Tales Noir
Get on Play Store"Tales Noir" is an anti-fairy fantasy massively multiplayer role-playing game with fabulous gameplay and stunning graphics. Embark on an interesting plot, but be prepared for lots of grinding and potential bugs that may hinder your experience. This RPG offers a unique twist on traditional fantasy tropes, providing an engaging and atmospheric gaming environment for players to explore.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game features an interesting story and engaging characters, making it enjoyable for players.
- The graphics and art style are visually appealing, contributing to an immersive experience.
- The game offers a variety of activities and quests, allowing for a diverse gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- There is a heavy emphasis on pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
- The auto-play feature diminishes player engagement, as much of the gameplay feels automated and lacks interactivity.
- story109 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its interesting characters, lore, and engaging quests, while others criticize it for being bland, inconsistent, or overly simplistic. Some users enjoy the humor and integration of classic fairytales, but technical issues like lag and cutscene glitches detract from the experience. Overall, while the story has potential and is enjoyable for some, it suffers from pacing problems and automation that can hinder immersion.
“Love the characters, lore, story, design, and music!”
“The story is wonderful and entrancing, and the skill system is simply genius.”
“This game is so amazing; it has amazing quests that were thrilling and sad, overall perfect!”
“The story is bland and inconsistent.”
“Defend the princess is a tedious trial for a healer, voice acting is awkward in some instances and the story is just a bunch of ideas slapped together.”
“The story is so bad, it's almost funny.”
- graphics69 mentions
- 74 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a largely positive reception, with many players praising the colorful, cartoonish art style and smooth animations. While some reviews mention dated visuals reminiscent of older consoles, the majority highlight the graphics as a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. However, a few critiques point out inconsistencies in quality, particularly in cutscenes, and some describe the graphics as overly simplistic or childish.
“The graphics are amazing.”
“Beautiful game, graphics, music and storyline makes it worth trying.”
“It has great graphics and animations, yet it hasn't lagged once for me!”
“Graphics look really bad, gameplay is clunky and they collect your data in a shady way.”
“Graphics felt old and dated, like maybe around early World of Warcraft.”
“Graphics are terrible, especially in cutscenes.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable, with solid combat mechanics and class customization options, though some players find it clunky and cluttered, particularly in menus. While graphics and overall aesthetics receive praise, issues like lag and repetitive mechanics detract from the experience for some. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun and frustration, with varying opinions on its depth and execution.
“Despite the amateur voice acting and the retro graphics, I found myself enjoying the game, especially the combat mechanics.”
“The game is absolutely lovely with its scenery, vibe, and gameplay.”
“Fantastic game, really nice gameplay and story.”
“There's no music during gameplay.”
“Decent gameplay, but the menu clutter is sometimes painful and takes a while to memorize where everything you need is.”
“Graphics look really bad, gameplay is clunky and they collect your data in a shady way.”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent lag, crashes, and visual glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's tendency to freeze during critical moments, such as battles and cutscenes, leading to a disjointed experience. While some acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy its content, the persistent technical issues have resulted in low ratings and a reluctance to continue playing until improvements are made.
“I think this game is very good, but during the game it always freezes and lags during the battle.”
“Sorry, two stars because of crashes and visual glitches. When you crash, your character still stays in the game and can die. Some of the cutscenes skip too quickly, which screws up the story. Until you get all this fixed, you're staying at 2 stars. I'm not going to waste my time on a game that I can't play for more than a few minutes at a time without something glitching.”
“Great game, love it so much, but it lags and freezes too much. I uninstalled it; if the bugs get fixed, then I'll definitely install and play it again. Please, I love this game; it has so much potential.”
- monetization12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been widely criticized for being predatory and resembling a cash grab, with many users expressing frustration over misleading advertisements and high in-app purchase costs. Additionally, the game's overall design and graphics have been perceived as targeting a younger audience, which raises concerns about encouraging gambling and excessive spending. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to detract significantly from the gaming experience.
“Generic auto MMO with a bad matchmaking system and horrible UI with predatory monetization.”
“Game is just another cash grab.”
“In-app purchases are too expensive; servers are dead. I don't know how this game is still going.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its beauty and integration with the story and graphics, others note the absence of background music during gameplay, suggesting it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the music is highlighted as a strong point by some, but its lack of presence in certain areas is a common criticism.
“Love the characters, lore or story, design, and music!”
“Love the music, story and characters!”
“Beautiful game, graphics, music and storyline makes it worth trying.”
“There's no music during gameplay.”
“There isn't even any background music.”
“It would be better if there was music playing; that's all.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players appreciating the funny voice acting, comedic storylines, and clever parodies of fairytale worlds. While some found the dialogue amusing, others noted that the auto-quest system detracted from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the humor is described as hit-or-miss, with moments that are genuinely hilarious, even if the story itself is often criticized.
“The graphics are pretty nice, and I love the humor and parody of the other fairytale worlds, kind of like Kingdom Hearts 1 but not in combat style.”
“Mainly for the humor and story.”
“The funny part is they even added a social credit score type of system to it (haha), you spend points on raising social status.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it offers extensive opportunities for leveling up and customization, many feel it becomes tedious, especially for free-to-play users. The need for manual gameplay to progress effectively and the limitations on daily experience points contribute to a sense of grindiness, with some players expressing a desire for a more balanced approach. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, the grinding can detract from the experience, particularly as players advance.
“It's fun, don't get me wrong, but the max exp per day makes the whole thing more tedious than it should be.”
“Fairly decent game, tons of grinding if you want to be a free-to-play player.”
“Good game but gets grindy fast, definitely pay-to-win past a couple of weeks.”
- character development4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the unique and colorful character designs, which enhance the engaging storyline and overall enjoyment of the game. The character development is seen as rewarding, with a focus on entertaining narratives rather than forced monetization, although some minor glitches are noted due to the game's newness.
“I have been playing this game and I can't seem to stop. The graphics are so good, the character design is unique, and the storyline keeps the game engaging. Most importantly, it doesn't force you to pay.”
“The graphics are very nice, plus the character designs are very unique and colorful.”
“The game is a lot of fun. The character designs are terrific, the story is interesting and entertaining, and they reward the player regularly without forcing paid bundles on you.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find the story boring and automatic quests detracting from the experience, others appreciate the nostalgic and wholesome elements that evoke fond childhood memories.
“Made me feel those stories from my childhood.”
“Fun, wholesome”
“The boring story and automatic quests completely kill the mood to play.”
“The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I felt no emotional investment in the storyline, which made the experience feel flat.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frequent lag and crashes, with one user reporting their phone was unresponsive for three days.
“This game has horrible performance issues and tends to lag, and it actually crashed my phone for three days.”
“The optimization is so poor that I can't even enjoy the gameplay without constant stuttering.”
“I was really disappointed with the frame rate drops; it makes the game nearly unplayable at times.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's strong character development and the positive team dynamics, contributing to an engaging and immersive atmosphere.
“The game creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere that draws you in from the very start.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“Every location feels alive, with rich details that contribute to a captivating and engaging atmosphere.”
