The Tales of Bayun

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In "The Tales of Bayun," navigate a grim, Slavic-inspired world filled with mythical beings and moral dilemmas. Your choices will shape the narrative as you interact with authentic characters, each with their own secrets and motivations. Prepare for unexpected plot twists and challenging consequences in this narrative adventure game with RPG elements.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story7 positive mentions

Beautiful graphics and a captivating story inspired by Slavic folklore.
Offers multiple story paths and choices that affect the outcomes, providing a rich narrative experience.
Great value for the price, with an engaging atmosphere and well-written dialogue.

Limited variations in endings, leading to repetitive outcomes regardless of choices made.
Some narrative inconsistencies and bugs that affect the overall experience.
Short gameplay length and a lack of a save feature can be frustrating for players.

story
16 mentions
44 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its beautiful writing and engaging fairy tale atmosphere, with players appreciating the varied choices and multiple endings. However, some users feel that despite the intriguing plot, outcomes can be repetitive and often lead to similarly depressing conclusions. Overall, while the art style complements the narrative well, opinions on the depth and impact of the story vary significantly among players.
- “Beautiful art, very well written story, and varied choices.”
- “The game is stunning, and the plot is just as mesmerizing: you are plunged into the fairy tale world of Storona, a world that is facing serious problems!”
- “Art style is a perfect fit for the story, the atmosphere is engrossing, and I like the stat mechanic.”
- “I found that no matter how I play (I played the first story 5 times), I would always get pretty much the same depressing outcome with a few slight variations.”
- “The story felt a bit hollow.”
- “This game has no story.”
graphics
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and gorgeous design, heavily influenced by Slavic folklore, which enhances the storytelling and atmosphere. However, some users feel that the graphics are not a critical aspect of the overall experience.
- “The pros, obviously, are many: beautiful, gorgeous graphics and the Slavic folklore inspiration is what attracted me to this game.”
- “The art style is a perfect fit for the story, and the atmosphere is engrossing.”
- “The graphics are stunning and enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and lack detail.”
- “The art style feels outdated and doesn't match the gameplay.”
gameplay
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging atmosphere and well-integrated stat mechanics, enhancing the overall experience. While one story offers a more straightforward approach by simplifying mechanics, it still presents challenges, such as the need to keep a character alive.
- “The art style is a perfect fit for the story, and the atmosphere is engrossing. I really like the stat mechanic.”
- “The second story is easier because you don't have that mechanic with traits, but you have to keep a boy alive, which is easier because it doesn't force you to choose something.”
- “The second story is easier because you don't have that mechanic with traits, but you have to keep a boy alive, and that's easier because it doesn't force you to choose something.”
music
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate it as good, others note that there is little to no music present.
- “The music is good.”
- “The music adds a great atmosphere to the game.”
- “The soundtrack is incredibly engaging and enhances the overall experience.”
- “There is little to no music in the game.”
- “The music is almost non-existent.”
- “The soundtrack is severely lacking.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its engrossing quality, enhanced by an art style that complements the folk tale narrative. Players appreciate the immersive experience, which is further enriched by the inclusion of a stat mechanic.
- “It is a folk tale with a captivating atmosphere.”
- “The art style is a perfect fit for the story; the atmosphere is engrossing, and I like the stat mechanic.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs without losing its appeal.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game time and time again; the replayability is outstanding!”
- “Every run feels fresh and exciting, making it a game I can play over and over.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”