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The Idiot's Tale

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67%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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The Idiot's Tale is a single player puzzle game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Megalithic Mainframe and was released on March 10, 2018. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Can you find all three treasures and save the day? Or are you just gonna run away like an idiot? The Idiot's Tale is Megalithic Mainframe's brand-new point-and-click adventure game, featuring an old-school experience with a truly warped sense of humor.

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humor24 positive mentions
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  • The game features clever writing and a unique blend of humor that keeps players entertained throughout.
  • The built-in hint system is helpful for players who may struggle with some of the more challenging puzzles.
  • The distinctive art style and charming hand-drawn characters enhance the overall immersion and appeal of the game.
  • Some puzzles can be overly difficult or nonsensical, leading to frustration for players.
  • The pacing of the narrative can feel disjointed at times, affecting the overall flow of the game.
  • The integrated help system can be disorganized, sometimes providing unwanted spoilers instead of clear guidance.
  • humor
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "The Idiot's Tale" is widely praised, with players highlighting its witty dialogue, absurd situations, and clever writing as standout features. The game successfully blends humor with challenging puzzles, reminiscent of classic LucasArts titles, making it a delightful experience that keeps players chuckling throughout their adventure. Despite its simple graphics, the game's comedic elements and engaging storytelling create a memorable and enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
    • “With its distinctive art style, humorous writing, and brain-teasing puzzles, it's a must-play for fans of the genre who are looking for a dose of whimsy in their gaming experience.”
    • “Don't be fooled by the wonky flash cartoon graphics: 'Idiot's Tale' is a hilarious, well-written adventure with good puzzles and a good interface.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a distinctive and whimsical art style that aligns well with its offbeat narrative, though some players initially find them awkward. Despite mixed first impressions, many reviewers note that the graphics improve during gameplay and ultimately argue that the visuals do not detract from the overall experience, emphasizing that clever writing and engaging puzzles take precedence. Overall, the artwork is consistent and effectively enhances the game's charm.

    • “And the game's distinctive art style perfectly reflects its offbeat story.”
    • “The artwork is consistent throughout and does a great job of drawing you in.”
    • “Even after reading really positive reviews on my favorite adventure game review sites, I still wasn't convinced to try it looking at such awkward style graphic in-game screens.”
    • “This game is 100% proof that graphics don't matter in an adventure game.”
    • “Don't be fooled by the wonky flash cartoon graphics: Idiot's Tale is a hilarious, well-written adventure with good puzzles and a good interface.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is characterized by its clever and offbeat narrative, which humorously spoofs classic adventure games like King's Quest while drawing inspiration from the comedic style of LucasArts. Players appreciate the distinctive art style that complements the plot, with highlights including a fun "meta" scene that adds depth to the experience, making it a standout story-driven point-and-click adventure.

    • “The plot and theme are pretty clever, and the 'meta' scene near the cliff was pretty fun.”
    • “Idiots Tale is a great story-driven point-and-click adventure.”
    • “The game's distinctive art style perfectly reflects its offbeat story.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring sophisticated mechanics that exceed initial expectations; however, many users feel that a more balanced difficulty curve would enhance the overall experience by reducing frustration.

    • “Apart from that, the gameplay is pretty good, and the mechanics are surprisingly more sophisticated than the presentation led me to expect.”
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The Idiot's Tale is a puzzle game with fantasy and comedy themes.

The Idiot's Tale is available on PC and Windows.

The Idiot's Tale was released on March 10, 2018.

The Idiot's Tale was developed by Megalithic Mainframe.

The Idiot's Tale has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

The Idiot's Tale is a single player game.

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