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That's Not How it Happened

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97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

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That's Not How it Happened is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Team TNHIH and was released on August 7, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Disaster! When the Turner family’s inn burns down, they must recount the events that took place leading up to its fiery end!

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
story4 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a cute and charming art style, with well-executed voice acting that enhances the experience.
  • It's a short, fun, and silly game that offers a unique narrative experience by presenting the same story from different perspectives and gameplay styles.
  • As a free game, it provides great value for a quick, entertaining experience, making it easy to recommend for those looking for something light-hearted.
  • The game is very short, with completion times around 10 to 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some players found the graphics inconsistent, with varying quality that detracted from the overall experience.
  • While the gameplay is fun, it lacks depth and replayability, making it a one-time experience for many.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "That’s not how it happened" offers a unique narrative experience where players rearrange events to uncover the truth, featuring multiple storytelling styles from different characters. Users appreciate its experimental approach, engaging gameplay, and charming art style, highlighting the fun and quirky nature of the story told through various perspectives of unreliable narrators. Overall, it is recommended for its creativity and entertaining storytelling within a short playtime.

    • “That’s not how it happened is a short narrative-driven game where you piece together a story by rearranging events and details to uncover what really happened.”
    • “Love the different playstyles depending on which character is telling the story.”
    • “Telling the same story from different perspectives of 3 unreliable narrators with seeds of truth in them.”
    • “Each one of them tells a different story that is styled differently.”
    • “A fun, quick mini-game after mini-game style game with a quirky story and characters.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and simple art style that blends various influences, such as beat 'em ups and dating sims, creating a unique visual experience. While some players appreciate the cute and hand-drawn aesthetics, others criticize the inconsistent quality and low resolution of certain visuals, suggesting a lack of polish. Overall, the art style is generally well-received, contributing positively to the game's short and whimsical narrative.

    • “The art style is simple but fitting.”
    • “Super cute artwork and a fun but short experience!”
    • “Worth the price, great story, great gameplay, and most of all, outstanding art style.”
    • “The game features really lacklustre 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
    • “The graphics were cute but I didn't really get it, and the gameplay was quite limited.”
    • “I can't tell why, but some graphics are really low res at 2160p and others look amazing.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its unique use of perspective and unreliable narration, prompting players to engage with the story rather than traditional mechanics. While the game is short, lasting only 5-6 minutes, it is praised for its charm, art style, and potential for expansion into a larger series. However, some players found the gameplay limited, suggesting that additional elements could enhance the experience.

    • “It plays with perspective and unreliable narration, encouraging you to question the order and meaning of each scene rather than focusing on traditional gameplay.”
    • “Worth the price, great story, great gameplay, and most of all, outstanding art style.”
    • “Interesting mechanic and I want to play more like this.”
    • “The graphics were cute, but I didn't really get it, and the gameplay was quite limited.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being cute and genuinely funny, eliciting laughter throughout the experience. Players appreciate the engaging and well-crafted comedic elements, making it a delightful short visual novel that can be completed in about 30 minutes. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “And the humor is really great, had some good laughs.”
    • “Had me laughing out loud the whole time :)”
    • “Good humor, interesting concept, and well made.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some users find it to be great and well-integrated with the overall experience, others feel it lacks impact and does not stand out. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere but may not be its strongest feature.

    • “The art, music, and voice acting are great, and the ending was positively lovely.”
    • “The music isn't amazing and feels repetitive throughout the game.”
    • “While the game has good ideas and art, the music fails to leave a lasting impression.”
    • “The soundtrack lacks variety and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players found the emotional aspect of the game particularly impactful, highlighting a touching ending that culminates in a heartwarming family reunion during the credits.

    • “The end was very touching, and the final picture of the family together at the end of the credits was heartwarming.”
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That's Not How it Happened is a casual action adventure game.

That's Not How it Happened is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

That's Not How it Happened was released on August 7, 2022.

That's Not How it Happened was developed by Team TNHIH.

That's Not How it Happened has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

That's Not How it Happened is a single player game.

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