Tales of Grimm

About

"Tales of Grimm" is a dark-themed idle RPG that takes you on an adventure in the land of Oz. With its intriguing story, spectacular gameplay, and excellent visuals accompanied by perfect music, it's bound to make you laugh despite the occasional bugs and grinding. However, be prepared to encounter ads that may disturb your experience. The game is highly praised and describes itself as "the much-acclaimed dark Idle RPG".

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,258 reviews

graphics357 positive mentions

monetization81 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and character designs, making it visually appealing.
It is very generous with rewards, allowing players to progress without spending money.
The dark twist on classic fairy tales adds an interesting layer to the storyline.

The game often crashes or has connectivity issues, making it frustrating to play.
Progression is heavily gated by player level, which can hinder gameplay for free-to-play users.
The tutorial is overly long and can be tedious, making it difficult for new players to get into the game.

graphics
544 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
33%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique and beautiful art style, often described as a captivating blend of dark fairy tale aesthetics and cartoonish elements. Many players appreciate the character designs and overall visual presentation, noting that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, despite some mentioning minor issues like cluttered screens or occasional performance problems. Overall, the game's visuals are a significant draw for players, contributing to its appeal and enjoyment.
- “The graphics are amazing, however the story itself is stale, too plain honestly and it gives a weird vibe by mixing in the battle system in a weird and awkward way.”
- “The graphics are spectacular, love the whole dark fairy tale idea but I found it really boring.”
- “The graphics are really pretty, and it's what got me to download it from the ad.”
- “It is a game with pretty graphics but hollow strategy and content.”
- “However, uninstalled after less than 10 minutes because the graphics just weren't as beautiful as I initially thought.”
- “And the visuals are not that great, so not worth investing.”
story
431 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
39%
3%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging and unique take on classic fairy tales, particularly the darker twists on familiar characters. However, some users have noted issues with pacing, level restrictions that hinder story progression, and translation problems that can make the narrative hard to follow. Overall, while the art and character design are widely appreciated, the story's execution and accessibility have room for improvement.
- “The story is very good, especially the story in Tale Theater!”
- “The characters are brilliant, the story is intriguing and plays with a nice twist on fairy tales.”
- “I love the story and the character designs!”
- “The story is mindless and the translation issues render it near unreadable.”
- “The ui is a disaster, the tutorial doesn't actually tell you what anything is and the story is uninteresting at best, confusing at worst.”
- “My biggest complaint is the grind has steadily increased around level 55, making it more difficult to continue the story without spending cash.”
gameplay
247 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
3%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging mechanics, character design, and free-to-play accessibility. However, criticisms include repetitive elements, a cluttered user interface, and a reliance on pay-to-win mechanics that can hinder progression. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable for some, it may feel shallow or overly simplistic for others, particularly those familiar with the idle and gacha genres.
- “The gameplay is great, the battles are fun, and you will never get bored playing.”
- “The art style is awesome, the story is easy to understand, and the gameplay is very nice!”
- “Gameplay is fun but the gap between p2p and f2p is just too great with no way to close the gap.”
- “The UI is extremely crowded and messy; the gameplay also feels kind of a mess.”
- “The gameplay is non-existent because it's an idle game, so there isn't potential for that either.”
- “Gameplay is becoming dull and repetitive; new events just recycle the same concepts.”
monetization
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
19%
64%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players labeling it as a "cash grab" due to aggressive in-app purchases and misleading advertisements. While some users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and find the in-game currency accessible without spending, others criticize the frequent prompts for purchases and the use of copyrighted music in ads. Overall, the game appears to balance between offering a fun experience and implementing heavy monetization tactics that may frustrate players.
- “I'm happy that the optional paid content isn't constantly in your face and there's no ads taking over my screen.”
- “Overall, the game is decent even the in-app purchase prices are less expensive compared to others of the same genre.”
- “Generous event rewards so easy to get resources, no ads, free-to-play players can beat pay-to-win players!”
- “Another cash grab game, and that would be fine if you were at least allowed to grind freely.”
- “The amount of advertisements to buy things is sickening; you can barely play 2 minutes without something popping up giving you an 'offer'. This practice needs to be reined in; it's too much.”
- “Horrible game, no sense of direction, too many advertisements, too many offers for players to be fooled, and yet their warning states no refunds while they post offers constantly. Stupid game, buyer and gamer beware, uninstall not worth it!”
character development
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
32%
5%
