for introducing younger audiences to digital art.
- “My graphic tablets work perfectly in there too, which adds to the magic.”
- “It could be a good 'first step' to graphic tablets for younger people or newcomers to the digital art scene.”
- “As a father of four kids and as an illustration and 3D modeling artist, I totally see this game becoming huge in my household, and a perfect way to break the ice with graphic tablets for my kids.”
- “The game is pretty buggy; it crashes a lot, and the graphics have a weird dark taint to them. I doubt that this was a creative decision and rather faulty lighting effects.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes and numerous bugs reported by users. Additionally, graphical problems, such as odd lighting effects, detract from the overall experience. Overall, players express frustration with the game's lack of polish and clarity.
- “The game is pretty buggy; it crashes a lot, and the graphics have a weird dark taint to them. I doubt that this was a creative decision and rather faulty lighting effects.”
- “The game is as buggy as my virus-filled laptop, and you start off without any knowledge of what to do and how to do it.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for more control over monetization practices, specifically advocating for an option to filter out EA titles from their game recommendations and advertisements on platforms like Steam.
- “I think we should start a petition to add a filter to opt out of seeing EA titles in your queue or on Steam home page ads.”
gameplay
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally perceived as clunky and unengaging, leading many users to feel it is not worth the investment.
- “Overall, the gameplay is clunky and not really worth getting into.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to a disappointing experience.”
music
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the music in the game but express a desire for a custom music option, as some tracks can become repetitive over time.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “I appreciate the variety in the music tracks; they keep the energy high and the gameplay engaging.”
- “I'd also love to see some kind of custom music option, because some of the sounds can be repetitive.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely regarded as amusing and very funny, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “Amusing and very funny”
story
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game offers a unique blend of storytelling and sandbox elements, allowing players to take on the role of creator for their characters, which enhances personal investment in the narrative.
- “The game beautifully intertwines storytelling with sandbox elements, allowing players to become the creators of their own characters.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world where their choices truly matter.”
- “Each character has a unique backstory that enhances the overall experience and keeps you engaged throughout the journey.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative flow.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”