Veiled Tales

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Veiled Tales is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Surreal Genesis and was released on March 29, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ancient folk tale comes to life and unexpectedly, village trip to grandfather’s house turns into a deadly nightmare. Unleash the mystery of mountains with Demetre by travelling and meeting new people. Dive into a wild forest, hunt down animals, sell the meat and obtain money. “Veiled Tales” is an immersive adventure game set in a picturesque Georgian mountain village. In this 3rd person mode…

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is free, which makes it accessible to a wide audience.
Despite its flaws, there is potential for improvement in future projects, and the developers are encouraged to learn from this experience.
Some players appreciate the effort put into creating a game that showcases Georgian culture and folklore.

The game suffers from poor optimization, numerous bugs, and a lack of direction, making it frustrating to play.
The storyline is short and poorly executed, with many players finding it confusing and lacking coherence.
Voice acting and audio design are subpar, contributing to an overall low-quality experience.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The game's story is criticized for being poorly executed, with a confusing blend of folklore elements and lackluster voice acting, leading to a disjointed experience. While some players appreciate the intriguing premise and moral choices, many find the narrative too short and lacking direction, ultimately failing to engage. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a significant weakness in the game.
- “With an intriguing storyline driven by ancient tales and crucial decisions, players guide protagonist Demetre through a world of mystery and moral dilemmas.”
- “Because the game is story-driven, I think it would be possible and advisable to limit the main character's movement with natural barriers to avoid creating the illusion of a pseudo-open world, only for players to be disappointed later when they hit an invisible wall.”
- “It's a badly done cludge of a third-person action/brawler with adventure game elements as you plod through a badly told Georgian folklore storyline, punctuated by some of the comically worst voice acting ever to assault the ears.”
- “Too short and bad story, hard to locate and find quests.”
- “It is understandable that the storyline will be short for an indie game and that's okay, but it does not lead to anywhere.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of direction, awkward movement mechanics, and overall absence of engaging content, leading players to feel frustrated rather than entertained.
- “Between the lack of direction, awkward movement, and nonexistent gameplay, this isn’t a hunting game—it’s an exercise in frustration.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in this indie game's first release are generally well-received, featuring nice locations and appealing visuals, including charming butterflies. However, some users feel that while the graphics are decent, other aspects of the game require significant improvement.
- “Overall, for the first released project, the graphics are good with nice locations and pretty butterflies!”
- “The graphics are pretty decent for an indie game; I will give you that.”
- “Graphics are pretty decent for an indie game, I will give you that, but everything else needs tremendous work for improvement.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized for being poor, indicating a need for improved direction to enhance performance.
- “Bad optimization, needs better direction.”
- “The game runs poorly on mid-range hardware, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times ruin the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the voice acting could benefit from more emotional depth and artistry, players appreciate the effort put forth by the actors. Additionally, the game evokes a unique emotional response, even in mundane situations, such as finding a place to relieve oneself outdoors.
- “The voice actors should be more emotional and artistic, but I can hear they're trying their best.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its immersive setting, engaging characters, and impactful choices, creating a compelling adventure steeped in folklore and intrigue.
- “The game's atmospheric setting, immersive characters, and meaningful choices make it a compelling experience for players seeking an adventure rich in folklore and intrigue.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the music in the game, while atmospheric, could benefit from additional hints or cues to enhance the experience, as the current phantom music can feel disconnected from gameplay.
- “Finding a neighbor is a bit of a long process; I would like to see 1 or 2 hints besides the phantom music coming from nowhere.”