Character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive character designs and engaging backstories, which many players find appealing and visually stunning. While the gameplay mechanics may feel repetitive and simplistic at times, the generous free-to-play model and frequent events keep players invested in upgrading their characters. However, some critiques mention a lack of diversity in character designs and a need for more depth in character progression.
- “The character designs are great, the gameplay is similar to any other 'idle' and 'gacha' type games, so there's no complaint on that.”
- “I love the voices and the character design, and the gameplay is smooth as butter!”
- “The character design is superb, which made me want to continue playing it.”
- “Character design is awful for a gacha game.”
- “When it comes to character design, the only diversity is how many art styles there are (I counted at least 3, which is bad for one game). There's also no people of color besides one character.”
- “It's a shame that the character design is wasted on shallow mechanics.”
music
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its ambient quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, particularly in darker themes. However, some users criticize the repetitiveness of battle tracks and the lack of memorable compositions. Additionally, there are serious concerns regarding the game's use of uncredited music from other artists, which has led to accusations of copyright infringement.
- “The dark atmosphere and music take the cake.”
- “Excellent choice in music, beautiful art, and props to the voice actor for the lines for each character.”
- “Great aesthetics, fun gameplay and the music is fantastic.”
- “I know it's not my speakers because they work just fine; it's just when I downloaded the game, there was no music and no sound at all.”
- “The music is very basic and you'll be hearing the same battle track constantly.”
- “Not only is the game and layout of the app unsatisfactory, but they've been stealing music for their ads online.”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players experience difficulties logging in and navigating menus, often requiring multiple restarts to access the game. While some enjoy the art style and gameplay, the persistent technical issues detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
- “Love the graphics and art style; it's so good! Also, I'm enjoying the storyline so far. Currently, there are no glitches or logouts for me, so I'm giving it 5 stars.”
- “The game is good, with no glitches and a great style. It reminds me of Cursed Wonderland; anyway, I recommend it for sure.”
- “Since the latest update, the game freezes every time on the loading screen.”
- “I enjoy the game and love the characters, but I can't log in anymore without spending hours troubleshooting, only to play a few minutes before it crashes again and I begin the cycle once more.”
- “On a good day, it crashes about 4 out of 7 times trying to log in due to freezes, crashes while trying to load, or force quits.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While many appreciate the balance of rewards that encourages grinding and find it enjoyable for casual play, others criticize it for being tedious and repetitive, with some feeling that significant progress often requires spending money. Despite these criticisms, several users note that the game remains free-to-play friendly, allowing players to achieve decent progress through grinding alone.
- “The game mechanics and aesthetics are good, but the major turnoff is that you can't raise your VIP level through grinding.”
- “The gameplay is tedious to say the least, way too repetitive, and you literally need to spend money to advance, or wait months to do what others do in a few days.”
- “Art style is cute, but I got bored pretty quickly because of the automatic actions; all the little side battles are kind of tedious and a waste of time in my opinion.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of dark and whimsical, drawing on familiar fairy tale themes with a creative twist, though it can feel disjointed at times. Players appreciate the funny character names and the overall comedic tone, but some find the humor inconsistent and overshadowed by gameplay frustrations. Overall, while the game has its humorous moments, it may not fully deliver on a cohesive comedic experience.
- “The story is funny in random places and the gameplay is fun if you really dig into it.”
- “Definitely has a good twist on the dark and humorous side of the fairy tales we all grew up with.”
- “Very pretty graphics with a captivating and funny storyline.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing significant lag and crashes despite having good devices and connections, leading to frustration and uninstalls. While others praise the graphics and smooth gameplay, they still note that performance issues need to be addressed for a better overall experience.
- “Awesome graphics, character design and the game runs smoothly, just needs better rates 💯”
- “But I criticize the game performance.”
- “Couldn't get past the terms and conditions pop-up; it was a glitch or performance issue.”
- “I criticize the game's performance.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dark and immersive qualities, enhanced by evocative music and the inclusion of fairy tale characters, creating a captivating and enchanting experience.
- “The dark atmosphere and music take the cake.”
- “Love the fairy tale characters and atmosphere of the game.”
- “Love the dark atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, with some expressing feelings of heartbreak over setbacks and challenges faced during gameplay. However, criticisms regarding the story's lack of engagement and issues with game balance may detract from the overall emotional experience for some users. Despite these flaws, many still appreciate the emotional journey the game offers.
- “That was really heartbreaking; all that hard work went down the drain.”