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Tick's Tales

Some strong storytelling and puzzling don't save the game from bland visuals and frustrating mechanics.
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64%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
story, gameplay
92% User Score Based on 26 reviews
Critic Score 45%Based on 1 reviews

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Tick's Tales is a single player action game. It was developed by Digital Bounce House and was released on June 9, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Tick's Tales" is a humorous point-and-click adventure game with charming 8-bit graphics. As Tick, prove your worth by passing tests to draw the legendary sword and save your town from the evil goblin Bloodclot. Expect fourth-wall breaking fun, clever puzzles, and an upbeat soundtrack.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and humorous story filled with modern cultural references.
  • The pixel graphics and retro style evoke nostalgia for classic adventure games.
  • Puzzles are enjoyable and imaginative, providing a fair challenge without being overly difficult.
  • Some puzzles lack logic and can be frustrating to figure out, requiring pixel hunting.
  • The game is quite short, with only a few hours of content.
  • The simplistic interface and lack of voice acting may detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Tick's Tales" are designed in a retro pixel art style, which resonates well with fans of classic adventure games. While some players appreciate the nostalgic visuals and find them charming, others feel that the graphics may disappoint those expecting modern standards. Overall, the game's pixel art successfully evokes a sense of nostalgia, though opinions vary on its execution.

    • “It's so fun and perfectly reminiscent of the older pixel graphic games, yet updated in ways such as humor and navigation.”
    • “I loved the graphics and feel of the game; it took me back to the classic era of adventure games.”
    • “If you are looking for the latest graphics, this will definitely disappoint you, but as long as you are expecting pixel graphics, you won't.”
    • “Some strong storytelling and puzzling don't save the game from bland visuals and frustrating mechanics.”
    • “The visuals are fine considering it's specifically trying to be a retro-style pixel graphic game.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a blend of cheesy, cutesy elements and modern cultural references, reminiscent of shows like Adventure Time. While it often breaks the fourth wall and features witty dialogue, the humor may not be particularly memorable, leaning more towards playful absurdity than sharp wit. Overall, it successfully captures the charm of classic pixel graphic games while offering a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “The story is well told, filled with humor and lots of modern cultural references.”
    • “Tone and humor is similar to Adventure Time, as you wander through the world encountering wacky characters and solving bizarre puzzles.”
    • “Fairly priced, hilariously written, and well worth your time.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized by a blend of humor and modern cultural references, reminiscent of classic adventure games like Monkey Island and King's Quest. While it offers a fun experience with some strong storytelling elements, many reviewers found the overall narrative and characters to be mediocre and not particularly memorable. The game combines adventure and puzzle aspects, but is hindered by bland visuals and frustrating mechanics.

    • “The story is well told, filled with humor and lots of modern cultural references.”
    • “Monkey Island humor meets King's Quest aesthetics.”
    • “Overall, it was a reasonably fun play but nothing very memorable with mediocre storytelling and characters.”
    • “It was more like a little adventure or quest game with some puzzle aspects.”
    • “Some strong storytelling and puzzling don't save the game from bland visuals and frustrating mechanics.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay lasts approximately 3 hours for a cost of $8, equating to about $2.67 per hour. While it features strong storytelling and puzzles, players find the visuals bland and the mechanics frustrating.

    • “The game takes about 3 hours to play through at $8, that's about $2.67/hour of gameplay.”
    • “Some strong storytelling and puzzling don't save the game from bland visuals and frustrating mechanics.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-integrated and complements the overall experience effectively.

    • “The music all fits nicely, too.”
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Tick's Tales is a action game.

Tick's Tales is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Tick's Tales.

Tick's Tales was released on June 9, 2016.

Tick's Tales was developed by Digital Bounce House.

Tick's Tales has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Tick's Tales is a single player game.

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