Tails of Glimmervale

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"Tails of Glimmervale" is a "cozy souls-like" game where you play as the lynx adventurer Willow, exploring the war-torn land of Glimmervale to uncover its secrets and battle challenging bosses. The top-down 2D pixel art world provides a backdrop for slashing through enemies and their camps, with your journey culminating in an epic finale. The game combines challenging combat with a heartwarming story of hope and adventure.

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Play Modes

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

+11

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

music6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming pixel art and a cozy atmosphere, making it a delightful short experience.
Combat mechanics are straightforward and enjoyable, with a focus on stamina management that adds a layer of challenge.
The game has a simple yet compelling story, and many players appreciate the attention to detail in character design and dialogue.

The gameplay is incredibly basic, with only one attack and limited enemy variety, leading to repetitive combat.
The map is bland and lacks landmarks, making navigation confusing and easy to get lost.
There are significant issues with polish, including glitches, lack of audio feedback during combat, and broken quest mechanics.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The game's story is described as cozy and compelling, though players express a desire for deeper exploration of the protagonist and the world. While there is a casual mode for those who prefer to focus on the narrative without facing challenging enemies, the quest system has notable issues, including a broken quests tab and a map that lacks functionality for tracking quests.
- “I don't have much experience with souls-like games, but the game is very cozy, with a simple yet compelling story.”
- “On the other hand, if you only want to follow the story without wasting time with challenging foes, there is a casual mode.”
- “Personally, I would love to know more about our protagonist or the world where this story takes place.”
- “There is a map, but it does not display quests and cannot be moved around.”
- “Quests tab is broken because it opens quests each time you load the game.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay features well-implemented mechanics and challenging boss fights, though it lacks a leveling system and complex mechanics, focusing primarily on stamina management. While it incorporates some elements of the souls genre, the overall experience is relatively short and not overly challenging, yet it reflects a strong artistic vision and dedication.
- “It's apparent a lot of heart has been put into it, from the beautiful art to the gameplay itself.”
- “Don't expect a leveling system or complex mechanics beyond managing your stamina in fights.”
- “Despite minor souls genre mechanics, this is a short and not very challenging adventure.”
- “The mechanics that have been implemented work well, and the boss fights are challenging enough.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it passable while others describe it as soothing and blissful, contributing to a cozy atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for enhancing the game's charming art style and fun characters.
- “On the other hand, the soundtrack of this game is pure bliss.”
- “Great art style, soothing music, amazing puns.”
- “Nice art, fun characters, cozy music, great vibes.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a charming and consistent art style, with adorable characters that enhance the overall visual appeal. The graphics are complemented by soothing music, although the soundtrack itself is considered average. Overall, the visuals and design contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The game has a good and consistent graphical style, as well as a well-thought-out combat system.”
- “Great art style, soothing music, amazing puns.”
- “The art style is cute, the characters are adorable.”