Tell Me Your Story

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Tell Me Your Story is a single player casual quiz game. It was developed by RedDeer.Games and was released on April 26, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tell Me Your Story is a story-driven cozy puzzle game, which might remind you of the warm times spent with your grandparents or loved ones on getting to know the many, sometimes unexpected stories from their lives. THE PERFECT TRIO Meet Amelia, a schoolgirl with a vivid imagination, who’s going on her summer vacation to her grandma Rose’s cottage – her loyal best friend, Peanut, in tow. This is…

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story17 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features charming art and a relaxing atmosphere, making it visually appealing and cozy.
The story is heartwarming and emotional, effectively conveyed through visuals and puzzles without the use of text.
The puzzles vary in difficulty, providing a mix of easy and more challenging tasks that can be engaging and enjoyable.

Many puzzles lack clear instructions, leading to confusion and frustration for players trying to figure out what to do.
The game is very short, typically taking around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
Hints provided in the game are often unhelpful, and some puzzles feel arbitrary or illogical, detracting from the overall experience.

story
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a heartwarming and visually-driven narrative about a grandmother sharing her life adventures with her granddaughter, conveyed entirely through art and puzzles without any text or narration. While many players appreciate the emotional depth and cozy atmosphere, some find the lack of written dialogue confusing and the story's simplicity leaves room for improvement. Overall, it offers a charming experience, though the execution may not resonate with everyone due to its unconventional storytelling approach.
- “The storytelling is purely visual, and it works quietly.”
- “The creators have expertly integrated puzzles to create the narrative - without one single word, they have communicated a touching and emotional story.”
- “Tell me your story is a beautiful and emotional game using puzzles to follow grandma's life with her granddaughter.”
- “You can tell there’s a story in this, but it’s confusing and there’s no narration at all. I mean, the text boxes look like this '~~~~' with a little emoji thrown in... like what?”
- “The story was cute, though its lack of text made it hard to connect to the emotional part of the story.”
- “As I progressed through the game, I can only think that I don't have the mindset of the developers because the story didn't make much sense in that it was mainly just clicking through non-events with nonsense puzzles to do at intervals.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, which evokes a warm, nostalgic feel reminiscent of childhood scrapbooks. Players appreciate the stunning artwork that enhances the heartwarming narrative, creating a cozy atmosphere that complements the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are a standout feature, drawing players in and encouraging them to immerse themselves in the beautifully distinctive aesthetics.
- “There’s a warmth in its visuals that feels personal, like flipping through a childhood scrapbook.”
- “The stunning artwork is one of my favorite features in 'Tell Me Your Story'.”
- “The game truly shines through its stunning artwork, stirring narrative, and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The only thing I fully enjoyed was the art style, but the game is very boring, repetitive, and much too easy.”
- “With minimal writing, you’re left to immerse yourself in the visuals and really pay attention to the details to understand the story.”
- “I enjoyed following the story, told entirely through visuals and the puzzles, though I do think some written dialogue could have been good.”
emotional
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its heartwarming narrative centered around a grandmother and granddaughter, evoking feelings of nostalgia and love. Players appreciate the stunning artwork and the gentle, cozy experience, though some note that the lack of text can hinder deeper emotional connections. Overall, the game successfully combines easy puzzles with a touching story, leaving players with a sense of warmth and joy.
- “Instead of overwhelming you with difficulty, it invites you to slow down, solve thoughtful scenes, and piece together sweet, emotional moments.”
- “The creators have expertly integrated puzzles to create the narrative - without one single word, they have communicated a touching and emotional story.”
- “The heartwarming story, filled with love, left me with a smile on my face at the end.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and complementing the cute art style. While many players appreciate the calming soundtrack, some express a desire for a more expressive and prominent musical presence to better align with the game's narrative. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's cozy vibe, making it a pleasant experience for players.
- “The soundtrack is very soothing and relaxing, accompanying you throughout the journey.”
- “The background music and sounds added to the overall atmosphere of the game, making it a lovely experience.”
- “I was however a bit disappointed with the soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack could be more expressive of the story.”
- “It's rare for me not to decrease the volume of a game's soundtrack, but this was definitely an exception.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is characterized by a mix of easy and challenging puzzles, with some players finding certain challenges frustratingly difficult without external help. The game offers a cozy, narrative-driven experience lasting about 1.5 to 2 hours, though some mechanics could benefit from refinement and additional content for a more satisfying experience. Overall, it provides a light-hearted and engaging gameplay experience, despite a few minor flaws.
- “It helps that the art is beautiful, the story without text is cute, the gameplay is varied, it’s an easy game to get into and the length of about 2 hours (including achievements) is just right.”
- “This game provides around 1.5-2 hours of cozy, cute, and light-hearted gameplay.”
- “If you're looking for an hour, or perhaps two of cozy, relaxing, narrative-driven gameplay, I would recommend it, despite a few minor flaws.”
- “Some puzzles were either super easy, tedious, and/or were literally impossible to figure out without a guide or a gameplay video.”
- “You only get 70 minutes of gameplay out of it, and it only takes that long because you spend at least 20 minutes trying to figure out some of the puzzles, and the hints aren’t helping.”
- “The cooking mini-games were nice, despite causing some frustration with the game mechanics mentioned above.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its stunning artwork, engaging narrative, and soothing background music, creating a relaxing and immersive experience for players.
- “The game truly shines through its stunning artwork, stirring narrative, and relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The background music and sounds added to the overall atmosphere of the game, making it a lovely experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has mixed reviews regarding replayability; while some players find it highly replayable, others feel it offers minimal playtime and lacks any incentive to play again.
- “Definitely replayable! <3”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
- “The game, unfortunately, gives you very little playtime and, for me at least, has no replay value.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be inconsistent, with some puzzles being overly simplistic while others are frustratingly difficult, often requiring external help to solve.
- “Some puzzles were either super easy, tedious, or literally impossible to figure out without a guide or a gameplay video.”