Tome of Fates
- November 10, 2023
- Grey Mount Studio
DISCLAIMER - the Early access version currently has only two stories. Immerse yourself in Tome of Fates, a choose-your-own-adventure RPG: create, play, and share unique stories through the built-in story editor. Play solo or co-op with friends, craft epic narratives without any coding skills, then share them on the Steam Workshop for others to enjoy. EDITOR - Story Creation, SimplifiedDive in…
Reviews
- Beautifully designed game with a deep story editor that allows for extensive branching narratives and creative storytelling.
- Captures the essence of classic 'choose your own adventure' books, providing an engaging and entertaining experience.
- The game features relaxing music and simple yet effective graphics, enhancing the overall storytelling experience.
- Combat mechanics can feel random and lack depth, leading to frustration and a sense that choices do not matter.
- Vague descriptions and limited options in certain scenarios can detract from the gameplay experience.
- Some players may find the reliance on RNG in combat unsatisfying, comparing it unfavorably to rolling dice in traditional tabletop games.
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features an entertaining and well-written story that engages players, with a focus on narrative over graphics. Users appreciate the ease of the story editor, which inspires creativity and allows for diverse storytelling, including comedic themes. Overall, the story-driven experience is highlighted as a key strength of the game.
“Fun story-driven game.”
“Story is entertaining and well written.”
“The editor is extremely easy to use; I made a story called 'Domestic Dispute.' It's a comedy and not about domestic abuse at all.”
“Graphics are simple yet effective; the important thing is to pay attention to the story anyway.”
“It almost made me create my own story using the editor after playing this one.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently described as relaxing and well-suited to the overall atmosphere, enhancing the player's experience.
“Music is relaxing and very fitting.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized as simple yet effective, allowing players to focus more on the story rather than being distracted by visual complexity.
“Graphics are simple yet effective; the important thing is to pay attention to the story anyway.”