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
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is hilarious and provides a fun experience when played with friends, encouraging teamwork and communication.
- Despite some bugs and glitches, players found the gameplay enjoyable and were surprised by how much fun they had.
- The developers are actively listening to feedback and making improvements, showing potential for the game to become better over time.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, unclear instructions, and control malfunctions, making it frustrating at times.
- Many players found the gameplay mechanics janky and the graphics to be only decent, with a lack of polish overall.
- The game is currently limited in content, with only one level available and vague objectives that can lead to confusion.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around mandatory teamwork, which, while functional, can feel janky and is marred by bugs typical of early access titles. Despite these issues, players find the mechanics unique and enjoyable, contributing to a fun and engaging experience, especially in the horror genre. Overall, the game shows promise and players are excited for future updates.
“It was so fun and it has cool mechanics! I can't wait for the new map to release soon!”
“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, it's not polished, but 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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly through its amusing character animations during gameplay, which enhance the fun of playing with others. Players find it to be a blend of hilarity and suspense, contributing to an entertaining experience.
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently experiences various bugs and glitches, particularly with mechanics not functioning as intended, which is typical for early access titles. Potential buyers who are sensitive to these issues may want to consider waiting for the full release.
“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.”
“Yes, there are bugs and glitches; sometimes the mechanics glitch out and don't work properly. That's how early access works.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally regarded as impressive for the game's price point, indicating a strong value in visual quality relative to cost.
“The graphics are pretty good considering the price of the game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and annoying, often requiring an excessive time commitment that feels overwhelming.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Tedious and annoying.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
“There is no story.”
“The game lacks any narrative depth.”
“The storyline is virtually non-existent.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently lacking, but with improvements, it has the potential to become highly recommendable for multiplayer sessions with friends.
“With a bit of optimization, this could easily turn into a game I'd love to recommend whenever I want to play with friends.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for featuring loud advertisements promoting another game by the developers, which detracts from the overall experience.
“There is an advertisement for another game they made within the game, and it is super loud.”
