Storyteller

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A storybook puzzle

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,447 reviews

story64 positive mentions

monetization26 negative mentions

Great graphics and animations that enhance the storytelling experience.
Challenging puzzles with multiple solutions that encourage creative thinking.
Engaging gameplay that allows players to explore different story outcomes.

Requires a Netflix account to play, limiting accessibility for many users.
Frequent crashes and loss of progress, leading to frustration.
Navigation between chapters can be tedious, making it hard to revisit completed stories.

story
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of "Storyteller" is widely praised for its creativity and engaging narrative, allowing players to manipulate characters and plotlines to create unique outcomes. Many users appreciate the captivating art and animations that enhance the storytelling experience, although some express a desire for more content and flexibility in the gameplay. While the game is generally well-received, technical issues and the requirement for a Netflix account have been noted as drawbacks.
- “The storyline of each chapter and the various ways of turning and changing the story is truly captivating!”
- “I absolutely love the concept of this game being able to have full control on how the story escalates and loving how there is still more once you finish the levels with devil levels and stamps.”
- “I love it so much ❤️ the storyline, the narrative, the graphics, all that just perfect ⭐⭐⭐”
- “There is no way to skip or change to any other story; the game is highly inflexible, which is not what I was looking for.”
- “On chapter 5 beauty - scorn... there is no possible combination to complete the storytelling... putting witch and Snow White in the forest not changing anything.”
- “I did not like it; it was so confusing because when I got to the second part of the story, I did not understand it.”
graphics
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, attention to detail, and unique art style, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the cute animations and emotional storytelling, although some have reported performance issues like phone heating and crashes. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal and engagement.
- “The graphics and the flow of the whole game is fantastic.”
- “The artwork and scenarios have a lot of attention to detail, and they are challenging in fun and unexpected ways.”
- “Beautiful graphics and gameplay.”
- “I personally didn't face any issue except the phone heating a bit for what wasn't a very graphical game and one freeze.”
- “I love on how it looks like the graphics, concepts, etc. but I only saw that in the videos that I saw of people playing this because it won't work when I try to log in into the game. I already typed my Gmail and it said an account didn't exist with that Gmail.”
- “Its unique and a cute art style but you have to have a subscription for it.”
monetization
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
2%
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed feedback, with many users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience. However, some players express frustration over the requirement of a Netflix subscription to access the game, suggesting that a clearer communication about this paywall is needed. Overall, while the lack of ads is praised, the subscription model has raised concerns about accessibility for those without Netflix.
- “There are no ads, and you can play it offline.”
- “I love that there are no ads, it's a challenging but chill game and the next stories are not locked if you haven't finished a level.”
- “Fun no ads, one of the best games.”
- “It isn't explicitly written anywhere I can find (not in the ads or in the Google Play description) that you need a Netflix subscription to actually play.”
- “Seen ads everywhere and really wanted to play when I found it was locked behind a paywall. Like, what the fudge? If you want people to pay, just put a price on the download.”
- “Cash grab”
humor
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its clever wit, cute animations, and hilarious puzzles that keep them chuckling throughout. Many reviews note the combination of fun gameplay and comedic elements, making it both entertaining and engaging. Overall, the game is described as a delightful blend of humor and challenge, appealing to fans of funny and original puzzle experiences.
- “I was chuckling throughout the game because of its wit and humor.”
- “The art is so pretty, animations are so fun, and the puzzles and side quests are well thought out and hilarious.”
- “Super fun and the scenarios are endless and hilarious, and I love the art.”
stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that often require restarting the app. While some players have noted improvements in saving progress and reduced glitches, issues persist, including random freezing and loss of saved data, leading to frustration. Overall, while the game can be enjoyable, its stability problems significantly detract from the experience.
- “As of January 2024, I had no glitches.”
- “No glitches during the playthrough, but it doesn't seem to save progress after the app has been closed.”
- “The game sometimes freezes, and the only way to be able to play again is to close it and reboot.”
- “The game itself is good, but the app constantly freezes and I have to reset the app often; it's annoying.”
- “It freezes at random times and resets your progress, which is very frustrating.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its unique and enjoyable mechanics, offering a mix of relaxation and challenge, particularly in puzzle-solving. Players appreciate the clever implementation and beautiful graphics, although some report issues with crashes and storage requirements. Overall, while the gameplay is fun and engaging, technical problems and the need for a Netflix account have drawn criticism.
- “Interesting mechanics and clever implementation.”
- “Amazing puzzle game with hard but rewarding gameplay.”
- “Great mobile controls, fun gameplay.”
- “Good concept, awful gameplay.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music and sound effects in the game have received positive feedback for their quality and integration with the visual style, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users expressed a desire for more customizable audio options, specifically the ability to mute sound effects independently from music and narration.
- “The music and visual style are amazing, well done.”
- “The sound effects, music, and narration were very nice.”
- “The music and the effects are cool!”
- “Please make it so you can turn off sound effects, not just music or the narrator.”
- “I wish I could mute all sound effects, though, and not just music.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in late-game navigation and the need to recall early-level events. The process of searching for specific stories and collecting stamps is described as clunky and time-consuming, detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the immersive nature of flipping through pages, the repetitive back-and-forth can become frustrating.
- “Later in the game, the navigation starts feeling a little tedious, and late-game challenges require you to have a clear memory of what happened in early levels.”
- “Navigation is clunky and tedious, especially when hunting for the extra stamps.”
- “Also, when having to do stamps, it gets tedious to go back and forth to find out things.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including crashes, overheating, and unstable gameplay, particularly on mobile devices like the Samsung S22+. While the game is enjoyable, many players feel that better optimization is needed for a more stable experience, especially when not connected to a charger.
- “It's a fun little game that I'd normally rate 4-5 stars, but it's completely unoptimized on my Samsung S22+ even while plugged into a fast-charge cable normally able to bring it back to 80% from sub 20% in less than an hour.”
- “I like the game but, as with all Netflix games, it's not very optimized or stable.”
- “My phone also started overheating... a lot could be achieved with better optimization.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some players appreciate the game's engaging stories and artwork, many feel that it lacks significant replayability, often describing it as a one-time experience. However, others argue that there are opportunities for replay after completing the main objectives, suggesting a mixed perspective on the game's longevity.
- “There's a lot of replayability after the main objectives are completed.”
- “This game is amazing; it has great stories, great artwork, and so much more with the devil update. However, I can't give it five stars because it has no replayability, and that's what makes the game stale, as in the end, it's only a one-playthrough game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally impactful, highlighting its ability to evoke a range of feelings from joy to heartbreak, making it a memorable and lovely experience overall.
- “It was amazing; some parts were hard, and some were heartbreaking. It was a lovely game.”