Tales of Terror
- September 29, 2022
- Bearfoxbear
Get on Steam"Tales of Terror" is a chilling 4-player cooperative horror game, where you and your friends explore a nightmarish outbreak in a desolate science research facility. The recent Total Transformation Update has significantly enhanced the game's visuals, mechanics, and overall atmosphere for an unforgettably terrifying experience. Join their Discord and stay updated on frequent improvements, transforming this game into a uniquely special and thrilling adventure. Character count: 190
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of humor and horror, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- Despite some bugs, the multiplayer experience is fun and encourages teamwork and communication.
- The developers are actively listening to feedback and making improvements, showing potential for future updates.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and frustrate players.
- Controls and mechanics are often unclear, leading to confusion during gameplay.
- The game currently lacks content, with only one level available and vague instructions, making it feel incomplete.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unique blend of silliness and spookiness, requiring teamwork as a core mechanic, which, while functional, can be somewhat janky and prone to bugs typical of early access titles. Despite these issues, players find the experience enjoyable and look forward to future updates.
“I played this game a couple of weeks ago with one friend. It was silly, goofy, and spooky where it needed to be, with some unique gameplay that was unlike what I see in a lot of horror games, and I play a lot of horror games.”
“Honestly, for a game that actually requires you to use teamwork to progress as a mandatory mechanic, although not polished, I've seen way worse.”
“It was so fun and it has cool mechanics. I can't wait for the new map to release soon!”
“Honestly, for a game that actually requires you to use teamwork to progress as a mandatory mechanic, it's not polished—I've seen way worse.”
“As far as teamwork mechanics go, they are a bit janky, but they are still functional.”
“Yes, there are bugs and glitches; sometimes the mechanics glitch out and don't work properly. That's how early access works.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted as both hilarious and engaging, particularly through its amusing character animations during gameplay, which add a playful element to the experience. Players find the combination of humor and scares to be entertaining, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“This game is hilarious, scary, and makes my toes twinkle.”
“The game is funny in the sense of playing with someone due to the animations characters give when grabbed or being dragged off.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits several bugs and glitches, particularly with mechanics that may not function as intended, which is typical for early access titles. Potential buyers who are sensitive to such issues might consider waiting for the full release for a more stable experience.
“Yes, there are bugs and glitches; sometimes the mechanics glitch out and don't work properly. That's how early access works.”
“However, if you are planning on purchasing this and a few bugs and glitches bother you, maybe wait for the full release.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with many users noting that they are impressive given the game's affordable price point.
“The graphics are pretty good considering the price of the game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring an excessive time investment that feels overwhelming.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Tedious and annoying.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers indicate that the game's optimization needs improvement, suggesting that enhancements in this area could significantly elevate the overall experience and make it a highly recommendable choice for multiplayer sessions.
“The optimization features really enhance the gameplay experience, making it smoother and more enjoyable.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization; it significantly improved performance and reduced loading times.”
“With a bit of optimization, this could easily turn into a game I'd love to recommend whenever I want to play with friends.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues that make it frustrating to play, even on high-end hardware.”
“I was really excited to play, but the lack of optimization leads to constant lag and crashes, ruining the experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy includes intrusive advertisements for other games developed by the same company, which users find excessively loud and disruptive to the gameplay experience.
“There is an advertisement for another game they made within the game, and it is super loud.”
“The in-game purchases feel exploitative and are necessary to progress.”
“The constant push for microtransactions ruins the overall experience.”
