Underplayed Gems

Long Ago: A Puzzle Tale (2021)

Long Ago: A Puzzle Tale cover
Developer
GrimTalin
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 20 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, thoughtful puzzle adventure through a vibrant fairy-tale world, guided by rhyming narrative and measured exploration.

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What players say

Players describe it as a relaxing turn-based ball-rolling puzzle with no timing elements. The 96 levels are challenging but fair, with a hint system that only suggests the next move. Some players wish the rhyming story instructions were clearer, and a few report a persistent camera effect causing motion sickness.

Screenshots

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