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Stone Tales

Combining the elements of light action and puzzle mechanics while set against a Stone Age backdrop, Stone Tales follows the adventures and trials of two brothers on their quest to become the greatest warriors their tribe has ever seen.
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49%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, stability
62% User Score Based on 26 reviews
Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

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Stone Tales is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Yellow Worm Studios and was released on December 11, 2015. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Stone Tales is an action platformer featuring the adventures of two brothers on their quest to become the greatest warriors their tribe has ever seen. Embark on an epic quest told through authentic cave paintings, and fulfill your destiny.

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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
story6 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a wonderfully unique art style that resembles cave paintings, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
  • The background music is well-composed and fits the game's atmosphere, adding to the enjoyment.
  • Controlling two characters simultaneously offers a unique gameplay mechanic that can be engaging and challenging.
  • The gameplay is often repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel dull over time.
  • Controls can be confusing, as each character has different jump and attack buttons, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game suffers from poor execution, with issues like inconsistent hit detection and unresponsive controls.
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is generally considered average, lacking significant plot twists or memorable elements, though it features a simple premise about two brothers striving to become warriors and save their families. While the narrative is not the main draw of the game, it does provide a backdrop for the unique gameplay and artistic style. Overall, players may find the story enjoyable but not essential to the experience, with some wishing for more depth and content.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The plot is a simple one, where the two main characters must prove themselves to become warriors in the tribe and then save their families from a rival tribe.”
    • “Stone Tales is an action platformer featuring the adventures of two brothers on their quest to become the greatest warriors their tribe has ever seen.”
    • “There is no plot or explanation either.”
    • “The story is nothing really that special.”
    • “Nonsensical story.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are frequently praised for their unique and appealing art style, reminiscent of stone age cave paintings, which adds a distinct visual charm. However, some users criticize the overall presentation as feeling cheap, likening it to a mobile import, and note that while the visuals are interesting, they do not compensate for the game's lackluster gameplay. Overall, the art style stands out as a highlight, attracting players who appreciate its creative design.

    • “The graphics, interface, and menus look like it's a cheap mobile import and the controls are made by the devil.”
    • “Awesome art style!”
    • “The game's art style is very pleasing and designed to look like a stone age cave painting.”
    • “The graphics, interface, and menus look like a cheap mobile import, and the controls are made by the devil.”
    • “Very simple game with unique visuals, but gameplay is just bad and the game gets boring and tedious fast.”
    • “Interesting design/graphics and idea, but boring.”
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and tedious, while others appreciate its unique mechanics, particularly the dual-character control reminiscent of "Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons." While the visuals and art style are praised, issues such as glitches, unrefined controls, and a lack of variety detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, some players still find the gameplay engaging and enjoyable, especially in the context of its indie charm.

    • “The gameplay is not unlike Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, as through most of the game you need to control two characters at the same time.”
    • “Stone Tales is a fun and engaging action platformer where you have the challenging mechanic of controlling two characters to fulfill your destiny!”
    • “The gameplay is well implemented as the two play styles work well together.”
    • “The store images aren’t bad, but they can’t represent the bad gameplay experience this game provides.”
    • “Very simple game with unique visuals, but the gameplay is just bad and the game gets boring and tedious fast.”
    • “Although this gameplay is very different from most games, it can get a bit repetitive, as most levels seem to involve doing very similar tasks, and variety doesn't seem to be a strong concept in caveman life.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with a blend of new age instruments and primitive sounds that effectively match the on-screen situations. Many players found it relaxing and enjoyable, although some noted issues with volume control and resolution settings. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature of the game.

    • “Music is easily one of the standout features and always matches with the situation on screen.”
    • “The music is fantastic as well, a mixture of new age instruments with the older sound of what you think the cavemen must have made with their limited resources.”
    • “+ background music fits well with the game.”
    • “When the game opened up, there were no options to change anything, and I was stuck on a full-screen weird resolution image with music blaring in my ears.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, leading to a quick sense of boredom despite its unique visuals.

    • “Very simple game with unique visuals, but the gameplay is just bad and becomes boring and tedious quickly.”
    • “The grinding is relentless and feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel monotonous and unfulfilling.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its humor, providing a funny and relaxing experience across its six simple levels.

    • “A funny, relaxing, and simple game with just 6 levels.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious scenarios!”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users reporting no significant bugs, glitches, or crashes. However, some players have experienced minor issues with platforming, spear throwing, and camera quirks, along with a learning curve related to the unchangeable controls.

    • “There are some glitches with platforming and spear throwing.”
    • “The controls take some getting used to as you can’t rebind them.”
    • “There are weird quirks with the camera.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is inconsistent, with reports of stuttering and frame drops below 60 FPS during recording or when background processes are active. However, it performs smoothly when running in isolation without additional processes.

    • “When there are no processes running in the background, the game runs smoothly.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless experience even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how the game adjusts settings automatically to ensure optimal performance.”
    • “It made it weird for me to record, as the game keeps stuttering and dropping below 60 frames.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that I can't even enjoy the game without constant lag.”
    • “I was really disappointed with the frame drops; it ruins the overall experience.”
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Stone Tales is a platformer game.

Stone Tales is available on PC and Windows.

Stone Tales was released on December 11, 2015.

Stone Tales was developed by Yellow Worm Studios.

Stone Tales has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Stone Tales is a single player game.

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