The Tale of Bistun

While I'll be honest & say this felt more like reading a story than playing a game sometimes, this was an overall good experience. It's not every day that you get to see many video games tied to Persian mythology & literature, so this was a refreshing novelty in many ways. It's easy, beginner friendly, & you don't necessarily need to have a lot of skill to play it & enjoy it. I'd heavily recommend it if you're looking for something genuinely fun to spend the day with w/out getting caught up in the (often) intensively immersive & even demanding titles that dominate on the more mainstream side of the market--I finished it in 2 sittings. My only gripe is that I bought the digital artbook along w/the game+soundtrack, but I can't seem to find a way to access it. Overall, I rate this favorably & recommend playing it thru at least once. Double recommend if you find Persian culture fascinating & fun, & like a healthy dose of it in your next casual gaming session.

The game is well made but short and a bit repetitive. The story feels unfinished, like the first chapter to something bigger. Switching of weapons is meaningless - you can use just one of them, likely any, to finish the story, the difference is not big. I bought the game with big discount and for that price it is OK, it is really not worth the full price.