Tally Ho
- December 14, 2017
- Choice of Games
Get on Steam"Tally Ho" is a 600,000 word interactive comedy of manners set in 1920s England. As a valet or lady's maid, you must navigate recalcitrant aunts, light-fingered houseguests, and manage a fox hunt. Your choices control the story in this text-based game, where you can choose to arrange everything from flowers to your employer's love life, or leave them to their own devices. The game promises elegant problem-solving and unruffled grace.
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Reviews
- The writing is witty, charming, and filled with humor, making it a delightful experience for players.
- The game offers a high level of replayability with multiple choices and endings, allowing players to explore different paths and character interactions.
- Characters are well-developed and memorable, contributing to an engaging narrative that captures the spirit of classic British comedy.
- The game can feel railroaded at times, with certain choices leading to undesirable outcomes or forcing players into specific paths.
- Some players found the skill check system unintuitive, leading to frustration when choices didn't yield expected results.
- The humor, while often enjoyable, can sometimes fall flat or feel forced, detracting from the overall experience.
- story46 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, praised for its engaging and humorous narrative, along with a cast of interesting characters that enhance replayability through multiple branching paths. While some players noted occasional inconsistencies and a lack of romance, the overall tone and writing quality make it a recommended experience for those seeking a fun and whimsical adventure. The game successfully balances player choice with a coherent plot, allowing for diverse outcomes and a rich storytelling experience.
“The continually-branching story is at times exciting, hilarious, and whimsical, and it clearly contains an amazing amount of replayability.”
“Deep engaging storytelling and genuine choices with real impact.”
“The characters are so genuine and the story is well written, not to mention I had my heart stolen to the point where I've played the same route for one character several times.”
“However, the story stumbles a bit later on if you don’t want to help a certain painter like I did.”
“But since I never came across the situations where said secret is supposed to be revealed, it’s quite odd that my character suddenly knew about it by the time she had a boat race near the end of the story.”
“Choices don't seem to matter or made the story go in a whole other direction.”
- humor35 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its wit, clever dialogue, and absurd scenarios, often leading to genuine laughter from players. Many reviews highlight the charming characters and engaging writing, which contribute to a delightful and entertaining experience. Overall, the humor is described as sharp, enjoyable, and a key element that enhances the game's replayability and fun.
“Witty dialogue, absurdly hilarious scenarios, and characters so cute I would like to hug them and never let go.”
“The writing has no right to be this good and funny for a Fawlty Towers-esque dating sim.”
“The continually-branching story is at times exciting, hilarious, and whimsical, and it clearly contains an amazing amount of replayability.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its branching storylines, multiple endings, and a wealth of choices that encourage players to explore different paths. Users appreciate the depth and variety, noting that it is impossible to experience everything in a single playthrough, which enhances its overall replay value. Overall, it is regarded as one of the most replayable titles in its genre.
“The game also alluded to other paths I could have taken with the story— the replayability looks promising.”
“There is just so much to uncover, which makes it very replayable, and the characters have gotten a special place in my heart.”
“The continually-branching story is at times exciting, hilarious, and whimsical, and it clearly contains an amazing amount of replayability.”
“It is impossible to do everything in one play-through, and there is more than one way to do most tasks, so there is plenty of replay value.”
“It's one of the most replayable and involving choice-based games I've played.”
“The game also alluded to other paths I could have taken with the story-- the replayability looks promising.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game elicits a mix of laughter and tears, providing a unique experience that, while not as deeply impactful as other narrative-driven titles, still leaves a memorable impression on players.
“The phrase 'Because I want it instead' made me cry-laugh for several minutes straight.”
“It isn't as impactful as some stories in the moral/emotional sense, but it leaves its own kind of mark.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, with many mechanics relying heavily on the exceptional writing and content to enhance the overall experience.
“The mechanics are simple, but the superb writing and content elevate the gameplay experience.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you hooked with its innovative mechanics and rich storytelling.”
“I love how the gameplay seamlessly integrates various elements, making each session feel fresh and exciting.”
“The mechanics are overly simplistic, relying heavily on the writing and content rather than offering engaging gameplay.”
“Gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay invested in the experience.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by witty writing and charming characters, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players.
“The writing is super witty and very atmospheric, and the characters are all charming in their own way.”
