
You are invited to step into the enchanting world of fairy tales like never before. Play as Hansel and Gretel in this unique stop-motion-style single-player 3rd-person narrative adventure where you'll uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and meet a reimagined cast of beloved fairy tale characters.
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Languages: English, French
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It's really janky even when you separate the characters. The camera control is wonky and difficult to navigate because you cannot turn the camera around. Ultimately for me if these things were fixed I would like it more.
It's a great puzzle solving game and a cool twist on the classic tales, with the art style really helping with the immersion. However, the boss fight got very annoying with the clock mechanic and not all of the controls always seemed to work. It got so bad I had to remove the sounds for it. The camera angles could be better but the biggest take away is that I feel the game should come with a trigger warning or at least a content warning for what you may read and learn as you go along the story and take in the lore. It got pretty crazy but if you go in with a mental preparedness for it I think the game could be fun.
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Great little game!
I'll provide a more in-depth review once I've had more time to explore, but so far, I really love the game's aesthetic, overall mood, music, and storyline. Great job, team!
j'ai bien aimé
I already played the demo and loved it. The artstyle is interesting and refreshing. The camera perspectives make the puzzles sometimes harder than they are. I had to look up 2 section on youtube to clear them. One was kind of obvious...The other well I dont know how we are supposed to see that. Overall a good game.
This game is amazing. I love the hidden collectibles and the lore of the characters. From start to end, Once A Tale will make you hope Hansel, Gretel, and their friends get a happy ending. I hope one day we might get a sequel or maybe a DLC.
Very nice game! Although the length isn't of a AAA's, it truly deserves every cent I spent on it. A beautifully crafted world and fun puzzles. The story is interesting, providing a confortable level of lore (story/plot) for anyone to enjoy. I would recommend this game to anyone looking for a calm game focused on puzzle and exploration to revisit some of our youth's classic fairy tales and/or any parent who want their kids to enjoy a kid-friendly game who doesn't take you by the hand.
Quel plaisir de jeu ! Once a tale est un merveilleux jeu indé, très original esthétiquement et très agréable à jouer. Construite à partir de plusieurs contes de Grimm*, l'histoire est incroyable et respecte parfaitement les narrations des conteurs. Beaucoup de clins d'oeil et de détails sont à relever. Le gameplay est varié et intéressant, puisque chaque personnage ayant sa capacité, il faut parfois s'avérer ingénieux pour résoudre certains puzzles - sans que cela soit impossible non plus. Les dialogues qui ponctuent l'avancée dans le jeu sont nourris sans être longuets et sans donner l'impression de "jouer la montre". D'ailleurs, la durée de vie est également étonnante, puisqu'au bout de 7h de jeu, je n'ai toujours pas terminé : l'univers à explorer est foisonnant et plein de surprises. Enfin, rajoutons que Once a tale interroge (intelligemment, c'est-à-dire sans lourdeur) les abus, clairs ou dissimulés, des adultes prédateurs et les peurs des enfants qui doivent construire un refuge pour se protéger... Le seul "défaut", selon moi, reste la discrétion sonore et un sound design un peu négligé... Bref, à faire absolument :)
Really liked the unique art style! Puzzle and platforming was interesting thoughout the experience. Fun for anyone but especially for kids!
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